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Latino Civil Rights, Voter Engagement Groups Score House GOP Immigration Reform Efforts

Five Latino civil rights and voter engagement organizations released a scorecard for the members from the House of Representatives grading their actions on immigration reform. The scorecard was developed in anticipation of of the House's summer recess in July.

Obamacare Law Still Unpopular, But Healthcare Law Provisions Receive Popular Support, Says Poll

With the midterm election season underway, public opinion of the Affordable Care Act could hinder Democrats in the voting booths. According to new polling figures, the mandate for every American to receive health insurance, or Obamacare, received a 52 percent disapproval rating, but opinions to repeal the law decreased.

Washington Redskins Racist Name Controversy: NFL Responds To Senators' Letter Over Redskins Name

Earlier this week almost 50 Democratic U.S. senators signed and sent a letter to the NFL urging it to replace the name of the Washington Redskins because of its derogatory implication.

Illinois Republicans Blast Democrats Over "Under-handed" Obama Library Fund Vote

A recent plan for the state of Illinois to provide $100 million of state money toward the development of a presidential library for President Barack Obama has got the state's GOP officials in a tizzy.

Immigration News 2014: Hispanic Community Unites On Saturday For Nationwide Anti-Deportation Rally

During the last several months, numerous civil rights and immigration reform advocates have protested at detention centers around the nation calling for President Barack Obama to end deportations and the inhumane treatment of detainees.

Dreamers' Path to Citizenship: Obtain a Degree or Serve in the Military to Remain in the U.S., Congress Says

House Republicans are paving a path to citizenship with a specified two-way street, offering the opportunity for "dreamers" to remain in the U.S. -- only if they earn a college degree or serve in the military, Takepart reports.

Obama State of Union Address: President Invites Special Guests; Who Are They?

Openly Gay NBA Player Jason Collins and Boston Marathon Bombing survivors Carlos Arrendondo and Jeff Bauman will be among the guests attending President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, the White House reported.

CNN Poll: Most Americans Agree Current 'Do-Nothing' Congress is 'Worst Congress Ever'

According to a poll released on Thursday by CNN and ORC International, the majority of Americans agree that the current Congress is a “do-nothing” Congress and is the worst Congress seen in their lifetimes.

Immigration Reform: California Republican Rep. Denham Joins Democrats in Support of Overhaul Bill

House Republicans have stood firm on their conservative stance involving immigration reform, but California Republican Rep. Jeff Denham has made it clear that stalling isn't the solution. In an effort to get the wheels in motion, he's reaching across the aisle to Democrats by backing the immigration overhaul bill.

Government Shutdown 2013: October Deadline Threatens Military Pay, Obamacare Implementation

With a potential government shutdown looming, Republicans and Democrats are butting heads over President Obama's healthcare law and government funding