| Employment - Veterans -Miscellaneous Benefits of Federal Government Employment to Veterans |
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| In addition to receiving benefits in hiring and reductions in force, qualifying veterans, known as preference eligibles, receive many other benefits in federal government employment. These benefits include the restriction of some federal jobs to preference eligibles, lifetime eligibility for reinstatement, and the receipt of certain noncompetitive appointments. More... |
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| Group Annuities |
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| A group annuity provides annuities (periodic or fixed payments) to a group of people covered under one master contract or policy. A group annuity policy is typically purchased by an employer, employee associations, and employer associations to fund retirement or pension benefits. More... |
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| Housing - Federal Public Housing Programs - § 231 Housing Mortgage Insurance For The Elderly |
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| The § 231 program provides low-interest, fixed-rate mortgage loans to housing developers for either construction or rehabilitation of rental units occupied by the elderly or the handicapped. More... |
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| Annuity Contract Considerations |
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| The formation and validity of an annuity policy or contract is determined in the same way as a standard contract. The annuity policy must be supported by consideration (unless it is a charitable gift annuity or the annuity involves a bequest). The parties to the annuity contract must have legal capacity to contract. More... |
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| Housing - Residential Facilities and Voting Rights |
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| Although the right to vote is fundamental in the United States, state law governs the manner in which this right is exercised. Although almost one-half of the states have passed laws addressing the voting rights of those living in residential facilities, these laws differ significantly. More... |
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