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Puerto Rican Veterans Known as the 'Borinqueneers' Awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

President Barack Obama on Tuesday awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor to a segregated U.S. Army unit made up of Puerto Rican soldiers who served during World War I, World War II and Korea.

First Commercial Drone Gets FAA Approval

In compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, AeroVironment Inc., a drone maker based in Monrovia, Calif., launched the first commercial drone aircraft over land on Sunday.

Mexican Officials Insist U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi Treated Appropriately in Prison

The Mexican attorney general's office has defended its treatment and handling of Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, a Marine reservist who was arrested April 1 and since held in Mexican prison after accidentally crossing the border in San Ysidro with his registered firearms in the back of his pickup truck.

Student Loan and Debt News: President Obama to Announce Expansion of College Debt Relief Programs

In an effort to help college graduates facing high loan repayments manage their debts, the president on Monday is expected to announce an expansion of a repayment program,

Bergdahl Shares Details of Captivity in Afghanistan: Captors Locked Him in 'Shark Cage' Box

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was released from his Taliban captors in exchange for five Guantanamo detainees, is opening up about his torturous experiences in confinement.

Federal College Loans & Debt: President Barack Obama Plans to Lessen Burden of Student Loans, Discuss via Tumblr

President Barack Obama is preparing to take executive action on Monday to help millions of Americans struggling to pay off student loans.

Immigration Reform News 2014: Farmers and Restaurants Hurt by Current Immigration Laws

Farmers, restaurants and businesses in Utah are pushing for federal immigration reform to help boost profits.

Immigration Detention Quota Puts LGBT Immigrants, Asylum Seekers at Risk for Abuse

A detention quota mandated by Congress is placing LGBT undocumented immigrants directly in harm's way, according to a report from the Center for American Progress. Not only does the Congressional quota require the Department of Homeland Security to maintain bed space to jail 34,000 immigrants each day, at a cost to taxpayers of more than $2 billion every year, the policy puts LGBT undocumented immigrants at a risk of sexual assault that is 15 times higher than that of their heterosexual counterparts.

Arizona Election News: Former Republican Challenges Latino Candidates in Congressional Race With New Name, Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez is running for a seat in Congress, but it's not the late workers rights icon. Instead, the candidate is a former Republican who is being criticized for using the reference to wrongfully drum up support.

Obamacare Health Care Law News: House Republicans to Introduce Affordable Care Act Alternative

Since President Barack Obama introduced his healthcare reform law near the beginning of his presidency, GOP lawmakers have staunchly opposed it while many have vowed to repeal it.

Legal Weed States and Laws: Congress Votes to Stop Federal Government and DEA From Interfering With States' Medical Marijuana Laws

For the first time in U.S. history, Congress approved a measure that would prohibit the federal government from interfering with states' medical marijuana laws.

Greenhouse Gas and Pollution News: Obama Plans New Carbon Emission Reduction Rule for Power Plants

On Monday the president is expected to reveal a new rule through an executive order that would essentially reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

Will Obama’s Delay of Deportation Policies Help Save Immigration Reform? Poll Says Tea Party Voters Want Reform This Year

GOP Tea Party voters and conservative Republicans have verbalized the need to press forward with immigration reform. In spite of this, President Barack Obama has delayed a review of deportation policies, which won’t be addressed until the end of the summer, in hopes that Congress will approve a complete overhaul of immigration laws.

Federal Recognition Rule Changes for Native American Tribes Could Mean More Business Opportunities

On Thursday, the U.S. Interior Department announced its proposed changes to the nation's rules on federally recognizing American Indian tribes.

Patent Troll Reform Bill Pulled by Senate Judiciary Committee's Sen. Patrick Leahy, Due to 'Not Sufficient Support'

Legislation to reform the patent system, notably "patent trolls," in the United States was given the curb courtesy of Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.).

Tea Party Losing Support in the Polls, Americans Disillusioned With Congress

A new CBS poll shows the Tea Party is losing support. The Tea Party's influence may have been felt during the 2010 election, but four years later, just 15 percent of Americans support the conservative political movement.

Immigration Debate News 2014: May Day Inspires Hundreds in Los Angeles to March for Immigration Reform, Workers' Rights

Formerly known as International Worker's Day, May Day traditionally represents a celebration of workers' rights. However, during the past decade in the U.S, it has become a day to advocate for several issues, including immigration reform and raising the national minimum wage. "Si se puede!" -- Yes, we can -- rang throughout the air as immigration reform and undocumented immigrants' rights were the main focus of this year's march.

Immigration Law, News & Reform 2014: Boehner Blasts House GOP Members Over Stalled Immigration Proposal

During a speech event in John Boehner's Ohio hometown on Thursday, the House Speaker reportedly mocked his fellow GOP Congress members for the gridlock that has stalled immigration reform.

E-Cig Laws Update: Congress Pushes For Stronger E-Cigarette Regulations

A recent report released from the offices several U.S. lawmakers revealed several issues regarding the use of electronic cigarettes that include the lack of age restrictions and no uniform warning labels.

Smartphone 'Kill Switch' Technology Could Save Consumers $2.6 Billion Per Year, Says Report

A report from Heider College of Business at Creighton University calculated smartphone consumers could save billions a year if manufacturers enabled a "kill switch."

Obama To Unveil NSA Reform Legislation, But Will Congress Act Anytime Soon?

President Obama is preparing to offer legislation to make good on his promise to reform the National Security Agency's bulk collection of U.S. phone records, also known as metadata. Whether or not that legislation passes through Congress is yet to be seen.
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