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  • Special Report: Economic Recovery Bill Provides Social Security with Resources to Help Americans

    Feb 17, 2009 – On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Among its provisions are one-time payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries, as well as funding to help the agency address critical needs.

    One-Time Payments of $250 For Social Security and SSI Beneficiaries. [More...]

  • Bredesen Announces Seven West Counties Approved for Federal Disaster Assistance

    Feb 17, 2009 - NASHVILLE – Governor Phil Bredesen today announced the federal government has approved his request for disaster assistance for seven counties in West Tennessee for damage from a winter storm that struck on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Bredesen requested the federal disaster aid for Dyer, Henry, Lake, Obion, Montgomery, Stewart and Weakley counties on Feb. 6.

    Local governments and public utilities in the seven approved counties are now eligible for Public Assistance Program funds from the federal government. The public assistance designation also covers emergency response and recovery costs incurred by state government. [More...]

  • Digital TV Transaction

    June 12, 2009 - Analog broadcasting will end for full-power TV stations. Anyone who watches free over-the-air TV on an analog set with a broadcast antenna will be affected. For information on the digital television transition, go to http://www.dtv.gov, or call 1-888-CALL-FCC. Some stations may cease broadcast analog signals as of February 17, 2009.

  • A Parent's Wish

    An inspirational message from Aging Parents to their children. Click here to view.

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