[Annetta Cheek] said federal employees often are pressed for time on the job, and if they are writing a report, for example, they might refer to the previous year’s document, which is usually replete with jargon, and mimic that style. People also write for their supervisors or attorneys or other technically minded folks and bureaucratic … Read more
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Martin Gold, the author of Forbidden Citizens, gave two presentations in California this week. On July 23, 2012, Martin Gold discussed his book at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles. – World Journal article (1-page PDF) – Sing Tao Daily article by Charles Ding (1-page PDF) On July 24, 2012, Martin Gold discussed his … Read more
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“Congress is a busy place and very little happens by accident. The [Chinese-American] community acted, organized and Congress looked at it, and was willing to act. It is a sad story with a happy ending, but nobody would bother to tell the story if it didn’t matter to the community itself.” “Act of honor,” by … Read more
Martin Gold, author of “Forbidden Citizens,” will be speaking about his book at these upcoming events. July 23, 2012: 7:00 pm. Martin Gold will be discussing his book at the Chinese American Museum in Los Angeles at the Pico House, 424 North Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012. For more information, contact the Museum: 213-485-8567, … Read more
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Gold, Martin B. Forbidden Citizens: Chinese Exclusion and the U.S. Congress: A Legislative History. TheCapitol.net. 2012. c.550p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781587332357. $29.95. REF “This landmark volume on the subject of exclusionary policies against Chinese and Chinese Americans is the culmination of lengthy research conducted while attorney Gold (Senate Procedure and Practice) represented a number of … Read more