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Secretary of Education Duncan to Address Hispanic Media & Stakeholders

October 12, 2009

The Secretary will talk about the Department’s work on higher education and early childhood programs and initiatives and the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act [No Child Left Behind]; as well as the status and opportunities of the historic recovery and reinvestment funds [ARRA] and on the latest developments of the White House Initiative on the Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans. ... read more

Limited English Speaking Patients Closer to Being Guaranteed Quality, Equitable Healthcare

October 12, 2009

Patients in the United States with limited English proficiency (LEP) continue to face language barriers that threaten their health and undermine their well-being. But today they are one step closer to quality, equitable healthcare with the launch of the first National Certification for Medical Interpreters ... read more

President Obama Calls Gay Organization's Story
"The Story Of America"

October 12, 2009

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Eagle poaching gets "stiff" prison term

October 12, 2009

No one, including Indians, is allowed to shoot, trap, sell, barter or trade feathers from any eagle or hawk. Only American Indians may obtain permits to possess eagle and hawk feathers for religious and ceremonial purposes ... read more