Compiled by: Mary Tablante 1. Taxpayers Donating to Haiyan Relief to Receive Early Tax Relief WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate passed legislation March 6 that will provide expedited tax relief to Americans who made charitable donations for Typhoon Haiyan relief as of March 1. Under the bipartisan Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, those who donated to the recovery efforts will receive …
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Asian Americans find comfort, success in online platforms like YouTube By Whitney Pipkin Fueled by a desire to connect with and share their culture, Asian Americans have taken to the Internet, using tools like YouTube to tell their stories and, in some cases, launch successful business ventures. Jay Kim, managing director of AAAZA (Asian American A-to-Z Agency), calls the generation …
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by: Mary Tablante 1. Shooting at Navy Yard Washington, D.C.—12 people died and many others were wounded after a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard on Sept. 16. The victims are Michael Arnold, 59; Martin Bodrog, 54; Arthur Daniels, 51; Sylvia Frasier, 53; Kathleen Gaarde, 62; John Johnson, 73; Mary DeLorenzo Knight, 51; Frank Kohler, 50; Vishnu Pandit, 61; Kenneth …
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