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America’s Youngest Voters: Takoma Park proposes lowering voting age to 16

By Erin Ruberry | The Huffington Post WASHINGTON -- One Maryland city is considering an amendment to lower its voting age to 16, which would make it home to America's youngest voters. The proposal [PDF] would permit Takoma Park residents who are 16 years old on…

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Justices see ‘conflict’ with DOMA vs. state rights

By KEVIN ROBILLARD , Politico Justice Anthony Kennedy, the swing vote on the high court, questioned whether the Defense of Marriage Act conflicted with state’s rights. “You are at real risk of running in conflict” with states’ rights, Kennedy said during the court’s oral argument, according…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 28, 2013

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Obama names first woman director of Secret Service

By Michael O'Brien and Kristen Welker, NBC NewsPresident Barack Obama appointed Julia Pierson as the next director of the U.S. Secret Service on Tuesday, making her the first woman to ever hold that role. The administration confirmed to NBC News that Obama had…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 26, 2013

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Report: Gay NFL player “strongly considering” coming out

When it comes to the NFL’s willingness to accept an openly gay player, some think that the absence from the NFL of an openly gay player proves the league isn’t ready. Under that standard, the NFL may soon be ready. Ready or not. Mike…

Culture News by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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State’s community colleges spend millions on duplicative administrators

Erica PerezAgustin ArmendarizCalifornia Watch The state’s 72 community college districts spend tens of millions of dollars on administrative positions that could be consolidated or shared by districts a short drive away, a California Watch analysis has found. In the wake of huge budget shortfalls,…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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Striking down DOMA could end growing cost to US Companies

After her partner gave birth to triplets in 1998, Chris Crespo began paying closer attention to the employee benefits offered by her company, major accounting firm Ernst & Young. "I wanted to make sure that there was coverage for my children," said Crespo,…

Culture old sports Profile by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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Freshman swimmer dominating competition

Alex RomeroStaff writerThis article represents revisions that were made to make the article as accurate as possible. Standout swimmer McKenna Stevulak has proved to be too much for the competition early on in the Las Positas College swim season. Recently at the Sacramento City…

Culture Uncategorized by LPC Express March 25, 2013

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Gay British teen dies after being set on fire at birthday party

A young British man has been convicted of manslaughter after killing a gay teen by setting him on fire. The BBC reports that 20-year-old Jordan Sheard has been sentenced to three and a half years in jail for the death of Steven Simpson after pleading…

Features by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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ASLPC struts charitable record

Will TannerStaff writerCharity begins at home. This year, the Associated Students of Las Positas College (ASLPC) adopted that philosophy. Cherry Bogue, Nico Portugal and Kris Adhikari have been spearheading ASLPC donations around campus. While continuing on their main goal of helping students,…

Culture News by LPC Express March 22, 2013

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Search for new district chancellor begins

Bekka WiedenmeyerNews editorThere is always a man behind the curtain. The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District has begun its search for a new district chancellor. The Board of Trustees is anticipated to make its decision by the end of May, and by the…

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