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Houston, Texas Mayor Annise Parker Claims Daughter Was Denied Driving Test for Having 2 Mothers

The daughter of Houston Mayor Annise Parker was barred from taking a driving test “because she has two moms,” according to the politician.

Idaho Wedding Chapel Refuses to Marry Same-Sex Couple

A wedding chapel in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, is suing for the right to refuse to marry gay couples.

Immigration Reform News Update: Immigrant Rights Advocates File Lawsuit to Release FOIA Information on Artesia Detention Facility

Immigrant rights groups have filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the federal government in hopes to release documents pertaining to the expedited removal process of undocumented immigrant families.

Georgia Senate Race Polls 2014 Update: Democrat Michelle Nunn, Republican David Perdue Secure Slim Lead in Different, New Polls

Georgia's U.S. Senate race could enter a runoff in January as polls indicate the Democratic and Republican candidates in a statistical dead heat. New polls have shown both candidates in the lead.

Immigration and Healthcare: Healthcare.gov EZ Application Not for Documented Immigrants, Naturalized US Citizens

The second open-enrollment period of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) HealthCare.gov federal exchange is less than a month away, but documented immigrants and naturalized U.S. citizens should be prepared to encounter application problems.

Latino Vote 2014 Statistics: Voter Representation in 'Competitive' US Election Races Defended by Latino, Voter Registration Organizations Despite Projections

Reports indicating the Latino vote will not play a vital role among the "competitive" congressional elections have national Latino and voter registration organizations talking and defending the impact of the voting population.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: First Suspected Case in Lebanon, Americans Think US Could Do More in West Africa

Lebanon health officials said they have quarantined a Lebanese man suspected of having Ebola after he arrived from West Africa. It is the first suspected case in the country.

South Carolina House Speaker Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Misconduct

South Carolina House Speaker Bobby Harrell agreed to resign immediately Thursday following pleading guilty to misconduct in office.

Massachusetts Governors Race 2014: Republican Candidate Charlie Baker Leads Democrat Martha Coakley

The Massachusetts gubernatorial race has the Republican candidate in the lead, based on new polling figures, a change from a two-way tie last week.

Obama Administration Announcing $840M Grant for Medical Care

The Obama administration is announcing a $840 million grant program that is set to help improve the quality of care delivered to patients.

Florida Governor Race 2014 Debate: Charlie Crist, Rick Scott Tied in New Poll Regardless of Third-Party Candidate Option

Republican Florida Gov. Rick Scott and former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist had their final gubernatorial debate on Tuesday as polls showed the candidates are tied ahead of Election Day.

Immigration News Obama Administration: White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

With President Barack Obama scheduled to issue an executive action on immigration in the coming weeks, the White House reaffirmed its position on providing legal representation to undocumented immigrant children.

Obama Executive Actions on Immigration 'Violates' Constitution and Rule of Law, Says Rep. Steve King

Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, said President Barack Obama's potential executive action on immigration could result in the U.S. becoming a third-world country.

Republican Congressman Don Young Blames Alaska's High Suicide Rates on Lack of Family Support, Government Handouts

Alaska Rep. Don Young is getting criticized for controversial comments he made this week about suicide in his state, which has the highest per capita suicide rate in the country.

ISIS Militant Group: Coalition Air Strikes Killed Near 25 Islamic State Fighters

A series of coalition air strikes that began in the wee hours of October 22 killed around 25 Islamic State fighters in the town of al-Siniya, located west of the northern Iraqi city of Baiji, according to Reuters.

Election 2014 Results: Latinos Impact Midterms as Both Voters and Candidates

Every day, 2,000 Latinos turn 18 years old in the United States, representing potentially new voters or a person that might be enchanted enough by politics to want to run for election.

Hong Kong Protests and Independence: Hong Kong Federation of Students Reflects on Talks With Government

The Hong Kong Federation of Students says the city officials failed to stop protesters, after speaking with the government on Tuesday.

Immigration Reform News Update: Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes Split on US Immigration Policy

Kentuckians are reportedly split on how to address the current immigration policies of the U.S. based on a new survey data.

Despite Calls for Strict Voter ID Laws, Labor Sec. and Potential Next US Attorney General Tom Perez Says In-Person Fraud Isn't a Problem

At the National Press Club on Monday, the potential successor to Attorney General Eric Holder, Labor Secretary Tom Perez, discussed the alleged problem of in-person voter fraud ahead of the midterm elections.

Immigration Services Want Millions More 'Green Cards' Printed

Immigration reform watchers are questioning by the USCIS would post bid for a vendor to print millions of work authorization and permanent residency cards. President Obama has said he will take measure to reform immigration in November. Are the two linked agendas?
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