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Watch The Mail For These Envelopes
Published on Sun Oct 14, 2012 
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You may soon get to dislike the color blue,
Do this:
"We ask that you alert staff ... to watch for these light blue envelopes so you can take the appropriate action quickly," CGS urges. That action may include refunding the requested amount or filing an appeal, the MAC notes.Other Articles in this issue of
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