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And the Winner Is......
Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 at the event, co-hosted by rocker Bret Michaels and NBC "Today Show" co-host and correspondent Natalie Morales. John Legend and The Roots and Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil performed live during the competition.
She was speechless and ....
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2.2M Cribs Recalled from 7 Manufacturers
(CBS) Federal officials are sounding the alarm about potential danger from more than 2.2 million cribs made by seven companies, including some of the biggest names in the business, and they're being voluntarily recalled, reports "Early Show" Consumer Correspondent Susan Koeppen.
To see specif....
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Sign on to Stop the Madness in Arizona!
Local lawmakers in this state, several of whose officials have been walking a tightrope of civil rights violations lately, have approved one of the most troubling measures this country has seen in some time. The bill makes it a crime to be an undocumented immigrant in Arizona and requires law enf....
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2010 CENSUS DAY! Educators Play an Important Role in Census 2010
With the 2010 U.S. Census just around every corner in every neighborhood in America, it’s time to get ready. Educators have a very important role in making sure that families are informed about the importance of the count and that Census-takers get accurate information, especially in “hard to coun....
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Census Forms Begin Arriving Today: What To Expect
More than 120 million U.S. census forms begin arriving Monday in mailboxes around the country, in the government's once-a-decade population count that will be used to divvy up congressional seats and more than $400 billion in federal aid. Fast-growing states in the South and the West could stand t....
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Puerto Rico Birth Certificates Law
In December 2009, the government of Puerto Rico enacted a new law (Law 191 of 2009) aimed at strengthening the issuance and usage of birth certificates to combat fraud and protect the identity and credit of all people born in Puerto Rico. The new law was based on collaboration with the U.S. Depart....
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“Let's Talk!” A Latino POV Talk Show Takes Off
Los Angeles, CA – March 3, 2010 – Latinas are a large and influential segment of the U.S. population. The Census Bureau estimates that the total U.S. Latino population will be 47.8 million by the year 2010, of that figure, 14.1 million are Latinas. Of this figure, 14.1 million are Latinas, and o....
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Don’t Put Yourself at Risk of a Winter Fire
ALEXANDRIA, VA –Dec. 30, 2009 — Winter brings with it the opportunity to decorate in creative ways using candles, electric lights and the chance to finally start cozy fires in unused fireplaces. The unfortunate consequence is that winter is also a prime time for fire-related injuries, property dam....
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CHCI Named Top Twenty Leadership Program for Latinos
WASHINGTON, D.C – The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s (CHCI) leadership development programs were recently recognized as one of the top twenty leadership programs for Latinos in the nation by Latino Leaders magazine. The designation was awarded in the category “For Students and Recent Gr....
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Special Sales Tax Deduction for Car Purchases
Available through End of 2009
WASHINGTON — With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle could qualify them for a special deduction for the state and local sales and excise taxes on their 2009 tax returns.
Purchase....
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WARNING: 2010 Census Cautions from the Better Business Bureau
With the U.S. Census process beginning, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) advises people to be cooperative, but cautious, so as not to become a victim of fraud or identity theft. The first phase of the 2010 U.S. Census is under way as workers have begun verifying the addresses of households across ....
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