Tag Archives: Social Security

The Power of the Pen and Phone — Exploring Opportunities for Access to Justice in the Next Two Years

Recent executive actions in immigration, and now asset forfeiture underline just how great is the President’s “power of the pen and phone.” — his ability by regulation or other executive action to make very significant changes in the way government … Continue reading

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Politico Reports on House Budget Cut of Equal Access to Justice Act Reimbursement for Soc Sec and Vets Cases

Politico today reports on a little noticed element of the House Budget.  According to the article, the proposed continuing resolution budget, (at section 4007) would cut off, for the remainder of the fiscal year, payments under the Equal Access to … Continue reading

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