Citizens Fed up with US Congress

VOAVideo: Citizens Fed up with US Congress

The failure of a joint U.S. congressional committee on Monday to tackle the nation's deficit problem came as no surprise to many Americans. A recent public opinion survey shows that the approval rating for Congress is at an all-time low -- only nine percent. As VOA's Greg Flakus reports from Houston, Texas, people in middle America are tired of the partisan bickering of their elected officials in Washington.

New US Citizens Nov 2011

New US Citizens Nov 2011

Milpitas Adult School was proud to celebrate the citizenship of several of our students and to welcome back some of last year's new citizens and their family as well.

Museum Serves Native American-Inspired Feast

VOAVideo: Museum Serves Native American-Inspired Feast

The modern American Thanksgiving is inspired by a harvest feast held in 1621 in Massachusetts when the English colonists and about 90 members of the Wampanoag tribe reportedly celebrated for three days.

If Americans today are looking for inspiration for their holiday meal, they might want to visit the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington and see what's on the menu at its cafeteria.

USCIS Thanksgiving 3 - Traditions

USCIS Lesson Plans and Activities: Thanksgiving 3 - Traditions
Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy and low beginners covering civics test item 100.

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USCIS Thanksgiving 2 - The Pilgrim Story and My Immigrant Story

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USCIS Lesson Plans and Activities: Thanksgiving 2 - The Pilgrim Story and My Immigrant Story
Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, 64, 96, and 100.

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USCIS Thanksgiving 1 - Pilgrims and American Indians

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USCIS Lesson Plans and Activities: Thanksgiving 1 - Pilgrims and American Indians

Thanksgiving lesson plan and handouts for literacy and low beginners covering civics test items 58, 59, and 87.

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Thanksgiving Food Drive Feeds Low Income Residents

USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

USCIS 100:100. Name two national U.S. holidays.

VOAVideo: Thanksgiving Food Drive Feeds Low Income Residents

The Thanksgiving holiday, celebrated in the U.S. on the last Thursday of November is a big date, but for those with a low income, getting a traditional dinner on the table can be a struggle. In Denver, Colorado, the Volunteers of America charity is preparing a food drive to make sure those families get the food they need. Selah Hennessy visited the charity and has this report.

USCIS 100:55. What are two ways that Americans can participate in their democracy?

▪ vote
▪ join a political party
▪ help with a campaign
▪ join a civic group
▪ join a community group
▪ give an elected official your opinion on an issue
▪ call Senators and Representatives
▪ publicly support or oppose an issue or policy
▪ run for office
▪ write to a newspaper

USCIS 100:100. Name two national U.S. holidays.

▪ New Year’s Day
▪ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
▪ Presidents’ Day
▪ Memorial Day
▪ Independence Day
▪ Labor Day
▪ Columbus Day
▪ Veterans Day
▪ Thanksgiving
▪ Christmas

Introducing The Veterans Job Bank

Introducing The Veterans Job Bank

The White House unveiled several initiatives that will help match our returning Veterans with jobs here at home including the Veterans Job Bank, an online tool of private/public partnerships that allows Veterans to search for available jobs by their skills or their zip code. Check it out at http://nationalresourcedirectory.gov

West Wing Week: 11/11/11 or "Super Duper Space Wrench"

West Wing Week: 11/11/11 or "Super Duper Space Wrench"

Welcome to the West Wing Week, your guide to everything that's happening at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. This week, the President attended the G-20 Summit in France, announced new efforts to help put veterans back to work, ordered reforms of Head Start Programs, signed an executive order to cut waste in government, and welcomed the President of Portugal. That's November 4th to November 10th or "Super Duper Space Wrench."

Veterans Day 2011

DeptVetAffairs: Veterans Day 2011

Each year, Veterans Day falls during the month of November. On this Veterans Day, we are celebrating those who have served our country. VA is reaching out to explain the meaning of Veterans Day, and the fact that our gratitude reaches far beyond just one day out of the year.

Veterans Day 11-11-11

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West Wing Week 11/04/11 or "Let's Get Moving"

West Wing Week 11/04/11 or "Let's Get Moving"

This week, the President urged Congress to pass the infrastructure component of the American Jobs Act and continued to take executive action to strengthen the economy and put folks back to work. The President also celebrated Diwali and hosted Halloween, spoke at the Italian American Heritage Gala, signed two Executive Orders, welcomed NASA Astronauts in the Oval Office, and interviewed with local news stations from across the country. That's West Wing Week 11/04/11 or "Let's Get Moving"

The Veterans Altar for Día de los Muertos Celebration

The Veterans Altar for Día de los Muertos Celebration