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A Champion of Change in Eradicating Violence in AAPI Communities
Posted by on November 2, 2011 at 6:04 PM EDTCommissioner for the President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Doua Thor reflects on the story of Kabzuag Vaj, an immigrant helping end domestic violence in the United States.
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For the Win: Hope and Soap
Posted by on October 28, 2011 at 5:49 PM EDTMaren Johnson, a junior at Watertown High School in Watertown, SD, describes how she spreads the word on the importance of washing your hands.
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Kabzuag Vaj, A Champion of Change in Eradicating Violence in AAPI Communities
Posted by on October 27, 2011 at 3:25 PM EDTDoua Thor discusses Kabzuag Vaj's work, which advocates for culturally and linguistically appropriate responses for the AAPI community.
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American Transportation Built by American Workers
Posted by on October 5, 2011 at 11:18 AM EDTTransportation Secretary Ray LaHood calls on Congress to pass the American Jobs Act to create jobs and invest in American infrastructure.
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Mayors and Cabinet Officials Join to Talk Jobs
Posted by on October 4, 2011 at 1:22 PM EDTCabinet officials fanned out across the country to meet with mayors and talk about the American Jobs Act.
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Delivering on the American Dream for Students from All Walks of Life
Posted by on September 29, 2011 at 5:15 PM EDTNortheast Iowa Community College implemented a series of changes to increase its student completion and retention goals and achieved graduation rates 24 percent above the national averages.
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Share Your Story with the White House Native American Youth Challenge
Posted by on September 26, 2011 at 3:34 PM EDTYoung Native American leaders who have sought to improve their communities are encouraged to submit their stories, before September 30, about how they're working to overcome the challenges facing their communities as part of the Native American Youth Challenge.
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Leaders from Minnesota Support the American Jobs Act
Posted by on September 22, 2011 at 11:44 AM EDTLocal leaders at the Minnesota State Capitol urge Congress to sign American Jobs Act. The President’s plan is simple: Put more people back to work and put more money in the pockets of working Americans.
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Department of Transportation Continues the Fight for Accessibility
Posted by on September 20, 2011 at 12:15 PM EDTOne of Secretary Ray LaHood’s top priorities at the Department of Transportation (DOT) is to make transportation more accessible for people with disabilities. The Secretary announces a new rule requiring new station platform construction or significant renovation to enable those with disabilities to get on and off any car on a train.
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Standing Together and Transcending Differences
Posted by on September 12, 2011 at 1:55 PM EDTIn recognition of Recovery Month, William White discusses the more than 100,000 individuals in recovery and their families, friends, and allies who will participate in related events this month.
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