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U.S. Sues New York City Subway Operator Over Disabled Access

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By JONATHAN STEMPEL NEW YORK (Reuters) – The U.S. government on Tuesday sued the agencies that run New York City’s subway, claiming they failed to make a Bronx station accessible to disabled people despite an expensive renovation. By intervening in a 2016 lawsuit brought by disability rights advocates against the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) and […]
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Disabled voters raise concerns before election

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BY LEAH LANCASTER, THE ENTERPRISE LEDGER ALABAMA-For most citizens of the United States, voting is a privilege and a civic duty. Unfortunately, in many locations, the voting process is more difficult for some than others. Benny Crocker is a retired Army CW4 and Purple Heart recipient currently residing in Enterprise. He and his wife of […]