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Ald. Deborah Graham visits Catalyst Circle Rock Charter School

by AustinTalks on January 27, 2012

She spent the morning interacting with parents, students, teachers and administrators as part of Take Your Alderman to School Week.

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Collins refuses furlough days; county employees slated for lay offs

01.26.2012 News

She was one of four Cook County Commissioners who didn’t take any or part of the unpaid days, a measure they agreed on when the 2011 budget was passed last February.

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Missing Austin teen will be featured today on national TV program

01.25.2012 Community

Yasmin Acree, who disappeared in 2008, will be featured on TV One’s Find Our Missing, as part of a 10-episode docu-drama series that aims to bring attention to missing black Americans.

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Poverty Action Campaign penning Austin’s manifesto

01.24.2012 News

Members, who will meet tonight, encourage residents to get involved and support initiatives to improve the community.

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Rep. Ford hires Eighth District community and veterans outreach coordinator

01.23.2012 Community

The position, as well as a new bill he introduced in the House, aim to increase employment for those who’ve served our country.

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Davis challenges Graham to be West Side’s political leader

01.23.2012 News

The March 20 election for committeeman could increase the congressman’s power and provide greater protection for his current position if he defeats the alderman.

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