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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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Year in Review: White House Office Hours
Posted by on December 28, 2012 at 11:17 AM EDTFrom @VP Biden to Let's Move!, college affordability with Education Secretary @ArneDuncan to the Affordable Care Act, Office Hours gave Administration officials a chance to interact with Americans on important policy issues in 2012.
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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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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.
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The Gift to Make a Positive Change
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM EDTJeffery Woods has dedicated his entire life to serving others as a citizen solider and a community servant. Among the many examples of his service, Jeffery has started a backpack program to support disadvantaged students at an elementary school, assisted citizens and emergency personnel after Hurricane Katrina hit, and helped restore New Orleans, and is an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Ruston, Louisiana.
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Making Others Smile through Service
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM EDTJosie Grant is a high school senior, and the current Capital District Division 9 Lieutenant Governor for Key Club International, the Kiwanis International program for high school students. Josie has been dedicated to serving others in her community, and beyond, her entire life. At age 13, she founded Josie's Smiles for Pediatrics, coordinating donations to the Pediatric Unit and Family Birthplace at Carroll Hospital Center.
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Finding Avenues for Helping Others
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 11:28 AM EDTWilliam Beard has been very committed his whole life to helping make positive change in his community of Frankfort, Indiana, and finding ways to impact beyond his community whenever possible. Following his retirement, William has given even more of his time to support the causes and organizations that mean a lot to him.
