Articles by Michael Oleaga

Michael Oleaga

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Millennial Midterm Election Vote: Rock the Vote Expands Latino Voter Registration Outreach with New Partnership for Latino-Dense States

Oct 6, 2014 13:31 PM EDT

The midterm elections traditionally do not have the same popular voter turnout as the presidential election cycle, but national voter and media organizations are attempting to improve voting figures, particularly among Latinos and millennials.

US Unemployment Rate September 2014: House Speaker John Boehner: Democrats Trying to Convince 'Things Are Great'

Oct 4, 2014 07:50 AM EDT

The overall U.S. unemployment rate fell to its lowest levels in six years, but Republicans are not celebrating the achievement.

North Carolina Voting Laws Changed: Federal Court of Appeals Reverse Provisions Allegedly Discriminating Low Income Voters

Oct 3, 2014 18:54 PM EDT

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed two provisions of North Carolina's 2013 voting law that law groups claimed were restrictive against minorities.

Presidential Elections 2016: Sen. Marco Rubio 'Not Quite Ready' to be President, Says Fellow GOP Senator

Oct 3, 2014 16:50 PM EDT

Immigration reform could factor the potential presidential run for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-FL, but his recent stance on the issue has soured the view of a fellow Republican senator.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Executive Action Between Midterm Elections and End of 2014, Obama Tells Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Oct 3, 2014 12:55 PM EDT

President Barack Obama confronted the immigration system and plans for executive action to Latino attendees at the annual Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Gala on Thursday.

White House Flaunts 'Fact Sheet' on Obama Administration's Accomplishments for the Latino Community: From Immigration, Health Care and Economics

Oct 3, 2014 08:34 AM EDT

President Barack Obama has had a turbulent few months with the Latino community due to inaction from Congress on immigration reform and his executive action delay. Despite the setbacks in Washington, D.C., the White House wants to remind the Latino community of the Obama administration’s accomplishments.

New Hampshire Elections 2014: Republican Candidates Marilinda Garcia and Scott Brown Gain Momentum in New Polls

Oct 2, 2014 17:13 PM EDT

GOP New Hampshire congressional candidates Marilinda Garcia and Scott Brown have improved their odds to win their respective races in the Granite State based on new polling data.

2016 Presidential Election Odds: Hillary Clinton Gains in Garden State Poll as New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's Job Approval Rating Slips

Oct 2, 2014 17:03 PM EDT

Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie received one of his lowest approval ratings ever by fellow New Jersey residents, and his potential presidential bid doesn't appear positive against Hillary Clinton.

Midterm Elections 2014: Rock the Vote Pushes 'Care Like Crazy' Voter Registration Campaign for Millennials

Oct 2, 2014 13:16 PM EDT

Many national organizations has been pushing voter registration among millennials ahead of the midterm elections in November. Rock the Vote launched its national campaign to register youth ahead of Election Day on Nov. 4.

Obamacare Subsidies Invalid in States Not Running State-Based Health Insurance Exchange, Oklahoma Federal Judge Rules

Oct 2, 2014 09:42 AM EDT

An Oklahoma federal judge ruled against the federal government providing health care subsidies. The health subsidies were in the form of tax credits from the IRS as a result of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.

President Obama Immigration Reform Options: Memorandum Decreases Refugee Visas for Latin Americans

Oct 2, 2014 09:21 AM EDT

President Barack Obama issued a presidential memorandum that would allow children from various regions, including Central America, to apply for asylum for the 2015 fiscal year.

Immigration News Today: US Mayors Agree to 'Support and Welcome' Refugee Central American Children

Oct 1, 2014 16:54 PM EDT

A dozen mayors of U.S. cities have agreed to support immigrant children from Central American seeking refuge.

United Nations General Assembly: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tackles 'Brazen Lies' by Islamic Militants, Hamas and Iran

Oct 1, 2014 13:59 PM EDT

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the United Nations General Assembly to refute the "brazen lies" spoken by other world leaders at the same UN podium.

Election 2016 Polls: Sen. Ted Cruz '90 Percent' Running for President, Says 'Adviser' But Denies Claim on Social Media

Sep 30, 2014 16:59 PM EDT

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has denied claims he's running for U.S. president in 2016, despite reports stating otherwise.

Immigration Reform Executive Action Update: House Speaker John Boehner 'Absolutely' Confident GOP Can Support Immigration Reform

Sep 30, 2014 16:09 PM EDT

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, has yet to introduce the U.S. Senate's bipartisan immigration legislation to the House, but he revealed the Republican Party could support immigration reform.

Election 2014: Ohio Early Voting Shut Down by Supreme Court Decision, Shortened to 28 Days

Sep 30, 2014 15:54 PM EDT

Less than a day Ohioans before were scheduled to start early voting for this year's election, the U.S. Supreme Court voted along ideological lines to halt the procedure.

Barack Obama Job Approval Rating: Disapproval Rate Slips, Improves on Terrorism and Health Care Policy

Sep 30, 2014 10:23 AM EDT

President Barack Obama’s approval rating and his handling of health care policies and terrorism improved in recent weeks, but the disapproval rating outweighed the positive gains.

Immigration Reform Update: Sen. Ted Cruz Jokes Immigration with White House Fence Jumper, Wins Values Voter Straw Poll

Sep 29, 2014 17:17 PM EDT

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, won laughs and a straw poll at the annual Family Research Council Action's Values Voter Summit, a Christian conservative forum for citizens who want to "preserve the bedrock values of traditional marriage, religious liberty, sanctity of life and limited government".

Millennials 'Most Liberal' Age Group, Young Republicans Say Immigrants Strengthen US

Sep 29, 2014 17:09 PM EDT

Millennials have been labeled the "most liberal" generation, and it could affect individuals identifying themselves as Republican.

Immigration News Update: Child Migration to US 'Neither Sin or Crime' Says Guatemala Foreign Affairs Minister at United Nations General Assembly 2014

Sep 29, 2014 13:02 PM EDT

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly's General Debate, Guatemala's foreign affairs minister said the influx of undocumented immigrant children to the United States should not be considered a crime.

Immigration Reform Update: National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Release Congressional Scorecard, Ranks Lawmakers on Immigration, Economics

Sep 29, 2014 07:30 AM EDT

A nonpartisan coalition of national Latino organizations published a scorecard of the 113th Congress on how lawmakers' votes affected the social, economic and political life of Latinos.

United Nations General Assembly 2014: Immigration to US Needs to be Addressed by UNGA, Says El Salvador President

Sep 28, 2014 08:30 AM EDT

El Salvador's president spoke before the United Nations about decreasing poverty levels, quality of life and migration of children that's also affecting Central America.