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The Untold Story About the U.S.-Mexico Border
Posted by on October 5, 2012 at 10:16 AM EDTViolence. Narco-trafficking. Illegal Immigration. A place of great insecurity. Listen to the national media and these are the images they would have you believe define and characterize the U.S.-Mexico Border.
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West Wing Week: 10/05/12 or "Operation Educate the Educators"
Posted by on October 5, 2012 at 12:00 AM EDTWelcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at the Naval Observatory
Posted by on September 27, 2012 at 5:46 PM EDTVice President and Dr. Biden hosted their 4th annual reception in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, applauding the contributions of the Hispanic American community.
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Cross Post: King County, Washington, Celebrates Recovery Month
Posted by on September 27, 2012 at 4:13 PM EDTIn honor of Recovery Month, we are cross-posting a blog post from Susan Richardson, the Executive Director of Reclaiming Futures in Portland, Oregon. Reclaiming Futures is a group that helps young people in trouble with drugs, alcohol, and crime.
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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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Education Drives America
Posted by on September 26, 2012 at 11:57 AM EDTSee photos from the Department of Education's coast-to-coast back to school bus tour.
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Chimney Rock Becomes Our Newest National Monument
Posted by on September 21, 2012 at 12:54 PM EDTPresident Obama designates Chimney Rock in southwest Colorado as our nation’s newest national monument.
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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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