Hiring the handicapped is good business
An opinion piece from the Texas Easter Seal Society argues that employing handicapped workers benefits the nation. It cites higher productivity and morale, minimal job modifications, and neutral insurance impacts while noting rehabilitation yields tax contributions far exceeding costs.
Medicaid and Medicare compared in a DoE revised booklet
The Department of Health, Education and Welfare updated a free Medicaid Medicare booklet explaining both programs. Medicare funds part of hospital and medical costs for most people 65 and older, financed by payroll taxes and premiums. Medicaid assists low income or special need individuals, varies by state, and can pay what Medicare does not.
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Food Stamp Program Guide Explained For Eligibility and Use
The USDA releases a complete guide to how the Food Stamp Program works. Eligible households must visit the local welfare office with proof of residence, household size, monthly income, medical and rent costs to determine stamp amounts. Stamps function like money at authorized stores and cover most foods and homegrown produce, with some exceptions. Persons 60 and over or homebound may receive meals delivered using stamps.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
State Capital highlights Sidelights by Lyndell Williams
Texas lawmakers discuss a projected surplus in the general revenue fund as 1976-77 ends. House Speaker Bill Clayton cites a potential up to 700 million balance with federal revenue sharing. Assistant State Comptroller Lynn Moak estimates 400 to 500 million, assuming revenue sharing ends December 31, 1976.
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Legislative Budget Board
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Briscoe Lays Out Dallas Dinner Drive and State Rates
Governor Dolph Briscoe and top officials back a March 30 fund raising dinner aiming to raise 100000 to 150000 to aid the Democratic Party debt. The event targets broad participation while critics note only 10 percent of gas consumers are affected by planned reductions and other state fiscal updates are outlined.
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Dolph Briscoe
Calvin Guest
Bryan
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Ann Landers today on twin differences and social cues
Dear Ann Landers discusses handling strangers who compare twins in public and offers advice on setting boundaries. She also jokes about a husband's urinating in public and suggests firm responses to friends and neighbors. The column ends with a tease about a teen guide and a mailing address.
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Former Congress Members Turn to Lobbying and Waste Watchdogs
Washington lobbyists range from ex congressmen who leverage Capitol Hill access to high paying firms, with examples like Jerry Waldie and William Marshall. A new watchdog, Senator Hubert Humphrey, scrutinizes federal spending while obscure committees report vast spend without results, including the aviation advisory panel and the General Services Administration advisory group.
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Ohio
William Marshall
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Fuddle Factory
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Crossword Puzzle Challenge From the Daily Page
Crossword puzzle clues listed with Across and Down entries including sourpuss rockfish slave and others. The grid hints include references to Latin phrases names and common crossword themes with many cryptic style clues.
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