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How a bill becomes a law
A resource from the Library of Congress that explains the steps involved in passing a bill into law.
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Congressional Internships
My office is always accepting resumes from college students interested in interning for academic credit. Learn more about Internships by clicking here.
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Service Acadamey Nominations
To be considered for an appointment to a service academy, an applicant must meet the eligibility requirements established by law and be nominated from an authorized person including a Member of the United States Senate or the House of Representatives. Learn more about this program by clicking here.
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Congressional Page Program
Congressional pages are high school students who live, work, and attend school in Washington for several months. They play an important role in the life and work of Congress, calling members to votes, acting as couriers, and performing other duties. Learn more about the Page Program by clicking here.
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Hispanic Caucus Institute Programs
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) is the premier Hispanic non-profit and non-partisan 501 leadership development organization in the country. Learn more about the programs they offer by clicking here.
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High School Art Competition
Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about this competition by clicking here.
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Helpful Resources for Students
Many federal websites host special areas for younger children as well as students through grade 12. Links to these websites can be found by clicking here.
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Do You Know What Happened on This Date in History?
The Library of Congress has records of many important events in history.
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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
Learn how your U.S. Government works, about its history and your civic responsibilities by reading these pages and playing the games on this site.
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Kid's in the House: The Official Kid's Page of the U.S. House of Representatives
Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. Experience the exciting world of government like you never have before.
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Whitehousekids.gov
Visit the White House's official page for kids and learn about president, his responsibilities and the history of the office.
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Kid's News
Read news just for kids at the Washington Post Kid's Post Page.
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First Gov for Kids
The federal government's portal for fun, educational and safe sites for kids.
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CIA's Homepage for Kids
Learn what it takes to be a spy, read about the history of the CIA and try on spy disguises.
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National Zoo
Meet the animals that live at our national zoo.
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The Congressional Award
The Congressional Award is a public partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative, and service in America's youth. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development, and citizenship.
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NASA Just for Kids
Learn about our missions to space, new technologies and the history of our space program.
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National Children's Museum
Take a tour of the National Children's Museum.
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EPA's Explorers' Club
Learn about the environment and what you can do to protect it.
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Smithsonian Kids' Castle
The Smithsonian's official site for kids includes games and learning material about the things that kids are interested in.
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Constitution Center
Teachers and students find resources to learn about our Constitution.
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Scholastic Books Hispanic Heritage Month Activities
Ideas and lesson plans for Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Events in El Paso
Learn about local Hispanic Heritage Month events.
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National Chemistry Week
National Chemistry Week (NCW) is a community-based annual event that unites ACS local sections, businesses, schools, and individuals in communicating the importance of chemistry to our quality of life.
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The Chemistry Circus
The Chemistry Circus (Communicating Chemistry Creatively) consists of a sequence of vignettes exploring many fundamental concepts of chemical science. The Student Member chapter of the American Chemical Society at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) presents performances of the Circus throughout the school year to K-12 audiences – and adults – emphasizing Texas science standards (Texas Essential Skills and Knowledge, TEKS).
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H1N1 School Toolkit
The purpose of “Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Schools” is to provide basic information and communication resources to help school administrators implement recommendations from CDC’s Guidance for State and Local Public Health Officials and School Administrators for School (K-12) Responses to Influenza during the 2009-2010 School Year.
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Common Sense Media
A useful resource to protect yourself on the Internet.
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Sesame Workshop
Sesame Workshop Develops Family Friendly Resources on Emergency Preparedness
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