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| 03/10/2010 |
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CLS' Jon Stein and Kristen Dama on AdultBasic coverage and its impending expiration |
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| 03/08/2010 |
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Apply before deadline for help paying heating bills |
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| 03/02/2010 |
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Foundation raises $331K; part will go to CLS' mortgage foreclosure prevention work |
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| 03/01/2010 |
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Applications will be accepted for 2 weeks, 7 days/week, 8am-7pm |
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| 02/22/2010 |
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CLS' Richard Weishaupt in article on the governor's proposed changes to sales tax |
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| 02/22/2010 |
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CLS' Kathy Gomez in article on how housing problems can lead to the break up a family |
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| 02/16/2010 |
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Pennsylvania has not drawn down funds that would create jobs for the unemployed |
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| 02/16/2010 |
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CLS' Jon Stein in article questioning proposed cuts to programs benefiting the needy |
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| 02/16/2010 |
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CLS' Suzanne Young comments on rising number of employers not paying employees |
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| 02/09/2010 |
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Pennsylvania has until September 2010 to draw down $330 Million in federal aid |
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| 02/03/2010 |
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CLS' consumer work featured in story on the alarming increase of predatory lending |
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| 02/01/2010 |
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CLS Executive Director honored by University of Oregon as Champion of Public Interest |
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| 01/20/2010 |
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A state senator moves to unshackle pregnant inmates. |
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| 12/21/2009 |
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Despite increasing terminations, the utility company requests raising rates by 6.5% |
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| 12/18/2009 |
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As City appointed public advocate, CLS challenges Water Dept's method to set rates |
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| 12/09/2009 |
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CLS noted as part of U.S. Attorney Advisory Committee on mortgage fraud |
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| 12/08/2009 |
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More questions come up at community meeting about elaborate rent to own scam |
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| 11/02/2009 |
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Grants available starting Nov 2 to pay for heat |
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| 10/26/2009 |
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The Philadelphia Bar Foundation will honor Cathy Carr at annual event |
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| 10/26/2009 |
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Notorious slumlord of Philadelphia now the subject of a fraud investigation |
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| 10/23/2009 |
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CLS' Jon Stein and PCCY's Kathy Fisher discuss why school breakfast program is needed |
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| 10/22/2009 |
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CLS Attorneys weigh in on the flawed information in Medicare debate |
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| 10/08/2009 |
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Participation is low, but now principals will be held accountable |
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| 09/14/2009 |
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Kathryn Kolbert has been named Director of Barnard College's Athena Center |
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| 09/14/2009 |
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Find out if you are eligible to receive financial assistance |
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| 09/10/2009 |
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CLS Staff Attorneys Nadia Hewka and Mike Hollander offer advice on landing a job |
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| 09/08/2009 |
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CLS attorney Beth Goodell quoted in national story on mortgage assistance program |
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| 08/27/2009 |
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CLS submits comments to DPW on the 2010 proposed state plan for LIHEAP |
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| 08/24/2009 |
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Soon these recent law school grads will begin working at public interest law firms |
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| 08/07/2009 |
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In the latest issue of the Philadelphia Lawyer, Carr shares her experience in Kosovo |
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| 08/06/2009 |
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Debt collectors claimed a CLS client owed $14K, but could only prove $5K in charges. |
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| 07/10/2009 |
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CLS working to bring in stimulus money for unemployment compensation |
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| 07/10/2009 |
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Read Managing Attorney Sharon Dietrich's testimony on the need for UC reform in PA |
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| 06/08/2009 |
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Philly schools pilot free meals program was created years ago with help from CLS. |
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| 06/02/2009 |
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CLS, PLA, and VIP welcome twenty-eight law students for summer 2009 |
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| 05/29/2009 |
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Regional and local leaders spoke to over 200 people about the stimulus money in PA |
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| 05/18/2009 |
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CLS attorney Samuel Brooks and Marrisa Harris say SB 9 is unnecessary |
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| 05/04/2009 |
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Congress fails to bring mortgage debt affecting poor back in line with reality |
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| 04/30/2009 |
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CLS presented recommendations to Philadelphia Workforce Development Corporation |
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| 04/24/2009 |
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Regional Housing Legal Services has chosen to honor Philip Bertocci for his work |
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| 04/13/2009 |
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Leadership council co-chairs, Tate and McHugh, on the importance of CLS' Bar Campaign |
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| 04/06/2009 |
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Those who qualify will receive a $250 Economic Recovery Stimulus check |
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| 04/01/2009 |
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Stimulus funds are not permitted to help programs prevent foreclosures. |
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| 03/25/2009 |
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Thu Tran will be awarded with 'The Next Generation of Leadership: Rising Star' honor |
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| 03/24/2009 |
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Bill's red tape would delay or deny unemployment compensation to needy citizens |
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| 03/23/2009 |
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Child advocates say more children get free breakfast on testing days than any other |
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| 03/19/2009 |
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Juntos features Nadia Hewka and Mike Hollander in videos on immigrant worker rights |
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| 03/16/2009 |
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Commission calls for increased effort of construction industry to promote diversity |
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| 03/12/2009 |
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CLS Attorneys, Kristen Dama and Richard Weishaupt respond to Inquirer article |
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| 03/11/2009 |
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Proposal to end water discounts for nonprofits fails to clear City Council |
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| 03/10/2009 |
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Families can count on one extra week of heat this winter thanks to a LIHEAP extension |
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| 03/05/2009 |
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More than $1.6 million to provide prescription drug benefits to disabled, uninsured |
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| 03/04/2009 |
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CLS' Jon Stein and Richard Weishaupt discuss the possible effects of stimulus on poor |
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| 02/27/2009 |
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Elizabeth Goodell and Edgardo Reyes were honored as Outstanding Volunteers in 2008 |
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| 02/25/2009 |
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68,000 Low-Income Philadelphians at Risk from Medicaid Change |
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| 02/04/2009 |
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Philadelphia Legal Assistance will expand foreclosure hotline, increase public ed. |
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| 01/23/2009 |
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The story of Shmul Kaplan, who became a citizen nine years after arriving in the U.S. |
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| 01/16/2009 |
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Streamlined utility shut-offs have turned deadly for the poor |
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| 01/16/2009 |
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CLS publishes guide for families dealing with the recession. |
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| 12/19/2008 |
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CLS will welcome Rebecca Vallas in 2009 as a Skadden Fellow |
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| 12/15/2008 |
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Case highlights growing risks of utility cutoffs |
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| 12/15/2008 |
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Regulators release list of post-shut-off deaths under media pressure |
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| 12/01/2008 |
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Record high in utility shutoffs will affect thousands of poor people |
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| 11/17/2008 |
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More immigrant laborers experiencing wage theft as economy worsens |
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| 11/17/2008 |
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Philadelphia Gas Works requests emergency increase in distribution charges |
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| 10/27/2008 |
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Inquirer editorial board agrees, keep it universal |
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| 10/24/2008 |
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CLS General Counsel, Jonathan Stein, and PCBP's Sharon Ward on city tax cuts |
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| 10/23/2008 |
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typical customer will pay $62.93 a month, a $13.58 monthly increase |
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| 10/23/2008 |
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Statement of CLS Attorney George Gould to Senators Specter and Casey |
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| 10/22/2008 |
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CLS fight to continue Philadelphia's innovative free school lunch program |
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| 10/22/2008 |
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Low-income Philadelphians already struggle to pay for utilities. |
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| 10/20/2008 |
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Seven years almost up? Find out if you qualify for a two-year SSI extension. |
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| 09/29/2008 |
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Learn how legal aid organizations are being affected by the housing market collapse. |
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| 09/12/2008 |
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CLS announces publication of new edition... |
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| 08/18/2008 |
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CLS' Kerry Smith comments on State cracking down on Web-based payday loans... |
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| 08/18/2008 |
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CLS' Sharon Dietrich comments on CBS3 about why the site is problematic... |
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| 08/04/2008 |
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CLS had asked Dept. to revise its position in order to protect PA consumers... |
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| 08/04/2008 |
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CLS' George Gould comments... |
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| 07/22/2008 |
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CLS attorney Thu Tran comments on proposed rate increase on 6abc's Action News... |
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| 07/11/2008 |
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CLS' Jon Stein comments... |
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| 07/11/2008 |
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CLS alum Rue Landau heads to Philadelphia's Commission on Human Relations... |
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| 07/03/2008 |
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CLS' Thu Tran comments on Phila Water Dept's proposed increase of 30% over 4 years.. |
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| 06/27/2008 |
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Funding to help CLS' Elderly Law Project... |
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| 06/26/2008 |
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CLS' George Gould comments... |
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| 06/16/2008 |
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CLS' Stein urges expansion of the School Breakfast Program |
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| 06/06/2008 |
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CLS' Jon Stein comments... |
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| 05/22/2008 |
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Rasheedah Phillips, who will join CLS in the fall, is featured in the Inquirer |
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| 05/22/2008 |
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CLS' annual event celebrates legal rights advocates in the community |
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| 05/14/2008 |
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Child Support Bill Passes Both Houses: On to Governor for Signing |
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| 05/01/2008 |
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Are you a disabled or elderly refugee/asylee? Expedite your immigration benefit app. |
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| 05/01/2008 |
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Program Gives Time and Help to Homeowners |
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| 04/17/2008 |
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CLS' Jon Stein argues for city wage-tax rebate for lower-income taxpayers |
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| 04/11/2008 |
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CLS' Louise Hayes comments on toughening ID requirements for state benefits... |
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| 04/08/2008 |
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CLS mystery shoppers reveal confusion & abuse at commercial tax preparation firms |
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| 04/07/2008 |
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Nadia Hewka honored for work as an advocate of equal justice |
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| 04/01/2008 |
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CLS' Jon Stein comments... |
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