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Partnership will bring increased collaboration between NCIV’s member organizations, local businesses, and international visitors; which will encourage new relationships that increase economic growth.

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Hope For The Warriors® will hold the annual Got Heart, Give Hope® Gala in Washington, D.C. Admiral James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the guest speaker for the Gala.

The NC A&T State University Alumni Association - Washington,DC Chapter in the spirit of building unity will host a networking event along with members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) at Lounge 201 in Washington, DC on May 17.

The webinar will provide a social investing summary of the law, along with a summary of how businesses can use the law to enter the Crowdfunding market. (To register, go to link at bottom.)

CORs don't miss this opportunity to earn 10 CLP credits for your FAC-COR renewal. This is the first time a course is offering XTRA credit for homework in addition to regular class credit.

National Healthcare Interpreting Experts Discuss Mental Health Challenges Facing Minorities with Limited English Proficiency

Over 200 members are expected to participate in FAWCO’s (Federation of Women’s Clubs Overseas) Interim Conference in Dublin, Ireland on March 21-24, 2012.

Organized in partnership with The White House Initiative for Excellence in Education for Hispanics, the session will examine how the fusion of online and offline participation has prompted a revolution in civic engagement

The Boeing Company was presented with the National Council for International Visitors’ (NCIV) Corporate Citizen Diplomat Award today at NCIV's 2012 National Meeting.

Jennifer Clinton, Ph.D., was formally introduced as incoming President of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) during the Opening Plenary Session of the organization’s National Meeting on February 16.

"I join in urging Wikipedia readers to make their voices heard. Contact your elected representative and tell them you oppose SOPA and PIPA, charging them with the responsibility of keeping the internet open and free."

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner Stefan Passantino was recognized by Washingtonian magazine’s as one of its 2011 “Stars of the Bar.”

The IRS competed its first Management/Business Operations Support Services and Cybersecurity suite of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, called TIPSS-4 SB.

The IRS competed its first Management/Business Operations Support Services and Cybersecurity suite of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, called TIPSS-4 SB.

"Michael Hill’s research illustrates the importance of a bipartisan approach to rebuild our nation’s economy by stimulating job growth through the creation of new high-growth firms and by promoting entrepreneurship-friendly policies.

Creative Investment Research, Inc. releases ratings of new Offices of Women and Minority Inclusion.

Cigarette companies claiming that it's unconstitutional to require them to advise the public with graphic health warnings seem to forget that this is exactly what happened more than 40 years ago

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) is pleased to announce that Juanita Scarlett has joined the firm’s New York Government Affairs practice as a senior strategic advisor where she will advise clients on their public affairs objectives.

Female House members will now enjoy the same easy access to restroom facilities adjacent to the House floor long enjoyed by their male counterparts, thanks to the filing of a sex discrimination complaint by a public interest law professor.

The Transportation Safety Administration [TSA] has suggested it will begin focusing on individual passenger characteristics – sometimes called terrorism profiling – to increase the effectiveness of its screening in deterring terrorist incidents

Partnership will bring increased collaboration between NCIV’s member organizations, local businesses, and international visitors; which will encourage new relationships that increase economic growth.

Get Into It launches critically acclaimed "Politics in Black" Series with DC's unapologetic, "Mayor for Life", Marion Barry in an Exclusive Conversation on the Impact of Social Media, Race, & Gentrification, on his Political Career in Chocolate City

On Wednesday, May 23, 2012, Hope For The Warriors® will hold the annual Got Heart, Give Hope® Gala in Washington, D.C. Admiral James A. "Sandy" Winnefeld, Jr., Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be the guest speaker for the Gala.

A report issued yesterday, predicting a 42% adult obesity rate, recommended new legal approaches even while admitting that food company resistance has largely stymied new legislation, but litigation and actions by employers can also play a major role

The NC A&T State University Alumni Association - Washington,DC Chapter in the spirit of building unity will host a networking event along with members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) at Lounge 201 in Washington, DC on May 17.

NC A&T Alumni from the DC area "Rediscovered our Anacostia" at Earth Day events sponsored by the Anacostia Watershed Society at Heritage & Kingman Islands and near West Hyattsville Metro.

The webinar will provide a social investing summary of the law, along with a summary of how businesses can use the law to enter the Crowdfunding market. (To register, go to link at bottom.)

Expanded two-day conference will explore themes of postal platforms and answer key questions about the future of the United States Postal Service

CORs don't miss this opportunity to earn 10 CLP credits for your FAC-COR renewal. This is the first time a course is offering XTRA credit for homework in addition to regular class credit.

The most comprehensive conference on microenterprise in the U.S.

In a ruling health groups argue could "undermine U.S. health policy," the WTO panel has ruled that the U.S. can't ban clove flavoring because federal law permits menthol flavoring, and menthol cigarettes and clove cigarettes are "like products."

National Healthcare Interpreting Experts Discuss Mental Health Challenges Facing Minorities with Limited English Proficiency

Several jurisdictions - including Huntington Park, Sonoma County, Compton, Baldwin Park, Glendale, Pasadena and Calabasas - as well as a much larger number of public housing commissions and authorities, have banned smoking in private apartment units

Despite widespread outrage - and threats of a citizen's arrest - the failure of the police in Sanford, Florida, to arrest George Zimmerman for his admitted killing of Trayvon Martin may well be justified by Florida's unusual law, says a law professor

New York City has begun turning away food donations, claiming that, since its can't assess the nutritional content of donated food, shelters should not be using it to feed the homeless, but an anti-obesity advocate suggests a simple modification

Over 200 members are expected to participate in FAWCO’s (Federation of Women’s Clubs Overseas) Interim Conference in Dublin, Ireland on March 21-24, 2012.

Although most states protect adults from exposure to tobacco smoke in workplaces, restaurants, or bars, not one state yet provides comprehensive protection for children, but several studies show dramatic progress is being made to protect kids

Organized in partnership with The White House Initiative for Excellence in Education for Hispanics, the session will examine how the fusion of online and offline participation has prompted a revolution in civic engagement

USPAACC recently led a delegation of U.S.-based businesses to China and India to explore business and investment opportunities, create and strengthen strategic partnerships, and promote American products and services in the global marketplace.

Smokers are being hit by a double whammy: more bans on smoking, including outdoors on their property, and even inside; and higher costs, including not just higher taxes, but also a $5,000 surcharge on health insurance premiums under Obamacare.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA), home to the largest and most recognized government contracts practice in the U.S, has launched its fifth blog, Government Contracts Advisor.

The Boeing Company was presented with the National Council for International Visitors’ (NCIV) Corporate Citizen Diplomat Award today at NCIV's 2012 National Meeting.

Jennifer Clinton, Ph.D., was formally introduced as incoming President of the National Council for International Visitors (NCIV) during the Opening Plenary Session of the organization’s National Meeting on February 16.

Office of Minority and Women Inclusion: Guiding Principles. Webinar - Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM.

"Irrespective of free market dogma, economic self-interest that is exclusively individualistic will inevitably work against the common interest." - Michael Hill

Julius Sentongo is pleased to announce his book, Survival of the American People. Sentongo shows in his new book, that God is actually waiting for the American People to invite him back to their hearts and into the public places so he can help.

Dr. Dan Morhaim, a well-known practicing physician and Maryland State Legislator, discusses end-of-life care in his new book The Better End: Surviving (and Dying) in Today's Modern Medical World released by Johns Hopkins University Press.

William Michael Cunningham, Social Investing Advisor has submitted a brief in United States Securities & Exchange Commission vs. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. (Second Circuit Court of Appeals Case Number 11-5227)

"I join in urging Wikipedia readers to make their voices heard. Contact your elected representative and tell them you oppose SOPA and PIPA, charging them with the responsibility of keeping the internet open and free."

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) partner Stefan Passantino was recognized by Washingtonian magazine’s as one of its 2011 “Stars of the Bar.”

Washington politicians need to focus on cutting taxes on seed money that funds entrepreneurial start-ups and less on arguing over who gets taxed and how much, says venture capitalist and author Michael Hill.

McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) today announced the launch of its newest blog, “Politics, Law and Policy,” authored by a bipartisan group of attorneys and public policy advisors in the firm’s nationally-recognized government affairs practice.

The FDA is likely to follow a government-mandated report which recommends that nicotine products designed to substitute for cigarette smoking be subjected to such expensive testing that few companies could afford to market them

Long® Fence is a proud supporter of the United States Armed Forces and has donated portable fence panels to the 2011 US Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign and the Military Bowl in Washington, DC.

With the overwhelming passage of HR 3012 - Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act, Immigration Voice urges Senate to pass H.R. 3012 without delay

Regular people, many of whom have never shown a previous interest in economics are now eager to understand this economy. People who have lived their lives by the rules & who are usually unaffected by recessions have been hurt & they want to know why

TC Wallace Foundation Hosts Its First Annual Children’s Christmas Party Benefiting Homeless and Disadvantaged Children in Washington, DC.

Some 40% of large and medium-sized companies are expected to charge smokers as much as $2000 more annually for their health insurance, but this is a lot less than actuarial tables dictate or what the federal government permits

While the controversy continues over the use of pepper spray to deal with illegal actions by OWS protestors, many seem to be overlooking a weapon which is likely to be far more effective than sprays, tear gas, police batons, or even jail

Although the Supercommittee failed to recommend a plan to save $1.2 trillion over 10 years, President Obama could achieve that goal by taking a few simple steps which cost virtually nothing, add no new taxes, and require no congressional action

"Occupy Wall Street" [OWS] protesters who plan to "shut down" Wall Street and more could be subject to massive civil liability for torts ranging from false imprisonment to civil tort conspiracy, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf

Pledge Represents First-Ever US Funding Commitment to the Global Partnership for Education, A Victory Amid Budget Cuts and Partisan Gridlock

Although the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review "Obamacare", it is quite possible that it will not rule upon the law's constitutionality during its current term and before the 2012 elections, says public interest law professor John Banzhaf

The representatives of the EU get a failing grade for heaping praise on Turkey for democratization while turning a blind eye on the mass arrests of journalists, former military commanders and critics of the regime on trumped up charges.

The IRS competed its first Management/Business Operations Support Services and Cybersecurity suite of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, called TIPSS-4 SB.

The IRS competed its first Management/Business Operations Support Services and Cybersecurity suite of indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts, called TIPSS-4 SB.

Fox News reports that: "The Washington, D.C. Office of Human Rights confirmed that it is investigating allegations that Catholic University violated the human rights of Muslim students by not allowing them to form a Muslim student group"

The Chairman of the House Transportation Committee has termed the TSA's "behavior detection" program an expensive "idiotic mess," but there is an alternative effective search enhancement technique based upon well-established mathematical principles

Rob Garris is pleased to announce that he has signed with The Platinum Marketing and Public Relations Group Incorporated as the marketing agency of record to handle all marketing, brand activation and sponsorship procurements.

The Lantos Foundation established the Lantos Human Rights Prize in 2009 to honor and bring attention to heroes of the human rights movement. Former recipients of the Lantos Prize include His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel.