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What is a libertarian porcupine?

The libertarian porcupine was designed by Kevin Breen in March 2006. Its main purpose is to provide the public with a simple mascot that can be associated with libertarian principles in the same way that the elephant represents the Republican Party and the donkey represents the Democratic Party.\nThe Free State Project is a political migration movement that started in 2001 and aimed to recruit at least 20,000 libertarians to move to New Hampshire in order to create a bastion for libertarian ideas in that state.

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What do you need to take to the welfare office for food stamps?

Various state welfare offices may differ in the exact documents required for SNAP eligibility. Documents that are usually accepted as proof of identification are a state-issued driver's license, birth certificate, work ID, voter registration or documents related to school or health benefits enrollment. Residency documentation may include mail received at a current address, receipts for rent payments, utility bills or cards with an address, such as a library or voter registration card.\nIt is important to bring documents supporting proof of earned income, such as a pay stub or statement of..

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What does "GOP" stand for in politics?

The Republican Party formed in 1854 as a result of a split from membership in the Democratic Party. Members who broke away did not believe the Democrats was properly representing their political interests. The new party called themselves Republicans in deference to Thomas Jefferson's Democratic-Republican party, adhering to Jefferson's commitment to the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. The nickname did not take hold until 1888 when the Republicans won back the presidency and Congress for the first time since Grant was Ppresident. Following the victory..

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What are single-issue political parties?

Prohibition of alcohol is an issue that galvanized some of the American public from the 1800s up through the 1950s. Indeed, two constitutional amendments dealt with it ? one making alcohol illegal and the other repealing that amendment. The Prohibition Party supported candidates for public office whose sole platform was removing alcohol from society.\nIdeological parties generally form around a very specific philosophy but have positions about multiple issues. The Green Party in the United States, led by Ralph Nader, focuses on issues dealing with the environment and consumer safety. The Liber..

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How many postal codes are there in Canada?

The structure of the Canadian postal code is alphanumeric. It has an edit mask of ANA NAN, where A represents a letter and N represents a number. The first three digits represent the Forward Sortation Area. The last three digits represent the Local Delivery Unit. The first digit of the FSA is the identifier for 18 major geographic areas, provinces or districts. The LDU can get as specific as identifying a single city block or a specific rural community.

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Are Medicaid application forms available online?

Medicaid benefits and eligibility vary among states. Consumers can find out if they qualify for Medicaid by visiting the HealthCare.gov website. Across all states, eligibility is based on factors such as income, household size, disability and family status. If a state has expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act, then eligibility is based only on income and family size. Either way, a consumer can apply directly with the concerned state's Medicaid office or fill out an application at any time of the year on the Health Insurance Marketplace.

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What are the requirements for applications for HUD housing in Pennsylvania?

The local PHA uses income limits determined by HUD; these limits vary by area and depend on family size. In some instances, an applicant can meet the income limits in one area but not in another, explains HUD.gov.\nA HUD housing application requires the name and relationship of all individuals plan to live in the home, contact information, background information, rental history and anticipated income for the next 12 months, states HUD.gov. In addition, the organization requires bank and employer information, and the PHA can choose to conduct an in-home interview. Applicants must provide docume..

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How do you find out the names of the candidates running for state Senate?

The names of the candidates in the current or upcoming election for the state Senate are usually released after the candidate filing period for the elections is over and the candidates' names are approved to appear on the ballot. Most State Boards of Elections also include contact information on their home pages, such as their telephone numbers, email addresses and addresses for voters to contact them with any additional questions.

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Is legal separation recognized in all states?

HG Legal Resources defines a legal separation as a situation in which a married couple lives apart in an arrangement formalized by either a written agreement or a court order. A legal separation does not nullify a marriage, but it may result in agreements regarding child custody, visitation and spousal support, also called alimony. Because a legal separation does not legally end a marriage, a couple may reunite after separating without having to get remarried.\nWhile some states do not recognize legal separation, Florida family law attorney Sandra Bonfligio describes alternatives. One alternat..

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How much does it cost to apply for Social Security?

Social Security benefits available for online application include retirement, disability, child's, lump-sum death and Medicare. Additionally, widows and widowers or parent's of a deceased child can apply for transfer of benefits online. When applying for a Social Security number or card at an SSA office, applicants must present two forms of identification. Identification requirements are listed on the SSA website

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