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Government Benefits News & Opinion Articles |  | Mon Apr 15, 2019 | startribune.com
Minnesota is among a minority of states — just 13 — that impose a state-level tax on Social Security benefits. Why does... |
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The importance of Social Security Opens a New Window. in relation to the financial well-being of our nation's retired... |
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Whether we agree on the same solutions as a society, the fact remains that the United States has a deep affordable hous... |
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It's getting harder for working families who earn $25,000 to $50,000 per year to find an affordable place to live in Fl... |
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The United States government promised to fund SNAP benefits through February, but if the partial government shutdown la... |
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