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$40 Stories Across all 50 States
Posted by on February 17, 2012 at 7:22 PM EDTCheck out the slideshow below of the photos and stories of Americans across all 50 states (plus Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) who believed that their voice could make a difference and had the courage to speak out about what losing an extra $40 per paycheck would mean for them and for their family.
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Regional Transit Authority Transportation Investments Generate Economic Growth
Posted by on February 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDTThe Loyola Avenue Streetcar project rejuvinates the hope for prosperity and regrowth in a city devasted by Hurricane Katrina.
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Solving the Aquifer Dilemma: Turning Waste into Water
Posted by on February 15, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDTMayor Dave Norris aptly turns waste into water, helping to sustain a Louisiana city.
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Everything You Need to Know: Waivers, Flexibility, and Reforming No Child Left Behind
Posted by on February 9, 2012 at 7:21 PM EDTWe’ve put together a quick primer to help you understand the details behind President Obama's announcement that 10 states will recieve waivers exempting them from meeting No Child Left Behind's most troublesome and restrictive requirements in exchange for setting their own higher, more honest standards for student success.
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Increasing Access and Supporting Catholic Education
Posted by on January 25, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDTAs the Executive Director of the Fulcrum Foundation, Joe Womac supports at-risk students and Catholic schools in jeopardy of closing.
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Start Over? Rebuild? Yes We Did
Posted by on January 25, 2012 at 2:30 PM EDTAfter the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, Sister Jones -- a lifelong educator, and the students of Saint Mary's Academy, found renewed faith in their ability to rebuild.
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America’s Mayors: President Obama Understands the Needs of the American People
Posted by on January 25, 2012 at 12:58 AM EDTMayors offer their thoughts on the President's State of the Union Address and his blueprint for an America built to last. .
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State and Local Officials Praise Appointment of Muñoz as Domestic Policy Director
Posted by on January 11, 2012 at 12:20 PM EDTState and local officials applaud President Obama's decision to appoint Cecilia Muñoz as the new Director of the Domestic Policy Council.
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Recruiting and Retaining Women in STEM
Posted by on December 5, 2011 at 11:16 AM EDTOn December 9th at 3:30pm, the White House will honor individuals who help to recruit and retain “Women in STEM,” or Science-Technology-Engineering-and Math, as this week's “Champions of Change.”
President Obama has made it a priority to recruit and retain women in STEM in his Administration as well. Leading up to this Friday’s event, we will be featuring a number of key women in STEM in the Obama Administration, beginning with our fantastic EPA Administrator (and Engineer!), Lisa Jackson.
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Strong Cities, Strong Communities Fellowship Program
Posted by on December 2, 2011 at 1:23 PM EDTStrong Cities, Strong Communities Initiative Fellows will be placed in cities around the country and trained to help with local economic revitalization efforts.
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