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David Medina believes that his experience in #HeadStart allowed him to go to graduate school, work in Washington, D.C. - for two U.S. Senators and the First Lady of the United States. It set the stage for the rest of his life. He is #HeadStartStrong.
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Open Enrollment starts November 1. Shop, compare and enroll!
Previews coming soon to compare health insurance for 2017 coverage. See 3 reasons why you should update info then compare plans & prices
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Here's what you need to know about Hurricane #Matthew → what you can do to keep you and your family safe and how you can help.
Get the latest on Hurricane Matthew and what you can do to keep you and your family safe.
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Here are 5 tips to help you get ready for 2017 Marketplace Open Enrollment. #GetCovered
It’s time to prepare for 2017 Marketplace Open Enrollment. Get coverage as soon as Jan. 1 2017. Enrollment is easy and quick. Get ready today
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ABC News correspondent Steve Osunsami tells everyone he is a #HeadStart kid. As a child, the program filled an important role for him, helping him become who he is today. Steve is one of millions who are #HeadStartStrong.
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In many ways, Darren's journey began with #HeadStart. The program helped him become the person he is today. In April, he was named one of TIME's Most Influential People of 2016.
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50 states. 2 weeks. The #StepItUpUSA challenge begins today! Join the U.S. Surgeon General and walk your way to better health. The steps are already racking up, but there’s still time to join!
Check out #StepItUpUSA: a 2-week challenge to get America moving.
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Zika prevention shouldn’t stop when you get home. Protect others by preventing Zika from spreading AFTER travel: keep taking steps to prevent mosquito bites for 3 weeks after you get home, use condoms, and see a doctor if you get sick. Learn more about how to prevent #Zika after travel.
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On the road to becoming the first Latino Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Angel Taveras' campaign slogan was "From #HeadStart to Harvard," highlighting the path he traveled. He has no doubt that Head Start gave him the opportunity to prepare for his education and success.
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You may have heard Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) mentioned in relation to the #Zika virus. Researchers continue to learn more about GBS, including the link between GBS and #Zika. The most important thing you can do is take steps to protect yourself from Zika.
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This month serves as a reminder that bullying prevention must be addressed, and one way to accomplish this is through educating ourselves, our communities and the youth in our lives. #StopBullying365
Since 2006, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month has grown to an entire month of education and awareness activities, recognized around the world.
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The realist of this is our youth do what they see and say what they hear! Tv, news, billboards, clothing, radio, politicians, social media, etc!!! Human beings or are we human doings? 
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She was an Olympic skier. She was a Harvard University Rhodes Scholar and a White House official on the economic team. But before all that, Bonnie St. John was a #HeadStart kid. She says it was the first step in the right direction for her; a safe place that allowed her to see a better life.
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