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What was the decision in the black farmers' case against the USDA?

Approximately 80,000 eligible African-American farmers were late in filing to join the suit, but over 17,000 of these farmers got a $12,500 lump sum from the IRS to pay taxes related to the action, as well as $50,000 in compensation, states The Huffington Post. The deadline to file in this case was May 11, 2112, and case adjudications were held on July 19, 2013.

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Where can you find the hull numbers of US Navy ships?

The U.S. Navy classifies ships and service craft by combining the hull classification symbol, which identifies what type of craft the vessel is, with a hull number to identify each craft uniquely. On the NVR, ships are listed by hull type or by unit identification number. The NVR can only be accessed from an Internet connection that originates in the United States, as it is hosted on a Department of Defense computer.

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Do Social Security offices offer assistance to fill out unemployment applications?

Both the state of Hawaii and the state of Ohio make a provision for seeking assistance in the respective offices for help in filling out the unemployment forms.\nIn Massachusetts, the help is confined to technical aid on how to use the UI Online Service or TeleClaim system, and the applicant has to complete the rest of the application by himself. Forms are also available in Spanish and Portuguese for those who do not speak English.

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Where can you find a list of doctors located in Moncton, New Brunswick?

NewBrunswickDoctorDirectory.ca lists doctors complete with reviews and ratings. YellowPages.ca lists doctors’ names, addresses and phone numbers, also offering directions to their clinics. Visitors can also click on a link to get more details on a specific doctor.\nRateMDs.com provides a list of top 10 doctors in the area, allowing the visitor to modify the search results according to gender, verification status and whether the doctor is accepting new patients or not. AllPages.com presents doctors in New Brunswick in alphabetical order, also giving the specialty of each doctor in the descrip..

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Who is named on the current list of Senators?

The current makeup of the Senate is 54 Republican members, 44 Democratic members and 2 members who are independent of either party. There are two Constitutionally mandated officers of the Senate, the president of the Senate and the president pro tempore, third in line for the Presidency. Vice President Joe Biden serves as the Senate's president, and Senator Orrin Hatch, Republican from Utah, serves as president pro tempore.\nThe U.S. Senate is one of the two chambers of the U.S. Congress, the legislative body of the federal government. 100 senators, 2 from each of the 50 states, comprise ..

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How can a person's criminal record be accessed for free?

Rules of access and amount of available information vary by state, but some states have websites that allow anyone to look up court case information for no charge.\nFederal court case files can be accessed through the Public Access to Court Electronic Records, or PACER, website. A fee of 10 cents per page is charged to access the system, and a credit card must be put on file for payment.\nCriminal information from certain federal agencies can be obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request. However, information about another living person cannot be disclosed without that person's..

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How does disability of a noncustodial parent affect child support?

Individuals with low income who are disabled and have never worked, worked very little or have not worked in a long time are entitled to SSI benefits, states Nolo. Disabled individuals who have worked enough to be eligible for Social Security retirement benefits are entitled to SSDI benefits. SSDI benefits are considered a replacement for lost income. As such, most states count it as income in determining child support obligations, according to Lawyers.com and Nolo.\nSSI benefits are awarded due to low income and do not replace income. Thus, they are not considered income in determining child ..

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What are some good reasons to vote in elections?

If a politician sees a high voter turnout from a certain demographic of people, he may be more willing to create policies benefiting that demographic to appease them and get their future votes. People with special interests should also vote. Each constituency has its own needs. These groups include the elderly, immigrants, individuals without health care and college students. Voting ensures that the needs of these groups are considered. Another reason to vote is if you are a college student. In the years after college, many people get a job, a house or apartment, pay off student loans and star..

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What is the minimum sentence for assault?

Because of the misdemeanor label, someone who is convicted of committing assault may have the option of doing community service, participating in counseling or receiving probation instead of serving jail time, reports NOLO.\nThere are varying degrees of assault. Simple assault is the least serious, according to NOLO. Simple assault involves a person causing minor injury to another person using a minimal degree of force. Aggravated assault is a more serious form of assault that involves the use of deadly force to inflict serious bodily harm to another person.

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Is it a federal offense to open someone's mailbox?

According to US Code, anyone who takes or opens another person's mail will either be fine or imprisoned. Mail theft can occur from a post office, private mail box or any other authorized receptacle. It is equally forbidden to tamper with someone's private mailbox as it is to tamper with a public mail receptacle. It is also illegal to buy or sell any item stolen from a mailbox.

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