Tag: Biden
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Biden to extend student loan pause as court battle drags on
The Education Department, which owns and manages the government’s $1.5 trillion student debt portfolio, said payments would not restart until 60 days after the department was legally allowed to … Read Full Article
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St. Paul Hmong leader chosen for Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans
Feb. 3—KaYing Yang, a Hmong refugee and policy director for a St. Paul-based advocacy organization, was sworn in on Thursday to U.S. President Joe Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, … Read Full Article
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President Biden selects Blong Xiong for USDA post
A local business leader has been tapped by President Joe Biden to take on a leadership role with the U.S Department of Agriculture. Blong Xiong, executive director of the Fresno-based Asian Business I … Read Full Article
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Former Fresno councilmember appointed by Biden to fill key USDA position
A Fresno community leader has been appointed by President Joe Biden to serve in a key regional leadership role at the United States Department of Agriculture. Blong Xiong, a former Fresno City … Read Full Article
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Ex-Fresno councilmember appointed by Biden to fill key USDA position
Among the responsibilities of the role is to help President Joe Biden’s efforts to rebuild communities most impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read Full Article
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President Biden, Gov. Evers ordered flags to fly at half-staff for 92 days in 2021 for dignitaries, tragedies, COVID deaths
President Joe Biden and Governor Tony Evers combined ordered to fly flags at half-staff totaled 92 days throughout 2021. Read Full Article
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NNS Update: From ‘banker of the underrepresented’ to the Biden administration
After spending most of his professional career serving Milwaukee communities, Joaquin Altoro says he’s excited to now move to a position with the Biden administration. Read Full Article
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Joaquin Altoro leaves WHEDA for job with Biden administration
Joaquin Altoro is leaving the top post at the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority to become involved in rural housing work with the federal government under the Biden administration. Read Full Article
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Reps. Omar, Ocasio-Cortez And Other Lawmakers Call On DHS To Drop Visa Sanctions Enacted By Trump
Rep. Ilhan Omar and other U.S. lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to drop visa sanctions that were enacted under President Trump. Read Full Article
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Minnesota offers to take Afghan refugees
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending a welcome mat for refugees from Afghanistan. In a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday, Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan offered to to work with the federal … Read Full Article
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Walz extends Minnesota’s welcome mat to Afghan refugees
Tim Walz is extending a welcome mat for refugees from Afghanistan. In a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday, Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan offered to to work with the federal government to … Read Full Article
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Gov. Walz extends Minnesota’s welcome mat to Afghan refugees
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending a welcome mat for refugees from Afghanistan. In a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday, Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan offered to to work with the federal … Read Full Article
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Gov. Walz says Minnesota will welcome Afghan refugees
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is extending a welcome mat for refugees from Afghanistan. In a letter to President Joe Biden on Thursday, Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan offered to to work with the federal … Read Full Article