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My prayers are with the people of Haiti during this difficult time. As you know, thousands are feared dead and many more injured from the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the already impoverished Caribbean nation on January 12, 2010.
Kaptur said the project represents a pioneering effort to make U.S. military bases energy independent. The construction efforts outlined today will ultimately produce more than one megawatt of power, or more than a third of the base’s total requirement of electricity.
Each household will receive a Census form in the mail starting in mid-March. For the first time, every household will receive the short form, which is simple, straightforward and easy to understand. Short forms traditionally have had higher participation rates than long forms.
To qualify for the COBRA subsidy, a worker must have been involuntarily separated between Sept. 1, 2008 and Feb. 28, 2010. Workers who have lost their jobs and meet the qualifications may receive a 65 percent subsidy for COBRA continuation premiums for themselves and their families for up to 15 months.
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Currently, approximately 1.3 million active home loans were obtained using VA's Home Loan Guaranty Program, which protects the lender from loss if the borrower fails to repay the loan. Congresswoman Kaptur noted that more than 90 percent of VA-guaranteed loans are made without a down payment.