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New bill gives fresh hope to veterans rejected for FVEC equity
By Maricar CP Hampton A bill that gives hope to veterans who have been denied wartime benefits has been filed in Congress. The proposed Filipino Veterans Promise Act was sponsored by Senators Dean Heller (R-Nev.), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) , and Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY). The bipartisan panel said the legislation will help assist all […]
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GWU alumna runs successful events design company in NYC
By Cristina DC Pastor Adette Contreras is one of the three smart women behind Tinsel & Twine, an event design company that organizes celebrations, from ballroom galas to intimate dinners. “Our design lies in that thoughtful intersection between form and function,” she said. They make it their business, she added, to create an experience their clients […]
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‘The Interview,’ brought to the privacy of your homes on X-box and scored somewhat
By Andre C. Ochoa The film “The Interview” streamed online this past Christmas with hopes that its controversial plot would do well in the theaters. The aim and marketing for the film may have met high standards, but the film falls short. It is a comedy about two U.S. journalists (played by Seth Rogan and […]