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You can own a home and receive SSI
Q: Can a person who owns a house and car receive Supplemental Security Income? A: Yes, depending on the details. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a low-income program for people at least age 65...
Posted on 5/3/13 at 11:27 AM
Freedom Friday: Service Animal Accommodations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) are jointly responsible for enforcing the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), which prohibits discrimination in ho...
Posted on 4/12/13 at 8:47 AM
Famed civil rights leader Angela Davis to speak at next UND ‘Great Conversation’ at the Fritz
The University Program Council, a division of Student Government at the University of North Dakota, invites the public to a Great Conversation featuring Civil Rights Movement activist Angela Davis o...
Posted on 1/30/13 at 3:05 PM
The Boiling Point of Aaron Swartz's Suicide
The more I read about Aaron Swartz, the more he seemed like a hero from an Ayn Rand novel. Unfortunately, accompanying his Randian hero-like intelligence, moral IQ, and frustration that the rest of th...
Posted on 1/15/13 at 9:00 AM
A few answers to fiscal cliff questions
The fiscal cliff is getting more and more attention with a Dec. 31 federal government deadline looming, but Americans seem to have a lot of questions: Just what is the fiscal cliff? The simple answe...
Posted on 11/19/12 at 4:47 PM
Griggs County Courthouse plans spark backlash 
COOPERSTOWN, N.D. – A group of Griggs County residents will begin circulating petitions this week for the recall of all five Griggs County commissioners.
By Kevin Bonham, Forum News Service , May 11, 2013
Rep. Peterson hopeful for passing farm bill this summer 
MINNEAPOLIS – An influential Minnesota voice on agricultural policy said Wednesday that he’s hopeful Congress will pass a new farm bill this summer after efforts last year failed amid election year politics.
By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press , May 08, 2013
Fargo officials bristle at Legislature 
FARGO – The legislative sausage-making process is causing some frustration among city leaders here.
By Erik Burgess , May 07, 2013
Like its economy, North Dakota’s government spending is booming 
FARGO – At a time when many states are pinching pennies to balance their government budgets, North Dakota just increased education funding, allocated billions to infrastructure improvements and provided $1.1 billion in tax relief.
By Patrick Springer , May 07, 2013
Racing Commission to discuss Fargo track funding today 
FARGO – The fate of the 2013 horse racing season here will be discussed today at a North Dakota Racing Commission meeting in Bismarck.
By Wendy Reuer , May 06, 2013
Senate passes bill letting states tax online sales 
By Associated Press , May 06, 2013
Obama watches hole-in-one during round of golf with 3 senators 
By Associated Press , May 06, 2013
ND lawmakers vote to close oil industry loophole 
BISMARCK – The North Dakota Legislature voted Friday to close a tax loophole used by the oil industry that the Tax Department says is costing the state $50 million each year.
By James MacPherson, Associated Press , May 04, 2013
Sequestration squeeze hits White House staff 
WASHINGTON — President Obama began experiencing first-hand the effects of across-the-board federal spending cuts as the first wave of White House furloughs kicked in Wednesday.
By Bloomberg News , May 02, 2013
Study shows Moorhead city employees make less than regional average 
MOORHEAD – City employees here make about 5.7 percent less on average than employees with similar jobs in other cities across the region.
By Wendy Reuer , April 29, 2013
FDA will investigate added caffeine in foods
WASHINGTON — Trail mix. Potato chips. And now gum. With a growing number of foods boasting added caffeine for an energy boost, the Food and Drug Administration says it's time to investigate their safety.By Associated Press , April 29, 2013
Obama signs emergency declaration for ND flooding 
FARGO — President Obama has approved an emergency declaration for flooding in North Dakota.
By Associated Press , April 26, 2013
In speech to Planned Parenthood, Obama takes aim at ND abortion bills
By Associated Press , April 26, 2013
Internet sales tax bill to hit roadblock in House 
WASHINGTON — A bill to require Internet shoppers to pay sales taxes for online purchases may be cruising through the Senate but it will soon hit a roadblock in the House.
By Associated Press , April 26, 2013
NYC proposes raising age for cigarette purchases
NEW YORK — No one under 21 would be able to buy cigarettes in the city under a proposal unveiled Monday to make it the most populous place in America to set the minimum age that high.By Associated Press , April 22, 2013
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