Pre-Debate Obama Exposes Romney’s Real Record of Job Killing #p2 #tcot @drudgereport

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Obama is pulling a Clinton (Explainer-in-Chief ) before the debates, explaining to the people what Romney's business record really involved. Sure, by now most people who follow politics closely know that Bain wasn't about creating jobs, but your mildly interested American probably doesn't. Leaving nothing to chance, Obama is gonna 'splain it all to us before the debates, so when he hits Romney on his record during the debates, we will know he's speaking the truth.

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*UPDATED x3 with CO Tie-in* BREAKING: Florida GOP Election Fraud scandal spreads to ten counties #p2 #tcot

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The Los Angeles Times reports that numerous fraudulent GOP voter registrations have now been discovered in ten Florida counties.

WASHINGTON — Florida elections officials said Friday that at least 10 counties have identified suspicious and possibly fraudulent voter registration forms turned in by a firm working for the Republican Party of Florida, which has filed an election fraud complaint with the state Division of Elections against its one-time consultant.

The firm of course is none other than Strategic Allied, which is basically a regurgitation of Nathan Sproul's infamous firm which destroyed Democratic registration forms in swing states during the 2004 election.

The controversy in Florida -- which began with possibly fraudulent forms that first cropped up in Palm Beach County --  has engulfed the Republican National Committee, which admitted Thursday that it urged state parties in seven swing states to hire the firm, Strategic Allied Consulting.  The RNC paid the company at least $3.1 million -- routed through the state parties of Florida, Nevada, Colorado, North Carolina and Virginia -- to register voters and run get-out-the-vote operations. Wisconsin and Ohio had not yet paid the firm for get-out-the-vote operations it was contracted to do.

This is sort of like our ACORN story - except that ACORN actually reported fraudulent or suspicious registrations whereas Strategic Allied Consulting has been systematically trying to engage in voter registration fraud in order to add fictitious and/or redundant GOP voters to the rolls.  Disgusting.

*As someone pointed out downthread, they may be engaging in this activity so as to register Democratic voters with wrong information so that when they show up to vote, they can't, because their information is inaccurate.  Also, I would bet that Sproul is still engaging in the destruction of Democratic voter registrations.

I sincerely hope that the media picks up on this story and runs with it.  The Republicans got into bed with this firm because of its checkered past not in spite of it!  The Republican Party has become synonymous with corruption.

Here is a link to the article:  http://www.latimes.com/...

UPDATE:  Someone downthread posted part of an article originiating from Pensacola.  Here is a link to that whole article, which points out that over 100 suspicious registration forms were found in Santa Rosa County as well:  http://www.pnj.com/...

Second Update  There was a nice juicy story on CBS radio that I just heard on my way back to the hotel.  It was pretty substantive and made the GOP sound like the idiots they are.  I am in the Bay Area for the weekend.  :)    It sure is beautiful here today, any Bay Area Kossacks here?

Third Update  As someone downthread has correctly pointed out, the young lady from El Paso County, Colorado (Colorado Springs) who was only registering Republicans was indeed working for this Strategic Alllied group - that is, Nathan Sproul's group.

And FOX31 Denver has confirmed that the young woman seen registering voters outside a Colorado Springs grocery store in a YouTube video, in which she admits to trying to only register voters who support Mitt Romney, was indeed a contract employee of Sproul's company.

"I'm actually trying to register people for a particular party," the girl tells a woman in the video, which has been viewed more than 417,000 times. Because we're out here in support of Romney, actually."

Here is a link:  http://kdvr.com/...

ORIGINALLY POSTED TO FIGHTINGREGISTRAR ON FRI SEP 28, 2012 AT 01:00 PM PDT.

ALSO REPUBLISHED BY COMMUNITY MANIFESTO INITIATIVE.

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NC @GOP Joins FL in Firing RNC's @mittRomney -Tied Voter Registration Firm Accused of Fraud #p2 #tcot

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BREAKING UPDATE: RNC FIRES FIRM - PAID $3M IN 2 MONTHS - AFTER DEAD PEOPLE FOUND REGISTERED AS NEW VOTERS IN FL LATER UPDATE: Officials confirm 'possibly fraudulent' forms from RNC in 10 FL counties... By BRAD FRIEDMAN on 9/27/2012, 3:33pm PT  

[See BREAKING UPDATE at bottom of story. NBC News now reports the RNC has also cut ties with Strategic Allied Consulting.]

The North Carolina Republican Party has fired the shady voter registration firm owned by Mitt Romney's paid political consultant and longtime GOP operative, Nathan Sproul. The firing came as Democrats in the state were on the brink of denouncing the Republicans' tie to the operative's firm.

The state GOP joins the Republican Party of Florida, which also fired Sproul's company (who accounted for the party's largest 2012 expenditure, some $1.3 million over the last two months) after more than 100 apparently fraudulent voter registration forms were turned over to the FL State Attorney in Palm Beach County on Monday for investigation. The BRAD BLOG first reported the emerging story in detail on Tuesday.

The firm, Strategic Allied Consulting, is the latest creation of Sproul, a longtime, high-level GOP operative whose companies --- including Sproul & Associates and Lincoln Strategy Group --- have been accused of destroying Democratic voter registration forms and changing information on them in election after election, in state after state, year after year. He was hired for similar operations by Bush/Cheney in '04, by McCain/Palin in '08 and by Mitt Romney's campaign late last year.

When the FL GOP fired Strategic Allied on Tuesday night, they noted that the firm had been hired "at the request of" the Republican National Committee. On Wednesday, during our exclusive interview with the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Election Susan Bucher, she described some of the "similarities in the signatures and certain characteristics in the applications that were very disturbing" on registration applications collected by Sproul's firm and turned in to her office. Among the "disturbing" defects on the forms, addresses of existing registered voters changed "to commercial buildings or addresses" and, "in some places, they were changing political parties."

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A Social Security Lawyers Really Can Help Your Claim

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You have been working hard your entire life to receive thebenefits you have paid into social security and if you have been denied yourdue it may be time to seek out the help of a social security lawyer. Hiring anIllinois social security attorney will help make your application and appealsprocess smoother and more streamlined. Applying for social security is supposedto be an easy to understand process, but like any bureaucracy, the SocialSecurity Administration can be difficult to navigate, especially if yourbenefits have been denied. That’s why it’s such a good idea to hire an Illinoissocial security attorney.
You may need a social security lawyer if you have beeninjured, on or off the job, and you cannot work to support yourself and yourfamily. Disability benefits are available through social security a couple ofdifferent ways. Qualifying for disability benefits can be done through a numberof different conditions, and an Illinois social security attorney can help youfill out the application properly. If you do not fill out your applicationproperly, you may be unfairly denied your benefits. That’s where a socialsecurity lawyer can help you. 
Don’t hire an Illinois social security attorney who does nothave significant experience in this particular area. Administrative law iscomplex, and that goes double for social security in Chicago. Hire a socialsecurity lawyer who can help you efficiently through all the steps in theprocess. Even if you’ve been denied your benefits, an experienced socialsecurity lawyer can get you through the appeals process and make it more likelythat you will be approved at a later date. Don’t let your disability stop youin your tracks; get the legal help that will allow you to continue on with yourlife.

Cut Through the Red Tape With a Disability Attorney

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Yourdisability affects many aspects of your life, and a disability attorney canhelp you with the legal implications of your injury or disability. Without anattorney, you may find your way barred by miles of red tape. That’s becausedisability law, particularly social security and other government agencies, canbe hard to navigate without a disability lawyer. In order to ensure you receivethe benefits you deserve, you should consider hiring an experienced socialsecurity attorney.
If you don’thave a disability lawyer, there is a greater chance your claim for disabilitybenefits will be denied. Did you know that almost three-fourths the claims forsocial security disability claims are denied on first application? This is justone example of why a disability attorney is the right choice for you.
Those whodon’t hire a disability lawyer find their claims denied because there was notenough documentation. A disability lawyer will know exactly what you need toput together to raise your chances of getting approved. Many people put offhiring a disability attorney until after their claim is already filed. Othersdon’t hire a disability lawyer until the appeals process begins.
Appealing your denial without a disabilityattorney is a mistake, because you have to cross every T, and your attorneywill know exactly how to do that. The law is made up of the statutes on thebooks, case law, and administration decisions, and a disability attorney willhelp you make sense of all that. A disability lawyer works within the system toget you the results you need. Don’t risk drawing the process out longer than ithas to be. With your attorney by your side, you can successfully navigate thesystem and get the compensation you deserve.

Pittsburgh Social Security Office to Begin Closing at 3:30pm Daily

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An update from Social Security:

Congressional Budget Cuts Force Reduced Public Hours
Effective August 15, 2011, the Pittsburgh Social Security office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30p.m. – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. 
While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow them to complete face-to-face service with the visiting public without incurring the cost of overtime.   Congress provided Social Security with nearly $1 billion less than the President requested for the budget this fiscal year, which makes it impossible for the agency to provide the amount of overtime needed to handle service to the public as we have in the past.  
Most Social Security services do not require a visit to an office.  For example, anyone wishing to apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter or inform us of a change of address or telephone number may do so at www.socialsecurity.gov or by dialing our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213.  People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.

Respite Resource Fair & Community Forum | Monday, September 26, 2011

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This Respite Resource Fair & Community Forum may be of interest to your community.   
Monday, September 26, 2011
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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4638 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (Oakland)
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Caregivers, family members (including children and adults with special needs), service providers, funders and individuals interested in respite care are encouraged to attend.  Click here for the flyer.

Allegheny Green + Innovation Festival.

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The Allegheny Green + Innovation Festival is a one day event that provides information to residents across our region on ways to integrate green and sustainable practices into theireveryday lives.  To date, nearly 60 exhibitors and vendors have registered for the festival.  The festival will feature a special children’s area where Reuse-a-palooza, a program designed by Creative Reuse Pittsburgh, will provide hands-on exploratory activitiesfocusing on creative reuse of materials.For a full highlight of the festival and the printableflyer for display and sharing in the library, visit the InOur Community feature from the ACLA website. Allegheny Green + Innovation Festival
September 24
11 am – 5 pm
Hartwood Amphitheater – Middle Road

Consumer Health Coalition | Recovery and the Transformation of Health Care

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From our partners at the Consumer Health Coalition:


Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kenneth Thompson as our final guest speaker in Consumer Health Coalition’s Speaker Series.  Dr. Thompson  will be taking the place of Frederick Frese, PhD, who had to cancel at the last moment.

This final segment of our speaker series is titled "Recovery and the Transformation of Health Care."  We hope that you can join us on Tuesday, October 11,2011 to join in the discussion and to hear from this expert.

Kenneth S. Thompson MD is a public service psychiatrist who has focused his career on community/population health and improving psychiatric services. He is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health at the University of Pittsburgh. Until recently he was the Medical Director of the Center for Mental Health Services in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in the US Department of Health and Human Services, where he provided expert psychiatric consultation to public policy formation and implementation. In particular he has been engaged nationally in improving mental health care, developing and implementing recovery oriented services and evidence based service, integrating primary care and behavioral health services and creating a population health approach to mental health. He has also had a leading role in developing SAMHSA's initiatives in global health.  He now serves as the Chief Medical Officer for Recovery Innovations, a non-profit behavioral health services provider that focuses on leading the development of recovery oriented services.

Session Will Be Held At:
Carlow College—Antonian Theatre
3333 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Free Parking Available in Lot C
Single Sessions $20
Free to Carlow Students with valid college ID

To register for the session, please call Leslie Bachurski at 412-456-1877 ext. 200 VISA and MasterCard accepted.
 

Allegheny Link to Aging and Disability Resources

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Since being established in 2006, the Allegheny Link to Aging and Disability Resources has helped a growing number of callers looking for assistance that is person-centered, holistic and individualized. The Link staff has a variety of resources to help callers meet a full range of needs, including food housing, utility assistance, in-home therapy, home modification and much more.

Please share this information with the older adults in your communities who may need extra support.

Disabled Roster Growing; Call Social Security Attorney Before You Apply

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Here’s a grimstatistic: in June 2012, more workers joined the Social Security Disabilityprogram than got new jobs, according to two new government reports.            The Bureau of Labor Statisticsreported on July 7 that the economy created just 80,000 jobs in June. That samemonth, according to the SSA, 85,000 workers were enrolled in the disabilitybenefits program.             In fact, according to the websiteInvestors.com, since the recovery officially ended in June 2009, 2.6 millionjobs have been created and half-a-million more people than that - 3.1 million -signed up for disability benefits, many with the help of a Social Securitylawyer or Social Security attorney. That means 19 percent more people joinedthe ranks of the disabled than joined the ranks of the employed.            And, at the end of June 2012, atotal of 8,733,461 people were on the ranks of the disabled (via the SocialSecurity Administration disability program), a .3 percent increase over the Mayfigure of 8,707,185. At the end of June 2011, the number of disabled totaled8,403,449, an increase of 330,012, or 3 percent.             Social Security attorneys know thatwhen unemployment is high and jobs scarce, more people attempt to win disabilitybenefits. People unable to work may go it alone or seek the help of a SocialSecurity lawyer. According to SSAstatistics, between April 2011 and June 2012, there was only one month(November 2011) in which initial applications for disability benefits numberedfewer than 200,000. In June 2012, 274,000 applied for benefits, the thirdhighest in that timeframe. A total of 84,766 people were awarded benefits, anincrease of 9.53 percent over May.             During the second quarter of 2010,the number of people classified as disabled and in “payment status” firstreached the 8 million mark. Many of these people had the assistance of a SocialSecurity attorney or Social Security lawyer in navigating the often complexprocess of applying for and obtaining benefits.             A Social Security lawyer or SocialSecurity attorney or other advocate typically works on a system that requiresno upfront payment; there is no fee until the case is won.             While the number receiving benefitsmay seem high, it was 30.9 percent of the number of applicants. Researchconsistently shows that having a Social Security attorney or Social Securitylawyer in your corner increases an applicant’s chances of winning benefits, atleast partially because the process is so cumbersome.             According to the monthly statistical snapshot for May 2012, thenumber of disabled workers totaled 8.7 million, for 15.5 percent of all SSAbeneficiaries. Retired workers totaled 36.1 million, and comprised 64.3 percentof all beneficiaries. Disabled workers received an average monthly benefit of$1,111, while retired workers received an average $1,223.             Disabled workers’ spouses numbered165,000 (.3 percent of the total) and received an average monthly benefit of$298, while children totaled 3.4 percent of the total, and numbered 1.9million. They received an average monthly benefit of $331.            In general, to receive disabilitybenefits, applicants must be able to show they cannot work because of anillness or medical condition (both physical and mental) that is expected tolast for at least 12 months or result in death, and have worked in jobs coveredby Social Security long enough to receive benefits. For specifics, and for howthe laws apply to a particular case, someone unable to work because of illnessor disability should contact a Social Security attorney or Social Securitylawyer. Remember, there’s typically no fee until the case is won.

Social Security Disability Lawyers Handle SSDI and Mental Disorders

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Social Security disability lawyers have the experience and knowledge to help individuals seeking benefits due to their mental disorder. They understand that debilitating and serious mental disorder creates a crippling impact on an individual’s daily life, and their ability to function and work. These types of mental conditions are serious illnesses and the individuals that suffer usually deal with a variety of physical and mental impairments.

Though the need for assistance seems obvious to a Social Security disability lawyer, the SSA (Social Security Administration) takes a harsh approach and uses stringent guidelines to block these individuals from their deserved benefits. The SSA's denial of disability benefits requires an appeal to the case. Using the skillful knowledge and tools of a qualified Social Security disability lawyer, these claimants can submit a form asking for reconsideration.

Mental Disorders Classifications

Social Security disability lawyers can help prove that the claimant's disorder qualifies under the disability listing of impairments (The Blue Book) of the Social Security Administration. The categories of these classified mental disorders include Mental Retardation, Anxiety-Related/Organic/Personality/Somatoform disorders, Autism, and Schizophrenia/Psychotic disorders.

A Social Security disability lawyer can provide medical evidence including a diagnosis of the claimant's mental impairment, showing the various stages of the disorder. This will help determine the level of severity. The Social Security disability lawyer can also provide a mental status examination along with standardized psychological tests.

Valuable Evidence

Social Security disability lawyers will seek medical testimony involving screening tests, neuropsychological assessments, phobic reactions, physical and mental manifestations, along with effects of treatment and medication. This evidence is used as a way to evaluate the claimant's abilities and limitations to function.

Hiring a team of Social Security disability lawyers can dramatically improve the chances of being approved to receive disability benefits, due to a mental disorder. With full knowledge of the law, an attorney can cut through the bureaucratic red tape to achieve a positive outcome.

Disability Attorneys Handle "Light Duty" Disability Benefit Claims

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A disability attorney can usually help older individuals that have been diagnosed with a restriction of only performing "light duty" at their job. Often times, this diagnosis can significantly reduce the number of hours the individual can work, by performing less mentally and physically demanding tasks.

While the Social Security Administration often defines "light duty" as "light work", the two labels might not always mean the same thing. The SSA usually defines any type or classification of work an individual performs by relying on the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, published by the Department Of Labor.

In that occupational dictionary, "light work" is defined as the task of exerting up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or 20 pounds occasionally. It also states that a negligible amount of force might need to be exerted to move objects. It might also include working in a sedentary position for long periods.

Defining the Condition

Most any disability attorney will agree that the legal definition of "light work" is hazy. However, it often requires standing or walking to a significant degree. It may also require the use of pulling or pushing the legs or arms for controls. Many "light work" jobs require working at a specific rate to keep up with production. Many times, someone who has been diagnosed as available for "light duty" simply cannot perform these light work duties.

Fighting for Individual Rights

An experienced disability attorney has the skill and knowledge to fight for these individual's rights and garner the disability benefits they deserve. Left alone without the skillful tools of a disability attorney, many claimants have their application denied. Without the knowledge of all of the laws concerning disability benefits with the Social Security Administration, a claimant can usually expect a negative outcome of their claim.

Skillful disability attorneys understand that claimants older than 55 with no transferable skills have a better chance of an approved claim. Additionally, non-English speaking, are illiterate individuals older than 50 years old, also have higher approval ratings.

Using the skills of a disability attorney to handle a "light work" claim is a sure way to make sure every avenue is taken for a positive outcome. Even "light work" claimants deserve disability benefits.

Your Social Security Disability Attorney Can Stop the Termination of Your Disability Benefits

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Your Social Security Disability Attorney Can Stop the Termination of Your Disability BenefitsYour Social Security disability attorney understands that many individuals receiving disability become highly concerned with the possibility of losing their benefits. The process of applying for benefits from the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Program is long and complex. It can sometimes take a year or more for the initial application to be approved. Individuals that were initially denied have an even longer wait to receive the benefits they rightly deserve.

Defining Disability

Your Social Security attorney understands that there are conditions that can happen to terminate your SSDI benefits. To continue to be eligible, your medical condition must meet the definition of disability as defined by the SSA. Additionally, you must have been unable to work for at least a year or more, due to your disability.  Finally, the condition of your original acceptance was that you had previously worked in jobs that were covered by Social Security. Your Social Security disability attorney understands that keeping and receiving these SSDI benefits hinge upon the first two conditions.

Reasons for Review

If there is dramatic improvement in your medical condition, the SSA has the right to rule that, according to them, you are no longer disabled. Typically, this information is gathered during a Medical Continuing Disability Review. Anytime the SSA believes your medical condition will improve, they will schedule a review every three years, or seven years if they believe your issues will not improve. The findings of that review will help determine if you can continue to receive all of your disability benefits. Your Social Security disability attorney should be present in every review hearing to ensure you are fully represented and that your rights are protected.

It is imperative that you use the skillful knowledge of an experience Social Security disability attorney anytime you interact with the SSA, concerning legal matters on the approval or continuation of your disability benefits.

Two Distinctly Different Federally Funded Programs for the Disabled

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Social Security lawyers can help disabled workers take advantage of government programs to cover their monthly financial obligations. These programs are designed to provide significant benefits, even though qualifying for disability can sometimes be an uphill battle. Disability benefits are available for workers that have been diagnosed with conditions or illnesses that make it impossible for them to perform the required duties of a job.

Social Security lawyers can assist qualified workers in determining which of the two separate SSA disability programs are best suited for their individual case. Both Social Security Administration programs for disability (SSDI and SSI) differ significantly in their economic eligibility factors.

Two Federally Funded Programs

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an SSA benefit program structured on how much an individual has worked over the course of their lifetime. Alternatively, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is an economically challenged program for individuals living at, or below, the poverty level.

For any disabled individual seeking benefits through SSDI, he or she must qualify for the insurance by showing they have worked enough quarters in the past. The total number of employed quarters the worker has accumulated will help formulate the size of their monthly benefit. Recent verifiable employment of the disabled worker is part of the requirement for qualifying for SSDI.

To receive SSI benefits, poverty-stricken children, and adults under the age of 65, will need to meet the minimum disability criteria, or be legally blind. Their economic qualifications will be determined on their low income and limited assets. Individuals 65 years and above must meet the qualifying standards of limited assets and low income.

Experienced Social Security Lawyers

Any person suffering from obvious disabilities, and not so obvious, should use the services of experienced Social Security lawyers knowledgeable in disability law. A skilled attorney can provide assistance at every stage of the application, and the appeal, if the application is initially denied.