Lawsuit for food stamps

Lawsuit for food stamps: "

AUSTIN - A group of legal aid lawyers is suing the state for allegedly taking too long to decide whether needy families will receive food stamps or not.

The Health and Human Services Department is being ordered to comply with the rules that require decisions on food stamp applications to be made within 30 days.

The state only processed about half of all applications in time in one recent month.

The group of attorneys suing claims some families are having to wait up to six months before being told whether or not they will receive assistance.

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Saving money on energy expenses

Saving money on energy expenses: "

TYLER - Last winter consumers got a break at the gas pump as gasoline prices plunged.

Now this year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, consumers will pay less to heat their homes.

According to a report by the U.S. energy information administration, the average U.S. household will see its heating bill fall by eight percent, due mainly to less demand for energy from a recession-ravaged economy, and a build up of energy supplies.

Though this bit of relief will give your wallet a little break, many hope to try and save a lot more.

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