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The Virginia Department of Welfare said today applications for the $34.3 million fuel program will be taken by local departments of welfare-social services beginning December 1.
Anyone wishing information about the program before that date can call the Virginia Department of Welfare, toll-free, at 1-800552-3431 during normal business hours.
Households applying for the program will need to verify income with wage stubs, award letters, if they receive social security, or
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