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

Oct 26, 2014 12:35 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

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

Oct 25, 2014 06:50 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

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

New Hampshire U.S. Senate Election: Democratic Incumbent Jeanne Shaheen Increases Slim Lead Against Republican Scott Brown

Oct 27, 2014 06:32 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

New Hampshire's U.S. Senate election has been considered narrow based on latest survey results, but Democrat incumbent Jeanne Shaheen has consistently secured a slim lead.

Wendy Nunez, originally from Honduras, holds her daughter, Gianella Hernandez, as she attends an Immigration Field Hearing held by U.S. Rep Joe Garcia (D-FL) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) at Broward College on August 13, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Immigrant Rights Advocates File Lawsuit to Release FOIA Information on Artesia Detention Facility

Oct 24, 2014 05:48 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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 Election: Democrat Michelle Nunn, Republican David Perdue Secure Slim Lead in Different, New Polls

Oct 24, 2014 04:54 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.

Healthcare.gov Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Starts Second Open Enrollment Period on Saturday with Improved Upgrades

Healthcare.gov EZ Application Not for Documented Immigrants or Naturalized US Citizens

Oct 24, 2014 03:54 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.

South Carolina House Speaker Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Misconduct

Oct 23, 2014 04:53 PM EDT By Olivia Demarinis

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

Obama Administration Announcing $840M Grant for Medical Care

Oct 23, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Claudia Balthazar

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

Impact of Latino Vote in 'Competitive' US Midterm Election Races Defended by Latino, Voter Registration Organizations

Oct 24, 2014 12:23 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.

White House Defends Funds for Legal Representation for Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors

Oct 23, 2014 01:13 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.

Bundeswehr Trains Volunteer Ebola Helpers

First Suspected Ebola Case in Lebanon, Americans Think US Could Do More in West Africa

Oct 23, 2014 05:50 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

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.

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

Oct 23, 2014 11:16 AM EDT By Scharon Harding

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.

British Planes Braced For Combat Missions Over Iraq

Coalition Air Strikes Killed Near 25 Islamic State Fighters

Oct 22, 2014 09:05 PM EDT By Staff Reporter

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.

Massachusetts Governors Race: Republican Charlie Baker Leads Democrat Martha Coakley

Oct 23, 2014 04:51 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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

Oct 23, 2014 11:45 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.

NALEO hosted 2014 Races to Watch: The Power of Latino Voters and Candidates

Latinos Impact 2014 Midterm Elections as Both Voters and Candidates

Oct 22, 2014 05:09 PM EDT By Rebecca S. Myles

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.

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

Oct 23, 2014 03:39 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

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.