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

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

By Michael Oleaga
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.
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Hispanic Advocacy Groups Prepared for Voters to Skip Election Day, Cause Favored Politicians to Lose

By Scharon Harding
The National Council de La Raza and other Hispanic advocacy groups are telling politicians not to blame Hispanic voters if they skip Election Day and cause their defeat at the polls.
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US Mayors Agree to 'Support and Welcome' Refugee Central American Children

By Michael Oleaga
A dozen mayors of U.S. cities have agreed to support immigrant children from Central American seeking refuge.
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Bolivia Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera Fights One of Latin America's Highest Rates of Violence Against Women, Femicide

By Scharon Harding
Recently, Bolivian Vice President Alvaro Garcia Linera announced his plan to combat violence against women in his country, which reportedly has some of the highest rates of male violence in Latin America.

Mitt Romney Says 'We'll See What Happens' About Making Another Presidential Run

By Selena Hill
Although Mitt Romney has adamantly denied that he will make a third attempt to run for president, the former Massachusetts governor changed his tone when recently asked about his political aspirations.
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United Nations General Assembly: Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Tackles 'Brazen Lies' by Islamic Militants, Hamas and Iran

By Michael Oleaga
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.
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California Gov. Jerry Brown Bans Plastic Bags in Stores: Grocers Must Sell Reusable Bags for at Least 10 Cents Each

By Scharon Harding
On Tuesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill creating a ban against single-use plastic bags in various retail venues.
New York City Council holds oversight hearing on unaccompanied minors

'It’s Heartbreaking' Says Immigration Judge, As Children Younger Than Five Appear in Court Without Legal Representation

By Rebecca S. Myles
Lawmakers, experts and advocates met to try to understand the problems facing unaccompanied children that have arrived in New York and what the city can do to help them.
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Sen. Ted Cruz '90 Percent' Running for President, Says 'Adviser' But Denies Claim on Social Media

By Michael Oleaga
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has denied claims he's running for U.S. president in 2016, despite reports stating otherwise.
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House Speaker John Boehner 'Absolutely' Confident GOP Can Support Immigration Reform But Cautions Against Executive Action

By Michael Oleaga
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.
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Ohio 2014 Election Early Voting Shut Down by Supreme Court Decision, Shortened to 28 Days

By Michael Oleaga
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.
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Texas Senator Ted Cruz Says His Father Helped Him Believe in Faith

By Scharon Harding
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz shared another side of himself on Friday, providing the seldom heard details of his rough childhood.
Guantanamo Bay Facility Continues To Serve As Detention Center For War Detainees

Closing of Guantanamo Bay Prison Slowed by Lack of Signatures From Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel

By Scharon Harding
Despite President Barack Obama's campaign promise to close Guantanamo Bay, the removal of prisoners from the United States military prison is at a crawl as the Pentagon slowly approves transfers.
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Sen. Ted Cruz Jokes About Immigration, White House Fence Jumper, Wins Values Voter Straw Poll

By Michael Oleaga
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".
Staten Island grand jury begins deliberations over whether to indict police for death of Eric Garner

Grand Jury Begins Deliberations in Chokehold Death of Eric Garner

By Rebecca S. Myles
The grand jury began deliberations on Monday on whether there should be criminal charges in the case of an African-American who died while being arrested by New York police officers, according to union officials.

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

By Michael Oleaga
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.

New York Civilian Complaint Review Board Report Leaked to Press

By Rebecca S. Myles
The New York Civilian Complaint Review said it would release a report on the number of chokehold complaints it had received following the chokehold death of Eric Garner in Staten Island in July.
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Millennials 'Most Liberal' Age Group, Young Republicans Say Immigrants Strengthen US

By Michael Oleaga
Millennials have been labeled the "most liberal" generation, and it could affect individuals identifying themselves as Republican.
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Child Migration to US 'Neither Sin or Crime,' Says Guatemala Foreign Affairs Minister at UN

By Michael Oleaga
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.
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