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Senator Boxer Praises Energy and Natural Resources Committee Passage of the Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:48
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today praised the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s passage of her Distinguished Flying Cross National Memorial Act, bipartisan legislation that would designate the Distinguished Flying Cross Memorial at the March Field Air Museum in Riverside, California, as a national memorial to recognize members of our Armed Forces who have distinguished themselves by heroism in aerial flight.
San Diego Chargers single-game tickets on sale Monday
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:40
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San Diego, California - Single-game tickets to four of the Chargers’ eight regular-season home games go on sale to the general public on Monday, May 20, beginning at 10am. Interested fans should go to Chargers.com or the Chargers Ticket Office at Gate C at Qualcomm Stadium beginning Monday at 10am.
Congressman Vargas Cosponsors “Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013” to Promote Healthy Food Options
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:35
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Washington, DC - Congressman Juan Vargas (CA-51) is proudly cosponsoring H.R. 1414, the “Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013”, introduced by Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME-1), which would expand opportunities for local and regional farmers, make it easier for consumers to have access to healthy foods, and provide purchase incentive programs for fruits and vegetables to those enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
14 Camp Hurriya Residents Depart for Albania
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:25
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Washington, DC - On May 15 the first 14 Camp Hurriya residents departed Iraq for permanent relocation in Albania.
U.S. Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty With Australia
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 21:08
- Written by Secretary of State John Kerry
Washington, DC - Today’s entry into force of the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia enables American and Australian troops to get the best technology in the fastest way possible.
HSI special agent treks 1,000 miles to honor fallen officers
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 13:58
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Washington, DC - Each year in May, Ellen Pierson etches the name of a fallen law enforcement officer into a bracelet she wears.
Large majority of adults have smoke-free rules in homes, vehicles
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 13:31
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Washington, DC - Four out of five U.S. adults report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their homes and three out of four report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their vehicles, according to a study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease, a publication of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CFPB Report Highlights the Burden of Student Loan Debt & Options for Making Repayment More Affordable
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- Created on Thursday, 16 May 2013 13:17
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Washington, DC - A new report by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau details the staggering debt that burdens an increasing number of graduating college students. The report highlights how this debt burden is having a long term, damaging “domino effect” on the economy by making it even more difficult for young adults to purchase their first home, start a small business, and save for retirement.
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