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Mar 24 2008

Bon Secours To Team Up With The Southeastern Tidewater Opportunity Project (STOP)

From The Virginian-Pilot - By Nancy Young: Norfolk Clinic's Aim is to Fill a Void. Jenny Greco has heart failure. It's a chronic condition. And she's got back pain. That's chronic, too. Both conditions need regular medical care so they don't get out of hand. What Greco doesn't have is health insurance, until recently, she also didn't have a doctor she could call her own.

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Mar 24 2008

HOME: New Foreclosure Scams Developing

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 9:59 AM - Categories: Member News

Mar 21 2008

Washington Post - 'Born Fighter' Settles Down To Collegial First Term

By Anita Kumar, Washington Post Staff Writer - Even before Virginia Sen. James Webb was sworn in, the decorated Marine was known for his confrontational, sometimes antagonistic style.

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 1:24 PM - Categories: Press Releases

Mar 21 2008

Ferrum College - Jon Morris Named 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient

Congratulations to Jon Morris, Executive Director of STEP, Inc., who was selected as the Ferrum 2007 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient.

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 1:20 PM - Categories: Member News

Mar 19 2008

Digital TV Transition

During the week of March 31- April 4, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration is hosting "Experience the Benefits" Week to educate consumers about the benefits of the DTV transition. For more information, including fact sheets, posters, and PSAs, go to https://www.dtv2009.gov/, and click "Our Partners".

Posted by VACAP Archives at 2:05 PM - Categories: Press Releases

Mar 19 2008

2008 NCAF Legislative Conference Pictures

NCAF has released pictures from the March 2008 NCAF Legislative Conference.

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Posted by VACAP Archives at 2:04 PM - Categories: Member News

Mar 19 2008

Child Poverty and Family Economic Hardship: 10 Important Questions

The National Center for Children in Poverty has released a list of 10 questions dealing with child poverty and economic hardships. The 10 questions are divided into three main catgories:

  • What is the Nature of Poverty and Economic Hardship in the United States?
  • How Serious is the Problem of Economic Hardship for American Families?
  • Is it Possible to Reduce Economic Hardship among American Families?

> View The 10 Questions | > Visit The National Center for Children in Poverty Website

Posted by VACAP Archives at 1:31 PM - Categories: Member News