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Experience Drives Values and Ethics
Posted by on July 6, 2012 at 2:13 PM EDTAs Executive Director of the National Outdoor Leadership School, John Gans has worked for the past 16 years to share his passion for the outdoors and education.
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Freedom through Mobility
Posted by on July 6, 2012 at 1:48 PM EDTUnder the leadership of Joel Berman, Adaptive Adventures provides access to outdoor and sport activities to the physically disabled.
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Never Leave a Fallen Comrade: The Story of One Continuing Mission on the Homefront
Posted by on July 3, 2012 at 11:44 AM EDTAs we celebrate the 4th of July, we celebrate our patriotism and the millions who have shown their love of country by wearing the uniform, and those Veterans who came home and volunteered for a second time and served their communities though AmeriCorps.
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The Battle for Title IX and The Opportunities It Created
Posted by on June 23, 2012 at 11:59 AM EDTNational Economic Council Director Gene Sperling writes about his father, Larry Sperling, who fought and won 40 years ago to ensure young women their full rights to compete in sports.
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CarolCare and JustinCare: Extending Coverage on a Parent’s Health Plan
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 2:32 PM EDTCarol’s son Justin was born with a rare genetic lung disorder and survived a traumatic brain injury four years ago. He graduated from college last December. Because of the health care law, he’s able to stay on his father’s plan, which means he can consider the possibility of going to law school instead of spending his time and resources trying to find health insurance.
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Abby-Care: Health Coverage for Young Adults Under 26
Posted by on June 21, 2012 at 4:54 PM EDTGraduating from college is an exciting time in every persons life, but in today's economy it often means being cut off from your parent's health insurance and not being able to afford your own. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act though, graduates are able to stay on their parent's insurance until they're 26, an assurance that is most comforting in this unpredictable day and age. Listen to Abby tell her story about how the Affordable Care Act helped her.
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Peace of Mind in Knowing Sick Child Won’t be Denied Health Coverage
Posted by on June 20, 2012 at 2:26 PM EDTWhen a child is seriously ill, a parent shouldn’t have to worry that an insurer would deny coverage due to the child’s pre-existing condition. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Alycia Steinberg no longer worries that her daughter won't get the treatment she needs
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Texas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte: Hiring Veterans Just Makes Sense
Posted by on June 19, 2012 at 10:45 AM EDTTexas State Senator Leticia Van de Putte explains why hiring veterans is a smart move and the right thing to do.
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Weekly Wrap Up: Why Refi?
Posted by on June 15, 2012 at 5:49 PM EDTA quick glimpse at this week on WhiteHouse.gov.
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For the Win: The Building Blocks of Service
Posted by on June 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM EDTRyan Sarafolean is committed to improving the lives of women in Kibera, Kenya. He hopes his story inspires you to find a cause you believe in.
