NPRM On Evidence In Disability Claims

<br /><br />     What immediately jumps out at me from a 176 page Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (NPRM) that Social Security is publishing in the Federal Register tomorrow:<br /><br />We propose to revise our rules in 20 CFR 404.1504 and 416.904 to state that we <br />will not provide any analysis in our determinations and <br />decisions about how we consider <br />decisions made by other governmental agencies or nongovernmental

NPRM On Evidence In Disability Claims

     What immediately jumps out at me from a 176 page Notice of Proposed Rule-Making (NPRM) that Social Security is publishing in the Federa...

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New Mental Impairment Listings Approved But Won't Be Published Until December

<br /><br />     The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has finished reviewing Social Security's proposed amendments to the agency's Listings on mental illness and intellectual disability and has approved them. The Listings are a major part of Social Security's policies on evaluating mental illness in disability claims. <br /><br />     The process that produced this dates all the way back to 2003. This

New Mental Impairment Listings Approved But Won't Be Published Until December

     The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has finished reviewing Social Security's proposed amendments to the agency's Listings...

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Warrants Issued For The Arrest Of Green Party Candidates Jill Stein And Ajamu Baraka For Criminal Mischief And Trespassing

<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8GhXNYPYHSFcxgQIhyphenhyphenIMYCGdUTMfkwCWAdte1hKaiMTY_AG9LXFdg6uegiJ-CvwSm3nLtbb4oi0V1lRoLr0tA2AbKBc94L1y3YYRxE9mLuWAr5peYP8kmy0JEe1Os5_drefNv-b8g-U/s1600/Jill+Stein+and+Ajamu+Baraka-766007.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6327768309118604258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK8GhXNYPYHSFcxgQIhyphenhyphenIMYCGdUTMfkwCWAdte1hKaiMTY_AG9LXFdg6uegiJ-CvwSm3nLtbb4oi0V1lRoLr0tA2AbKBc94L1y3YYRxE9mLuWAr5peYP8kmy0JEe1Os5_drefNv-b8g-U/s320/Jill+Stein+and+Ajamu+Baraka-766007.jpg" /></a></div><div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0qmLcAoYJEWpWN512ltkZQm2vzbzLKExo_sK5VsMp3sbm-ika0541Kbe9UdOrl2bfI29_utuAZlql86Ivw6t9orQRWFk-9VgV1i3G1sztbDbii37XFGDmWcH9GctZ6VYyZNTKVGvT0g/s1600/Jill+Stein-770310.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6327768326647694770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX0qmLcAoYJEWpWN512ltkZQm2vzbzLKExo_sK5VsMp3sbm-ika0541Kbe9UdOrl2bfI29_utuAZlql86Ivw6t9orQRWFk-9VgV1i3G1sztbDbii37XFGDmWcH9GctZ6VYyZNTKVGvT0g/s320/Jill+Stein-770310.jpg" /></a></div>Misdemeanor charges have been filed in Morton County against Stein and Baraka in connection of spray painting a DAPL construction bulldozer blade.<br /><div><br /></div><div>By H. Nelson Goodson</div><div>Hispanic News Network U.S.A.</div><div><br /></div><div>September 7, 2016</div><div><br /></div><div>Mandan, N. Dakota - On Wednesday, a Morton County District Court judge issued a criminal warrant for Jill Stein, the Green Party Presidential candidate and Vice-presidential candidate Ajamu Baraka in connection with spraying a Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) bulldozer blade on Tuesday during a protest near Mandan. According to a warrant affidavit, both Stein and Baraka were charged with two misdemeanor counts each for criminal mischief and criminal trespass in connection with Tuesday's protest near the Sacred Stone Camp.<br />Stein in her Facebook account posted on Wednesday, "I hope the North Dakota authorities press charges against the real vandalism taking place at the Standing Rock Sioux reservation: bulldozing sacred burial sites, unleashing vicious attack dogs, endangering drinking water and pushing us toward climate meltdown."<br />Last Saturday, DAPL construction workers using bulldozers plowed through sacred historical markers and graves igniting a confrontation between DAPL hired security guards who attacked Native Americans (water protectors) with vicious dogs and pepper spray. At least 6 water protectors including a child were bitten by the dogs and 30 others were maced. Four security guards and 2 dogs were injured, according to the Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).</div><div><div>A federal judge had issued a temporary restraining order stopping the crude oil pipeline construction for the eastside of Highway 1806, but DAPL construction workers located on the westside weren't restricted, since it didn't prevent them from continuing to clear an area where historical burial markers and graves were destroyed sparking for nearby protesters to confront them and stop further destruction of sacred burial grounds.</div></div><div>So far, the DAPL security guards involved in the attack of Native Americans with dogs have yet to be charged, but video taken at the confrontation on Saturday between water protectors and DAPL security guards show the attack on protesters. Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier is accused of being bought off by DAPL and no charges are expected to be filed against the security guards, according to water protectors at the Sacred Stone Camp.</div><div>The DAPL front line protest near the Sacred Stone Camp has been the largest tribal gathering since 1876, at 188 Native American tribes including Aztecs totalling an estimated 4,000 people who have joined the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe at the Sacred Stone Camp in solidarity against DAPL. The Native Americans say that the pipeline could fail and spill crude oil along the Missouri River affecting their freshwater supplies. The water protectors say, you can't drink oil.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Warrants Issued For The Arrest Of Green Party Candidates Jill Stein And Ajamu Baraka For Criminal Mischief And Trespassing

Misdemeanor charges have been filed in Morton County against Stein and Baraka in connection of spray painting a DAPL construction bulldozer ...

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Not Happy About Being Number One

<br /><br /><br />      From WSOC-TV: <br /><br /><br />Thousands of people nationwide seeking disability assistance are <br />waiting months, or even years, for Social Security to hear their cases. <br /><br /> <br />The Charlotte review office has the biggest backlog of all the 170 offices across the nation. <br /><br /><br /> <br /> The latest numbers show that Charlotte

Not Happy About Being Number One

      From WSOC-TV: Thousands of people nationwide seeking disability assistance are waiting months, or even years, for Social Security to h...

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Wisconsin ALJ Taken Off Regular Duties Because Of Comments About Claimants

<br />     From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:<br /><br /><br />Administrative law judge John H. Pleuss has been removed from the list <br />of judges within the computer system at the Social Security’s Madison <br />Office of Adjudication and Review, and all of his 60 cases through the <br />end of 2016 have been reassigned, according to two whistle-blowers from <br />the administration and a copy of the list provided to the

Wisconsin ALJ Taken Off Regular Duties Because Of Comments About Claimants

     From the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Administrative law judge John H. Pleuss has been removed from the list of judges within the comput...

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Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Sprayed DAPL Construction Equipment In N. Dakota

<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplI23AlHJ22xusV36wbx65hpRNPFI8q0S_29SlNCXbvLCvovfB0zsEbW8GMTfBUG3hR3rdXSZZR8NbqAi7bN3bOLNCnMTVtN8B220edzXnBMvViLIrKpTi1WB_S1RUAGNggdcTBW-dsE/s1600/Jill+Stein-744488.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6327353320813835554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhplI23AlHJ22xusV36wbx65hpRNPFI8q0S_29SlNCXbvLCvovfB0zsEbW8GMTfBUG3hR3rdXSZZR8NbqAi7bN3bOLNCnMTVtN8B220edzXnBMvViLIrKpTi1WB_S1RUAGNggdcTBW-dsE/s320/Jill+Stein-744488.jpg" /></a></div>The Morton Sheriff's Office responded to protesters being chained to construction equipment at the DAPL blockage.<br /><div><br /></div><div>By H. Nelson Goodson</div><div>Hispanic News Network U.S.A.</div><div><br /></div><div>September 6, 2016</div><div><br /></div><div>Sacred Stone Camp in Cannon Ball, N. Dakota - The Morton County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) reported that deputies responded to a call that about 350 Native Americans (water protectors) protesting the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) crude pipeline construction at Highway 6 and County Road 135 near the Sacred Stone Camp had broken a wire fence and gathered at the heavy equipment and vandalized it. The MCSO says, no construction by DAPL was being done on Tuesday. No arrests were reported by the MCSO.</div><div>The vandalism was reported as water protectors including Dr. Jill Stein, Presidential Candidate for the Green Party had sprayed a blade of a DAPL bulldozer. KX News posted a video on the Facebook showing Stein spraying a bulldozer blade. Morton deputies remained nearby the scene, but no arrests were made.</div><div>Last Saturday, DAPL construction workers using bulldozers plowed through sacred historical markers and graves igniting a confrontation between DAPL hired security guards who attacked Native Americans with vicious dogs and pepper spray. At least 6 water protectors including a child were bitten by the dogs and 30 others were maced. Four security guards and 2 dogs were injured, according to the MCSO.</div><div>A federal judge had issued a temporary restraining order stopping construction for the eastside of Highway 1806, but DAPL construction workers located on the westside weren't restricted, since it didn't prevent them from continuing to clear an area where historical burial markers and graves were destroyed sparking for nearby protesters to confront them and stop further destruction of sacred burial grounds.<br />The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe released the following statement after a federal court denied a temporary restraining order on Tuesday for the DAPL to stop construction west of the Lake Oahe. "Today's denial of a temporary restraining order against Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) west of Lake Oahe puts my people's sacred places at further risk of ruin and desecration.<br />"We are disappointed that the U.S. District Court's decision doesn't prevent DAPL from destroying our sacred sites as we await a ruling on our original motion to stop construction of the pipeline," said David Archambault II, Chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.<br />DAPL is a subsidiary of Energy Transfer Partners (ETP) and the CEO is Kelcy L. Warren. The ETP networth is $1.7B.<br />A change.org petition has been started to recall Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier for being bias and lying to favor DAPL. The recall petition states, "We are calling for the removal of Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, of the Morton county sheriff's office, North Dakota and calling for an ethics investigation into this office. Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier, has displayed gross neglect of duties in his failure to protect North Dakotans from vicious dog attacks, has failed to bring justice and criminal charges against the agressors, has displayed public bias on facebook and news media interviews, has lied to the public and withheld vital information from North Dakotans, in order to further the agenda of the Dakota access LLC and parent company Energy Transfer Crude Oil company LLC. The Victims of the attack deserve justice, we the people deserve the truth and we need to let our elected officials  know, loud and clear that their is no room for this in Legendary North Dakota."</div><div><br /></div><div>News video: Green Party Presidential Candidate Dr. Jill Stein sprayed a blade of a DAPL bulldozer at protest site <a href="http://bit.ly/2ci2WGw">http://bit.ly/2ci2WGw</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Video: Jill Stein speaks at the DAPL front line <a href="http://bit.ly/2cz9JcE">http://bit.ly/2cz9JcE</a> <br /><br /><br />Update: The ACLU in N. Dakota warned Governor Jack Dalrymple (R) and Morton County Sheriff Kirchmeier about taking action to violate the rights of Native Americans to protest and if they violated those rights, the ACLU will take legal action against the governor and sheriff. Sheriff Kirchmeier in a press conference confirmed that he is seeking criminal charges against Stein, the Green Party Presidential candidate for vandalism and trespassing. Kirchmeier who is accused of being bought by DAPL didn't say, if any of the DAPL security guards who used vicious dogs to attack protesters would be criminally charged as well.<br />Both Dalrymple and Kirchmeier were caught making false claims against the protesters when social media videos showed that DAPL security guards attacked protesters with dogs after construction bulldozers destroyed sacred Native American burial sites and markers igniting a confrontation between water protectors and DAPL security.<br /><br /><br />

Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Sprayed DAPL Construction Equipment In N. Dakota

The Morton Sheriff's Office responded to protesters being chained to construction equipment at the DAPL blockage. By H. Nelson Goodson H...

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That Two Factor Authentication Fiasco Was Even Worse Than You Thought

<br /><br />     Last month Social Security introduced two factor authentication for its online systems. Claimants would have to enter a password and then enter a second passcode delivered to them via a text message in order to enter Social Security's online systems. Social Security had to beat a hasty retreat two weeks later as senior citizens protested that they didn't have text access.<br /><br />     As

That Two Factor Authentication Fiasco Was Even Worse Than You Thought

     Last month Social Security introduced two factor authentication for its online systems. Claimants would have to enter a password and th...

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Native Americans Stopped Dakota Access Pipeline's Destruction Of Historical Sacred Grave Site Markers

<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOr3zDhh7ywGEahuG3nUiNDuQ39QD5uoyNr5rDI3OG0TJpiqEBeu9crLd8M4vjKmoTjcfxT-aPLgzW8dscR-AJ5jvQBBoOTL1rISWXm6xoPqyCA0hRWoJUStQhZAF22X70nFf_GjF9Fo/s1600/Sacred+Stone+Camp_resized-773530.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6327102188971224194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkOr3zDhh7ywGEahuG3nUiNDuQ39QD5uoyNr5rDI3OG0TJpiqEBeu9crLd8M4vjKmoTjcfxT-aPLgzW8dscR-AJ5jvQBBoOTL1rISWXm6xoPqyCA0hRWoJUStQhZAF22X70nFf_GjF9Fo/s320/Sacred+Stone+Camp_resized-773530.jpg" /></a></div>Thousands of Native Americans have staged a major stand against the Dakota Access Pipeline construction, which has now destroyed historical grave markers long the 150 corridor, according to Earth Writings.<br /><div><br /></div><div>By H. Nelson Goodson</div><div>Hispanic News Network U.S.A.</div><div><br /></div><div>September 6, 2016</div><div><br /></div><div>Sacred Stone Camp in North Dakota - A video posted on YouTube shows Tim Mintz from Earth Writings confirming that some historical Native American sacred grave site markers were destroyed on Saturday by Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) construction earth movers (bulldozers) along the 150 corridor. The corridor is located outside of the reservation, but it contained grave site markers, burial and ceremonial sites. </div><div>The DAPL construction workers began to plow through the 150 corridor without waiting for the North Dakota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to survey the area first, which resulted in a confrontation between DAPL security guards and Native Americans. The Native Americans from the Sacred Stone Camp and the Oceti Sakowin (Big Camp) stopped the bulldozers from doing any further damage to the burial sites.</div><div>A federal temporary restraining order took affect last week halting construction of the crude oil pipeline, but DAPL construction workers began work over the weekend and destroyed grave markers of burial sites in the area.</div><div>At least several camps have been setup by multiple tribes that has drawn more than 4,000 Native Americans to the DAPL front line. On Saturday, security guards hired by DAPL attacked Native Americans with vicious dogs and pepper sprayed dozens and six people including a child were reported bitten by the dogs. The all White security guard group were forced to retreat after Native Americans defended themselves from the attack.<br />The Morton County Sheriff's Office released the following statement, "Private security officers were assaulted Saturday after around 300 protestors broke down a wire fence and stampeded into the construction area, which is on private property. “Any suggestion that this was a peaceful protest, is false. This was more like a riot than a protest," said Morton County Sheriff Kyle Kirchmeier. "Individuals crossed onto private property and accosted private security officers with wooden posts and flag poles. While no arrests were made at the scene, we are actively investigating the incident and individuals who organized and participated in this unlawful event." Sheriff Kirchmeier says, 4 DAPL security guards and two dogs were reported injured, but he failed to mention that DAPL construction workers with bulldozers destroyed sacred burial markers and graves, also that the security guards attacked Native Americans and pepper sprayed about 30 people.</div><div>A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a temporary restraining order until Tuesday, September 6, when a hearing will be heard concerning claims by the plaintiffs Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. The United States Army Corps of Engineers, the defendants.</div><div>The Army Corps of Engineers and the Obama administration supported the temporary restraining order to bring a peaceful resolution to the claim by Native Americans that they are protecting the freshwater Missouri River from any anticipated spill of crude oil into the water, if the pipeline fails.</div><div>The Native Americans also claim that their treaty agreements and rights have been violated by the U.S. government.</div><div>At least 188 Native American tribes from around the U.S. have joined the struggle to stop DAPL. Their movement to protect the Missouri River from an underwater DAPL crude oil pipeline has gained national attention and support from numerous groups from around the nation.</div><div><br /></div><div>For food and other donations, people can contact Sacred Stone Camp on Facebook, <a href="http://www.standingrock.org/">http://www.standingrock.org</a> or send an email to: sacredstonecamp@gmail.com</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Dakota Access Pipeline construction workers destroyed historical Native American grave markers along the 150 corridor. Video: <a href="http://youtu.be/9EAWpI5L_Bc">http://youtu.be/9EAWpI5L_Bc</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Update: North Dakota State Police and local law enforcement have set up road blocks with concrete barriers and sandbags to stop additional Native Americans and supporters from joining others at the Sacred Rock Camp and reaching the Standing Rock pipeline blockade. Police allowing people to leave Cannon Ball, North Dakota, but restricting access to camps, according to reports.<br /><br />Support the frontlines!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gofundme.com/sacredstonecamp">www.gofundme.com/sacredstonecamp</a> <br /><br /><br />

Native Americans Stopped Dakota Access Pipeline's Destruction Of Historical Sacred Grave Site Markers

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Milwaukee Police Officer José Acevedo And Detective Alexander Ayala Recognized By Common Council For Bravery Act

<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirKzLToR0os0V-B3lfVCzkBba6Obi2UQX4MHzz2ZSENDKO-mUo08Fkrj9KRTAGicLkPjiBY5t9gfm-eqIJItGBc7B-AKkfD5qSg7vni-IUCBItqQtEM7hAYaqkH-FxOWq1wN7uvvyceU/s1600/Alexander+Ayala+and+Jose+Acevedo-711878.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6325453087374179202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgirKzLToR0os0V-B3lfVCzkBba6Obi2UQX4MHzz2ZSENDKO-mUo08Fkrj9KRTAGicLkPjiBY5t9gfm-eqIJItGBc7B-AKkfD5qSg7vni-IUCBItqQtEM7hAYaqkH-FxOWq1wN7uvvyceU/s320/Alexander+Ayala+and+Jose+Acevedo-711878.jpg" /></a></p><p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHGxdNMwxxwnt4ZDCPkKirYwD2nsAyk4xSERWCUvrpo0lXRJH2boCU8dC8I5eLkTNVzoDC-qHujHlwea3utxiq-ZsqDc-0XzAPR6A802_OHrfoqjyRL3w4qSQPBmVD24_mXuOm7L12vM/s1600/Citations+for+bravery+2016-714203.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_6325453097094781874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRHGxdNMwxxwnt4ZDCPkKirYwD2nsAyk4xSERWCUvrpo0lXRJH2boCU8dC8I5eLkTNVzoDC-qHujHlwea3utxiq-ZsqDc-0XzAPR6A802_OHrfoqjyRL3w4qSQPBmVD24_mXuOm7L12vM/s320/Citations+for+bravery+2016-714203.jpg" /></a></p>Several off-duty Milwaukee police officers who kept a child with autism from falling into the Menomonee River near Miller Park were recognized by the full Milwaukee Common Council for their bravery and heroism act in July.<div><br></div><div>By H. Nelson Goodson</div><div>Hispanic News Network U.S.A.</div><div><br></div><div>September 1, 2016</div><div><br></div><div>Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, the full Milwaukee Common Council recognized both Milwaukee Police Officer José Acevedo and Detective Alexander Ayala for their bravery act that kept a child with autism from falling into the river near Miller Park Stadium. The Common Council awarded both Acevedo and Ayala a resolution recognizing each for their bravery and act of heroism.</div><div>Last July 26, several off-duty Milwaukee Police officers and on-duty officers are being called as heroes for locating and preventing an unaccompanied child with autism from falling into the Menomonee River. According to a press release by the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD), Alert on and off-duty Milwaukee Police officers worked together and helped rescue a child with autism near Miller Park.  MPD bike officer Juan Lopez was on patrol for the July 26 baseball game when he was flagged down by a father from Glendale who said his 6-year-old son with autism was missing.  Officer Lopez and Officer Michael Maldonado began immediately searching the surrounding area.  A few minutes later, a woman yelled to officers that the child was in the Menomonee River near the pedestrian bridge.  </div><div>The child was standing in the water and MPD Detective Alexander Ayala and Officer Jose Acevedo, who were off-duty and attending a tailgate, ran to the river and took the boy to safety.  The child was reunited with his parents and no medical attention was needed.  </div><div>The quick response by everyone involved prevented a potentially dangerous situation and demonstrated that officers, even when off-duty, are always there to help the community, according to the MPD news release.</div>

Milwaukee Police Officer José Acevedo And Detective Alexander Ayala Recognized By Common Council For Bravery Act

Several off-duty Milwaukee police officers who kept a child with autism from falling into the Menomonee River near Miller Park were recogniz...

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