Nydia M. Velazquez
Congresswoman
Nydia M. Velazquez
Nydia M. Velazquez is the first Puerto Rican woman ever elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Nydia studied Political Science in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, where she was born and raised. Nydia is a committed leader in the development and empowerment of Puerto Rican communities in the United States. She organized a successful voter registration drive, called Atrevete, which has registered more than 150,000 new voters.
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The Royal Diaries: Kazunomiya
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The Royal Diaries: Kazunomiya
Kazunomiya, along with her royal family, is thought to be a divinity, descended from the goddess of the sun, and she lives an extremely sheltered life. However, when a Japanese general signs a treaty with the white men from America, uncertainy and turmoil erupt in the kingdom. But the external threats do not compare to the tangled intrigue, romance, and politics that dominate the imperial palace, as wives and queens plot to destroy Kazunomiya.
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My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington D.C.
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My Senator and Me: A Dog's Eye View of Washington D.C.
by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and David SmallThere's an old saying: "If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog." A few years ago, Senator Ted Kennedy decided to do just that. Now his beloved Portuguese Water Dog Champion Amigo's Seventh Wave (nicknamed Splash) is the most famous canine on Capitol Hill. Here we follow Senator Kennedy and Splash through a busy day in D.C., from press conferences to meetings with school groups to committee discussions to a floor vote. The result is an exciting, behind-the-scenes look at the life of one of the most energetic figures in American politics -- and, of course, his equally famous owner.
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