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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.
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.
3.
All states operate food banks.
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True. Every state has food banks for people to use.
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.
A tax credit made specifically for low-income people who work is the _______.
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Earned income tax credit. This credit is offered by the IRS to low-income people who work.