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NASA Brings Science of Space Down to Earth for 2015 World Science Festival
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New York - From mega space telescopes to space navigation, NASA is bringing a variety of interactive, hands-on activities and exhibits to the more than 100,000 visitors who will attend this year’s World Science Festival in New York Wednesday, May 27 through Sunday, May 31.
U.S. Department of Education Completes Review of Major Student Loan Servicers
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Washington, DC - As a part of the Obama Administration's commitment to protect student loan borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education conducted thorough reviews of the four major federal student loan servicers to ensure that the companies followed federal law when it comes to loan interest rates for active-duty servicemembers.
Energy Department Announces $32 Million to Boost Solar Workforce Training, Drive Solar Energy Innovation
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Washington, DC - Today, the Energy Department is announcing $32 million in funding to help train American workers for the solar energy workforce and to further drive down the cost of solar by developing innovative low-cost concentrating solar power collectors and increasing access to critical solar data.
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
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Washington, DC - On the morning of Tuesday, June 2, 2015, President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant William Shemin and to Army Private Henry Johnson for conspicuous gallantry during World War I.
Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia Joins Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color on Community Safety
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Sacramento, California - Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia (D-Coachella) joined the Assembly Select Committee on the Status of Boys and Men of Color in the first of many hearings to examine the community safety and justice barriers facing many young boys and men of color throughout the state.
100-Year Old Turtle Given Last Chance to Breed in effort to save species
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San Diego, California - A female Yangtze giant softshell turtle (Rafetus swinhoei) - potentially the last female of her species - has been artificially inseminated at the Suzhou Zoo in China. The procedure, an international effort, brought together top scientists from the Turtle Survival Alliance (TSA), San Diego Zoo Global, WCS’s Bronx Zoo, Changsha Zoo, Suzhou Zoo and the China Zoo Association, and provides a ray of hope in a continuing effort to save the world’s most endangered turtle.
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