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Jean-Paul Salamanca



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Immigration Reform News: Senate Democrats, Republicans Agree to DHS Funding, Obama Promises Latino Advocates Win in Immigration Case

U.S. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid announced Wednesday that Senate Democrats have accepted a Republican proposal to separately fund the Department of Homeland Security without language blocking the immigration executive actions from President Barack Obama which could avoid the department's possible shutdown with its funding due to expire by week's end. The announcement came on the same day as President Obama met with Latino immigration advocates in Washington, D.C., and expressed confidence his administration would win its pending case involving his executive actions on immigration after a Texas federal judge's ruling prevented them from going forward.

President Obama's Free Community College Plan Could Affect Millions of Latinos Nationwide

President Obama's announcement this week regarding his proposal to pay for two years of community college could have a huge effect on millions of Latinos around the nation who are considering a postsecondary education.

NBA Finals & Postseason 2014: Latino Stars Shine Bright for San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 [Video]

The San Antonio Spurs got the best of the defending world champion Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals Thursday in San Antonio amid sweltering temperatures, and they got help staying cool under pressure thanks to their Hispanic stars heating up on the floor.

NBA Finals 2014 Predictions & News: Why Tony Parker's Hurt Ankle May Help Miami Heat Beat San Antonio Spurs Again

Tony Parker is one of the San Antonio Spurs' most valuable players, but the six-time NBA All-Star and former NBA Finals MVP is nursing an injured ankle heading into Friday's NBA Finals. Facing one of the toughest defenses in the NBA playoffs so far in Miami, will an injured Parker mean the Heat three-peat?

MLB Trade Rumors 2014: Top 4 Shortstops Detroit Tigers Could Acquire Before the Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers could use some depth at the shortstop position, and the MLB trade market may offer them some intriguing possibilities.

Bolivian President Evo Morales to Play Pro Soccer While Still Serving in Office [Watch]

In a move that surprised many, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced this week that he'll be putting on his cleats and playing professional soccer while still acting as Bolivia's leader.

WWE Rumors, News and Predictions: With Daniel Bryan Injured, These Top Stars May Be Next WWE World Champion [Watch]

Daniel Bryan successfully underwent neck surgery this week, which will put the popular WWE World Heavyweight Champion on the shelf for at least two months. Will Bryan be stripped of the title during his recovery? And if so, which WWE star will step in and take the coveted title next?

MSNBC's Offensive Cinco De Mayo Segments Spark Anger From Latino, Hispanic Advocates

In the wake of controversial segments aired Monday on MSNBC's program "Way Too Early," Hispanic media advocates and watchdogs are outraged, and the network has been forced to issue an apology.

Donald Sterling Controversy Sheds Light on Discrimination Against Latinos

The racially-charged comments about African-Americans allegedly made by NBA owner Donald Sterling have offended minority groups across the spectrum, but the controversy has also brought his past legal housing issues with Latinos in the L.A. area back to light.

Serena Williams vs. Victoria Azarenka - 2013 US Open Tennis Finals: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Match Times & Preview

In a rematch of last year's final, Serena Williams defends her U.S. Open title against second-ranked Victoria Azarenka.

Immigration Reform Could Boost Housing Market, Says New Study

According to a new study, the passage of immigration reform in Washington would add about three million new homeowners to the real estate market and spearhead a recovery for the ailing housing sector.
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