Heat wave fuels cooling efforts across the nation
Temperatures topped 100 in multiple cities as the National Weather Service issued excessive heat warnings and advisories from Illinois to Louisiana and Nebraska to the District of Columbia. City workers in Chicago checked on elderly residents and opened cooling centers while Wilmington Delaware and Oklahoma City distributed fans and sprinklers. Several heat deaths were reported and record highs were set in states including Nevada and California.
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Study Finds Housing Discrimination Against Disabled Renters in Chicago
A federal study using disabled and nondisabled testers shows wheelchair users face discrimination in about one third of rental visits and hearing impaired testers encounter refusals or less information in about half of calls. The Urban Institute for HUD conducted the Chicago test to assess availability, access, and application offers.
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Intel to Build 3 Billion Chip Factory in Arizona
Intel plans a 3 billion fab in Chandler Arizona to produce 12 inch wafers as Fab 32. The project will create up to 1000 permanent jobs and 3000 construction posts with work starting immediately and completion targeted for the second half of 2007.
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Nursing home Medicaid tips for West Texans explained
Michael Melson outlines how Medicaid aids nursing home costs, clarifies asset rules, and introduces Miller Trusts to preserve income. He offers a free brochure and consultation, noting the at home spouse protections and income limits, with contact details for Melson and Associates in Midland.
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