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1.
In order to get assistance from a government agency with your energy bills, you will have to meet _______ requirements.
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Income. Government agencies require that you meet certain income requirements.
2.
The IRS certifies volunteers to provide free tax preparation for certain individuals.
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True. The IRS's VITA program does that.
3.
Legal services for low-income people are limited to help in the courtroom.
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False. Legal services for low-income people also include information and many other services.
4.
How do the federal government programs that help homeowners facing foreclosure typically work?
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They modify the mortgage loans. These programs modify the loans in various ways in order to reduce homeowners' monthly payments.
5.
Most major government food programs are overseen by which US government department?
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Department of Agriculture. The USDA is well known for its food programs.