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Mazie Hirono (HI-02) Supports the Public Option

Sat, 08/01/2009 - 17:22

Just came back from a luncheon with Congresswoman Mazie Hirono (HI-02) in LA's Koreatown hosted by the Korean American Democratic Committee of Los Angeles. About twenty people gathered on the second floor of a Korean restaurant to hear Hirono speak about health care reform, EFCA, the stimulus package and other issues they are tackling in Congress.


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Pol-File #2: Laura Shin

Wed, 03/11/2009 - 08:04
Greetings Readers, Here is the second installation of APAP's newest weekly feature, Pol-Files. To view last week's pol-file on Jennifer Javier and to understand a little more about why we have created this feature, click here laura-shin What is your name? Laura Shin What is your current position? Grants Director for Homeland Security and Public Safety at the Office of Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa What are some interesting jobs you have had in the past? Middle School Teacher and Personal Trainer What is your educational background? I have a B.A. in English Literature and teaching credential from UC San Diego and a J.D. from Southwestern Law School. I am also a student of life. What skills do you think are necessary for your job? Ultimately, you need the ability to create strong relationships with your grantors by proving to be a good steward of funds. In addition, it would help if you had a fabulous memory, were detail-oriented, organized, and a problem solver.