Hurricane Andrew puts spotlight on mobile homes

Article Abstract:

Hurricane Andrew damaged many mobile homes as it passed through southern Florida in 1992. Of the 2,000 mobile homes in Homestead, FL, only ten survived total destruction. The Dept of Housing and Urban Development has been asked to implement more stringent rules for mobile home construction.

Standards, Investigations, United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Mobile homes

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Accounting rule puts retiree health benefits on books

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board is requiring businesses with over 500 employees to post the projected retiree health benefits cost. The rule will become effective as of Jan 1, 1993. The projected costs will also force employees to realistically evaluate their obligations.

Economic aspects, Laws, regulations and rules, Forecasts and trends, Column, Medical care, Occupational health services, Financial Accounting Standards Board

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Designs for living: the changing American scene makes many kinds of houses homes

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Housing needs vary depending on the age of the people involved. Usually by the time people enter their 60s and 70s, there is a dramatic change and they may decide to downsize or relocate. A survey of housing alternatives for older people is presented.

Aged, Housing, Senior citizens housing

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