ANDREWS AFB, Md., Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force District of Washington issued the following news release: To compensate for six years without fee range increases, the Defense Department is adjusting its child care fees and adding categories for its highest income earners. Changes in child care fees will impact families who have children enrolled in DOD child development centers and school age care programs. The adjusted rate changes will be implemented no later than Sept. 30. "These n  more

HONOLULU, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Linda Lingle, R-Hawaii, issued the following news release: Governor Linda Lingle today announced Hawai'i is joining a nationwide effort started by California First Lady Maria Shriver in 2005 to connect residents with money-saving resources and opportunities. Participating in the WE Connect campaign is part of Governor Lingle's push for statewide economic recovery. "My Administration is proud to offer various state programs to residents through WE Connect," said  more

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y., Aug. 10 -- Hofstra University issued the following news release: A group of 12 students from Tokyo Future University (TFU) is visiting Hofstra University to participate in an ESL (English as a Second Language) program from August 1 to 15, 2010. They are learning about American culture, exploring Long Island and New York City and taking language courses. The Japanese students, with career interests in counseling or early childhood education, have had the opportunity to lear  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The office of Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., Chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, today joined over one hundred Arkansas children, nutrition experts and hunger advocates to celebrate Senate passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. The bill makes the largest investment in child nutrition programs since their inception, setting nutritional standards that ens  more