U.S. Bicyclists Save $4.6 Billion Per Year By Riding Instead Of Driving

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 18 2012 Contact:Joseph RendeiroNCLR(202) 776-1566Carolyn SzczepanskiLeague of American Bicyclists(202) 822-1333Eddie ScherSierra Club(415) 977-5758Millions to participate in National Bike to Work Day tomorrow New data released today by the League of American Bicyclists, Sierra Club, and NCLR (National Council of La Raza) highlights the tremendous economic benefits of bicycling and its importance...

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U.S. Bicyclists Save $4.6 Billion Per Year By Riding Instead Of Driving

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 18 2012 Contact:Joseph RendeiroNCLR(202) 776-1566Carolyn SzczepanskiLeague of American Bicyclists(202) 822-1333Eddie ScherSierra Club(415) 977-5758Millions to participate in National Bike to Work Day tomorrow New data released today by the League of American Bicyclists, Sierra Club, and NCLR (National Council of La Raza) highlights the tremendous economic benefits of bicycling and its importance...

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New Eyewear For the Whole family from Crocs

The Grundig family lives in Crocs in the summer, and since school got out officially today, I’m considering it summer.  I was so happy to hear that our favorite summer shoe brand has just come out with a new eyewear collection for the whole family.As a mom with a young boy and girl, I have a hard time keeping their eyes safe.  While they’ll happily wear bug repellent and sunscreen, they aren’t too excited about wearing sunglasses. ...

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We Want Your Thoughts on the Foreclosure Crisis!

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota June 05 2012 June is National Homeownership Month, and NCLR and its partners are taking a closer look at some of the states harmed most by the foreclosure crisis. The crisis exposed weaknesses in the housing system that has long affected low-income families and communities of color. An estimated 25% of Black and Hispanic borrowers in the U.S. lost homes or are at serious risk of losing their homes, compared...

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We Want Your Thoughts on the Foreclosure Crisis!

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota June 05 2012 June is National Homeownership Month, and NCLR and its partners are taking a closer look at some of the states harmed most by the foreclosure crisis. The crisis exposed weaknesses in the housing system that has long affected low-income families and communities of color. An estimated 25% of Black and Hispanic borrowers in the U.S. lost homes or are at serious risk of losing their homes, compared...

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Inspiration for the Whole Family With Papersalt

Despite my love of the electronic world, I’m still a sucker for the written word.  I like to touch and feel the paper in my hand, and give paper as gifts.  So when Papersalt, a Seattle-based company, asked me to review some of their family books, I was excited to receive them.Papersalt’s products are all written and researched by them, and produced in Seattle.  They have a fun, professional appearance, and look great in any office. ...

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We’re Getting Out the Latino Vote!

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 23 2012 Latinos have been some of the hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis and have suffered a massive loss of wealth because of it.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to make already tough working conditions even tougher and more dangerous for poultry workers, many of whom are Latino.  Our education system is not serving our kids well enough.  Members of Congress are comparing...

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We’re Getting Out the Latino Vote!

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 23 2012 Latinos have been some of the hardest hit by the foreclosure crisis and have suffered a massive loss of wealth because of it.  The U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to make already tough working conditions even tougher and more dangerous for poultry workers, many of whom are Latino.  Our education system is not serving our kids well enough.  Members of Congress are comparing...

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Report: Last fugitive nabbed in '95 Japan gassing

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota TOKYO (AP) — Japanese police Friday arrested the last fugitive suspected in a doomsday cult's deadly nerve gas attack on Tokyo subways 17 years ago, media reports said.Katsuya Takahashi, 54, a former member of Aum Shinrikyo cult, was arrested on suspicion of murder after being spotted at a comic book cafe in downtown Tokyo, Japan's public broadcaster NHK said. A cafe employee had recognized him and called police.Takahashi admitted who he was when approached by the police at the cafe, NHK said.TV footage...

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What Does $300 Extra a Year Mean to You?

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 22 2012 by Sergio Muñoz, Senior Policy Analyst, Health Policy Project, NCLRRemember the trending Twitter campaign, #40Dollars, which the White House launched last December to rally support for extension of the payroll tax break?  That extra $40 per paycheck was apparently a big deal—responses flooded in at a rate of 2,000 an hour.  What do you think another $535 or $589 means for American...

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What Does $300 Extra a Year Mean to You?

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 22 2012 by Sergio Muñoz, Senior Policy Analyst, Health Policy Project, NCLRRemember the trending Twitter campaign, #40Dollars, which the White House launched last December to rally support for extension of the payroll tax break?  That extra $40 per paycheck was apparently a big deal—responses flooded in at a rate of 2,000 an hour.  What do you think another $535 or $589 means for American...

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Common Cancers

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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NCLR Supports DOJ Lawsuit Against Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 10 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              Contact:Joseph Rendeiro(202) 776-1566jrendeiro@nclr.orgWashington—Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office over a number of alleged civil rights violations, including discriminatory practices targeting Latinos. ...

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NCLR Supports DOJ Lawsuit Against Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 10 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE              Contact:Joseph Rendeiro(202) 776-1566jrendeiro@nclr.orgWashington—Today, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio and his office over a number of alleged civil rights violations, including discriminatory practices targeting Latinos. ...

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Hand, Foot, and Mouth Season

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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NCLR’s Mobilize to Vote Campaign Registers 20,000 Voters

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 22 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          Contact:Camila Gallardo(305) 573-7329cgallardo@nclr.orgWashington—Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) announced that...

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NCLR’s Mobilize to Vote Campaign Registers 20,000 Voters

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota May 22 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                          Contact:Camila Gallardo(305) 573-7329cgallardo@nclr.orgWashington—Today, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) announced that...

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Go Light on the Joints

AppId is over the quotaAppId is over the quota April 6, 2012 / Vol. 61 / No. RR–2 Good Laboratory Practices for Biochemical Genetic Testing and Newborn Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disorders CE Available This report provides recommendations for good laboratory practices for biochemical genetic testing and newborn screening for inherited metabolic disorders. The recommended practices address the benefits of using a quality management system approach, factors to consider before introducing new tests, establishment and verification of test performance...

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