assistance
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In Jacob’s death, they assigned another $48 million in past and future damages for the loss of love, companionship, comfort and care, assistance and affection.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Only after her plight was the centerpiece of a Las Vegas Sun article about public assistance did the welfare department set her up with a sewing class.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency for assistance during the crisis, and more than 20 air monitors were set up to analyze chemicals in the air, according to Chris Myers, an on-scene coordinator from the federal agency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Washington on Thursday threw its support behind embattled Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz, offering emergency assistance while warning against attempts to topple the government.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Supreme Court ruled in In re Gault that children under the age of eighteen have the right to legal assistance with any criminal charges filed against them.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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