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What does a second lieutenant do?

The rank of second lieutenant is an entry-level commissioned officer rank. The insignia for a second lieutenant is a golden bar. Because of this, in the Army and Marine Corps, second lieutenants are often unofficially called "butterbars" or "nuggets."\n\nIn the Army and Marine Corps, a second lieutenant is one rank above a chief warrant officer 5 and one rank below a first lieutenant. In the Air Force, a second lieutenant is just under a first lieutenant and just above a chief master sergeant of the Air Force in rank. In the Army and Marine Corps, soldiers may enter as a second lieutenant if t..

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What are pros and cons of the European Union?

Member nations of the EU receive a number of benefits, including free trade among member nations and a common currency, the Euro. It also brings about job opportunities for those living in member countries, which can spur regional growth and improve educational opportunities.At the same time, there are drawbacks. The variety of requirements make it difficult for poorer nations who would benefit the most from joining. It also requires countries that are prospering to share their benefits with other members of the EU.

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What is a Medicaid waiver?

There are four types of Medicaid waivers available. These types are: section 1115, research and demonstration projects; section 1915(b), managed-care waivers; section 1915(c), home- and community-based services waivers; and concurrent section 1915(b) and 1915(c) waivers. The section 1115 projects allow states to test different ways to deliver and pay for both Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program services. Section 1915(b) allows states to apply for waivers to limit consumer choice of providers or to provide managed-care systems. Section 1915(c) gives states the ability to apply..

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What is on Form SSA-2458 Report of Confidential Social Security Benefit Information?

Taxpayers need to send Form SSA-2458 to any office that requires verification of either RSDI or SSI benefits. As of 2016, the form is not available for download on the Social Security Administration website. People who need a copy of any form not listed on the website may request it from their local office or by calling 800-772-1213.

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Can I legally protest my employee work schedule?

Instructions on how to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division are available in multiple languages on the department's website.\nThe FLSA defines hours worked as the amount of time employees are required to be at their jobs or somewhere else in the process of doing their jobs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor website. For instance, a deliveryman is still at work when he is in the process of delivering goods. The FLSA further mandates that employers keep a poster of the law's requirements and that employers keep records of the hours wo..

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What is an enlightened despot?

Authoritarianism and cruel governance are often viewed as tied together, and there is a correlation. However, some despots and monarchs have improved the lives of their citizens, and many allow free religion and some degree of free speech. The "enlightened" portion of the term refers to the Enlightenment period in Europe, but it has been retroactively applied to a number of historic leaders as well.

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What is the USMC tattoo policy?

The USMC reports that any tattoo showing illegal activities or drugs, sexist, racist or offensive images, words or behaviors is prohibited. Tattoos that express anti-American sentiments, suggest extremist affiliations or could be interpreted as reflecting poorly on the USMC are also banned.\nThe USMC regulates the location and size of tattoos on its service members. The head, face, neck, hands, fingers, wrists and inside of the mouth are off limits to tattooing. Full and half-sleeve leg and arm tattoos are prohibited, but existing service members who had these types of tattoos prior to regulat..

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How do you find legal help for people with a low income?

The Division for Legal Services, a part of the American Bar Association, allows website visitors to select the state in which legal assistance is needed. Select the link for Free Legal Help, and then select Pro Bono to find a list of state-wide and local pro bono associations with contact information. Each association has a description of the type of cases it usually accepts, according to the American Bar Association. Find an association that accepts the applicable type of case, and contact it directly to find out the qualifications for receiving free legal help from a pro bono attorney.\nFind..

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How do you use 411.com to locate people?

After accessing the 411.com website, click on People, the first tab located at the center of the page. In the box given, enter the last name of the person being search for, as a minimum. If available, also enter the first name of the person and the corresponding city, state and ZIP code to get more accurate search results.\nThen, click on Search. This opens the result page that provides the age, associations and address of all the individuals with that name, if available. To know the contact information of the individuals listed on this page in detail, click on Address and/or Phone, depending ..

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Who are some former New Jersey mayors?

Cory Booker was mayor of Newark from 2006 until 2013. He was a lawyer and Rhodes Scholar before his role in local government. He left the post after winning an open U.S. Senate seat.\nSharpe James was mayor of Newark from 1986 until 2006, which makes him the longest-serving mayor of the city as of 2015. He began his local political career in 1970. As mayor, he presided over a building boom, including the construction of the arena for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League. James was later sentenced to 27 months in prison for fraud and corruption committed during his tenure.\nDougl..

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