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Columns September 9, 2010  RSS feed
Death In Mexico
     One of the most underreported ongoing stories around is the war in Mexico between the government and the drug cartels. Here are the grisly stats: More than 28,000 people have been killed in drug-related violence since 1996. In Iraq, 4,421 Americans have been killed. In Afghanistan, 1,141.
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Use Social Security Website To File Appeals For Benefits
      Requesting a review of a decision made on your Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability application is now as easy as surfing the web. To file an appeal online, visit the online services page at www. socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices. Then, select the “Appeal a decision” link and follow the simple instructions.
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TRANSIT NEWS and Updates
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
      Subway Changes The MTA has scheduled a number of service changes for several subway lines throughout the city due to construction work. These service advisories are current as of Wednesday, Sept. 8. Last minute changes to service and operating schedules may be made due to weather-related conditions or emergency repairs.
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TRAFFIC NEWS and Updates
New York City Department Of Transportation
      Street Cleaning Suspensions Alternate-side-of-the-street parking regulations and meter rules will be suspended across the city on Thursday, Sept. 9, through Sunday, Sept. 12, in observance of Rosh Hashanah and Idul-Fitr; meter regulations, however, will remain in effect each of these days. Road Work
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