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May 12, 2009
A Lighthearted Moment
Me. Celebrating National Nurses Week. North General Hospital in Harlem.■ …more

May 7, 2009
Attn Vets: Sign Up for New G.I. Bill
We pulled through for our post-9/11 veterans and passed the new GI Bill for the 21st Century last Congress, restoring the promise of a full, four-year college education for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The measure takes effect August 1, but you can sign up now, by applying for a certificate of eligibility here.The measure generally provides up to four years …more

May 7, 2009
Swine Flu Resources
Looking for resources on the swine flu?The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health and Human Services, the Department of Homeland Security, and the World Health Organization are on the case, investigating and responding to the outbreak of swine flu, domestic and abroad. It is a time for caution but not alarm.Stay safe by safeguarding yourself and your family …more

April 29, 2009
Positive Feedback
A reaction to the Economic Recovery Conference we held this past Monday for nonprofit organizations serving the Fifteenth Congressional District.Allen E. Roberts, principal for Clean Energy Systems New York:"Congratulations to you and your staff for convening this important event to inform the Harlem community. The conference provided a unique opportunity to inform not-for-profit agencies and organizations of local, state, and …more

April 29, 2009
Preparing for Travel?
Planning or considering travel outside the United States? Take note: the final phase of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative comes into effect for land and sea ports-of-entry on June 1, 2009.That means that from that date U.S. citizens will be required to present a U.S. passport book, U.S. passport card, or other documents approved by the Department of Homeland Security …more

April 16, 2009
Want to Know All About Washington Heights?
The following directory lists the area's: cultural institutions and places of interest,important phone numbers,public officials,fire stations, local precincts, post offices,community newspapers,hospital and clinics,health services,business organizations,homeless housing units, food pantry programs,libraries, community banks, senior centers, public schools,intermediate and high schools, parochial schools, ESL classes,youth services, child care and pre-school facilities,community-based-organizations, neighborhood/block associations, faith-based institutions.■ …more

April 15, 2009
Letter of the Month
Linda New York, NY 10033 Subject: President's Budget Dear Congressman Rangel, I am writing to ask you to please support President Obama's budget, but first I would like to thank you for your consistent and effective leadership in the House of Representatives on behalf our District, the State of New York, the United States and, not least of all, the …more

April 14, 2009
What is 'Recess'?
Constituents are often puzzled about Congressional 'recess' − Is it some form of vacation? A legislative timeout? A Congressional form of a playground break?Actually, members of Congress are very much working during periods of 'recess.' Officially, they are known as District Work periods, whereby representatives return to their Congressional districts for stretches of time to meet with constituents and work …more

April 7, 2009
Tax Tip of the Day VI
It's not too late to claim tax refunds for past years. There are many New Yorkers with unclaimed tax refunds. The law allows for refund claims within a three-year window, so you must have your return for 2005 postmarked by April 15, 2009 in order to get a refund on it. <a href="http://www.countdownr.com">Countdownr</a> ■ This Tip of the Day Series …more

April 6, 2009
Tax Tip of the Day V
Be sure to sign and date your return. And always keep a copy of your return for your records!   <a href="http://www.countdownr.com">Countdownr</a> ■ This Tip of the Day Series provides readers general tax advice in anticipation of April 15, 2009 − the last day to file your taxes on time. March 26: Tax tip March 27: Tax tip II April …more

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