The short answer is Yes, but deserves a bit of explanation. First, a definition of Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA): SGA is work that brings in over a certain dollar amount per month ($1,040 in 2013). The Social Security Administration (SSA) figures if a person is able to earn a certain amount of money (SGA), then he…
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In a prior post on this site, we discussed some encouraging legislation passed by the 2013 Virginia General Assembly in terms of motorist safety — making emailing and texting while driving a primary offense and increasing the penalty for repeat offenders of drunk driving. But the July issues of the Potomac Pedalers newsletter points…
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July 1 marked the first day many new or changed laws went into effect in the Commonwealth of Virginia. More than 4000 bills were introduced for consideration in the 2013 session of the Virginia General Assembly, with more than 800 of them becoming law. Click here for a full summary of the 2013 Legislative session.…
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In the weeks leading up to July 4, you can find fireworks for sale at any number of stands located throughout Fairfax County. According to an article in the Herndon Patch, although most types of consumer fireworks are banned in Fairfax County, some types are available for sale to the public. Some other local jurisdictions…
Continue readingOn Wednesday, June 19, at 10 :00 a.m., the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing on “Encouraging Work Through the Social Security Disability Insurance Program.” The hearing will take place in room B-318 of the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC. In the Hearing Advisory, Subcommittee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-TX)…
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