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Obamacare Open Enrollment Deadline 2015: 6.4 Million Health Plans Selected, Spanish-Language Services Increase in Week 5 of 2nd Open Enrollment Period

Within a one-week period, Healthcare.gov, the federal health insurance exchange marketplace, doubled its plan selections. Healthcare.gov and its Spanish-equivalent CuidadoDeSalud.gov, attracted 6.4 million people seeking health coverage.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Judge Rejects Arizona Sheriff's Lawsuit Over Obama Immigration Policy

A federal judge rejected an Arizona sheriff's lawsuit seeking to halt President Barack Obama's plan for immigration reform.

Immigration Reform News 2014: New York Dreamers Press For Passage Of New York Dream Act Promised by Cuomo Campaign

New York Dreamers are pressing for the passage in the new legislative session of the New York Dream Act. During his re-election campaign, Governor Cuomo promised to get the Dream Act done.

US Cuba Relations Today: Cubans in Florida Held 'More Conservative' View in 2014, Slightly Favored Embargo on Cuba

Cubans in Florida appear to still favor the U.S. to continue its embargo on Cuba, based on polling data conducted by Latino Decisions by #CubaNow.

Immigration: Mexican Man Asks Barack Obama to Stop Deportation of Undocumented Immigrants in a Letter, Gets a Response

A Mexican man living in Denver received a reply from the White House after writing a letter to President Barack Obama asking him to stop "unjustified deportation" of undocumented immigrants living in the United States.

2016 Presidential Election Candidates: Hillary Clinton's Peak Starts to Slip, Elizabeth Warren Gain Traction Among Democrats

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's peak among potential 2016 Democratic presidential candidates has started to slip, but her lead is still considered a "overwhelmingly" strong.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Tennessee Becomes 25th Plaintiff Against Obama's Immigration Reform

The state of Tennessee has become the 25th plaintiff to join the lawsuit against President Obama over his decision to take executive action to enact immigration reform. The state's attorney general declared it was in Tennessee's best interests to join the fight against the president.

Dominican Republic News 2014: Nation Decriminalizes Abortion By Changing Constitution

Dominican Republic's President Danilo Medina signed into law the country's amended Penal Code that will allow women access to safe abortion services in cases of rape, incest, fetal impairment and when the life of the pregnant woman is at risk.

Arizona Dreamers Line Up to Receive Driver's Licenses

A driver's license ban affecting young undocumented immigrants, known as Dreamers, has been blocked and Dreamers began applying for new state licenses on Monday.

Immigration Executive Action Economic Benefits: $90 Billion in GDP Growth, Federal Deficit Reduction by 2024

President Barack Obama's executive actions are projected to provide a "modest" economic boost to the U.S. economy, according to reports.

Latina Organizations Join Coalition Calling On State Lawmakers To Promote Women's Health & Rights

The National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health, Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunities and the Center Reproductive Rights have formed a coalition of nearly 60 women's health organizations calling on state lawmakers to promote policies to support women's health and reproductive rights.

US, Cuba Relations History: Cuba's 'State Sponsor of Terrorism' Label Under Review Following Renewed Policy Change

With President Barack Obama announcing plans to renew diplomatic relations with Cuba, the island's designation as a "State Sponsor of Terrorism" has been questioned.

ACLU/Human Rights Watch Calls For Investigation of Bush Administration on Use of Torture

The American Civil Liberties Union and Human Rights Watch has called on the Justice Department to open an investigation into the torture practices committed during the administration of President George W. Bush.

Obama Approval Rating Poll: Latinos, Millennials Give President Obama Higher Job Approval Rating Than Congress

President Barack Obama's job approval rating has hit over the 50 percent barrier between Latino and millennial respondents in a new survey.

Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio Sues President Obama Following Immigration Action Plan

Joe Arpaio, Arizona sheriff famous for his targeting of undocumented immigrants and racial profiling in his county, has filed a lawsuit against the president over his executive order on immigration, arguing it to be unconstitutional and amnesty.

Obama Immigration Plan: Presidential Memorandum Aims to Reform, Streamline US Immigrant Visa System

While President Barack Obama issued executive actions that may defer nearly five million undocumented immigrants from deportation, he also issued a "presidential memorandum" aimed towards modernizing and streamlining the country's immigration visa system.

US, Cuba Relations 2014: Age, Dynamics Between Early and Recent Cuban Exiles Plays Important Role in Renewed Relations Debate

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, the 43-year-old Cuban American from Florida, voiced his opposition of the Obama administration's renewed diplomatic relations with Cuba, but his sentiments could be related to his generation and a community with a rapidly changing opinion on both country’s policies.

Poll: Just One in Four Americans Believe Newly 'Divided' Government Will Do Satisfactory Job of Serving Country, Citizens

Harris Poll released a survey Monday that sought to examine what the recent midterm elections and their outcome mean to the American people.

Sony Pictures Hacked: Sen. John McCain to Hold Cybersecurity Panel in Light of Sony Hack, Says U.S. Should Retaliate

Sen. John McCain announced that he will hold a hearing to investigate the high-profile cyber-attack on Sony Pictures Entertainment once he becomes the chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

President Obama Flubs James Franco's Name, Making the Internet Go Wild for 'James Flacco'

President Barack Obama addressed the nation on Friday regarding the embattled Sony Pictures comedy "The Interview" and Sony's decision to cancel its release after receiving cyber attacks. However, a simple blunder during his speech managed to steal his thunder and cause the Internet to go wild.
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