State Supreme Court bars seizing foster children's Social Security benefits
Washington Supreme Court ruled the state cannot seize foster children’s Social Security benefits to fund their care. The 5-3 decision voids the practice as federal law protects Social Security from creditors. The ruling could require returning about $615,000 monthly collected by DSHS and may reduce funds for thousands of foster youths.
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Olympia. Wash
Washington Supreme Court
Department of Social and Health Services
Kathy Spears
Department
High
DSHS
Richard Sanders
Rodney Reinbold
Reinbold
Keffeler
Central Washington University
City dwellers face higher risk of partner killings study says
Atlanta report based on FBI data shows in cities with over 250000 people partner slayings are two to three times higher than in small towns. Women in the South and West are most at risk as overall slayings declined in the 1990s.
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Atlanta
FBI
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Sue Binder
CDC
National Center For Injury Prevention and Control
Janet Carter
Family Violence Prevention Fund
Swimming strengthens heart and fitness in seniors
In a letter discussion Dr. Donohue explains that ongoing pool workouts 3000 yards for 50 minutes five days weekly place swimmers in the aerobic zone. He notes heart rate targets, water effects, and the advantage of distance for cardiovascular benefits, with a second note on body recomposition masking weight loss.
Medical history a life saver reminder from readers
Dear Readers urge carrying a current brief medical history including medications illnesses and surgeries laminated for emergency use. Letters discuss personal decisions on visiting ill relatives and returning overdue library items, with guidance on who should decide hospital visits and the importance of libraries.
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Judy
Evanston
Chuck
Canada
Akron
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