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Obama Says He Is Open to Altering Health Plan
Original Source By ROBERT PEAR and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG WASHINGTON — President Obama vowed Thursday to end a decades-long stalemate on overhauling the health care system, and he indicated for the first time that he was open to compromise on details of the proposal he…
Author: The New York Times
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Consensus on Learning Time Builds
by Catherine Gewertz Under enormous pressure to prepare students for a successful future-and fearful that standard school hours don’t offer enough time to do so-educators, policymakers, and community activists are adding more learning time to children’s lives. This issue is hot right now, said Bela…
Author: Education Week
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Congress expands AmeriCorps volunteer program
By Ann Sanner WASHINGTON–Tens of thousands of Americans, from teenagers to baby boomers, soon will get a fresh chance to lend a helping hand in a time of need. The House voted 275-149 Tuesday for a $5.7 billion bill that triples positions in the Clinton-eraAmeriCorps program,…
Author: Associated Press
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Senate looks into expanding AmeriCorps
Original Source By ANN SANNER WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate agreed Monday to take up legislation to triple the size of theAmeriCorps program and open up opportunities for more people to serve their communities. Lawmakers voted 74-14 to move to the legislation that would expand AmeriCorps…
Author: Associated Press
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Senators push for immigration raid guidelines
by SAMANTHA HENRY With federal authorities stepping up immigration enforcement raids across the country, Sens. Edward Kennedy of Massachusetts and Robert Menendez of New Jersey are sponsoring a bill to protect the rights of U.S. citizens and legal residents who get caught up in them.…
Author: Associated Press Online
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Support This Bill
Original Source By Edward M. Kennedy and Orrin Hatch Imagine the enormous difference it would make to our communities and nation if every American served for a year with a community-service group, nonprofit enterprise or faith-based organization. This month we’re introducing in the Senate the…
Author: Time Magazine
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More Parental Power in Revised NCLB Urged
Original Source By David J. Hoff Washington The No Child Left Behind Act has expanded parents’ power over their children’s education and given them more information about student achievement than ever before. But Congress ought to take further steps to promote parental involvement when it…
Author: Education Week
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Citizen Schools: An After-Hours Adventure
Professionals Mentoring Middle-Grades Students Boston Not long ago, an 8th grader from a hardscrabble neighborhood in this city decided on an ambitious career path: She would become a doctor. Many adults encouraged her, but when she spoke with a knowledgeable source, a Harvard University medical…
Author: Education Week
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This Week’s Health Industry News
By DUFF WILSON One year ago this week, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. The anniversary will be marked by a series of events from proponents and opponents of the law who are still waging a pitched battle over…
Author: New York Times
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Robinson awarded highest civilian honour in US
Original Source Mary Robinson is the founder and president of Realizing Rights, an Atlantic grantee. Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson has been awarded the highest civilian honour in the United States – the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Announcing the award at the White House…
Author: Belfast Telegraph