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Matheson Announces Wildfire Research Grant for U of U
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jim Matheson said today that a $99,258 federal grant has been awarded to researchers at the University of Utah’s Building and Fire Research Laboratory to improve predictions of the growth, spread and suppression of wildfires that occur where the forest and communities intersect.
Matheson Says New Student Loan Rules Aid Repayment
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Jim Matheson says new rules take effect July 1 that may help thousands of Utahns who take out, or who are repaying, college student loans. The changes were included in the College Cost Reduction and Access Act passed by Congress in 2007.
Matheson Floor Statement on today’s vote on the Waxman/Markey Energy Bill
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jim Matheson today voted no on the Waxman/Markey energy bill. Below is the text of his floor statement:
The two great energy issues our generation faces right now are domestic energy security and climate change. These issues deserve our active attention, and they deserve action. Unfortunately, the bill we are considering today does not appropriately address these issues...
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Apply Online for Social Security Retirement Benefits
The Social Security Administration is introducing an online application that will allow people to apply for retirement benefits from the convenience of their computer. The plan recognizes that with some 10,000 people a day becoming eligible for retirement, the old system of applying in person at a Social Security office will not accommodate the workload. The program has no paper forms to sign and usually requires no additional documents. To use the new program, please go to the secure website http://www.socialsecurity.gov and click on "Filing Online for Retirement Benefits" at the top of the page.
IRS Opens Identity Protection Specialized Unit
As part of the Service’s strategy to reduce taxpayer burden caused by identity theft, a new Identity Protection Specialized Unit opened October 1, 2008. This unit will help resolve identity theft victims’ issues quickly and effectively.
Victims can call a dedicated toll-free number, 800-908-4490, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., local time. The unit will reduce taxpayer burden by providing individualized assistance, including:
- A single customer service representative to work with each identity theft victim to answer questions and resolve his or her issues.
- A new and simplified process to verify taxpayer identity and identity theft.
- A place for taxpayers to self-report identity theft before it impacts their tax accounts
- A place for taxpayers to self-report incidents where they may be at risk for identity theft because their personally identifiable information has been compromised (for example, stolen purse/wallet).
In addition, the unit will assist taxpayers who have already had their tax accounts impacted by identity theft, but have not yet had their issues resolved. The unit will refer taxpayers to the IRS area that is working the identity theft issue and also collaborate with that area to monitor the case through resolution.