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Congress panel backs flood insurance overhaul
A bill to overhaul the troubled National Flood Insurance Program, which covers more than five million homes and businesses in flood-prone areas, was approved on Tuesday by a congressional committee.
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My Malignant Neighbor
Connie Davis says a constant nosebleed has plagued her ever since she moved with her family to Columbus from Tupelo when she was 10. She also complains of skin infections and rashes. Her two sons, Delvin and Darrell, started suffering from asthma soon after they were born. Delvin has it, still.
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Laura W. Murphy: Dr. Dorothy Height Told Us That It’s Not a Man’s Civil Rights World
Today, a memorial service was held for civil rights pioneer Dorothy Height. Laura Murphy, Director of the ACLU’s Washington Legislative Office, reflects upon Dr. Height’s…
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DVD Review: ‘Why We Laugh’
This alternately hilarious and enlightening documentary is designed to pay homage to the trailblazing pioneers of Black comedians while simultaneously recounting the evolution of the art form in light of the prevailing African American political and cultural experience.
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Congress panel backs U.S. flood insurance overhaul
WASHINGTON (Reuters)—A bill to overhaul the troubled U.S. National Flood Insurance Program, which covers more than 5 million homes and businesses in flood-prone areas, was approved Tuesday by a congressional committee.
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A and A/B Honor Roll
Editor’s Note: The Advocate publishes honor rolls for sixth through 12th grades. Below are all A and the A and B honor roll students for the fourth and fifth six weeks and third nine-weeks grading periods. Schools not listed did not submit their honor rolls by deadline.
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Congressional Black Caucus to meet, plot its strategy for Supreme Court nod
Caucus chairwoman Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) has urged President Barack Obama to consider a minority or woman candidate. Read more…
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