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NASA Invites Media to Attend 'NASA Day in Baton Rouge' Activities May 3

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Lundi, avril 30, 2018
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, invite media to attend NASA Day in Baton Rouge activities May 3 at the University Laboratory School at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

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  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala., April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, and Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, invite media to attend NASA Day in Baton Rouge activities May 3 at the University Laboratory School at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
  • Additionally, the NASA Rover Challenge team members from Louisiana State University will display the rover they designed and competed with in this year's competition.
  • Throughout the day, Singer, Hefner and other NASA team members will meet with state leaders, lawmakers and the public.
  • NASA Day in Baton Rouge recognizes the space agency's partnerships with the State of Louisiana.

Georgetown University to Host Women's Forum on May 2-4 in Washington, D.C.

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Lundi, avril 30, 2018
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WASHINGTON, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty five years after the inaugural Georgetown Women's Forum at the Law Center, Georgetown University is expanding the Women's Forum university-wide, to be held from May 2-4, 2018, at the InterContinental Washington, D.C. at The Wharf.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Twenty five years after the inaugural Georgetown Women's Forum at the Law Center, Georgetown University is expanding the Women's Forum university-wide, to be held from May 2-4, 2018, at the InterContinental Washington, D.C. at The Wharf.
  • Organized by the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA) and Georgetown University Law Center , the forum will feature women leaders in law, business, government, technology, and the public sector to discuss substantive issues.
  • Kicking off the Women's Forum, Georgetown partnered with Intelligence Squared U.S.
  • Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in Washington, D.C., Doha, Qatar, and around the world.

Arlington Asset Investment Corp. to Report First Quarter 2018 Financial Results

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Jeudi, avril 26, 2018
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE: AI) (the "Company") announced today that the Company will release results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 after the market closes on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 and will hold a conference call for investors at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 3, 2018 to discuss the results.

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE: AI) (the "Company") announced today that the Company will release results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2018 after the market closes on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 and will hold a conference call for investors at 9:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 3, 2018 to discuss the results.
  • Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE: AI) is a principal investment firm that currently invests primarily in mortgage-related and other assets.
  • The Company is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
  • For more information, please visit www.arlingtonasset.com .

POLITICO Launches "The Deciders" Series in Partnership with AARP

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Mardi, avril 24, 2018
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The new "Deciders" series will integrate original polling focused exclusively on this age group, data analysis, and cutting-edge data visualization tools built by POLITICO's specialized interactive team.

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  • The new "Deciders" series will integrate original polling focused exclusively on this age group, data analysis, and cutting-edge data visualization tools built by POLITICO's specialized interactive team.
  • In addition, POLITICO Playbook authors Jake Sherman and Anna Palmer will host four events in key states featuring candidates from both parties.
  • "No one does politics better than POLITICO and no one does grassroots organizing better than AARP, making this a natural partnership."
  • AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin.

The National Capital Bank of Washington is Now Open in Arlington and Hires Seasoned Manager to Lead Team

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Vendredi, mai 4, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The National Capital Bank of Washington (NCB) announced today the opening of its new branch and business office in Arlington, Virginia.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The National Capital Bank of Washington (NCB) announced today the opening of its new branch and business office in Arlington, Virginia.
  • Zamberlan joins the Bank as Vice President and Branch Manager of NCB's Courthouse branch.
  • "We are excited by this opportunity to bring NCB's unique brand of five generations of neighborhood banking to Arlington.
  • The National Capital Bank of Washington was founded in 1889 and is Washington's Oldest Bank.

NASA Astronaut Available for Satellite Interviews Before First Spaceflight

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Lundi, mai 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA astronaut Serena Aun-Chancellor will be available at 8 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, for live satellite interviews one last time before she launches June 6 on her first spaceflight.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --NASA astronaut Serena Aun-Chancellor will be available at 8 a.m. EDT Tuesday, May 15, for live satellite interviews one last time before she launches June 6 on her first spaceflight.
  • The interviews will air live on NASA Television and the agency's website .
  • Media participating in the interviews must tune to the NASA TV Media Channel.
  • Satellite tuning information is available at:
    Aun-Chancellor is one of nine members of the 20th NASA astronaut class, selected in July 2009.

Hundreds of eagles rallied at U.S. Capitol today telling Congress to "Let National Service Soar"

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Lundi, mai 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, over two hundred eagles and supporters of national service rallied at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC to tell Congress to "Let National Service Soar."

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, over two hundred eagles and supporters of national service rallied at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC to tell Congress to "Let National Service Soar."
  • They were telling Congress to expand funding for national service programs like AmeriCorps, the Peace Corps, and YouthBuild.
  • The eagles and national service advocates mobilized throughout the morning commute at six locations across DC including Dupont Circle, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, and Union Station.
  • "When I lost my home in Hurricane Katrina I learned what it was like to be on the receiving end of national service.

Genes in Space Students to Speak with NASA Astronauts on Space Station

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Lundi, mai 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students from Houston area schools who participated in the Genes in Space challenge, will talk to astronauts on the International Space Station during an event hosted by Boeing and Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Students from Houston area schools who participated in the Genes in Space challenge, will talk to astronauts on the International Space Station during an event hosted by Boeing and Space Center Houston, the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
  • NASA astronauts Drew Feustel and Scott Tingle will answer questions from the finalists and winning schools of the Genes in Space challenge.
  • Genes in Space invites students in grades 7-12 to design DNA experiments that address challenges in space exploration.
  • This event is an integral component of NASA's Year of Education on Station, which provides extensive space station-related resources and opportunities to students and educators.

Washington D.C. Circulator Deploys Proterra® Battery-Electric Buses Across Nation's Capital

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Vendredi, avril 20, 2018
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"This new fleet of electric buses will support our efforts to make Washington, D.C. the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the nation," said Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.

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  • "This new fleet of electric buses will support our efforts to make Washington, D.C. the healthiest, greenest, and most livable city in the nation," said Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
  • Formed through a partnership between the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) and DC Surface Transit (DCST), the D.C. Circulator system services six distinct routes across Washington, D.C. and Rosslyn, VA.
  • Now, with the addition of 14 new battery-electric Proterra buses, these riders can experience the appeal of zero-emission transit options over traditional diesel-dependent alternatives.
  • Over their 12-year lifetime, the 14 Proterra buses will result in fuel and maintenance cost savings of more than $6 million.

United Spinal to Host Frances M. Ozur Cole, New Mexico Disability Advocate for "Roll on Capitol Hill" in D.C.

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Jeudi, avril 19, 2018
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I became involved in Roll on Capitol Hill knowing the importance of one voice and how to use my vote," said Ms. Ozur Cole.

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  • I became involved in Roll on Capitol Hill knowing the importance of one voice and how to use my vote," said Ms. Ozur Cole.
  • Ozur Cole, explained that the first time she attended Roll on Capitol Hill she burst into tears.
  • Last year Ozur Cole was awarded Roll On Capitol Hill Advocate of The Year in Washington, D.C.
  • In her home community of Albuquerque as current president of United Spinal's New Mexico chapter, Ozur Cole is working to increase disability awareness and the importance of accessibility.