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  • White House Announces Major Progress toward ConnectED Goal for K-12 Education

    Washington, DC, Feb. 4, 2014, — Today, following up on his call to action, the President is announcing major progress toward realizing the ConnectED goal to get high-speed Internet connectivity and educational technology into classrooms, and into the hands of teachers trained on its advantages. The FCC and private sector are taking key steps to answer the President’s call, including through:

    Over $750 million in private-sector commitments to deliver cutting-edge technologies to classrooms, including devices, free software, teacher professional development, and home wireless connectivity.

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    Obama meets with Intel award students in the White House in 2012.
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  • Statements on Death Penalty Authorization in the Case Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev

    Jan. 30, 2014, — US Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. has Authorized of the Death Penalty in the Case Against Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. The following is statements from Boston Mayor Martin Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Evans.
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    Boston Police Commissioner William Evans.
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  • Councilor Pressley Calls for Funding for Trauma Support Services

    Boston, Jan. 29, 2013, — At-Large Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley today re-filed her 2013 hearing order calling for improvements and investments in a coordinated city-wide trauma response system.
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    Councilor Pressley at a Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN) interview in November, 2013.
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  • Boston Closes Schools on Jan. 22 as Mayor Walsh Declares Snow Emergency

    Boston, Jan. 21, 2013, –Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced City response plans for the impending winter storm expected to bring 8 to 10 inches of snow to Boston this evening and tomorrow. The Mayor declared a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban for the City of Boston, in effect tonight, Tuesday, January 21, at 6:00 p.m. Boston Public Schools have canceled afternoon activities today, Tuesday, January 21, and schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22.
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    The picture above is a screen shot of the Boston City’s website on Jan. 21, 2014.
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  • Gov. Patrick and Mayor Walsh Urge Rep. Henriquez to Resign after Conviction

    By David Li, bostonese.com

    Boston, Jan. 15, 2015, — State Representative Carlos Henriquez was convicted on two counts of assault and battery by a six-member jury today. Mr. Henriquez will serve a six-month jail sentence after the conviction. Henriquez is accused of hitting girlfriend Katherine Gonzalves in an incident in Arlington.
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    Profile picture of Rep. Henriquez on malegislature.gov.
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  • 美国国税局新移民税务指南

    税务指南

    您刚到美国吗? (Are you newly arrived in the US?)

    如果您刚到美国, 您需要知道自己在税务申报上的责任. 您在这一页可以找到有关申报美国联邦所得税的答案.

    • 我如何知道自己是否有责任申报联邦所得税?
    • 我的移民身份是否决定了我需不需要缴税?
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  • Michelle Wu Urges Support for Birthday Wishes on Her 29th Birthday

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    Jan, 14, 2014

    Today I’m celebrating my 29th birthday with family and friends. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to spend this year focusing on Boston, talking with residents, and working to make our city better for families in every neighborhood.
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  • Farewell and Moving On after 15 Years

    January 13, 2014

    Dear Friends and Colleagues,

    As you may have heard, Mayor Walsh has appointed Alejandra St. Guillen as the new Director of the Office of New Bostonians. Alejandra is a great leader with energy, commitment and a big vision. I know that the work of making sure that all New Bostonians have a voice and the opportunities to participate fully in all aspects of life in Boston is in good hands with Alejandra’s and Mayor Walsh’s leadership.

    Rev. Cheng Imm Tan (left) at 2012 New Bostonians Summit.
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  • An Open Letter to President Obama

    January 12, 2014

    Dear President Obama:

    The Chinese Alliance for Equality, along with other Chinese American organizations dedicated to protecting civil rights and improving racial equality, is writing to respond to the White House’s inadequate investigation to the petition against the Jimmy Kimmel Show. We appreciate your attention but are disheartened and disappointed by your office’s stance.
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  • Gov. Patrick Launches Next Phase of MASS HIWAY Health Information Exchange

    Boston, January 8, 2014 –- Governor Deval Patrick today launched the next phase of the Mass HIway Health Information Exchange, joining health care leaders at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to demonstrate the innovative new tools that will allow providers for the first time to locate, request and retrieve medical records from other participating healthcare providers across the Commonwealth on a secure, interconnected system with a click of a button.
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