Senate Committee Passes Immigration Reform Bill

Immigration Reform News 2013: Senate Committee Passes Obama-Backed Immigration Reform Bill, Moves It To Full Senate For Approval

After days of debate, the Senate Judiciary Committee took a major step Tuesday in making comprehensive immigration reform into law by passing the compromise bill by a large majority.
Senate panel passes immigration bill; Obama praises move

Senate Panel Passes Immigration Bill; Obama Praises Move

A Senate panel on Tuesday approved legislation to give millions of illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, setting up a spirited debate next month in the full Senate over the biggest changes in immigration policy in a generation.
The commission rejected Cummings' proposal to add more ambulances to his fleet.

Los Angeles Fire Commission Rejects Fire Chief's Proposal

It has been a scorching year for Southern California. Fire after fire has been started due to dry weather and extreme heat. Just because residents have desperately needed firefighters, however, does not mean that those firefighters will be getting more help.
This election has been one for the record books for many reasons, not all of them good.

L.A. Mayoral Campaign Draws To A Close With Today's Election

After several long, hard months of campaigning after the primaries earlier this year, Los Angeles mayoral hopefuls Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel are finally at the finish line. Los Angeles' mayoral runoff election is today, and there is no clear cut favorite to win the coveted position.
Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), the co-chair of the Senate Finance Committee, questions witnesses during testimony in Washington May 21, 2013

Immigration Reform News 2013: Key Republican Supports Bill After High-Tech Visa Compromise

Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have finally won the support of a key Republican for the bipartisan immigration reform bill currently under debate.
Westboro Baptist Church Protest

Westboro Baptist Church Claims Oklahoma Tornado Caused By Jason Collins' Coming Out As Gay

The monster tornado that has devastated Oklahoma were supposedly caused by Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete, according to a prominent member of the Westboro Baptist Church.
mark carson

NYC Demonstrators Rally For Anti-Gay Hate Crime Victim Mark Carson

New York police estimate that about 1500 demonstrators marched in Manhattan's West Village on Monday in honor of 32-year-old Mark Carson who was slain in a homophobic hate crime on Saturday.
Senators reach deal to ease high tech rules in U.S. immigration bill

Senators Reach Deal To Ease High Tech Rules In U.S. Immigration Bill

Senators reached a tentative deal with tech companies to ease restrictions on hiring foreigners for high-skilled jobs in the Senate's sweeping immigration bill, sources familiar with the talks said on Tuesday.
Evo Morales with Jimmy Carter

Evo Morales In U.S.: Bolivia President Meets With Jimmy Carter

Bolivian President Evo Morales traveled to Atlanta on Monday to meet former U.S. President Jimmy Carter to discuss Bolivia's pending lawsuit against Chile to regain sea access for the small landlocked country.
Governor of Vermont Peter Shumlin

Vermont Passes Physician-Assisted Suicide Law

Vermont is now the fourth state to have legalized physician-assisted suicide, after Oregon, Washington and Montana, signing a bill on the issue Tuesday.
Unions Start Opposing Immigration Reform Bill

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Gay Rights Groups Keep Up Pressure As Federal Immigration Unions Oppose Bill

The road to passing a immigration reform bill continues to hit some potential roadblocks with gay rights groups pushing harder for gay-friendly amendments while a new group has joined the ranks of those opposing the bill.
Over the years, the Obama administration has proven itself to be a much more secretive presidency than was first thought.

Department Of Justice Blamed For Criminalizing Journalism?

A startling move by the Obama administration's Department of Justice has many people unsure of what is to come next. While some claim they were perfectly within their rights, others are adamant that the DOJ is killing the freedom of press in America as we know it.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela Says Taking Steps To Restore U.S. Diplomatic Ties

Venezuela's recent designation of an acting head of its diplomatic mission in the United States shows the OPEC nation's desire to restore full diplomatic relations, the foreign minister said in an interview broadcast on Sunday.
Analysis: Some Republicans see new scandal in Sebelius fundraising

Analysis: Some Republicans see new scandal in Sebelius fundraising

With the White House already reeling from three major controversies, some Republican lawmakers are zeroing in on what they perceive is another possible scandal tied to President Barack Obama's landmark health reform law just as it nears implementation.
Los Angeles mayoral race between two former allies nears climax

Los Angeles Mayoral Race Between Two Former Allies Nears Climax

Voters head to the polls on Tuesday to choose between two longtime fixtures of Los Angeles politics in a mayoral election shaped by the dire financial outlook of America's second-largest city and the political clout of its public employee unions.
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