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What is the Census?
Find out more here.
 
By: U.S. Census Bureau - 04/01/2010
 
 
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Free Tax Help in Orleans Parish
See this information about Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Orleans Parish.
 
By: Total Community Action  - 01/11/2010
 
 
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Free or low-cost Flu Shots! Find out more...
Here is information about free or low-cost flu shots offered in various parts of the state. Check your area for free or low-cost flu shot dates: ...
 
By: Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation, Louisiana Rebuilds - 11/06/2009
 
 
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Civil Rights, Including Voting Rights Civil Rights, Including Voting Rights
 
KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS!
Click here for information about voting rights, including special help for elderly and disabled voters. Find out how to register, where to vote, and m...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/29/2008
 
 
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U.S. Judge: No New Orleans Election Delay
Elections going ahead.  See article on CBS News website: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/24/ap/politics/mainD8FVOC480.shtml
 
By: CBS News - 02/25/2006
 
 
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NAACP Asks Feds to Delay Election
The Department of Justice should postpone upcoming elections in New Orleans until displaced voters have been located, NAACP officials said today. We...
 
By: Chron.com - 02/18/2006
 
 
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2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual Published
The 2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual can now be downloaded at:  http://law.loyno.edu/probono/clinic/manual.html. The Manu...
 
By: Gilllis W. Long Poverty Law Center - 10/20/2005
 
 
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New Resource from Attorney General on Public Records!
Check out the new article in this section that explains your rights under Louisiana law.
 
By: Louisiana Department of Justice - 04/25/2005
 
 
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Voting Rights Commission Meets in Alabama on Voting Discrimination
The Commission hearings will look at the impact of the ending of parts of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  The Commission’s inaugural he...
 
By: Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law - 03/09/2005
 
 
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First Amendment Religious Liberty Mandate Upheld
Enforcing the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, a federal district court has ordered the Tangipahoa Parish School Board to stop having...
 
By:  - 03/09/2005
 
 
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See 2004 Election Results
Search for results by state, position and candidate name, on the Congress.Org website:  http://www.congress.org/congressorg/e4/
 
By: The League of Women Voters - 01/10/2005
 
 
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Justice Department Drafts Sweeping Expansion of Anti-Terrorism Laws
The Bush Administration is preparing a sequel to the USA Patriot Act passed in the wake of September 11, 2001, which will give the government broad, s...
 
By: Center for Public Integrity - 11/08/2004
 
 
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NEW Voting Rights guide!
“Voting Guide for the Disenfranchised” Released by ACLU-LA;  All Persons Encouraged to Know Their Rights and Vote For immediate release Octobe...
 
By: ACLU of Louisiana - 10/21/2004
 
 
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Consumer Issues Consumer Issues
 
Save Money on Your Entergy Bill
Money-saving tips, especially for those hot summer months.
 
By: WJTV.com - 08/25/2010
 
 
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Fake Check Scams -- Warning from the Louisiana Attorney General
Watch out for fake check scams that can take a bite out of your wallet -- the Louisiana Attorney General shows you what to look out for.
 
By: Louisiana Attorney General  - 12/08/2009
 
 
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Shopping Safety Tips from the Federal Trade Commission
Check out these tips for thwarting scams, identity theives and other problems when shopping this holiday season.
 
By: FTC -- Federal Trade Commission - 12/08/2009
 
 
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Shopping Safety Tips from the Federal Trade Commission
Check out these tips for thwarting scams, identity theives and other problems when shopping this holiday season.
 
By: FTC -- Federal Trade Commission - 12/08/2009
 
 
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Shopping Safety Tips from the Federal Trade Commission
Check out these tips for thwarting scams, identity theives and other problems when shopping this holiday season.
 
By: FTC -- Federal Trade Commission - 12/08/2009
 
 
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Watch out for online scams! Also Oregon AG warns of fake HUD site.
Watch out for online scams! Click here for an information sheet from the FTC (Federal Trade Commission) telling people how to avoid getting "hooked" b...
 
By: Federal Trade Commission, Oregon Live  - 03/16/2009
 
 
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Digital television: find out about the switch.
Find out more about the switch to digital television here.
 
By: Federal Communications Commission - 02/17/2009
 
 
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Important Road Home Update
Click here to learn more about a recent announcement from The Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about some Road Home applicants who tried t...
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority - 02/17/2009
 
 
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Digital TV is Nearly Here -- Are You Ready?
Are you ready for the switch to digital television (DTV)? Click here to learn about converter boxes and the government's coupon program.
 
By:   - 12/18/2008
 
 
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Entergy Energy Emergency Deferred Billing Program
Click here to read about Entergy's special programs for people with special needs.   
 
By: Entergy  - 08/12/2008
 
 
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Energy Emergency News Summer 2008
Click here to read the news about deferred billing programs for certain low-income, medically disabled and elderly people struggling to pay high energy bills. 
 
By: Times-Picayune - 08/12/2008
 
 
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State Farm Agreement for Used Motor Vehicle Owners
Information about the State Farm Agreement for Used Motor Vehicle OwnersOn January 10, 2005, Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr. and other...
 
By: Louisiana Attorney General - 02/18/2006
 
 
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FREE Consumer Action Handbook Available in February.
Your new computer doesn’t include a warranty. The sweater you ordered online never showed up. And the new washer you bought is noisy and leaking water...
 
By: Consumer Action Website-Federal Citizen Information Center - 01/15/2006
 
 
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New Mediation Program Can Help With Post-Hurricane Insurance Claims
The state Department of Insurance has a new mediation program to help settle post-hurricane claims disputes.  It's voluntary for consumers, but i...
 
By: Louisiana Department of Insurance - 01/05/2006
 
 
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"Freeze" Your Credit Report: Fight Identity Theft
A new law gives you the power to place a "freeze" on your credit report, to help you fight identity theft.  There's a $10 waivable (62 or older, ...
 
By: Louisiana Office of the Attorney General - 10/27/2005
 
 
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New Law Allows Free Credit Reports
You can now get a free credit report!  A new law requires each of the nationwide consumer reporting companies to give you a free copy o...
 
By: Federal Trade Commission - 04/25/2005
 
 
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Public seminar on ID Theft, plus Schemes and Scams that Cost You Money!
Free public seminar May 25th at 5:30 p.m. at Broadmoor Public Library, 1212 Captain Shreve Drive, Shreveport, LA.  Attorny David Szwak, of Bodenh...
 
By: Northwest Louisiana Pro Bono Project - 03/23/2005
 
 
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Attorney General Issues Consumer Alert on Tsunami Disaster Relief
A con artist may be looking to make a fast buck on your generosity.  Before you make a donation, read some advice from the Office of the Attorney General. 
 
By: Office of the Attorney General - 02/28/2005
 
 
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Disability Disability
 
Act Now! New Orleans Elderly/Disabled Forgivable Home Repair Loans
Forgivable loans to help New Orleans' elderly and/or disabled homeowners to repair their property. Click here for more information.
 
By: City of New Orleans  - 03/17/2009
 
 
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Disaster Relief Disaster Relief
 
Are you ready for a hurricane?
Take this quiz from the LSU Ag Center's site to find out if you are ready for hurricane season.
 
By: LSU Ag Center - 06/20/2011
 
 
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Laid off because of the Gulf oil spill?
Laid off because of the Gulf oil spill?
 
By: Houma Courier - 01/04/2011
 
 
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Did FEMA deny you housing money after Katrina or Rita?
You may get up to $2500 under a class action lawsuit called “Ridgely” if all of the following are true: You got payments from F...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/13/2010
 
 
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Important News for Katrina/Rita Survivors
In the Ridgely class action against FEMA, there is now a $2.65 million settlement fund for certain Katrina and Rita victims who were denied continued ...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/23/2010
 
 
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Oil Spill: Aug. 6 Plaquemines and St. Bernard Mortgage Relief Fairs
Oil Spill: Plaquemines and St. Bernard Mortgage Relief Fairsby: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services Plaquemines Mortgage Relief Fair   Fr...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/20/2010
 
 
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The White House: Open for Questions: BP Oil Spill Tomorrow [June 11] at 12:30 p.m. EDT
The White House: Open for Questions: BP Oil Spill Tomorrow [June 11] at 12:30 p.m. EDT
 
By: The White House - 06/10/2010
 
 
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Emergency.gov updates about the oil spill and response
Look here to find out more about the oil spill, the response, and help for people living in affected areas. 
 
By: State of Louisiana  - 05/04/2010
 
 
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Louisiana Oil Spill -- Government Updates Here
Look here for updates from Louisiana's state government about the response to the oil spill.
 
By: State of Louisiana - 05/04/2010
 
 
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Be prepared: hurricane and disaster resources.
Hurricane season is here. FEMA has information in English and in Spanish to help you protect yourself and your family.
 
By: FEMA - 07/07/2009
 
 
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May 30, 31 State Sales Tax Holiday for Hurricane Items
Click here to find out more about the state sales tax holiday for some of the things you'll need to get ready for hurricane season.
 
By: Louisiana.gov - 05/26/2009
 
 
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Katrina/Rita Home Elevation Cap Rises to $100,000
The LRA announced that the cap for Katrina and Rita related home elevation grants will rise from $30,000 to $100,000. Click here to get details from t...
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) - 04/09/2009
 
 
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Important Road Home Update
Click here to learn more about a recent announcement from The Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about some Road Home applicants who tried t...
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority - 02/17/2009
 
 
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Act now! Gustav and Ike survivors click here for help.
Advocacy Center, in partnership with Catholic Charities USA, is providing Case Management services to persons affected by hurricanes Gustav and Ike. ...
 
By: Advocacy Center  - 02/12/2009
 
 
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Critical September 5, 2008 Road Home deadline
The Road Home program has set a deadline of September 5, 2008 for people to take action on some key issues. Click here to see the latest updates and press releases from the Road Home program -- see the section called News & Updates. 
 
By: Road Home Program  - 08/01/2008
 
 
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Check out NOLA READY!
The City of New Orleans Office of Emergency Preparedness has launched a new high-tech emergency text and voice notification system.  NOLA Ready, the emergency alert system, will send real-time emergency information that may include rain storms, evacuations, threatening levee breaches, loss of power and communication disruptions to first responders, emergency managers, business owners, tourists and registered residents.  The messages will be sent via email, cell phones, pagers, Blackberry's and Treo's.  To register for NOLA Ready visit: https://www.nolaready.info/index.php?CCheck=1   
 
By:  - 06/05/2007
 
 
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Louisiana Road Home News
Look here for updates from the Louisiana Road Home Program Media Center.
 
By: Road2LA.Org - 04/16/2007
 
 
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Quick Referrals
CRISIS LINEDial 1-800-749-2673 (COPE) or in New Orleans 504-269-2673 (COPE)SUICIDE PREVENTIONDial 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)COMMUNITY INFORMATION AND REFER...
 
By: VIA LINK - 02/26/2007
 
 
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LOUISIANA SPEAKS
This Regional Vision Poll will allow Louisiana to speak to decision makers with one voice. Local, state and federal agencies, including the Louisiana Recovery Authority, will use it to help set policy and spending priorities.  Make your voice heard - take the survey and help determine the future of South Louisiana.
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority - 02/08/2007
 
 
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ACCESS TO CARE - The Help You Need To Rebuild Your Life!
You and your family may be eligible to receive assistance for mental health or substance abuse treatment if you were directly affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita or Wilma.  Access to Care covers up to $1000 per person in emotional support services such as medications, counseling (individual, group and family sessions), evaluation and testing for children under the age of 21, outpatient substance abuse treatment and ear acupuncture (for substance abuse treatment and relief of stress and anxiety). Covered services are retroactive to August 30, 2005.
 
By: The American Red Cross - 10/17/2006
 
 
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Recursos De Vivienda Para Los Desplazados Por Los Huracanes Katrina Y Rita
Asistencia de Alquiler: Es el método más usual en que los desplazados por los huracanes reciben asistencia para vivienda a largo plazo. Una gran mayor...
 
By: FEMA - 02/20/2006
 
 
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Hotel Program for FEMA Victims Extended
Thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees staying in hotels at government expense may be able to extend their stays beyond a Feb. 7 deadline, federal of...
 
By: Times Picayune - 01/07/2006
 
 
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Disaster Help for Louisiana Residents
Find Disaster Relief information on this website here. Afterward, for more detailed information about a legal problem, check out the to...
 
By: Disaster Legal Project of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 08/31/2005
 
 
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Employment Employment
 
Laid off because of the Gulf oil spill?
Laid off because of the Gulf oil spill?
 
By: Houma Courier - 01/04/2011
 
 
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Automated forms will be unavailable the weekend of January 15, 2010 while the new LawHelp Interactive site goes online.
Automated forms will be unavailable the weekend of January 15, 2010 while the new LawHelp Interactive site goes online. The web site that h...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office) - 01/12/2010
 
 
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Report Problems Getting Unemployment Benefits.
Having problems getting Unemployment benefits? Let Southeast La. Legal Services know what's happening.  Print out this form and mail or fa...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 03/03/2009
 
 
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Emergency Unemployment Compensation Now Available
Up to 13 weeks of Emergency Unemployment Compensation benefits has been approved by President Bush.  For Louisiana claimants, call 1-866-783-5567, visit a local state unemployment compensation office, or visit the state's website, www.laworks.net.  If you think you should get EUC benefits and have a problem, talk to a lawyer.  Find your local free legal aid program by clicking here. 
 
By: Louisiana Workforce Commission - 07/09/2008
 
 
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SBA Hosts Live Web Chat for Veterans
Free Web Chat November 9, 2005.  Click here for more details. 
 
By: SBA - 11/05/2005
 
 
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Rising Hurricane-Related Jobless Claims Trigger State Cuts in Jobless Benefits and Training Services
Because of a federal law that makes states bear most of the costs of layoffs due to a disaster, Louisiana workers starting January 1, 2006 will see a ...
 
By: National Employment Law Project - 10/27/2005
 
 
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State and Local Unemployment Statistics
Find state and local unemployment data online:  http://www.bls.gov/lau/home.htm.  Find historical trends.  For example, in Louisiana ...
 
By: U.S. Department of Labor - 08/17/2005
 
 
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More states give minimum wage earners a boost.
More states are refusing to wait for Congress to raise the minimum wage above the $5.15 an hour set in 1997. This year, five state legislatures booste...
 
By: Stateline.org - 05/19/2005
 
 
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Supreme Court Makes Suing for Age Discrimination Easier
Older workers can now sue for age discrimination without proving that the discrimination was intentional.  Smith v. City of Jackson (Ma...
 
By: Supreme Court - 04/12/2005
 
 
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Arab-American Wins $150,000 in National Origin Discrimination Settlement
The EEOC announced the settlement of an employment discrimination lawsuit against Pesce, Ltd, on behalf of an Egyptian employee.  Karim El-R...
 
By: American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - 03/09/2005
 
 
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State by State Report Card on Administration Jobs and Growth Tax Plan
The president's Council of Economic Advisors predicted his 2003 tax cuts would result in the creation of 5.5 million jobs by the end of 2004.  Al...
 
By: JobWatch.org - 02/14/2005
 
 
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New Overtime Rules: Get the Facts
Here are fact sheets on the new overtime rules:  http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/whd/fairpay/main.htm
 
By: U.S. Department of Labor - 01/08/2005
 
 
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Tough Times Continued for Jobless Families
Outsourcing of jobs, technological change, and other factors have created more economic uncertainty for workers at the same time that employers have c...
 
By: National Employment Law Project - 01/08/2005
 
 
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Unemployed Without Benefits Hits Record 3 Million; Over 33,000 in Louisiana
See complete report from CBPP.
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) - 10/27/2004
 
 
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Working families struggle financially.
More than one in four American working families now earn wages so low that they have difficulty surviving financially, a new report from the Working P...
 
By: National Employment Law Project - 10/18/2004
 
 
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Record Number Exhaust Jobless Benefits
About 354,000 jobless workers exhausted their benefits in March 2004.
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 04/30/2004
 
 
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Janitors sue grocery chains over pay
Hundreds of California janitors have joined a class-action lawsuit against several supermarket chains and the cleaning contractors they employ, chargi...
 
By: San Francisco Chronicle - 02/04/2004
 
 
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Family & Children Family & Children
 
Divorce Information
New FAQ on Divorce in Louisiana.  Click here. 
 
By: LawHelp Administrator - 10/31/2005
 
 
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Custody Problems Because of the Hurricane?
Children not returned by the non-custodial parent?  Talk to a lawyer right away.  Free legal help may be available.  Click here for our...
 
By: LawHelp Site Administrator - 10/27/2005
 
 
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Failure to Childproof Gun Leads to Lawsuit Settlement
A gun maker settled a lawsuit brought for an 8 year old shot in the face by a playmate.  The gun maker paid damages for defectively designing and...
 
By: Trial Lawyers for Public Justice - 05/02/2005
 
 
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New Family Law Resources!
New articles about adoption, child and spousal support, paternity, and visitation for parents and non-parents have been added to Louisiana L...
 
By: Louisiana Family Law Task Force, Catholic Charities - 04/25/2005
 
 
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President's Budget Projects 300,000 low-income children to lose child care help by 2010
According to the Center for Law and Social Policy, the President's proposed budget would freeze federal child care assistance at 2006 levels.  Th...
 
By: Center for Law and Social Policy - 02/09/2005
 
 
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Louisiana's Waiting Children
Louisiana Adoption Resource Exchange lets prospective adoptive parents view children waiting for a family:  http://www.adoptuskids.org/states/la/
 
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services - 01/08/2005
 
 
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Agenda for Children Annual Meeting
Agenda for Children invites you to join them Friday, December 3rd: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in New Orleans at the Audubon Zoo's Dominion Auditorium for the 2...
 
By: Agenda For Children - 12/02/2004
 
 
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Judge Tosses Same-Sex Marriage Ban
A Louisiana judge struck down a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage barely two weeks after the amendment was adopted by state voters. http://www....
 
By: Stateline.org - 10/08/2004
 
 
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President's Budget Cuts Child Care for More Than 300,000 Children
Under the Bush Administration’s proposed budget, at least 300,000 fewer children would receive child care assistance in 2009 than in 2003. The Center ...
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 02/13/2004
 
 
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Help in Court for Domestic Violence Victims
Tulane Community Service Programs' new Domestic Violence Pro Se Assistance Project started September 19th, from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. in Room 300...
 
By: Tulane Community Service Program - 08/26/2003
 
 
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Government Benefits Government Benefits
 
Free Health Clinics -- New Orleans
Click here to find out more about the free health clinic from COMMUNITIES ARE RESPONDING EVERYDAY (C.A.R.E).From the announcement "The National Association of Free Clinics (NAFC) will be sponsoring a two day free medical clinic for the New Orleans area uninsured on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 and Wednesday, September 1, 2010." 
 
By: New Orleans C.A.R.E. Clinic - 08/24/2010
 
 
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Apply now for disaster food assistance, Louisiana residents are urged
Apply now for disaster food assistance, Louisiana residents are urged. News article from The Times-Picayune  
 
By: Associated Press/The Times-Picayune - 08/12/2010
 
 
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DSS Encourages Those Impacted To Apply for Regular SNAP Benefits
Find out more here about SNAP benefits for those affected by the oil spill.
 
By: DSS - 05/04/2010
 
 
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Click here to learn about Food Stamp Applications by Telephone
Find out how to apply for food stamps and to get the telephone number to phone in an application -- click on this line or on the title of this news alert.
 
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services - 10/07/2009
 
 
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New Food Assistance in Stimulus Bill
Louisiana residents needing help to feed their families will benefit from the stimulus bill passed in February.  The number of food stamp recipie...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/26/2009
 
 
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Important Road Home Update
Click here to learn more about a recent announcement from The Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about some Road Home applicants who tried t...
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority - 02/17/2009
 
 
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Making Groceries -- Money Saving Savvy
Food bills seem higher than ever. Click here to go straight to the "Helpful Resources" section of LawHelp for food assistance programs and relate...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/08/2009
 
 
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Social Security Class Action Filed
A nationwide class action against the Social Security Administration was filed in October.  Disabled and elderly people lose their benefits ...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/29/2008
 
 
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Critical September 5, 2008 deadline for Road Home Program.
The Road Home program has set a deadline of September 5, 2008 for people to take action on some key issues. Click here to see the latest updates and p...
 
By: Road Home Program  - 08/01/2008
 
 
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Storm-Related Jobless Benefits Extended
Storm-related jobless benefits extended by president Eligible claimants to receive notification through mail BATON ROUGE – President Bus...
 
By: Louisiana Department of Labor - 03/12/2006
 
 
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Nutrition Needs Continue to Rise in U.S.
More than 1.5 Million of 1.8 Million New Participants Were in States Hardest Hit by Hurricanes Since August 2005 In October 2005 food stamp particip...
 
By: Food Research and Action Council  - 01/14/2006
 
 
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FEMA ordered to extend hotel payments until Feb. 7, 2006.
A federal judge has ordered FEMA to extend its hotel/motel program for evacuees until at least Feb. 7th.  Click here to see the en...
 
By: Washington Post - 12/14/2005
 
 
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FEMA deadline extended to January 11, 2006.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster aid, for victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, has been extended to January 11, 2006.  For more details...
 
By: FEMA - 10/27/2005
 
 
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Disaster Unemployment Assistance Deadline Draws Near
The deadline to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) for residents of affected parishes is November 30th. Claims may be filed several...
 
By: Louisiana Department of Labor - 09/13/2005
 
 
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Food Stamp Use Continues to Rise
Food stamp participation rose by over 43,000 from April to May 2005.  Over 25 million Americans rely on food stamps for nutri...
 
By: Food Research and Action Center - 08/11/2005
 
 
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What Social Security Means for Louisiana Residents
With a debate raging over the future of Social Security, it's time to look at some of the facts about what it means for Louisiana. Number of p...
 
By: Economic Policy Institute - 05/13/2005
 
 
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2 Million More Americans on Food Stamps Than a Year Ago
Food stamp participation has risen in 44 of the last 49 months and in 48 of the 50 states compared to a year earlier. Still, it seems that n...
 
By: Food Research and Action Council - 04/12/2005
 
 
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EBT (
EBT cards will no longer be issued by your local DSS office.  Instead, they will be issued by a private contractor.  They are supposed to be issued within five (5) business days. 
 
By: Louisiana Department of Social Services - 02/28/2005
 
 
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Domestic Budget Cuts Will Reduce Public Services
The Administration’s budget calls for $214 billion in reductions over five years in annually appropriated domestic programs outside homeland security,...
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 02/11/2005
 
 
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Overview of Issues Raised by Administration's Social Security Plan
Brief analysis of the President's plan for Social Security "personal accounts" - Click here to read the report: http://www.cbpp.org/2-2-05socsec4...
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 02/11/2005
 
 
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Food Stamp Use Continues to Climb
Participation in the Food Stamp Program in October 2004 (the latest data available) increased by over a million persons from the previous month, ...
 
By: Food Research and Action Center - 01/08/2005
 
 
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U.S. Hunger and Homelessness Rising
Hunger and homelessness continued to rise in major American cities over the last year, according to the latest U.S. Conference of Mayors-Sodexho USA H...
 
By: U.S. Conference of Mayors - 12/27/2004
 
 
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SSA announces 2005 benefits, earnings changes
The Social Security Administration has announced that the cost of living increase for Social Security and SSI will be 2.7%, raising the benefit from $...
 
By: From NSCLC Washington Weekly article, submitted by New Orleans Legal Assistance (an office of SLLS) - 11/04/2004
 
 
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Low-Income Medicare Beneficiaries to get drug cards
Federal officials will soon mail Medicare drug discount cards to about 1.8 million people.
 
By: National Senior Citizens Law Center - 09/30/2004
 
 
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Food Stamp Use Continues to Rise
In the past 4 years, food stamp use has increased more than 7 million persons.  Read the full FRAC article for more details.  
 
By: Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) - 09/13/2004
 
 
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Food Stamp Use Increases
Food Stamp Program use has steadily increased, now to over 23 million persons. www.frac.org/html/news/fsp/Latest_FSP/.html.  
 
By: Food Research and Action Center - 07/12/2004
 
 
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President's Budget Contains Larger Cuts Than Reported
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that President Bush’s budget proposes much larger cuts in domestic discretionary programs than has ...
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 02/13/2004
 
 
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House of Representatives Votes for extending jobless benefits
The fight to extend federal unemployment benefits continues.  Click here for House roll call votes.  Click here for Washington Post article.
 
By: National Employment Law Project - 02/05/2004
 
 
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Food Stamp Program Participation Continues to Rise; Over 27% higher in Louisiana in past 5 years.
Louisiana residents' rate of using food stamps rose in the past 5 years, reflecting a general nationwide trend.  To learn more, click h...
 
By: Food Research and Advocacy Center (FRAC) - 01/25/2004
 
 
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New Medicare Law Threatens Access to Services
To find out more about how this new law may hurt seniors and people with disabilities on Medicare, visit the Bazelon Center website. 
 
By: Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law - 01/12/2004
 
 
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Food Stamp Program 2004 Eligibility Limits
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service, which runs the federal Food Stamp Program, announced its 2004 income eligibility limits, maximum food stamp allotments, and standard and shelter deductions.  These cover the period from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004.   
 
By: Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) - 09/09/2003
 
 
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Health Health
 
Smoke and Air Quality and Health
Here is an advisory from the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals: Smoke and Air Quality and Health   August 29, 2011 ...
 
By: Department of Health and Hospitals - 08/30/2011
 
 
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Cut down on salt, government says -- and calories
Cut down on salt, government says -- and calories. Check out the government's new dietary guidelines here.
 
By: The Associated Press/The Times Picayune - 02/01/2011
 
 
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Legal and Health Care Decisions Fair
Find out more about the Legal and Health Care Decisions Fair Saturday October 16, 2010, at Touro Hospital in New Orleans. &n...
 
By: WWOZ community pages - 10/13/2010
 
 
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Healthcare -- A Lot Happens Right Away
"Healthcare -- A Lot Happens Right Away," about the new health care reform law, from the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.
 
By: Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law - 03/25/2010
 
 
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Walk-in Vaccination Clinics: Week of March 22
Find out more about walk-in vaccination clinics offered during the week of March 22, 2010.
 
By: DHH - 03/22/2010
 
 
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Free H1N1 Vaccines
Find out more here about free H1N1 vaccines Sat. 1/23/10 at Touro Infirmary in New Orleans. To search for more locations for flu shots statewide (th...
 
By: DHH and The Times-Picayune - 01/22/2010
 
 
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Free or low-cost Flu Shots! Find out more...
Here is information about free or low-cost flu shots offered in various parts of the state. Check your area for free or low-cost flu shot dates: ...
 
By: Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation, Louisiana Rebuilds - 11/06/2009
 
 
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Know what to do about the flu: Flu.gov
Check out  the Louisiana page of Flu.gov for information about where to get flu shots and other information.  
 
By: US Department of Health and Human Services - 10/08/2009
 
 
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Swine flu -- how to protect you and your family.
Tips for avoiding the flu, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
 
By: CDC  - 06/15/2009
 
 
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Swine Flu -- how to protect your family.
Get the facts about the swine flu and how to protect yourself against health threats. Click here for information about pandemic influenza. Click ...
 
By: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - 04/30/2009
 
 
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New health resources on LawHelp!
Click here to see new LawHelp items to help you find federally-funded health centers around the state and look for free or low-cost dental c...
 
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Low Income Medicare Beneficiaries to get Drug Benefit Applications
Many Medicare beneficiaries will soon be mailed a 6 page application for financial help with prescription drugs.  Call 1-800-633-4227 or 1-877-48...
 
By: NSCLC Washington Weekly - 06/06/2005
 
 
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Medicare Drug Discounts
March 31 is an important deadline for two Medicare-related benefits.
 
By: Center for Medicare Advocacy - 03/23/2005
 
 
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Application Form Ready for Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Low-Income Subsidy
The Social Security Administration has a new form to apply for the subsidy.  The form is available locally at Social Security offices, or call 1-...
 
By: National Senior Citizens Law Center - 03/07/2005
 
 
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Shorter Medicaid Application Processing Time for Pregnant Women
It takes shorter time now to get Medicaid coverage if you are a preganant women with an income up to 200% of the federal poverty guideline.  Read about the "LaMoms" Medicaid program if you think you may be eligible. 
 
By: La. Department of Health and Hospitals - 02/28/2005
 
 
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Governor's Solutions to Poverty Summit
Share your ideas on reducing poverty with Governor Blanco.  E-mail solutionstopoverty@la.gov.
 
By: State of Louisiana  - 12/04/2004
 
 
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Medicare Rates Jumping in 2005
Increases in Medicare premium, deductible and cost sharing rates are coming in 2005. 
 
By: National Senior Citizens Law Center - 09/30/2004
 
 
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Medicare Drug Discount Guide
This booklet tells you about the new Medicare-approved drug discount cards.
 
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - 04/13/2004
 
 
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Impact of President Bush's Budget on Louisiana
Louisiana could lose over $500 million in federal funding.  Viewing the complete report requires Adobe Acrobat reader. 
 
By: National Priorities Project - 02/27/2004
 
 
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Louisiana Health Care Summit March 3-4th
The Summit costs $40, is open to the public, and will be held at the New Orleans Marriot, 555 Canal Street.   
 
By: Governor's Office - 02/20/2004
 
 
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Many Seniors Worse Off under Medicare Conference Agreement
On Medicare and getting Medicaid prescription drug coverage?  Look at this report.
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) - 11/24/2003
 
 
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Housing Housing
 
Regional event to help foreclosure victims set for February 19 im Amite
Information about help for foreclosure victims.
 
By: ActionNews17 - 02/14/2011
 
 
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Northshore Foreclosure Awareness and Homeownership Resource Fair
See this Times-Picayune article about the Northshore Foreclosure Awareness and Homeownership Resource Fair, Saturday, October 9. 2010 from 9-2 at its LA. 22 location. SLLS is a partner for that event.
 
By: The Times-Picayune - 10/07/2010
 
 
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Automated forms will be unavailable the weekend of January 15, 2010 while the new LawHelp Interactive site goes online.
Automated forms will be unavailable the weekend of January 15, 2010 while the new LawHelp Interactive site goes online. The web site that h...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office) - 01/12/2010
 
 
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Housing Choice Voucher Program - Relocation of New Orleans Office to West Bank
Housing Choice Voucher Programrelocates to new offices on the West Bank.
 
By: HANO  - 11/04/2009
 
 
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Emergency housing voucher aid extended
Read "Emergency housing voucher aid extended" by The Times-Picayune.
 
By: The Times-Picayune - 08/14/2009
 
 
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Katrina/Rita surivors, act now! Here is HUD's notice urging you to apply for a rental voucher.
Read the HUD notice here.  
 
By: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - 07/21/2009
 
 
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Gustav, Ike Survivors Must Hurry to Get Housing Assistance, HUD Says
Clikc here for an alert from HUD about time limits on housing assistance programs for Gustav and Ike survivors.
 
By: US Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - 05/22/2009
 
 
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Important Road Home Update
Click here to learn more about a recent announcement from The Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) about some Road Home applicants who tried t...
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority - 02/17/2009
 
 
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Important! Extensions of Katrina & Rita Housing Help
Read about the DHAP extension and other important housing news: (1) FEMA and HUD announced that DHAP has been extended to August 31, 2009 -- click h...
 
By: Sen. Mary Landrieu, FEMA, HUD  - 02/16/2009
 
 
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Governor's Executive Order BJ 08-92 briefly suspends some evictions
The Governor's Executive Order BJ 08-92 will give relief to some tenants who face eviction in early September 2008 because of Hurricane Gustav. The E...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 09/11/2008
 
 
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Important! August 2008 Road Home Open House Dates
Important information about the Road Home program and August 2008 open house events in your area.
 
By: Road Home Program  - 08/05/2008
 
 
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Critical September 5, 2008 Deadline for Road Home Program
 
 
By: Road Home Program  - 08/01/2008
 
 
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FAIR HOUSING 101 - Saturday, November 11th
Loyola Law School, Room 112 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Food Provided Realtor Continuing Education Credits Available This FREE training is part...
 
By: Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center, Inc. (FHAC) - 11/09/2006
 
 
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Hotel Program for FEMA Victims Extended
Thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees staying in hotels at government expense may be able to extend their stays beyond a Feb. 7 deadline, federal of...
 
By: Times-Picayune - 01/07/2006
 
 
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Court Order Helps Orleans and Jefferson Parish Renters Facing Eviction
A November 22, 2005 order by U.S. District Judge (Eastern District of Louisiana) Stanwood Duval gives some temporary relief to many renters facing evi...
 
By: Site Administrator - 12/01/2005
 
 
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Court rules that New Orleans evictions must be heard in New Orleans
Orleans Civil District Court has ruled that Orleans Parish tenants have the right to have their eviction trials held in New Orleans, not in Gonza...
 
By: Mark Moreau - 10/24/2005
 
 
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New Model Answer to Evictions
A new Model Answer to eviction lawsuits has been posted in the Evictions Self-Help section of LawHelp.org/la. It can be downloaded. This Answer has m...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office) - 10/21/2005
 
 
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2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual Published
The 2005 Louisiana Legal Services and Pro Bono Desk Manual can now be downloaded at:  http://law.loyno.edu/probono/clinic/manual.html. The Manu...
 
By: Gillis W. Long Poverty Law Center - 10/20/2005
 
 
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Being Evicted? Landlord Won't Make Repairs But Still Wants Rent? Get Help Here.
Being evicted or locked out?  Rent being raised?  Landlord won't make repairs but still wants rent?  Learn about your rights in a 4 pag...
 
By: Disaster Legal Project, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 10/14/2005
 
 
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Recover from Disasters
Do you know where to go for help after a disaster?  One place to get information is the state's online Disaster Recovery Index.  Link to cla...
 
By: State of Louisiana - 07/08/2005
 
 
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Fair Housing Meetings for People with Disabilities
Free seminars will be held April 13 (Baton Rouge), April 15 (Lake Charles), April 28 (Lafayette) and April 29 (Houma) on the rights of individual...
 
By: Advocacy Center  - 03/23/2005
 
 
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HUD and IRS partner to help low-income families cut their tax bills
In addition to the Earned Income Tax Credit, HUD and IRS plan to aggressively promote Child Care Tax Credits and free tax preparation services to fami...
 
By: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - 01/08/2005
 
 
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Thrown Out
Gambit Weekly reports on Housing Authority of New Orleans' evictions of families.
 
By: Katy Reckdahl, Gambit Weekly - 03/12/2004
 
 
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Administration Seeks Deep Cuts in Housing Vouchers
The Bush Administration’s new budget would cut funding for Section 8 housing vouchers in 2005 by more than $1 billion below the 2004 level. The Center...
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 02/13/2004
 
 
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Representing yourself? Audio guides, forms & more. Representing yourself? Audio guides, forms & more.
 
Automated forms will be unavailable the weekend of January 15, 2010 while the new LawHelp Interactive site goes online.
Automated forms will be unavailable the weekend of January 15, 2010 while the new LawHelp Interactive site goes online. The web site that h...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/12/2010
 
 
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Schools Schools
 
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR DISPLACED STUDENTS ATTENDING PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Louisiana Department of Education Post Office Box 94064 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9064 | 1-877-453-2721 | Fax: (225) 342-0193 ...
 
By: La. Department of Education - 01/18/2006
 
 
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High School Redesign Community Meetings
Louisiana Department of Education Post Office Box 94064 | Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70804-9064 | 1-877-453-2721 | Fax: (225) 342-0193 ...
 
By: Louisiana Department of Education - 01/09/2006
 
 
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New Orleans Public School Parents and Employees: Schools Website
Teachers, other employees, and parents of Orleans Parish public school students:  check out the Alvarez and Marsal website for Hurricane Katrina ...
 
By: LawHelp Administrator - 11/01/2005
 
 
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Overuse of Zero Tolerance School Policies Examined
Education on Lockdown report looks at how zero tolerance has created a direct track into the juvenile and criminal justice systems, has expa...
 
By: Advancement Project - 04/12/2005
 
 
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Louisiana's Efforts to Improve Teacher Quality Lead Nation
According to a report from Education Week.  You can read the full press release on the education department website.
 
By: La. Department of Education - 02/28/2005
 
 
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New School Health Guidelines
The newly released "Health, Mental Health and Safety Guidelines for Schools" is an online resource for school administrators, stakeholders, ...
 
By: FRAC - 10/27/2004
 
 
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President's Education Budget Underfunded
Louisiana is losing money promised by President Bush and Congress to fund the No Child Left Behind Act.  Read the full report.
 
By: Children's Defense Fund - 05/17/2004
 
 
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Deep Widespread Cuts in Domestic Programs Over Next 5 Years in Administration Budget
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reports that, under the Administration’s budget, overall funding would be cut over the next five years in n...
 
By: Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - 03/09/2004
 
 
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Seniors Seniors
 
See this page better: enlarge the print on your screen.
If you are looking at this site in Internet Explorer, click on "View" at the top of the page. Then click on "Text Size" and pick a larger text si...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/15/2009
 
 
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Don't Become a Victim of the Jury Duty Phone Scam
Beware of a jury duty phone scam. Click here to read the alert from the FBI.
 
By: F BI - 05/27/2009
 
 
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Act Now! New Orleans Elderly/Disabled Forgivable Home Repair Loans
Forgivable loans to help New Orleans' elderly and/or disabled homeowners to repair their property. Click here for more information.
 
By: City of New Orleans - 03/17/2009
 
 
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Critical September 5, 2008 deadline for Road Home Program
The Road Home program has set a deadline of September 5, 2008 for people to take action on some key issues. Click here to see the latest updates and p...
 
By: Road Home Program  - 08/01/2008
 
 
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Visit BenefitsCheckup.Org!
Identify and claim the benefits you deserve with BenefitsCheckUp, a free and confidential online service that helps seniors ages 60 and older.
 
By: Benefitscheckup.org - 01/05/2007
 
 
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Free Legal Help for Elderly Victims of Predatory Lending
Elderly victims of predatory lending practices anywhere in the state can now get free legal help from Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS). ...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 06/07/2005
 
 
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Taxes Taxes
 
Free Tax Help in Orleans Parish
See this information about Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in Orleans Parish.
 
By: Total Community Action  - 01/11/2010
 
 
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Watch out for e-mail scam about IRS refunds!
Read this warning from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about an Internet "phishing" scam. Beware of e-mails that seek your personal information for a tax refund.
 
By: Internal Revenue Service - 07/21/2009
 
 
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Find out about Louisiana's Tax Amnesty Program
There is a narrow window of time to act, so do not wait to find out more about the program and to take action.    Find out more here fr...
 
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue - 07/15/2009
 
 
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Tax Help for Louisianians After Katrina and Rita
Tax Help for Louisianans after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Release Date: March 17, 2006Release Number: 1603-405 Baton Rouge, La. -- The U.S. Departm...
 
By: FEMA - 03/21/2006
 
 
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Claim Your Earned Income Tax Credit Online
I-CAN! le ayudará a completar las formas necesarias para recibir su crédito y E-Archivo ganados de la renta con el IRS.  Free I-CAN! program ...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 02/20/2006
 
 
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Unclaimed IRS Tax Refunds
Check for your name on the list of unclaimed IRS tax refunds. http://www.treasury.state.la.us/
 
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue - 05/02/2005
 
 
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Federal Tax Reform Panel Hearing in New Orleans
The President's Tax Reform Panel held a hearing in New Orleans on March 23, 2005, on Fairness and How the Tax System Affects Families. Considerable testimony on the Earned Income Credit which affects more than 500,000 Louisiana residents was presented. Slide shows and transcripts of the testimony and hearing can be found at http://www.taxreformpanel.gov  
 
By: Mark Moreau - 03/23/2005
 
 
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Incorrect IRS audit notices sent to New Orleans tenants
Get a relocation payment from the Housing Authority of New Orleans in 2003? If so, you may get a notice from the IRS claiming you owe back taxes. Read...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office) - 03/21/2005
 
 
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Rapid Tax Refunds Carry Hidden Costs
Thinking of trading in your W-2 statement for instant money?  With a refund anticipation loan you borrow from yourself at a very high interest rate. This article from the Alexandria Town Talk lays out the plusses and minuses of refund anticipation loans.
 
By: Billy Gunn, The Town Talk - 02/07/2005
 
 
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Free E-file: File your tax return online!
Free filing of federal tax returns online.  Free on I-CAN website for low-income people. Free service offered in English or Spanish. &...
 
By: IRS, Legal Aid Society of Orange County - 01/09/2005
 
 
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Recent Changes May Affect Your 2004 Taxes
Read about some changes in tax law, including the educators' deduction, child tax credit, combat pay issues, and more, which may affect you....
 
By: Internal Revenue Service - 12/26/2004
 
 
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Free Online State Tax Filing!
State Revenue Department offers free internet filing for many taxpayers.  Find out more by clicking on this:   https://webtax...
 
By: Louisiana Department of Revenue - 12/26/2004
 
 
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Get Free Tax Help from Law Students
Loyola law students give free help with income tax returns through the VITA program. 
 
By: Loyola University New Orleans School of Law - 03/22/2004
 
 
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Free Tax Filing!
Claim earned income tax credits you are due, and file free on your own, with I-CAN! Earned Income Credit e-filing.   For more informati...
 
By: Access to Justice Technology Coordinator - 02/11/2004
 
 
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Thanksgiving celebrated with free community meals
This Thanksgiving brings together people around the state for free community meals. Here is more information about some of those events. Th...
 
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How to Use this Site
Need help using this LawHelp site? Here is a guide to this site and here is a guide with sound. En Español...
 
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Katrina/Rita Home Elevation Cap Rises to $100,000
The LRA announced that the cap for Katrina and Rita related home elevation grants will rise from $30,000 to $100,000. Click here to get details from t...
 
By: Louisiana Recovery Authority (LRA) - 04/09/2009
 
 
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Hear this: Sound Comes to LA LawHelp!
Now you can see and hear selected LawHelp resources!  Look for the symbols below or instructions for clicking on an audio version of LawHelp it...
 
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2008 Poverty Guidelines and Free Legal Services -- Update
Whether a person can get free legal help from some legal aid and legal services programs depends on his or her income. The income guidelines ar...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 01/29/2008
 
 
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Click here to learn about LiveHelp
  Need Help Finding Information on www.lawhelp.org/LA?   Click on the LiveHelp picture on the screen. Someone will help you find the inf...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 10/05/2007
 
 
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COMING SOON: LiveHelp!
Can't find the legal information you need on LawHelp.Org/LA?  Soon you will be able to access the legal information quickly with Live...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 07/30/2007
 
 
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LawHelp Nominated for Webby Award as Best Law Site of 2007
Show your support by voting for LawHelp in the People's Voice category!    
 
By: Southwest Louisiana Legal Services - 04/19/2007
 
 
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What's New on LawHelp?
Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help resources. VolunteerLouisiana.gov is a database in which volunteers can b...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 02/08/2007
 
 
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What's New On LawHelp? (Jan)
Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help resources. LAHousingSearch.Org - A statewide website that offers ren...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services  - 12/20/2006
 
 
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What's New On LawHelp? (Dec)
Check here for news articles about your legal rights and new self-help resources. LAHousingSearch.Org - A statewide website that offers ren...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services - 12/08/2006
 
 
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Court, Social Service Agency, Library, Legal or other program that helps low-income residents of Louisiana?  Let the public know about the legal ...
 
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Court Hurricane News
Check the LSBA website for current information on Louisiana courts.  For federal courts located in Louisiana, click here.  For state, city a...
 
By: Louisiana State Bar Association - 09/12/2005
 
 
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"Learning at the Law Library" Series Launches
"Learning at the Law Library" Series for Public and Bar to Debut 27th. In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Law Library of Louisiana wi...
 
By: Law Library of Louisiana - 08/22/2005
 
 
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Louisiana Online Services
Find state services online:  http://www.louisiana.gov/wps/portal/.cmd/cs/.ce/155/.s/1090/_s.155/3948/_me/1089
 
By: State of Louisiana - 08/17/2005
 
 
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2005 Legislative Session Begins April 25th
From the state legislature website you can search for bills, find your legislator, learn about meetings, and more.
 
By: Louisiana State Legislature - 02/28/2005
 
 
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Major Overhaul in the Works - Take Our Survey and Tell Us What You Need
What have you looked for that you can't find on our site? Five minutes is all it takes to tell us in a short online survey.  Where...
 
By: Website Administrator - 02/24/2005
 
 
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Louisiana legislature in session
2004 regular legislative session is ongoing.  Learn about it.  Talk to your legislators.
 
By: State of Louisiana  - 03/28/2004
 
 
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Public Welcome at U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Law School Appearance
A three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit will be hearing oral arguments at Tulane Law School on March 1, 2004.&...
 
By: Tulane Law School - 02/26/2004
 
 
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Louisiana Supreme Court at Centenary
The Louisiana Supreme Court March 1 at Marjorie Lyons Playhouse:  the court hears argument on six cases from 9:30 - 2 p.m.  The session...
 
By: The Times of Shreveport - 02/22/2004
 
 
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New Succession Legal Aid Project for Katrina Victims
Do you need to open a succession to get your Road Home funds or insurance payments? A team of pro bono attorneys will work with New Orleans Legal Assi...
 
By: Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office) - 06/26/2006
 
 
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