The Obama campaign is a beacon of Gen Y engagement, which is one reason why young voters are trending for the president by a nearly 2-to-1 margin (slightly down from 68% in 2008).

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The act is legislation designed to make it easier for young people to start a business, which coincides with the Gen-Y Capital Partners mission.

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As Generation Y enters a difficult job market, many college graduates and young professionals are unwilling to take big financial risks.

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Samsung is also introducing GALAXY Y Pro DUOS, which offers additional benefits for young professionals with the combination of a full QWERTY keyboard with a 2.6'' display, giving them more business-friendly experience with better flexibility and usability.

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