The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, which is focused on providing direct relief to agricultural producers that have suffered price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19. Charissa Johnston and Michelle Mendoza explain how the program works and who is eligible.
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Washington state's Department of Labor & Industries issued specific coronavirus guidance for the agriculture industry.
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The Social Security Administration has resumed issuing what is officially called an "Employer Correction Request Notice," but are commonly referred to as "no-match letters." Sarah Wixson offers guidelines for how to respond if you receive one of these letters.
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