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Audacious Goals in Eye Research
Posted by on May 15, 2013 at 4:26 PM EDTThe National Eye Institute (NEI) launched the Audacious Goals Initiative last year to drive innovation in vision research for the next decade and beyond. To encourage the broadest possible range of ideas and participants in this Initiative, the NEI held a prize competition to identify “Audacious Goals in Vision Research and Blindness Rehabilitation,” open to submissions from August through November 2012.
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ABCing: Formula For Success
Posted by on February 27, 2013 at 2:15 PM EDTBecky James-Hatter discusses the importance of having positive mentors for children.
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What Is the Sequester?
Posted by on February 22, 2013 at 7:30 PM EDTHave questions about what the sequester is, and why American families and our national economy face the threat of harmful budget cuts? Check out this explainer for some background.
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President Obama: "Words Need to Lead to Action" on Gun Violence
Posted by on December 19, 2012 at 3:56 PM EDTWorking with Cabinet members and outside organizations, Vice President Joe Biden will lead a new initiative to identify concrete proposals for real reform by January.
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Agreement in Washington: Protect the Middle Class from Year-end Tax Hikes
Posted by on December 6, 2012 at 4:27 PM EDTToday, the White House National Economic Council releaseda state-by-state reports about the real-life impact of these tax increases on America’s middle class families if Congress fails to act by January 1. Find out what it means for your community.
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A State by State Look at the Middle-Class Tax Cuts’ Impact on Consumer Spending and Retailers
Posted by on December 4, 2012 at 11:49 AM EDTA state by state look at the middle-class tax cuts' impact on consumer spending and retailers.
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Rebuilding Lives after Disaster
Posted by on October 4, 2012 at 3:52 PM EDTDebbie Whittlesey has been a member of the Lebanon Host Lions Club for eight years. Through the Lions Club, Debbie has learned to lead and be confident. In the days following the disaster in Joplin, Debbie stepped into action and actively helped with relief efforts alongside many other Lions.
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Community Engagement and Civic Collaboration
Posted by on September 27, 2012 at 3:17 PM EDTAs Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's first Chief Innovation Officer, Adel Ebeid works hard to develop impactful partnerships with community-based organizations, institutions of higher education, and residents in order to positively influence social outcomes in under-resourced neighborhoods.
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Power Behind a Cause
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:43 PM EDTBrenda Batschelet is an active member of Aktion Club, a Kiwanis service organization for adults with disabilities. Brenda played a large role in the Club's recent participation in Relay for Life in Jefferson, Iowa, serving as the team captain and further developing her leadership skills in the community.
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Anyone Can Do It
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:21 PM EDTEmily Lang, a fifth-grade student at Crescent Harbor Elementary School in Oak Harbor, Washington, has always been a "helper." She recently served as President of her school’s K-Kids club, Kiwanis International’s service and leadership program for elementary school students, and has been a girl scout for five years, serving various organizations regularly.
