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Immigration Reform News 2014: Final Recommendations Coming From Agencies for Obama's Executive Action on Immigration Reform

Government agencies like the Justice Department and Homeland Security are finalizing their recommendations on immigration reform and will be sending them to the White House in the next couple of weeks. The Obama Administration has delayed taking executive action on reform twice but has said he will make an announcement before the end of the year.

New Hampshire Elections: GOP Millennial Marilinda Garcia Appeals to Fellow Millennials in New Campaign Ad

By Paola Hernández
Polling results for New Hampshire’s 2nd Congressional District election may have the Democratic incumbent securing a narrow lead, but the Republican challenger has been making efforts to attract voters within her age group: millennials.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration: Immigrant Rights Groups Call for DACA Recipients' Families' Protection

By Paola Hernández
National immigrant rights groups are calling for President Barack Obama to use his imminent immigration executive action to protect families of DACA recipients.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: Pentagon Orders Quarantine for 'Liberian' Serving Soldiers

By Paola Hernández
The Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended quarantines for soldiers returning from Ebola stricken countries, and on the Secretary of Defense mandated a 21 day "controlled monitoring regimen" on Wednesday. There are over 200,000 Latinos serving in the U.S. military.

Midterm Elections 2014: Five Latino Candidates Running for Congress

By Paola Hernández
Five Latinos either running for congressional seats or hoping for re-election as incumbents are in tight races in California, Florida, New Hampshire and Texas.

Connecticut Governor Race 2014: Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Campaigns for Incumbent Dannell Malloy to Increase Latino Voter Turnout

By Paola Hernández
In a rematch of the 2010 gubernatorial election, Connecticut's Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is hoping to influence Latino voters ahead of the midterm Election Day with campaign events with Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla.

Immigration and the 2014 Election: 'Pathway to Legal Status' for Undocumented Immigrants Supported By Most Americans

By Paola Hernández
Immigration policy has been among the key important issues leading up to the midterm election on Nov. 4, and a new report showed how Americans view immigrants in the U.S.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Supported by Janet Napolitano, Former Homeland Security Secretary

By Paola Hernández
While President Barack Obama is scheduled to announce an executive action on immigration policy in the next few weeks, former Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano proclaimed her support of the president due to inaction from Congress.

New Hampshire Elections 2014: GOP Millennial Marilinda Garcia Slipping Away from Midterm Win Against Democratic Incumbent Ann Kuster

By Paola Hernández
New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District's Democratic incumbent representative could serve another two-year term as polling data showed the Republican candidate losing steam ahead of midterm Election Day.

Latino Policy Group Finds Latinos Severely Underrepresented in New York State Government Hiring

By Paola Hernández
For several decades, the hiring of state government employees in New York State hasn't reflected the percentage of Latinos resident in the state. The latest analysis shows while Latinos make up 18 percent of the New York State population, they only are hired for 4.9 percent of government jobs.

Potential 2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton's Remarks On Trickle-Down Economics Mirror Controversial 2012 Statements by Barack Obama

By Paola Hernández
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in a comment Friday that it's not businesses that create jobs.

Immigration Reform Update: DREAMers Protest North Carolina Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan's Immigration Stance While at Campaign Event

By Paola Hernández
A North Carolina-based organization comprising of undocumented immigrant youths protested the state's Democratic senator and her stance of the immigrant rights and the DREAM Act.

Dream Act 2014 News: Two Weeks from Election, New York Governor Releases Policy Blueprint Supporting Dream Act

By Paola Hernández
Just two weeks away from the start of the mid-term elections where New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking a second term he released his policy blueprint which included a commitment to supporting the New York State DREAM Act. The Act's sponsor tells Cuomo it has to be a legislative priority in 2015.

Rob Ford News and Quotes: Former Mayor and Admitted Crack Cocaine User Says Family Will 'Never' Give Up as Toronto Elects New Leader

By Paola Hernández
So long, Rob Ford. We hardly knew ye. Actually, we knew quite a lot about ye. Too much about ye; lots of personal stuff. Well, so long anyway.

New Mexico Governor Race 2014 Polls: Susana Martinez's Lead Widens But Latino Support Lower Than Democratic Challenger

By Paola Hernández
New Mexico Republican Gov. Susana Martinez faces reelection next Tuesday, yet she could win despite not receiving most of the Latino vote.

New Hampshire U.S. Senate Election Polls: Democratic Incumbent Jeanne Shaheen Increases Slim Lead Against Republican Scott Brown

By Paola Hernández
New Hampshire's U.S. Senate election has been considered narrow based on latest survey results, but Democrat incumbent Jeanne Shaheen has consistently secured a slim lead.

Uruguay Elections May Affect Legalization of Marijuana

By Paola Hernández
Uruguay's first round of elections this past weekend may change the law that legalized marijuana late last year.

Immigration Reform Latest News: Man Seeks Sanctuary of Denver Church to Avoid Deportation

By Paola Hernández
A work dispute in 2010 led to a Mexican national who has lived in the US for 15 years being swept up by ICE under its controversial Secure Communities Program. Facing deportation he has sought sanctuary in a Denver church. Garcia said, "We are part of this country and not a threat."

Colorado Senate Race 2014 Polls: Democrat Mark Udall Winning Latino Vote While Republican Cory Gardner Leads Overall

By Paola Hernández
Colorado's U.S. Senate election continues to be a statistical dead heat while the Latino vote could make a difference in the state.

Latino Activists to Support Texas Sen. John Cornyn for Re-Election, Say His Immigration Reform Plan Is 'OK'

By Paola Hernández
Leaders in Texas said in a recent debate that politicians will need to compromise on immigration reform to be successful.
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