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NASA Calls For Phase II Visionary Advanced Concepts
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- Created on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 20:55
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Washington, DC - NASA is looking for far-out ideas. NASA's Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program is seeking Phase II proposals for continuation of promising studies selected during the first phase of the visionary program.
Congressman Vargas Shadowed by San Diego Foster Youth in Honor of Foster Care Month
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- Created on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 19:54
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Washington, DC - Today, in honor of National Foster Care Month, Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) participated in the Congressional Foster Youth Shadow Day which is held annually to help youths explore career paths that interest them. Rep. Vargas, a member of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, is spending the day with a San Diego foster youth who would like to learn about Congress.
National Educational Dilemma
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- Created on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 18:02
- Written by Glenn Mollette
Washington, DC - Every American must have the opportunity to pursue college or vocational training. We are living in an era during which even previously trained persons need to sharpen their skills or retool for the future.
Real Estate Investors Sentenced for Their Roles in Bid-Rigging and Mail Fraud Conspiracies Involving Real Estate Purchased at Public Foreclosure Auctions
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- Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 21:59
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Washington, DC - Two Alabama real estate investors and their company were sentenced today in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama in Mobile, for their participation in conspiracies to rig bids and commit mail fraud at public real estate foreclosure auctions in southern Alabama, the Department of Justice announced.
NASA and The White House Pay Tribute to Sally Ride
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- Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 21:56
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Washington, DC - NASA and President Obama are honoring the life and legacy of Sally Ride on the day a national tribute was held for the first American woman in space.
President Obama Signs Oklahoma Disaster Declaration
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- Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 21:49
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Washington, DC - The President today declared a major disaster exists in the State of Oklahoma and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area affected by severe storms and tornadoes beginning on May 18, 2013, and continuing.
Readout of the President’s Call with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
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- Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 21:47
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Washington, DC - This evening the President spoke with Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to express his concern for those who have been affected by the severe weather beginning last night and continuing today. While information is still coming in, the President made clear that his Administration, through FEMA, stands ready to provide all available assistance as the Governor’s team responds to the storm and that he has directed his team to ensure that they are providing available resources as the response unfolds.
Summer gas prices likely lower than 2012
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- Created on Monday, 20 May 2013 14:04
- Written by Steve Leer
West Lafayette, Indiana - Consumers should enjoy a summer driving season without unusually high gasoline prices and probably lower than they were last summer, says a Purdue University agricultural economist.
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