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Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco On Identity, Art And Fame
Richard Blanco likes to say that he was made in Cuba, assembled in Spain and imported to the United States. The writer served as the country's fifth inaugural poet at President Obama's 2013 inauguration – an assignment that forced him to confront some long-standing questions about his own identity.
Illinois Senator Mark Kirk Plans To Vote For Increased Sanctions On Iran
Sen. Kirk says he fears Iran will give their nuclear technology to a terrorist group.
Reps. Shimkus, Davis Promote FEMA Aid Measure
The Congressmen say the bill seeking to change the federal disaster aid formula would help downstate towns the size of Gifford and Washington, who were denied government assistance by FEMA.