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Apr 01, 2022

A D.C. Human Services Program Was Hacked, Leaving Cash Missing From Some Participants’ EBT Cards

An unidentified amount of cash was taken from low-income families in the TANF program. DHS is working to reimburse victims.

Mar 14, 2022

D.C.’s Second Attempt At An Online Benefits Portal Still Has Incomplete Translation Options. Fixes Promised This Spring

The web page has no built-in option for translation and can’t be translated through a user’s browser. Even if a device is set to use another language, only parts of the app are translated.

Feb 15, 2021

D.C. Council Considers Tax Relief For Residents Getting Unemployment Aid

Ten members of the D.C. Council have signed on to a bill that would exempt unemployment benefits from city income taxes next year.

Aug 19, 2020

Maryland Seeks Unemployment Benefits Enhancement From Federal Government, With Virginia To Follow

It’s unclear whether the District will also apply for the funding, given the confusion over the program.

 
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