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Empire Justice Comments on Revised Regulations regarding Fair Hearing Defaults
OTDA Revised Regulations regarding Fair Hearing Defaults: Empire Justice Center comments support expansion of time frames for reopening but urge removal of time limit entirely; and express concern about restrictions imposed on Appellants represented by lay advocates Read More |
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Empire Justice Center Comments on Changes to SNAP “Fleeing Felon” Rules
Empire Justice Center filed written comments in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the SNAP “fleeing felon” regulations. Read More |
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Empire Justice Comments on USDA's Proposed SNAP Regulations Updating the Definition of Trafficking
The proposed rules change the definition of trafficking for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) purposes and also clarify disqualification procedures for recipients of FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations). Read More |
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Empire Justice Comments on Proposed SNAP Regulations: Eligibility, Certification and Employment & Training
Empire Justice's July 2011 comments on USDA's proposed rules, which were issued to implement 2008 federal reauthorization changes to the certification, eligibility and employment and training provisions of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Read More |
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Empire Justice Memo of Support: Eliminate finger imaging from the Food Stamp Program
Over the years there has been no evidence on a national or statewide level that finger-imaging is a cost effective method of avoiding duplicate participation. Read More |
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Empire Justice Center Testimony on Human Services in the 2011-12 Executive Budget Proposal
As New York continues to grapple with the aftermath of the recession, it is essential that we do not forget that there are many among us that are still in its epicenter. Read More |
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Empire Justice Memo of Support: Implement all available federal waivers to maximize food stamp participation
This bill would amend section 95(1) of the Social Services Law by adding a new provision to ensure that the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance applies for, and implements across the entire state, all available waivers under federal food stamp rules. Read More |
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Empire Justice Center Testimony on the Governor's Proposed Deficit Reduction Plan
In the Governor’s proposed Deficit Reduction Plan, several funding streams, are slated for substantial cuts that will not only undermine your commitment and the Assembly’s commitment to legal assistance, but will also result in INCREASED costs to the state. Read More |
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Empire Justice Center's Initial Reaction to Deficit Reduction Plan for 2009-10 State Budget
Reductions in services for those who have been most impacted by the recession will ultimately result in pushing more people over the edge into desperation. Read More |
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Empire Justice Center Testimony at the joint legislative hearing on health in the Executive Budget
There is no question that the Governor’s Health Budget moves us in the right direction. Low-income New Yorkers across New York will see their access to public health coverage improve as a result of proposals to simpl Read More |
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