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The President Talks About How to Build a Rising, Thriving Middle Class
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- Created on Saturday, 18 May 2013 08:34
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Washington, DC - In this week’s address, President Obama talked about his belief that a rising, thriving middle class is the true engine of economic growth, and that to reignite that engine and continue to build on the progress we’ve made over the last four years, we need to invest in three areas: jobs, skills and opportunity.
Congressman Vargas Cosponsors “Disabled Veterans Nutrition Fairness Act of 2013”
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 19:57
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Washington, DC - Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) is proudly cosponsoring the “Disabled Veterans Nutrition Fairness Act of 2013”, introduced by Rep. Jackie Speier (CA-14), which would allow veterans to file for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits under the status of disabled while their disability claims are pending at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
State Department Hosts Workshop Promoting Labor and Human Rights Through Investment
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 19:53
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State, in partnership with Harvard Law School’s Pensions and Capital Stewardship Project Labor and Worklife Program, hosted a workshop titled “Promoting Labor and Human Rights through Investment.” The May 16, 2013 event attracted representatives from the investment community, international organizations, academic institutions, and U.S. Government agencies.
FTC-3PO
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 14:04
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Washington, DC - We've been patient. It's been years since "Star Wars" came out and we still don't have a gold-plated droid to do our bidding. But companies have introduced a slew of "smart" products that perform a lot of the same functions.
Operators of Two Bogus Tech Support Schemes Settle FTC Charges
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- Created on Friday, 17 May 2013 10:52
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Washington, DC - Two operators of alleged tech support scams have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission complaints and give up their ill-gotten gains.
Inspector General Report on the Handling of Former Known or Suspected Terrorists Admitted into the Federal Witness Security Program
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 22:03
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Washington, DC - For more than 40 years, the federal Witness Security (WitSec) Program has enabled the government to bring to justice the most dangerous criminals by providing critical protection for witnesses fearing for their safety.
President Obama Appoints Daniel Werfel as Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:57
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Washington, DC - President Obama today announced the appointment of Daniel Werfel as Acting Commissioner of Internal Revenue, effective Wednesday, May 22. As Acting Commissioner, Mr. Werfel will lead efforts to ensure the IRS implements new safeguards to restore public trust and administers the tax code with fairness and integrity.
Senators Boxer, Gillibrand, Collins Join Colleagues to Introduce Legislation to Help Ensure Justice for Military Sexual Assault Survivors
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:53
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Washington D.C. – U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Senators Mark Begich (D-AK), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Al Franken (D-MN), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Mark Pryor (D-AR), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Representatives Dan Benishek (R-MI), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Richard Hanna (R-NY) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) were joined today by survivors of military sexual assault and organizations who assist victims of Military Sexual Trauma (MST) to announce new bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would reform the military justice system by removing the decision to prosecute certain serious crimes from the chain of command.
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