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Immigrant women defy odds on International Women's Day

Wed, 03/10/2010 - 12:46

From Restore Fairness blog

March is the month where International Women's Day celebrates the strides women have made, in spite of all they have to endure. Like Rosa Morales, an immigrant woman who turned her life around and went from the brink of being deported, to being awarded a scholarship for her contribution to society.


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How has the immigration system fared one year under Obama's presidency?

Wed, 03/03/2010 - 15:01

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This is your march so don't miss out! Come to D.C. to March for America

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 12:35

From the Restore Fairness blog.


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Down to the wire: Vote for us in the next 3 hours for fairness in immigration

Thu, 02/25/2010 - 12:29

From the Restore Fairness blog.

We’re down to the wire and need your vote now! In the next three hours, you can vote to Restore Fairness to our broken immigration system on Change.org’s Ideas for Change in America and take us one step closer to an opportunity to have our voice heard in Washington.


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White House Budget Conf Call UPDATED Schedule

Tue, 02/02/2010 - 10:44

Friends,

 

Below please find the updated White House Budget Conference Call Schedule, including Friday’s AAPI call. Please note that all times are Eastern.

 


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Vote now if you think "fairness in immigration" should be an idea for change in America?

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 12:09

(From Restore Fairness blog) We need your vote! Vote to Restore Fairness to our broken immigration system on Change.org's Ideas for Change in America and take us one step closer to to ensure that 2010 is the year for immigration reform.


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Iron Chef America, Michelle Obama, and Chef Comerford

Wed, 01/06/2010 - 11:39

I'm sure a lot of people have heard about the Iron Chef America Super Chef Battle.  White House executive chef and Filipina American Cristeta Comerford teamed up with Bobby Flay to battle Emeril Lagasse and Mario Batali.  The secret ingredient: anything from the White House garden.  Can I just say... WOW! Access to fresh produce for so many communities is so limited. It's great that the First Lady Michelle Obama has committed to campaigning for healthier eating in the nation, as Chef Comerford discusses in her blog post, reposted here. [Warning: Spoilers in the post]


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Calls Needed Today to Advance Comprehensive Immigration Reform

Tue, 12/15/2009 - 15:48

Today Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-Ill.) introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America’s Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (CIR ASAP). Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Progressive Caucus all support CIR ASAP, which is this Congress’ first real step toward common sense reformation of our nation’s broken immigration system. 

President Obama Needs to Hear YOUR Voice!


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White House Conference Call on Financial Reform, Today

Tue, 12/08/2009 - 10:58

Please join Obama Administration Officials for a conference call policy briefing on financial reform and an update on the proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency and its impacts on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.  We will be joined by Diana Farrell with National Economic Council this Wednesday December 9, 2009 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time. 

 


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White House Conference Call on Afghanistan Today, Wednesday

Wed, 12/02/2009 - 09:22

Please join senior Administration Officials to discuss the Administration’s Afghanistan policy on Wednesday, Dec.  2nd at 2:00pm EST. The details of the call are below.

 

What:                   Afghanistan Call 


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