Congress clears historic health care bill in vote
Congress approved sweeping health reform sending the measure to President Obama for signature. The bill extends coverage to about 32 million Americans, imposes penalties for new insurance mandates, expands Medicaid, and limits insurers' practices while raising taxes and trimming deficits over ten years.
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Peace Corps opens door for volunteer Dee Hertzberg
Dorothea Dee Hertzberg lived in Soubeira Burkina Faso from 1999 to 2001 in a waterless, electrity-free town with rough living conditions. She grew to love the people and values cross cultural exchange. Now she serves as associate director for Peace Corps Ethiopia, supporting 75 volunteers and coordinating an AIDS HIV education program.
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Steeplechase Day’s Events Filmed for TV Broadcast
Ons Salar fucan Tee eeasTy TM ASTV filmed the Steeplechase day’s events. Viewers can see Saturday’s coverage replayed on Tuesday at 7 p.m. on Atlantic Broadband channel 95.
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IRS warns of 2010 dirty dozen tax scams ahead of April filing
The IRS releases its 2010 dirty dozen list detailing tax fraud schemes including return preparer fraud offshore income hiding and phishing. Taxpayers are urged to avoid scams and seek qualified professionals. The agency plans new measures such as PTIN registration competency tests and ongoing education for paid preparers to boost compliance.
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Filing false or misleading tax forms scheme flagged
The IRS warns of scams where fraudsters file false information returns to claim unowed refunds. Phony forms like 1099 OID claim false withholding credits to justify improper refunds. One version relies on a bogus idea that the government holds secret accounts for citizens and access comes via 1099 OID forms.
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