Millennials Support Affordable Care Act, But One-Third Do Not Have Health Insurance, Risk Federal Penalty

Among the millennial generation, one of the top issues of concern is health care. When it comes to health care, the report noted that two-thirds of millennials surveyed have health insurance but a third do not.

Obama Administration Issues 'Government-Wide' Response on Improving Immigration Courts, Diplomatic Efforts in Central America

Following the disappointing efforts by Congress to address the border crisis and immigration reform, the Obama administration issued a “government-wide” response on how the White House is tackling the issue.

US Latino Unemployment Rate 7.8 Percent: Higher for Women than Men, Politicians Comment on July Labor Report

The U.S. Department of Labor revealed the overall unemployment rate increased to 6.2 percent for July, but the rate for Latinos remained at 7.8 percent.

Undocumented Immigrant Minors With Legal Counsel Show Up for Immigration Court, Likely to Stay in US, Says Report

The Transnational Records Access Clearinghouse at Syracuse University revealed 47.5 percent of undocumented minors with legal counsel are present for their immigration court hearings and granted the right to stay in the U.S. The study revealed nine out of 10 children without an attorney are deported.

Paid Sick Leave Law in Effect for New York City Affecting 500,000 Employees

New York City has become the latest city to adopt a paid sick leave law, and it will affect up to 500,000 more employees.The law impacts companies with five or more employees who work more than 80 hours during the calendar year in NYC

House Republicans' and Senate Democrats' Immigration Bills Update: Latino Organizations, Politicians React to Gridlock

Congressional efforts to ease the immigration crisis at the southern U.S. border hit a snag as both House and Senate legislation failed to pass, and lawmakers and Latino organizations weigh in..

House Republicans Proposed New Bill Banning Future DACA Eligibility for Undocumented Immigrants

While the House GOP scrambled to pass the $659 million emergency immigration border bill, Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., "quickly cobbled" legislation banning President Barack Obama from granting amnesty to undocumented immigrants.

Affordable Health Care Act's Federal Website Launched 'Without Effective Planning,' Says Government Accountability Office Probe

The U.S. Government Accountability Office finalized its probe into the launch of HealthCare.gov, the federal health insurance exchange website for states without their own insurance exchange.

Weekly Unemployment Claims in US Increase After 14-Year Lows, Says Labor Department

The weekly U.S. unemployment claims increased for the seven days ending July 26, according to the Department of Labor. The jobless claims increase follows a 14-year low.

House Republicans Vote to Sue President Barack Obama, But Scramble to Pass Immigration and Border Funding Bill

Ahead of the summer recess, the House of Representatives voted to grant House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, the authority to file his litigation against President Barack Obama, yet lawmakers continue to struggle to pass legislation for the border crisis.

House Republicans' $659 Million Legislation for the Immigration, Border Crisis: What You Need to Know

Republicans of the House of Representatives have drafted their own bill to address the immigration crisis at the southern U.S. border, and it comes with a lower budget than President Barack Obama requested.

House Speaker John Boehner to Reject All Senate Immigration Reform Legislations if Added to Any Border Crisis Bill

Following Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's, R-NV, plans to add a comprehensive immigration reform bill on any legislation addressing the border crisis, Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, stated he will reject such efforts.

Millennials Consider US Government Is 'Inefficient, Wasteful' and Likely Social Liberals, Study Says

Millennials believe the U.S. government is "inefficient" and "wasteful," according to a survey of 2,000 Americans. The study, by Reason-Rupe, revealed 66 percent of millennials between the ages of 18 and 29 are not content with the government's management.

Senate Unanimously Confirms Ex-Proctor & Gamble CEO Bob McDonald as New Secretary of Veterans Affairs

The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Procter & Gamble Co. CEO Robert McDonald as the next Secretary of Veteran Affairs.

US Home Prices Rise But at Slower Pace as Homeownership Hits 19-Year Lows

Homeownership in the U.S. hit new lows during the second quarter, while home prices are slowly on the increase.

US Latinos Divided on Handling Influx of Undocumented Immigrant Children, Reform This Year ‘Very Important’

U.S. Latinos are divided on how to address the influx of undocumented Central American children entering the country, but a majority gave low marks to President Barack Obama's handling of the issue.

Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto, California Governor Jerry Brown Discuss Immigration Crisis, Climate Change

California Gov. Edmund “Jerry” Brown and Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto spoke climate change and the immigration crisis on Monday as part of the governor's three-day trip.

National Latino Organizations Release Final Congressional Report Cards Ranking Immigration Reform Progress

A coalition of national Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations released the final immigration score card ranking the immigration progress of lawmakers in the House of Represenatives.

US Surveillance Programs 'Harming' Democracy, Law and Media, Says ACLU and Human Rights Watch

Human Rights Watch (HRW) and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) published a 120-page report on how the U.S. national surveillance programs are harming democracy, journalism and law.

Republicans Favored to Win US Senate If Elections Were Held Today, Says Poll Estimates

The Republican Party is projected to take the U.S. Senate following the November elections, based on survey estimates.

California Governor Jerry Brown to Meet Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto for Immigration, Trade Talks

California Gov. Jerry Brown embarked on a three-day trip to Mexico to meet with Mexico's president, Central American leaders and religious figures for a variety of issues including immigration and trade.

Immigrant Rights' Group Supports Senate Democrats $2.7 Billion Proposal for Immigration Crisis

With approximately 90,000 undocumented children projected to cross the Mexico-U.S. border, lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are trying to address the topic with new legislation, and immigrant rights’ groups are observing.

Healthcare Professionals Need to Understand Hispanics' Health Better, Says American Heart Association Study

With the U.S. Latino population rapidly increasing, the American Heart Association revealed healthcare professionals will have to better understand their "unique" heart health risks.

President Barack Obama Sends Defense, Homeland Security Officials to Evaluate Need for National Guard Troops at Texas Border

Days following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's announcement to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border, President Barack Obama will send a team to assess if Perry's decision would help ease the immigration crisis.

Ethnic Minorities and Female Executives More Likely to Be Penalized than White Males for Fostering Diversity

Women and ethnic minorities outnumber white males by a two-to-one margin in the U.S. workplace. Among executive ranks, however, women and ethnic minorities are underrepresented, according to the Academy of Management.
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