Thursday, December 26, 2013

Sen. Rubio's increasingly partisan political agenda disappoints

The following editorial appeared in the Miami Herald on Monday, Dec. 23:

It was disappointing to see Sen. Marco Rubio among the 36-member minority as the Senate approved a budget deal that could avert another government shutdown. Yet it wasn't surprising: After coming under a hail of criticism from tea party hard-liners earlier this year for crafting a strong immigration-reform package, the Miami senator has taken a sharp turn to the right to regain conservative support.
 http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/12/24/3389549/sen-rubios-increasingly-partisan.html


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Legal weed, gay marriage, immigration and labeling genetically modified foods. Oregon would be hard pressed to find a more contentious 2014 ballot.
http://townhall.com/watchdog/northwest/2013/12/24/oregon-2014-ballot-n3656

Immigration Reform 2013 News: Fears of Deportation Surge Among Undocumented

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While creating a pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants currently residing in the U.S. is an underpinning in reform efforts, two new surveys from the Pew Research Center reveal that Hispanic and Asian-Americans are more concerned about addressing the threat of deportation. 
http://www.latinopost.com/articles/2394/20131223/immigration-reform-2013-news-fears-of-deportation-surge-among-undocumented.htm

Immigration Reform Logjam on Capitol Hill Can End Early in New Year
Published:
12/23/2013 1:30:36 PM

By Tony Best, Special from the New York Carib News

There may be some light at the end of the long stalled comprehensive immigration reform tunnel in Washington, a development that can bring relief to hundreds of thousands of Caribbean immigrants in the U.S. 

http://www.charlestonchronicle.net/76704/2152/immigration-reform-logjam-on-capitol-hill-can-end-early-in-new-year

Houston immigration court has thousands of cases

Posted: Dec 23, 2013 5:15 AM AST Updated: Dec 23, 2013 5:15 AM AST
HOUSTON (AP) - People scheduled for hearings at an immigration court in Houston should be prepared to wait more than a year due to nearly 17,000 pending cases and a shortage of judges.
http://www.newschannel10.com/story/24287961/houston-immigration-court-has-thousands-of-cases

Sunday, September 22, 2013

mmigration reform 2013: House Republicans ditch the ... Northern Voices Online
There is some not so great news on immigration reform 2013. Latest update suggest that House Republicans have ditched the comprehensive bill.
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In immigration news: 'Gang of 7' bill appears dead, use of force on ... 89.3 KPCC (blog)
A member of the bipartisan House of Representatives 'Gang of Seven' group working on an immigration reform plan has acknowledge that the proposal isn't ...
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US immigration reformers push Obama for executive action Workpermit.com
Supporters of radical immigration reform in the US are trying to persuade President Obama to use his presidential powers to cut through the 'gridlock' in ...
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Hispanics to become largest group in California New York Daily News
"The Hispanic population is the reason why California is not aging as fast as other states, and the immigration to our state comes mostly from Mexico, Central ...
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Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Immigration reform 2013: bill will be passed if presented in the House, says Obama

 

During an interview, while speaking about the bill that earlier passed the acid test of clearing the Democrat controlled Senate, and now lying in the Republican controlled House, Obama said: “It would pass, it would pass.

 http://nvonews.com/2013/09/16/immigration-reform-2013-bill-will-be-passed-if-presented-in-the-house-says-obama/

 

Hallway chat led to rescue of driver's license bill - Los Angeles Times The backstory behind the quick revival of a California bill proposing driver's licenses for unauthorized immigrants, which appeared dead last Thursday morning after its sponsor backed off. The bill cleared both houses of state legislature Thursday night.
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Bill would let undocumented immigrants be lawyers - San Francisco Chronicle On the speedy introduction and passage of AB 1024, hastily cobbled together after the California Supreme Court recently heard the case of Sergio Garcia, a law school graduate who can't practice law because he's spent years waiting for his green card but doesn't have it yet.
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Immigrants lacking papers work legally - as their own bosses - Los Angeles Times While federal law prohibits employers from hiring unauthorized immigrants, they can legally employ themselves if they create a limited liability company or become independent contractors. For some, especially those who are college-educated, this has become one way to earn a living.
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A dream derailed for former poster child for immigration reform - Tampa Bay Times The story of Juan Gomez, who became a rallying point for advocates in 2007 as a teen when he was nearly deported to Colombia. After a successful campaign to keep him in the U.S., he won a scholarship to Georgetown University and landed a good job. But he became stuck in a backlog for a new work permit for deferred action. Unable to work, he left the country last month.
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Miss America crowns 1st winner of Indian descent - CNN Nina Davuluri, whose father emigrated from India 30 years ago, has been crowned the first Miss America of Indian descent. She played it up during the talent contest with a performance of "classic Indian dances fused with Bollywood moves." But her win wasn't devoid of hate-speech comments online.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

In immigration news: Low turnout for reform opponents, 'blacklisted ...89.3 KPCC (blog)
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union suggests that some Muslim applicants for U.S. citizenship have faced so much scrutiny under a government ...
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Immigration Reform 2013 - News Update: Right-Wing Advocacy ...Latinos Post
The beach on the Pacific Ocean at the U.S.-Mexico border from the Mexican side. The gang of eight immigration bill would build 700 miles of new fence between ...
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Thursday's Religion News Roundup: Immigration push * .Bible ...Religion News Service
Roman Catholic bishops and priests from major dioceses across the country will preach a coordinated message on Sept. 8, backing changes in immigration ...
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Immigration consultants raise concerns about government ...Edmonton Journal
OTTAWA — Two years after the federal government overhauled the regulatory process for immigration consultants and stepped up efforts to eradicate so-called ...
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Dreamers Immigration Reform 2013 News: Head of House Judiciary ...Latin Post
Dreamers Immigration Reform 2013 News: Head of House Judiciary Committee ... politicians are still refusing to budge when it comes toimmigration reform.
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Letter: Faith leader: Pass immigration reform nowMarshfield News-Herald
Obama in Mexico Calls for US Immigration Reform: US President Barack Obama heralded the close bond between Mexico and the United States in a speech to ...
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Voices opposing immigration law muted this AugustDaily News - Galveston County
FILE - This Aug. 1, 2013 file photo shows Capitol Hill Police officers trying to clear a street on Capitol Hill in Washington that was blocked by immigration reform ...
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Home News New immigration minister has strong ties to...CottageCountryNow.ca
Chris Alexander, grandson of former Huntsville mayor Don Lough, became the federal minister of citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism after a cabinet ...
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Bill targets fradulent immigration attorneysfox5sandiego.com
SAN DIEGO, CA — San Diego Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez is pushing forward a bill to crack down on immigration attorneys or consultants, making ...
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Voices opposing immigration law muted this AugustSan Antonio Express
But the crowd was so sparse that immigrant advocates were soon gleefully circulating photos of the featured speaker, Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa, ...
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n immigration news: Catholic clergy to push legalization, why ...89.3 KPCC (blog)
Roman Catholic clergy are planning to promote a comprehensiveimmigration overhaul from the pulpit around the country in September. (File photo: St. Monica's ...
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In immigration news: Low turnout for reform opponents, 'blacklisted ...89.3 KPCC (blog)
A new report from the American Civil Liberties Union suggests that some Muslim applicants for U.S. citizenship have faced so much scrutiny under a government ...
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Immigration reform advocates arrested in lower Manhattan during ...New York Daily News
The group, which included professors, a nun and other clergy, blocked W. Houston St. next to the federal immigration facility at 201 Varick St., chanting "What do ...
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Immigration Reform 2013 - News Update: Right-Wing Advocacy ...Latinos Post
The beach on the Pacific Ocean at the U.S.-Mexico border from the Mexican side. The gang of eight immigration bill would build 700 miles of new fence between ...
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Dreamers Immigration Reform 2013 News: Head of House Judiciary ...Latin Post
Dreamers Immigration Reform 2013 News: Head of House Judiciary Committee ... politicians are still refusing to budge when it comes toimmigration reform.
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Voices opposing immigration law muted this AugustDaily News - Galveston County
FILE - This Aug. 1, 2013 file photo shows Capitol Hill Police officers trying to clear a street on Capitol Hill in Washington that was blocked by immigration reform ...
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Voices opposing immigration law muted this AugustSan Antonio Express
But the crowd was so sparse that immigrant advocates were soon gleefully circulating photos of the featured speaker, Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa, ...
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Defiant Knox sheriff to stack illegal immigrant violators 'like ...Chattanooga Times Free Press
KNOXVILLE — Knox County Sheriff Jimmy “J.J.” Jones on Wednesday denounced “an inept administration” that has declined his proposal to train local officers ...
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Immigration Reformers Are Winning AugustBeyond Chron
Opponents of a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants had a plan to apply grassroots pressure on congressional Republicans in their home districts. Why did it ...
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Special event: A conversation on immigration, border securityazcentral.com
Coming Tuesday, follow our coverage of "A Conversation on Immigration" with Republican Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake. Coverage starts at 9 a.m.; the ...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Friday, August 2, 2013

eno (NV) KTVN - More Headlines
U.S. Eases Process for Same-Sex Couples to Get Visas
Fri Aug 2, 2013 2:19 PM EDT

Politico - More Headlines
Goodlatte preps immigration kit
Fri Aug 2, 2013 2:15 PM EDT

Politico - More Headlines
Kerry: Gay couple visas now issued
Fri Aug 2, 2013 2:15 PM EDT
Atlanta (GA) WXIA - More Headlines
Same-sex spouses get equal treatment for U.S. visas
Fri Aug 2, 2013 9:10 PM EDT

Watertown (WI) Daily Times - More Headlines
Chinese immigrant pleads guilty in baby’s death
Fri Aug 2, 2013 8:20 PM EDT

USA Today - National - More Headlines
U.S. to issue visas to same-sex couples
Fri Aug 2, 2013 8:10 PM EDT

Immigration stays in spotlight as Congress recessesMonitor
Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., right, and Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz., center, join immigration reform supporters as they block a street on Capitol Hill in Washington, ...
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On immigration, GOP reps should get down to business: EditorialLos Angeles Daily News
The immigration overhaul bill passed by the U.S. Senate but languishing in the House would be a good fit for conservative economic principles and good for the ...
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Immigrant activists denied humanitarian paroleBellingham Herald
AP News in Brief at 5:58 p.m. EDT 8 minutes ago ... protest of American immigration policy have been denied requests to remain in the country on humanitarian ...
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Study: Immigration reform will add billions to economyArizona Daily Star
It was presented Thursday at a Capitol Hill news conference, where a small group of lawmakers and business leaders called for action on immigration reform.
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Immigration Program Fails To Attract Eligible ApplicantsWisconsin Public Radio News
The Mexican Consulate processes IDs at an area school. The New York Immigration Coalition goes to events like this one to find immigrants who are eligible for ...
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Michael Gerson: Will Republicans alienate or inspire on immigration?Siskiyou Daily News
Michael Gerson: Will Republicans alienate or inspire on immigration? email · print. By Michael Gerson, Washington Post. Siskiyou Daily News, Yreka, CA.
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

National Journal - More Headlines
Inside Boehner’s Strategy to Slow Walk Immigration to the Finish Line
Tue Jul 30, 2013 06:05 AM EDT

Quincy (MA) Patriot Ledger - More Headlines
Immigrant-rights advocates protest Hedlund’s housing amendment
Tue Jul 30, 2013 05:15 AM EDT
Politico - More Headlines
House GOP menu: Immigration la carte
Tue Jul 30, 2013 12:15 AM EDT

Grand Junction (CO) KJCT8 - More Headlines
Immigration reform supporters ask for help from businesses
Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:08 PM EDT

Lynn (MA) Daily Item - More Headlines
Immigrant activists protest amendment to $1.4B housing bill
Tue Jul 30, 2013 03:15 AM EDT

Grand Junction (CO) Sentinel - More Headlines
Area businesses ask patrons to support path to citizenship
Tue Jul 30, 2013 03:08 AM EDT

Tucson (AZ) KGUN9 - More Headlines
Barber, Border Patrol chime in on Palominas wash problem
Tue Jul 30, 2013 02:07 AM EDT

New York (NY) Times-National - More Headlines
Big-Name G.O.P. Donors Urge Members of Congress to Back Immigration Overhaul
Tue Jul 30, 2013 01:20 AM EDT
Washington (DC) Campaign 2012 - More Headlines
A narrow border-security agreement could pave the way for broad immigration reform
Mon Jul 29, 2013 10:45 PM EDT

Denver (CO) Post - More Headlines
Immigration reformers back a ’buy-cott’ of supportive businesses
Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:08 PM EDT

Denver (CO) KCNC - More Headlines
Colorado Latino Leaders Call To Make Changes To Immigration Policy
Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:08 PM EDT

Grand Junction (CO) KKCO - More Headlines
Local businesses support immigration reform
Mon Jul 29, 2013 7:08 PM EDT

Forbes - More Headlines
Ethnic Radio Programming Targets New Chinese Immigrants
Mon Jul 29, 2013 5:42 PM EDT

New York (NY) Times - Washington - More Headlines
The Caucus: White House Ties Immigration Overhaul to Farms
Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:45 PM EDT

CBS News-Politics - More Headlines
Looming budget fight could doom immigration reform
Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:15 PM EDT

Bloomberg-Financial - More Headlines
McCain Calls on Immigration Advocates to Push U.S. House
Mon Jul 29, 2013 4:12 PM EDT