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Reducing Energy Costs by Developing a Comprehensive Energy Policy

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This spring, Americans struggled with high gasoline prices and unpredictable energy costs as gas at the pump soared to more than $4 a gallon. While these high gas prices have recently receded somewhat, no one should be lulled into a false sense of security that future energy prices will permanently stabilize at substantially lower prices.

Debating the Debt Ceiling

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Over the past few months, there has been substantial debate in Congress over raising the ceiling on the national debt. This is an important discussion, but it is hardly new — Congress has raised the debt ceiling 74 times since 1962.

Jackson - Vanik Law Suit

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The letter of Edward Lozansky, Forum Coordinator, Forum@RussiaHouse.org Dear Colleagues and Friends, On April 18, 2011 my partner, a former Reagan administration official Anthony Salvia, and I filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia demanding that U.S. president annuls the Jackson-Vanik amendment in relation to Russia.

We Cannot Allow Medicare & Medicaid to be Dismantled

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We can -- and we must -- develop a credible deficit reduction plan that is comprehensive and considers all options. A credible budget plan, however, does not hurt the weakest, most vulnerable Americans. Unfortunately, the House of Representatives has passed a budget plan developed by Congressman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin that I believe does just that by turning Medicare into a voucher program and...

Three Stories of Galicia Premieres in the U.S. in May. Washington, D.C., Bethesda and Baltimore, MD

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WASHINGTON, April 20 - The feature documentary Three Stories of Galicia, produced by two local filmmakers, will be shown in the U.S. for the first time in May, premiering in the D.C.-Baltimore area with three special showings at Landmark Theaters on May 10 th , 11 th and 12 th. The film offers a unique glimpse into the events that took place during and after World War II in the Eastern European...

Go to Fox Mill Giant and win!

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On Sunday April 10th, 2011 an unusual event was held at the Fox Mill Giant grocery store. WEAR a HAT Theater presented Hats Show Collection FLORA & MUSIC to help promote the Triple Winner Campaign. The Giant’s shoppers were amazed by this unique hats collection of Ludi Hettick, Art Director of WEAR a HAT Theater, Director of performances, designer of various hats and costumes.

Presentation of upcoming Film Shooting about the Fort Ross

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On March 16 th , 2011 at Russian Cultural Centre in Washington (Rossotrudnichestvo) a reception was held where two new films were presented: the upcoming shooting of a Russian American documentary film and a feature film on Fort Ross. The representative of Rossotrudnichestvo in the USA Yuri Zaytsev opened the presentation. He welcomed the guests and introduced the participants. The Russian movie...

Nobel Prize Recipient Charles Hard Towns at the First Seminar of Light. By Greg Solyar

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The First Seminar of Light, an event celebrating the 50 th anniversary of the laser, took place at Lenox Laser, a company located among the rolling hills of Glen Arm, Maryland, USA. 95-year old Nobel Prize recipient Charles Hard Towns presided as our main speaker as well as the guest of honor at this event. The beginning of the jubilee seminar was scheduled for October 4 th , so he flew in a day...

The Stravinsky Project at Strathmore

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This Washington, DC festival celebrates the groundbreaking composer Igor Stravinsky. Events include concerts, educational programs and an exhibition at Music Center at Strathmore as well as events at Georgetown University and the National Gallery. The Stravinsky Project at Strathmore is co-produced by Strathmore and post-classical ensemble.

Mariinsky Ballet performs Giselle in Washington, DC

Diana Vishneva in Giselle, photo by Natasha Razina
For their ninth visit in a ten-year partnership with the Kennedy Center, the great Russian company Mariinsky Ballet performs Giselle, one of their signature productions and among the most romantic and visually striking works in the classical canon. The story of a simple peasant girl who falls deeply and completely for a dashing prince disguised as a commoner, Giselle twists into a tale of...

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