Volume
2, Issue 11,
November 16, 2001 |
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"Under the agreement, the government would immediately begin taking over control of airport screening functions, and within one year, federal law enforcement agents would handle all screening of baggage and passengers. After three years, the agreement permits certain airports that meet strict federal standards to opt out of using federal screeners, and it allows for the evaluation of the federalization program in comparison with private security screening. "The agreement also contains a number of other important safeguards to beef up aviation safety. It requires that all baggage must be checked within two years, it expands the federal air marshal program, and it puts authority and oversight for airline security under a new section of the Department of Transportation. "The American people have waited more than eight weeks for Congress to improve airline safety. With Thanksgiving—the biggest travel time of the year—just around the corner, Congress must move quickly to put this aviation safety agreement into law. I am confident that we will do just that." |
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As we can see, this is no small amount of money,” said Ross. “We are talking about real dollars owed to taxpayers that can be used to put food on the table, buy clothes for children, or purchase medicine for someone who needs it. I urge any Arkansan who thinks they may have an unclaimed rebate or refund check to contact the IRS and claim your money, and I ask you put that money back into our economy by spending it. By taking these tax return checks out into our local communities, we can help stimulate the economy not only in our own cities and towns, but across the country.” Arkansans who think they may be owed money by the IRS may call (800) 829-1040 to check on their refunds. The deadline to claim the rebate or refund is December 5. After that date, the IRS will apply the amount as a credit to next year’s taxes, and taxpayers will have to claim the money on their 2001 tax return in April to receive it. To notify the IRS of a change in address, taxpayers may call the IRS or download the Form 8822 from the agency’s website at www.irs.gov. |
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TO GET FUNDING IN COMMERCE-JUSTICE-STATE APPROPRIATIONS BILL The Southwest Arkansas Domestic Violence Center in DeQueen will receive $350,000 to fund domestic violence prevention activities and to provide food, housing and other services for a minimum of 35 women and 50 children at any given time. In addition, the United States Marshals Service has been appropriated $100,000 and $1,328,000 for planning, design, and construction costs for facilities to hold detainees in El Dorado and Hot Springs, respectively. “Domestic violence is too often a silent problem in our society. I’m pleased that the women and children of southwest Arkansas will benefit from this funding to combat and assist victims of domestic violence,” Ross said. “I am also pleased that the U.S. Marshals Service will receive funding to improve their facilities in Hot Springs and El Dorado, and I am hopeful that our area will benefit from the money provided in the bill for mentoring and violence prevention among our youth.” |
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