I am sure that the Social Security Administration and the Pennsylvania State Department of Labor Bureau of Disability Determination spend a lot of time on training and communication. So this is not a commentary on the employees as a whole many of whom probably never use these phrases. These phrases are self-explanatory as to why they should not be used. Then again for some people they are not. These are phrases I encounter on...

There are about 30 food pantries througout Lackawanna County. Their hours and days of operation can vary. If you are in need of food assistance contact one of these umbrella organizations to help you locate assistance closest to you. Also listed is information on obtaining food stamps.

Breadbasket of NEPA

(570) 343-2324

breadbasketnepa.com

Friends of the Poor

(570) 340-6086

http://www.fotp-ihm.org

https://www.facebook.com/FriendsOfTh...

Did you doctor reccomend, advise or talk to you about getting shots to alleviate pain, discomfort or other symptoms? Did you not get them because of this fear? This is generally a negative then for your disability claim. In some cases it can be a big negative. Talk to your doctor and/or a psychiatrist about what medications or other techniques you can use to overcome your fear. Which is worse? Fear of needles or the other pain...

This list is only of invidividuals convicted of crimes directly related to their position. It is a work in progress. It does not include unethical behavior, questionable behavior or other behavior that lessens faith in government. For example if someone sold drugs while being employed as a prison guard but did not do it while he was working as a prison guard he would not be listed. If an elected official became involved in a b...