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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program
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- Created on Tuesday, 18 June 2013 13:43
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State is celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program. The YES program was started in the in the wake of 9/11 to bring youth from Muslim communities around the world to the U.S. for a year-long secondary school exchange.
Federal and Local Law Enforcement Crack Down on Prostitution and Human Trafficking
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- Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 20:01
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Denver, Colorado - On June 12 and 13, 2013, Denver Metro area law enforcement agencies participated in an operation that concentrated on escorts advertising on the Internet site www.preferred411.com.
FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez Names Senior Staff
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- Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 16:38
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Washington, DC - Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez has named seven senior staff members with extensive experience in consumer protection and antitrust law.
Secretary of State John Kerry to Host World Refugee Day Event
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- Created on Monday, 17 June 2013 16:33
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Washington, DC - On June 20, 2013, Secretary of State John F. Kerry will host a special event in recognition of World Refugee Day, highlighting the challenges refugees face around the world and honoring their bravery and resilience in working to overcome them.
Celebrating Father's Day Weekend
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- Created on Saturday, 15 June 2013 06:57
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Washington, DC - In this week's address, President Obama reflected on Father’s Day and said that nothing substitutes for the love and support of the presence of a parent in a child’s life. The President knows that for many people like him, being a good parent is a critically important job, and that personal successes matter less than being a source of comfort and encouragement to our kids. President Obama wishes all dads a Happy Father’s Day and everyone a great weekend.
Boxer, McDermott Introduce Bill to Block Congressional Pay if Lawmakers Fail to Raise Debt Ceiling
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- Created on Saturday, 15 June 2013 06:54
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Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Representative Jim McDermott (D-WA) today introduced the Pay Your Bills or Lose Your Pay Act of 2013, legislation that would prevent Members of Congress from being paid should they fail to raise the debt ceiling and the government defaults on its bills.
Administration Provides Another Boost to Wireless Broadband and Technological Innovation
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- Created on Friday, 14 June 2013 21:57
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Washington, DC - The President today announced several new Administration initiatives to bolster American leadership in wireless broadband and technological innovation, leveraging the latest advances in the wireless sector to accelerate job creation.
Congressman Vargas Proudly Supports National Defense Authorization Act of 2013
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- Created on Friday, 14 June 2013 21:32
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Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Vargas proudly supported the National Defense Authorization Act of 2013 (NDAA), which he says is “a strong, bipartisan bill that successfully addresses necessary funding levels, supports our military troops, and works to control costs.”
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