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What People Are Saying About the Oceans Plan
Posted by on April 16, 2013 at 2:06 PM EDTToday, the Obama Administration released its plan for translating the National Ocean Policy into on-the-ground actions to benefit the American people. Here is what people are saying about the plan.
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Winning Cities in Mayors Challenge Receive Prizes to Implement Innovative Ideas
Posted by on March 19, 2013 at 6:56 PM EDTLast week, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced the winners of the Mayors Challenge, a competition designed to encourage American cities to generate innovative ideas that solve tough problems. Proving that there is plenty of room for big ideas in a small state, Providence, RI, won the Mayors Challenge Grand Prize for its cutting-edge early education initiative.
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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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How Are Race to the Top States Doing in Year Two?
Posted by on February 4, 2013 at 5:12 PM EDTThe Department of Education released reports for 12 Race to the Top states, showcasing their improvements in helping our education system.
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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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First Lady Honors National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award Recipients
Posted by on November 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM EDTFirst Lady Michelle Obama honors 12 of the nation’s most outstanding arts and humanities programs for young people.
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Reaching Out, Making a Difference
Posted by on July 30, 2012 at 2:07 PM EDTRebecca M. Townsend, Ph.D., is an associate professor of communication at Manchester Community College in Connecticut and serves as the principal investigator for the Partnership for Inclusive, Cost-Effective Public Participation. She involves community service learning, cultural communication, and productive deliberation in transit planning public involvement efforts.
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Reforming Unemployment Insurance to Protect Jobs and Incomes for American Workers
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 1:45 PM EDTPresident Obama's proposal to expand work-sharing programs creates a true win-win situation for businesses and workers: By softening the effect of reduced hours on workers, it gives businesses a better chance of hanging on to their skilled employees during a rough period
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New Guide Highlights Best Practices and Innovations in Helping Veterans Thrive in the Private Sector
Posted by on June 11, 2012 at 12:16 PM EDTMore than 30 companies and organizations from America’s private sector share lessons learned in effective recruitment, assimilation, retention, and development of veterans in the civilian workforce
