Hazard Perry County Community Ministries is the last bastion of shelter for many in the community and keeps many others from being homeless. It also allows many individuals the chance to work or continue their education by providing affordable and reliable child care. The scope of its coverage is far broader than that of the Pike County Senior Citizens Program and it has interests that will not be addressed by their intervention. Thus, Hazard Perry County Community Ministries should be allowed to intervene and voice its objection to the Page 1 of 6 proposed rate increase. Hazard Perry County Community Ministries objects to this proposed rate increase because little to nothing is known about its justification.
The events will help individuals prepare the simple Form 1040A for those filing a return solely to receive a stimulus payment. "Passing the economic stimulus package was only the first step. Now we have to make sure that millions of Americans who wouldn't normally file a tax return won't miss out on these rebates," said Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel), who voted in January for legislation authorizing the rebates. Millions of Americans who do not pay federal income taxes may be eligible for a $300 payment ($600 for married couples) if they have at least $3,000 in qualifying income, defined as any combination of earned income such as wages, nontaxable combat pay and certain benefits from Social Security, Veterans Affairs and Railroad Retirement. Many families will also be eligible for $300 for each qualifying child younger than 17.