Archive for Michael Burg
Federal Judge Rules Racial Profiling Used Illegally by Arpaio
Joe Arpaio, the Sheriff of Maricopa County in Arizona, and his office violated the U.S. Constitution through his enforcement policies for Immigration. Arpaio violated the U.S. Constitution through his use of racial profiling, ruled a federal judge. For many years, Sheriff Arpaio had ordered deputies to stop people they suspect could be living in the [...]
Srinivasan Confirmed by Senate to U.S. Capital Court of Appeals
On Thursday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Srikanth Srinivasan by a vote of 97-0 to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington D.C., which is the highest appointment judicially achieved by any Indian-American. The confirmation is just a precursor to what is expected to be his elevation, prior to the end of President Obama’s last term, [...]
Conservative Economists Support Immigration Bill
Over 100 conservative economists said they would call on the members of Congress to approve the immigration reform bill, highlighting the many possible economic benefits. On Thursday, the American Action Forum, will release a letter, which is the latest attempt from conservative economists, who have seen a division in their ranks on the overhaul immigration [...]
Weiner Attempting Comeback in New York City Mayor Race
Anthony Weiner has announced he will run for New York City mayor. He joins a crowded field for one of the top mayoral positions in the U.S. He now officially begins a comeback from the scandal that forced him to resign from the U.S. House of Representatives. Following weeks of speculation, Weiner made his candidacy [...]
Secretary of State Kerry Supports Religious Freedom
On Monday, at the unveiling of the global status on religious freedom in an annual report, John Kerry, the U.S. Secretary of state reinforced the commitment of the U.S. in promoting the right of freedom of religion around the world. In the briefing room at the State Department, Kerry made brief remarks that touted the [...]
Another Immigration Union Speaks Out on Immigration Bill
The head of one immigration union that represents over 12,000 federal immigration workers said on Monday that his group would join a growing list of organizations that are similar and are opposed to the immigration legislation that was drafted by eight bipartisan lawmakers and is currently being considered by Congress. The organization the National Citizenship [...]
Immigration Legislation Still not certain
After many years of false starts and sudden stops, Washington finally seems to be on a path to rewrite the immigration laws in the United States. The Group of Eight Senators is scheduled to hit the floor in the Senate in June. In the House, a bipartisan group this week agreed on a large bill [...]
Brown’s Outlook on Budget Disputed by Analyst
According to a top budget advisor for the California legislature, the financial picture in California is much better that what Governor Jerry Brown has suggested. The advisor says the state would have more than $3.2 billion to spend than what Governor Brown had estimated. Wall Street improvements and the increase in the housing market in [...]
Government Loses Terror Informants in Witness Program
A witness protection program of the U.S. government lost the whereabouts of two informants with links to terrorist groups. Now both are believed to have left the U.S., revealed a report on Thursday. The Office of the Inspector General released a summary of its findings that found many deficiencies and vulnerability in national security arising [...]
IRS Scandal Claims First Victim
On Wednesday, President Obama announced that the acting head of the Internal Revenue Service was asked and agreed to resign following the news that the government agency had targeted political groups that were conservative and were attempting to gain tax-exempt status. Steven Miller, who at the time the wrongdoing took place was not the commissioner [...]
Obama gives African-Americans a bad name. He's also done little for them - Black unemployment is higher during Obama's presidency ...
This was NOT BNP Paribas the bank, rather a small euro chop chop called EXANE BNP Paribas...no connection. Your facts ...
You d*** great the d*** stock but did you even put a reason why you just on a bunch of ...