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Senate votes to undo Obama administration Social Security gun rule – Washington Times

Dirk May In the news, Law, Social Security, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income ,

Congress on Wednesday approved the first gun rights bill of the new Republican-controlled Washington, voting to erase an Obama administration regulation that would have forced Social Security to scour

Source: Senate votes to undo Obama administration Social Security gun rule – Washington Times

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The law tied reporting of Social Security Disability beneficiaries with mental illness to a gun ban list. Once you apply for Social Security Disability the government has access to a large number of your medical records to determine whether you are unable to work. Make sure that you have an experienced lawyer help you out.

3-year-old girl dies in Springfield apartment blaze – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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A 3-year old child died from smoke inhalation early today in a small fire at an apartment building in Springfield, while the mother and two other children

Source: 3-year-old girl dies in Springfield apartment blaze – News – The State Journal-Register – Springfield, IL

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Tragic event.

In situation such as this you must prove that something about the apartment layout prevented the child from escaping. Or that required safety features were not provided. Or that a defective product caused the fire.

 

Union: Pontiac guard stabbed in head; prison on lockdown | Local News | pantagraph.com

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PONTIAC — Pontiac Correctional Center was on full lockdown Monday following a stabbing incident on Sunday that sent a correctional officer to the hospital.

Source: Union: Pontiac guard stabbed in head; prison on lockdown | Local News | pantagraph.com

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This is a clear workers’ compensation injury. The officer will be entitled to medical bills, off work pay and payment for the injury itself based on permanent damage. The fact that an inmate intentionally injured the officer is not a defense in a workers’ compensation case.

A Social Security Disability Primer | The Huffington Post

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Source: A Social Security Disability Primer | The Huffington Post

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Gives a quick overview of how Social Security Disability is determined.

Make sure that you do not quit if SSA denies your claim. Talk with an experienced Social Security Disability Attorney and appeal your denial.

Mapping the Growth of Disability Claims in America – Bloomberg

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An aging workforce is contributing to the increase.

Source: Mapping the Growth of Disability Claims in America – Bloomberg

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Social Security Disability claims are growing because the population is aging. At the same time the percentage of people being approved is dropping. SSA is trying to hold down the numbers down because it is costing the government too much.