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The Disability Rights Movement began in the United States during the 1970s, to promote legislation and organizations that would help to ensure that disabled individuals were granted the same rights as other individuals. Since, many countries have instated legislation outline the rights of disabled individuals. Organizations, such as the Disability Rights Commission, have been e..

Individuals that believe they qualify for welfare should first compare their income to that found on their state's welfare website. The qualifications for welfare may vary based on family size, the number or employed individuals in the household and the number of dependent children.Individuals must then complete the paperwork required for welfare. The amount of the welfare chec..

    What is the Palm Sunday Compromise?   The Palm Sunday Compromise was a bill passed by the Senate and House of Representative that allowed the Terri Schiavo’s case to move to the federal court.  The term, “Palm Sunday Compromise,” was used by House Majority Leader Tom DeLay because the bill was passed on Palm Sunday.&n..

What is a Pardon?A pardon is the formal forgiveness of a crime and the attached penalty associated with the act. Pardons are granted by the head of a governing body, such as a monarch or a president. A pardon is an associated term with Commutation, which describes the lessening of a penalty attached to a crime, without forgiving the crime itself. Similar to these terms, a ..

  The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act   The Act was passed by President George W. Bush on November 5, 2003.  Because of Roe v. Wade, a woman has the right to undergo an abortion because of the due process clause under the 14th Amendment.  The right to have an abortion during the first trimester was an exclusive right of the mo..

Full Text of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H. R. 3590 One Hundred Eleventh Congress of the United States of America A T  T H E  S E C O N D  S E S S I O N Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, the fifth day of January, two thousand and ten An Act Entitled The Patient Protection and Affordable Ca..

Guide to Pennsylvania Disability BenefitsIf you have been temporarily or permanently disabled in Pennsylvania, you may be wondering if you are entitled to any federal or Pennsylvania disability compensation.  In some cases, you may be able to receive Pennsylvania disability benefits if you have been hurt on the job or if you have become totally disabled.  This guide w..

  Summary of the People’s Law Office The People’s Law Office was formed in August of 1969 and operates in Chicago, Illinois.  The office handles civil rights cases and some criminal cases.  The civil rights cases target police brutality, false arrests, wrongful convictions, police shootings, strip searches, jail suicide, unlawful searche..

Looking for a Phone Number? Check a Phone Directory!When looking for a person’s phone number while only knowing a name, a phone directory is one of the most useful tools. Today’s technology provides online resources for such things. While a phone book can still be used to search for numbers locally, online white pages and phone directories are just as if not more convenient..

  What is the plain view doctrine? Search and seizure laws in the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution apply to the plain view doctrine.  Because of this law, an officer of investigative authority can search and seize evidence without a warrant if located in plain view.    The officer is legally allowed to seize the evidence if three ..

Using a Post Office LocatorA post office locator is very convenient to help find a local post office. While the most convenient post office locator can be found online through various shipping companies, a phone book or a local town hall can serve as a good post office locator.Here are the services that can be searched for through the United States Postal Service post office lo..

  Prize Cases (67 U.S. 635) The Prizes Cases was argued in the U.S. Supreme Court during the Civil War.  The subject of the case was whether or not President Abraham Lincoln has the authority to declare a blockade of Southern ports even there was no formal declaration of war.  The Supreme Court ruled President Lincoln had the authority to issue the blo..

What is the Public Health Act?The Public Health Act was signed into law on July 3, 1944 by President Franklin Roosevelt.  The law officially created a national institution for the promotion of the general health of citizens and service members in the United States.The law is actually an amendment to the Public Health Act of 1798 which was signed into law by President Adams..

The Use of Public Service AnnouncementsPublic service announcements are a form of advertisement that can be featured on different forms of media such as television, print, newspapers, the internet, and more. Unlike typical advertisements that serve to market and advertise a product or service, public service announcements are used to create or modify public interest on a given ..

Guide to Puerto Rico Disability BenefitsIf you become disabled in Puerto Rico, you may be eligible for several different types of PR disability benefits.  Understanding which Puerto Rico disability benefits you may be entitled to can help you decide what to research next and what kind of legal assistance your situation may require.  This guide will give you only a bas..