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Building Opportunities in Indian Country: Congratulations to the Graduates of Navajo Technical College

PerDiemHotels — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:00:54 +0000

Dr. Jill Biden walks with the procession of graduates of the Navajo Technical College Class of 2013, Navajo Tech President Elmer Guy, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly and the Board of trustees on the Navajo Tech campus in Crownpoint, New Mexico. May 17, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) On Friday, I had the honor of addressing a class of graduates at Navajo Technical College in Crownpoint, New Mexico. The Navajo Tech graduating Class of 2013 earned certificates in 34 fields that will provide the tools they need to serve their community as teachers, nurses, engineers, mechanics, bankers, chefs and countless other opportunities all made possible by their commitment and dedication to improving themselves through the pursuit of a higher education. Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) play a key role in President Obama’s educational goal of making the United States home to the best-educated, most competitive workforce in the world. TCUs are critical institutions that build tribal communities, create good jobs across Indian Country, and provide Native Americans with the skills they need to do those jobs. As a community college teacher, I love seeing what a tremendous difference a community like the one I saw at Navajo Tech can make in the lives of its students. The impressive class of graduates included veterans like Jerrilene Kenneth, who served in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army mechanic, before she became the first college graduate in her family with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. It also included Navajo Tech Student of the Year Sherwin Becenti, who dropped out of college more than ten years ago but returned to school in order to build a better life for his family and set a good example for his children. Dwight Carlston, who grew up with no running water or electricity, was also among the graduates. Dwight maintained a 3.8 grade point average, ran cross country, served as Student Senate President and was recently elected as the Student Congress president of all 38 tribal colleges. read more

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The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports…

PerDiemHotels — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:37 +0000

The National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic is the worlds largest learn-to-ski, adaptive winter sports rehabilitative event for U.S. military service veterans. The clinic’s purpose is to motivate veterans with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, orthopedic amputations, visual impairments, certain neurological problems and other disabilities to live life to the fullest. The clinic, sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Disabled American Veterans took place in Snowmass, Colo. from March 31 – April 5. Photo from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

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Learn the Benefits of Disability Income Insurance

PerDiemHotels — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:27 +0000

By America’s Health Insurance Plans In addition to helping cover lost wages, many disability insurers are also providing a different type of benefit that is making a positive impact in the lives of workers who have suffered a debilitating illness or injury. Through return-to-work programs, insurers are helping people with disabilities get back to work at jobs that sync with their skills, experience, and interests. By collaborating with employers, insurers help create work environments and schedules that are modified for individuals’ unique circumstances. Return-to-work programs also focus on rehabilitation and equipping people with the skills they need to transition back to work and reach their individualized goals. Additional examples of the creative and innovative programs employed by disability insurers are documented in a report by America’s Health Insurance Plans. Unfortunately, the risk of suffering a disability is much higher than most people are aware. According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a male U.S. worker at age 35 faces a one-in-five chance of a disability taking him off his job for 90 days or longer. Before a 35-year-old woman reaches retirement age, she faces a nearly one-in-three risk of a disability lasting at least 90 days. Disability insurance provides peace of mind to millions of individuals and their families, offering financial protection if an illness or injury takes them off the job. Employer-sponsored disability coverage provides income protection to more than 50 million employees for short-term disabilities and about 40 million employees for long-term disabilities. In 2010, long-term disability payments from private insurers to individuals with disabilities totaled more than $8.1 billion. To learn more about the value of disability income insurance and the innovative programs helping individuals get back to work, go to www.yourincomeatrisk.org or download or order a free copy of “G uide to Disability Income Insurance .”

Oklahoma Tornadoes – Disaster Assistance and How You Can Help

PerDiemHotels — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

For Disaster Victims The following resources are available to people who were impacted by the Oklahoma tornadoes: Apply for disaster assistance at disasterassistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362). Find an open shelter if you need a place to stay. Let friends and family know you’re safe by registering at the Safe and Well Registry . Talk to a counselor by calling the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 . It’s free and confidential. How to Help Disaster Victims If you want to help the disaster victims, the State of Oklahoma has donation information available at OKStrong . Prepare for Tornadoes Tornadoes can strike at any time. Learn how to stay safe during tornado season and download the Red Cross tornado app for your mobile phone. Read this information in Spanish.

Aspiring Americans Share their Stories as Senate Debates Immigration Reform

PerDiemHotels — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:41:50 +0000

President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden meet with DREAMers who have received Deferred Action and U.S. citizen family members of undocumented immigrants, in the Oval Office, May 21, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza) As the Senate debates bipartisan immigration reform legislation, the President and the Vice President hosted a meeting today in the Oval Office with young immigrants, also known as DREAMers, as well as with the siblings and spouses of undocumented immigrants. The meeting was an important opportunity for the President and the Vice President to hear directly from people whose families are affected daily by our nation’s broken immigration system. The President and the Vice President were moved by the stories of courage and determination these young immigrants shared. The DREAMers shared how the deferred action changed their lives for the better and emphasized that they and their families need a permanent solution that will allow them to fully contribute to the country they call home. Their stories were both powerful and authentic, inspiring us all to remember the important task and responsibility we carry as public servants and members of the Obama administration. read more

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Now You Can Shop At Bergdorf’s 24/7

PerDiemHotels — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:12:32 +0000

We all know New York is the city that never sleeps—and now that means the director of personal shopping at Bergdorf Goodman , thanks to a new collaboration with The Mark Hotel . Up at 4 a.m. with t …

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President Obama Responds to the Tornadoes in Oklahoma

PerDiemHotels — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:24 +0000

Ed. Note: You can help people affected by the recent tornadoes through American Red Cross Disaster Relief . If you are in the affected areas, you can also register as "Safe and Well" to let your friends and family know you are okay. Check back here for more information — we'll continue updating this post as the response effort develops. 5/21/13 President Barack Obama delivers remarks on the ongoing response to the devastating tornadoes and severe weather that impacted Oklahoma, in the State Dining Room of the White House, May 21, 2013. Vice President Joe Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, and FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard Serino accompany the President. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy) Update 2: This morning,

Apply for Disaster Assistance

PerDiemHotels — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:25:38 +0000

Apply for Disaster Assistance : Disaster assistance is available to people impacted by the Oklahoma tornadoes. Apply online at disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-3362.

Hotel Challenge: What Are You Giving Guests For Free?

PerDiemHotels — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:16:01 +0000

You know me: Always complaining about excessive fees aimed at travelers. I’ve kvetched about the worst rental car rip-offs . I’ve bemoaned the world’s most outrageous hotel fees . I’ve griped, grou …

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An illustration from The Rocket Book, an…

PerDiemHotels — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:46 +0000

An illustration from The Rocket Book , an illustrated story published in 1912 that is now available to read online at Read.gov as part of the Library of Congress’s online rare books collection . Find more books from the Library of Congress that you can read online at Read.gov .

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