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On February 17, 2009, federal law requires that all full-power television broadcast stations stop broadcasting in analog format and broadcast only in digital format. Here’s what these requirements will mean for you and your television viewing.
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Writing letters to the editor is an enormous tool of public opinion, reaching the masses with the possibilities of being an advocate for change. The letters to the editor is usually one of the most widely read sections in newspapers. Politicians have been known to gauge the public’s reactions to various topics based on public input-which has the potential to influence legislative dialog. Editors on occasion use quotes from letters written to this section.
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ICNA-GIC IKE Recuperation Center in Galveston
The Islamic Circle of North America Relief (ICNA Relief – 501 (c)(3) Tax ID#: 04-3810161) and the Galveston Islamic Center, are launching IKE Recuperation Center inside the City of Galveston.
At present, they have from Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) around 5,000 Meals Ready to Eat (MREs).
They Have Several Needs – Please Donate Your Time As Volunteers And/Or Donate: Water – Dry Ice – Regular Ice – Nice Clothes – Shoes – Utensils…
Location: The Galveston Islamic Center – Masjid Usman Bin Ibane Affan - 921 Broadway Street – Galveston - Texas 77550
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TREASURY SHIFTS PLAN FOR FUNDS
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Treasury Interim Asst. Sec. Neel Kashkari went to Capitol Hill to explain changes to the $700 billion Federal Intervention Plan, which no longer included buying troubled assets. Chairman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) held this hearing to verify that funds are being used to combat foreclosures.
