After two years, Mr. Carey, who is from Reston, transferred to be closer to home and enrolled in the automotive-technology program at Northern Virginia Community College.

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Steven Htet, associate professor of biology at Northern Virginia Community College, sought to invite a poor or elderly couple to dinner at Noma, while traveling to Norway to see the Aurora Borealis.

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On Wednesday, March 24th, Secretary Duncan will meet with students and parents that stand to benefit from the American Opportunity Credit for college expenses at Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, VA. Secretary Chu will visit Seaway Manufacturing Corporation, a manufacturer of energy efficient home improvement products that qualify for the Recovery Act tax credits, in Erie, PA on Friday, March 26th.

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