HONOLULU (AP) — Sen. Daniel Inouye becomes the third longest serving senator in U.S. history on Oct. 22, a landmark for the powerful lawmaker who has held a seat in Congress for as long as Hawaii has been a state.
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Hawaii Sen. Inouye moves up in seniority
Posted on 29 October 2009.
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Disgraced cloning expert convicted in South Korea
Posted on 29 October 2009.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean stem cell scientist once hailed as a hero for bringing hope to people with incurable diseases and creating the world’s first cloned dog was convicted on Monday, Oct. 26, on criminal charges related to faked research, but avoided jail.
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Commentary: Balloon boy mom doesn’t deserve racist remarks
Posted on 29 October 2009.
The press wondered if Mayumi was involved in the hoax or a battered victim. After telling everything to the sheriff, she may be both. I first heard the story on Dori Monson’s radio show in Seattle, and then saw the balloon land on a video posted on the Internet. Her looks, name, and accent are all Japanese. That makes her boys, Falcon, Bradford, and Ryo, Asian Americans or at least Hapa.
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Letter: MARTA’s Yellow Line reaches a resolution on both sides
Posted on 29 October 2009.
Thank you for your letter on Oct. 7, 2009. We certainly value your input and suggestions as we strive to expand and improve our interface with different groups that make up the Asian American community in the Atlanta metropolitan area.
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Letter: ‘Why we support McGinn’
Posted on 29 October 2009.
It is a testament to our API community’s evolution and growth that we have different opinions while focusing on common goals relating to the community.
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Sept. 19: InterIm celebrates 40 years with annual dinner
Posted on 29 October 2009.
InterIm Community Development Association was joined by more than 330 friends and supporters to celebrate its 40th anniversary. InterIm works to promote revitalization of the Chinatown/International District, building and advocating for more affordable housing throughout the region, leading neighborhood planning efforts, maintaining affordable parking and green urban spaces, and ensuring that the Chinatown/International District remains a vibrant place to call home.
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Oct. 27: Tom Kobayashi receives BoA award
Posted on 29 October 2009.
Tom Kobayashi is one of the Puget Sound awardees of Bank of America’s philanthropic program, the Neighborhood Excellence Initiative.
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Oct. 16: Joanne Harrell on UW Board of Regents
Posted on 29 October 2009.
Gov. Chris Gregoire appointed Joanne Harrell to the University of Washington Board of Regents.
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Oct. 9: Karen Narasaki named to most powerful list
Posted on 29 October 2009.
Asian American Justice Center President and Executive Director Karen K. Narasaki is one of the 100 women Washingtonian Magazine celebrates as the most powerful women in Washington, an honor Narasaki has now earned four times.
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