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Question: Lured by the promise of increased federal revenues from the newly discovered gold, the United States Congress admitted California as the 31st state of the Union in 1850.

Answer: The United States Congress admitted California as the 31st state of the Union in 1850.

Question: And with a donation of $15 or more, you'll receive a FREE Birdfeeder in appreciation for your concern.

Answer: With a donation of $15, you'll receive a free Birdfeed for your appreciation.

Question: NLS expanded when Legal Services Corp., the federal agency that funds providers of free legal services nationwide, reduced the number of grantees in the Los Angeles area from five to three, Dudovitz said.

Answer:
NLS expanded when Legal Services Corp., the federal agency that funds providers of free legal services, reduced grantees in the LA area from 5 to 3.