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Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Murtaza H. Baxamusa named to UCAN's Board of Directors
UCAN has named Pat Zaharopoulos, Esq. and Dr. Murtaza H. Baxamusa to its Board of Directors. Details.
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Our thank you gift when you join or renew your membership in UCAN at the $25 level or more!
If you missed our wildly popular book signing, then this is your second chance! Today ONLY, Jan 7, 4PM to 7PM
Visit UCAN's Hillcrest Offices at 3100 5th Avenue today (get Map) and meet Michael Shames and the UCAN Staff. You'll also get this 240-page laugh-out-loud THANK YOU GIFT from UCAN's Executive Director, Michael Shames when you join or renew your membership at the $25 level. Details.
You Can Stop the Next Water Rate Increase!
Okay San Diego water customers! The time has come! Have you had it with the never ending water rate increases? Do you want your voice to make a difference? Well then pay close attention to every piece of mail you receive in early December. The City has decided to deliver an early holiday “gift.”
Health care bill wins major support from AARP and AMA
Health care reform may be picking up steam as AARP,an organization representing millions of older Americans, and the American Medical Association (AMA) endorse a $1.1 trillion dollar House bill that could come up for a vote as early as this Saturday. READ MORE.
Is one-time Social Security payment a good idea?
President Obama has proposed a one-time, tax-free payment of $250 for Social Security recipients in 2010 because they will not be receiving a cost-of-living adjustment because of the state of the economy. Is this a good idea?
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