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Do Not Call Registry Robocall Issue Prompts Reform Push
Regulators received 3.6 million complaints about robocalls last year with 49 000 from areas 516 and 631. FTC FCC and Sen Chuck Schumer push for stronger Do Not Call rules faster blocking tech Nomorobo leads a 420 000 customer program and new laws to curb fraudulent calls. The calls must end.
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Rachel
Cardholder Services
IRS Internal Revenue Service
Consumers Union
Chuck Schumer
D-N.y
Federal Trade Commission
Federal Communications Commission
FTC
Nomorobo
The People Speak on Obama Clinton Trump Liars
Editor Letter criticizes Morella for calling Clinton a liar while citing Benghazi and email investigations. Claims Obama violates the Constitution via executive privilege and predicts history would judge him harshly unless Clinton wins. Signed by Bob Pitzer of Neshannock Township.
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the News
Morella
Obama
Trump
Clinton
Benghazi
White House
Bob Pitzer
Neshannock Township
Nancy Reagan remembered as guardian angel of Ronald Reagan
A senior White House aide recalls Nancy Reagan as the president’s steady, protective partner. He describes their private bond, the calm she provided, and how her influence helped sustain Ronald Reagan’s legacy amid scrutiny and public life.
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Nancy Reagan
Reagan
White House
Donald Regan
Ronald Reagan
Nancy
Mrs. Reagan
Reagans
Fishbowl
Drug crisis drives state efforts to keep families intact
In Pennsylvania the drug crisis disrupts child welfare as 2015 saw an almost 8 percent rise in children temporarily placed with other families. Overdose deaths surged 14fold since 1979 with 2013 and 2014 totals topping 2,450, while officials push health homes and new funding to treat addicts and keep families together. Governor Wolf backs $34 million for expanded treatment and pregnant-women focused facilities as Maryland experience informs reforms.
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Human Services
Ted Dallas
Dallas
Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
U.S
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Pitt
Department of Human Services
Maryland
Department of Human Resources
Tom Wolf
O “Health
John Finnerty
CNHI
Jfinnerty
Enhi
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