These are comments in support of the continuation of an energy bill credit for seniors and residents with disabilities who are above the low-income utility assistance eligibility cut-off, but still need utility bill assistance. The DC PSC had automatically enrolled seniors and residents with disabilities that were receiving tax relief under another city program into…
Disability, elder, consumer rights and other organizations express concerns regarding cuts to Medicaid and the ACA under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
This is a sign on letter of CCD members in opposition to proposed cuts to SNAP in the Budget Reconciliation bill. The letter points out the people with disabilities are significantly more likely to experience food insecurity. The proposals being considered cut SNAP benefits, kick millions of people off the program and reduces the amount…
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This letter lays out how the Commission should efficiently and justly continue to implement the Martha Wright Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act. The actions the Commission should take include: (1) adopting permanent rate caps on incarcerated people’s communications services (IPCS); (2) collecting data regarding IPCS video costs and other aspects of the marketplace; (3)…
Learn how to navigate repayment, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and disability discharge. Topics include: student loan repayment options, loan forgiveness, income-driven repayments plans, disability discharge, and more.
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NCLC joined in an amicus brief authored by the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law regarding the definition of “prevailing party” in civil rights cases where a preliminary injunction is obtained and the case is subsequently mooted out by a legislative fix. The outcome of this case will impact the ability of civil rights…
