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Keeping the heat on when temperatures drop

Keeping the heat on when temperatures drop Resources available to help combat higher bills Feb 7, 2019 Nick Amatangelo Reporter/Multimedia Journalist The snow moved out of the metro Thursday morning, leaving freezing temperatures behind. When the weather takes an extreme

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Local Assistance for Government Shutdown

Local Assistance for Government Shutdown Devin Owens   Feb 7th, 2019 While the 35-day shutdown is temporarily over, the challenges experienced by federal workers are still being felt across the nation and even locally. For many federal workers, missing two pay

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Heat the Streets Run and Walk for Warmth

Heat the Streets Run and Walk for Warmth Bradley Bullock  Digital Editor OMAHA, Neb. —Heat the Streets Run and Walk for Warmth is an event that helps those seeking help for rent and utilities. All donations and proceeds from Heat

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Awesome Resources for Furloughed Workers

Awesome Resources for Furloughed Workers By Anna Attkisson, Editorial DirectorJanuary 25, 2019  Credit: baranq/Shutterstock On Jan. 25, 2019, auto insurance company GEICO donated $75,000 to support programs helping workers impacted by the partial government shutdown. The donations are being distributed to

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