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Latino Policy Group Finds Latinos Severely Underrepresented in New York State Government Hiring

For several decades, the hiring of state government employees in New York State hasn't reflected the percentage of Latinos resident in the state. The latest analysis shows while Latinos make up 18 percent of the New York State population, they only are hired for 4.9 percent of government jobs.

Potential 2016 Presidential Candidate Hillary Clinton's Remarks On Trickle-Down Economics Mirror Controversial 2012 Statements by Barack Obama

By Paola Hernández
Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said in a comment Friday that it's not businesses that create jobs.

Immigration Reform Update: DREAMers Protest North Carolina Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan's Immigration Stance While at Campaign Event

By Paola Hernández
A North Carolina-based organization comprising of undocumented immigrant youths protested the state's Democratic senator and her stance of the immigrant rights and the DREAM Act.

Dream Act 2014 News: Two Weeks from Election, New York Governor Releases Policy Blueprint Supporting Dream Act

By Paola Hernández
Just two weeks away from the start of the mid-term elections where New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking a second term he released his policy blueprint which included a commitment to supporting the New York State DREAM Act. The Act's sponsor tells Cuomo it has to be a legislative priority in 2015.

Rob Ford News and Quotes: Former Mayor and Admitted Crack Cocaine User Says Family Will 'Never' Give Up as Toronto Elects New Leader

By Paola Hernández
So long, Rob Ford. We hardly knew ye. Actually, we knew quite a lot about ye. Too much about ye; lots of personal stuff. Well, so long anyway.

New Mexico Governor Race 2014 Polls: Susana Martinez's Lead Widens But Latino Support Lower Than Democratic Challenger

By Paola Hernández
New Mexico Republican Gov. Susana Martinez faces reelection next Tuesday, yet she could win despite not receiving most of the Latino vote.

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

By Paola Hernández
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.

Uruguay Elections May Affect Legalization of Marijuana

By Paola Hernández
Uruguay's first round of elections this past weekend may change the law that legalized marijuana late last year.

Immigration Reform Latest News: Man Seeks Sanctuary of Denver Church to Avoid Deportation

By Paola Hernández
A work dispute in 2010 led to a Mexican national who has lived in the US for 15 years being swept up by ICE under its controversial Secure Communities Program. Facing deportation he has sought sanctuary in a Denver church. Garcia said, "We are part of this country and not a threat."

Colorado Senate Race 2014 Polls: Democrat Mark Udall Winning Latino Vote While Republican Cory Gardner Leads Overall

By Paola Hernández
Colorado's U.S. Senate election continues to be a statistical dead heat while the Latino vote could make a difference in the state.

Latino Activists to Support Texas Sen. John Cornyn for Re-Election, Say His Immigration Reform Plan Is 'OK'

By Paola Hernández
Leaders in Texas said in a recent debate that politicians will need to compromise on immigration reform to be successful.

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

By Paola Hernández
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

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

Immigration Reform News Update: Immigrant Rights Advocates File Lawsuit to Release FOIA Information on Artesia Detention Facility

By Paola Hernández
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 Race Polls 2014 Update: Democrat Michelle Nunn, Republican David Perdue Secure Slim Lead in Different, New Polls

By Paola Hernández
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.

Immigration and Healthcare: Healthcare.gov EZ Application Not for Documented Immigrants, Naturalized US Citizens

By Paola Hernández
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.

Latino Vote 2014 Statistics: Voter Representation in 'Competitive' US Election Races Defended by Latino, Voter Registration Organizations Despite Projections

By Paola Hernández
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.

Ebola Outbreak 2014 News Update: First Suspected Case in Lebanon, Americans Think US Could Do More in West Africa

By Paola Hernández
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.

South Carolina House Speaker Resigns After Pleading Guilty to Misconduct

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

Massachusetts Governors Race 2014: Republican Candidate Charlie Baker Leads Democrat Martha Coakley

By Paola Hernández
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.
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