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U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 29: First Native American Senator

Jan 29, 2016, 00:01 ET image

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 29: First Native American Senator

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST NATIVE AMERICAN SENATOR Profile America — Friday, January 29th. A social milestone was reached this date in 1907 when Congressman Charles Curtis of Kansas was seated in the U.S. Senate to complete the few weeks remaining in the term of a resigned...

Jan 29, 2016, 09:10 ET

United Spinal's VetsFirst: Seventy Years of Expertise Supporting Wounded Veterans and Advocating for the Disabled Community

NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Spinal Association's VetsFirst program provides...

Jan 28, 2016, 18:51 ET

Enjoy A Taste of Heaven on Earth at Victory Living Programs' Annual "Cheeseburger in Paradise" Event

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to having fun and fundraising for a great cause,...

Jan 28, 2016, 19:00 ET

Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy Increase Risk for High Blood Pressure in the Year After Delivery

PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Women who are diagnosed with hypertensive disorders while pregnant...

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African American

Jan 30, 2016, 21:24 ET

63,000+ Celebrate HBCU Marching Band Excellence at Honda Battle of the Bands for the Ages

Jan 28, 2016, 15:21 ET

Sprout Celebrates Black History Month With A Series Of Inspirational Vignettes Featuring Historical Figures And Kids Making An Impact Today

Jan 28, 2016, 12:30 ET

Kaiser Permanente Study Shows Minorities Had Lower Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Than Whites

Asian American

Jan 28, 2016, 16:25 ET

Maryland Live! Casino Commemorates Year of the Monkey With A Traditional Lunar New Year Celebration

Jan 28, 2016, 12:30 ET

Kaiser Permanente Study Shows Minorities Had Lower Risk of Coronary Heart Disease Than Whites

Jan 28, 2016, 09:00 ET

Givaudan, le fournisseur de parfums suisse, decide d'etablir une fabrique de parfums dans le district high-tech national de Changzhou, en Chine

Children

21:49 ET

Urban Air Trampoline Park Announces Des Moines Location

03:18 ET

"It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School" Draws Nearly 1,000 Students from More than 90 Schools Throughout Los Angeles

Jan 29, 2016, 16:45 ET

Leading Pediatric Oncologist Group Releases Guidance for Rationing Childhood Cancer Drugs in Anticipation of Future Drug Shortages

Handicapped, Disabled

Jan 29, 2016, 11:58 ET

Adaptive Climbing Wall to Challenge People with Disabilities at Abilities Expo, February 5-7

Jan 29, 2016, 09:10 ET

United Spinal's VetsFirst: Seventy Years of Expertise Supporting Wounded Veterans and Advocating for the Disabled Community

Jan 28, 2016, 18:51 ET

Enjoy A Taste of Heaven on Earth at Victory Living Programs' Annual "Cheeseburger in Paradise" Event

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Hispanic

20:16 ET

Primer Acura NSX de 2017 fija un precio record en subastas de $1.2 millones en Barrett-Jackson

Jan 29, 2016, 18:29 ET

La FDA advierte a los consumidores sobre los riesgos que la arcilla de bentonita de Alikay Naturals, Bentonite Me Baby, conlleva para la salud

Jan 29, 2016, 18:20 ET

La FDA advierte a los consumidores no usar la "Crema Piel de Seda" de Viansilk

Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual

Jan 27, 2016, 10:00 ET

Saint Francis Foundation To Host Oscar Party Benefit For Tenderloin Health Improvement Partnership

Jan 27, 2016, 09:00 ET

Atari® Launches Pridefest™, Mobile Game Celebrating LGBTQ Equality Marches onto iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android Devices

Jan 25, 2016, 11:30 ET

Out Leadership Companies Leading the Charge Around LGBT Inclusion in 2016

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Native American

Jan 29, 2016, 13:40 ET

Rothe v. US Department of Defense et al: The Native American Contractors Association Builds a Coalition and Files an Amicus Brief to Preserve Sovereign Native Rights Under the Small Business Administration's 8(a) Program

Jan 29, 2016, 00:01 ET

U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for January 29: First Native American Senator

Jan 28, 2016, 13:00 ET

Sappi North America Awarded 2016 Minnesota Job Skills Partnership Grant

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Religion

Jan 29, 2016, 16:45 ET

CAIR: South Carolina Assembly Asked to Drop Unconstitutional Anti-Islam Legislation

Jan 29, 2016, 15:14 ET

Pope Francis To Visit Mexico City February 12 - 18

Jan 29, 2016, 12:14 ET

Texas Supreme Court Decides In Favor Of Kountze Cheerleaders In Bible Banner Case

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Senior Citizens

Jan 29, 2016, 09:44 ET

Pennsylvania Match 6 Jackpot Ticket Worth $2.65 Million Sold in Erie County

Jan 28, 2016, 10:17 ET

Cash 5 Jackpot of $600,000 Won in Delaware County

Jan 28, 2016, 09:48 ET

Sanford Heisler Kimpel Files $15 Million Lawsuit On Behalf Of Sales Representative Against Life Alert In New York State Court

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Veterans

Jan 29, 2016, 11:58 ET

Adaptive Climbing Wall to Challenge People with Disabilities at Abilities Expo, February 5-7

Jan 29, 2016, 10:38 ET

Non-profit meets with University of South Florida Veterans Services Program to preview FREE money management tool to assist Veterans and their families.

Jan 29, 2016, 10:11 ET

SMi reports: Exclusive Interview with Colonel John M. Ferrell, US Army Released

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Women

03:18 ET

"It's Our Turn: Young Women's Conference at Brentwood School" Draws Nearly 1,000 Students from More than 90 Schools Throughout Los Angeles

Jan 28, 2016, 19:10 ET

Menopausal Hot Flashes Market: Non-Hormonal, Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2015 - 2023

Jan 28, 2016, 19:00 ET

Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy Increase Risk for High Blood Pressure in the Year After Delivery

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