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Building Momentum
Posted by on June 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM EDTThe Obama administration is making strides in the Better Building Challenge across the U.S. with the hopes of making new American buildings 20 percent more effective over the next ten years.
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Tropical Storm Debby forms in the Gulf of Mexico
Posted by on June 24, 2012 at 6:49 PM EDTFEMA provides an update on the development of Tropical Storm Debby in the Gulf of Mexico and encourages everyone to take the time to prepare.
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Remembering Vincent Chin
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 3:18 PM EDTThe story of Vincent Chin serves as an important moment in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and civil rights history. Hate crimes remain all too prevalent in communities across the country, and prosecuting hate crimes is a top priority for the Attorney General and the Civil Rights Division.
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Educare: A Catalyst for Change
Posted by on June 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM EDTCaren Calhoun believes that every child deserves a fair shot at a good education, and that's why she devotes her efforts to working for Tulsa Educare, an organization that tries to break the cycle of poverty by working on Head Start initiatives in the Tulsa area and others.
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Celebrating a Landmark Anniversary for Women and Girls
Posted by on June 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM EDTThis Wednesday, June 20, the Council on Women and Girls will be hosting an event to mark the 40th Anniversary of Title IX, the legislation that opened up a world of new opportunities for girls ranging from athletic participation to access to education in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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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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Observing 40 Years of Title IX
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 7:07 PM EDTThe White House Council on Women and Girls marks the 40th anniversary of Title IX.
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Children in the Rio Grande Valley Enjoy Summer Food and Fun
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 4:02 PM EDTIn partnership with the USDA's Summer Food Service Program, Catholic Charities begins their second year providing meals nutritious summer meals to children in Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties in South Texas.
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Investing Early in Our Children
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 1:30 PM EDTNearly 50 years ago, Dr. T. Berry Brazelton collaborated with Head Start founders Ed Zigler and Julius Richmond to help build a comprehensive early education program giving every child a chance to make the American Dream come true, for that child, and for all of us.
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New Perspective and New Opportunities Through Head Start
Posted by on June 18, 2012 at 1:15 PM EDTLori Pittman started off in the same position as the people she helps today, so she understands how difficult it can be to provide the education advocacy that kids really need. That's why she has dedicated her time and effort to giving back to the same Head Start program that helped her out so much.
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