U.S.
Undocumented and unafraid: Immigrant youth sit-in in Arizona
May 18, 2010Five immigrant youth wearing graduation caps and gowns staged a peaceful sit-in Monday at the Tucson, Ariz., offices of Republican Sen. John McCain urging him to sponsor legislation that would open a path to legalization for...
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Top offshore drilling regulator forced out
May 18, 2010The top government official overseeing offshore drilling retired suddenly yesterday.
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Calif. governor proposes ‘scorched earth’ budget cuts
May 18, 2010Once again, Californians most needing their government's help are being told they must bear the brunt of a $19 billion budget gap.
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Lobbyist opposing DWI law accused
May 18, 2010Anti-union PR boss Richard Berman is on the hot seat after two charity organizations asked the New York State Commission on Public Integrity to investigate one of his firms for illegal lobbying.
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Arizona takes another step backwards, critics say
May 17, 2010Arizona has taken another step backwards, critics say, after Republican Gov. Jan Brewer signed into law a new bill May 11 that aims to ban ethnic studies in the state's schools.
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