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	Fidel Castro: Obama 'misinterpreted' Raul's words In the News By: Tina kosikowski http://www.miamiherald.com/581/story/1011393.html HAVANA -- Fidel Castro says President Barack Obama "misinterpreted" his brother Raul's remarks regarding the United States and bristled at the suggestion that Cuba should free political prisoners or cut taxes on dollars people send to the island. Raul Castro touched off... More... Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 By: tinaelizabeth 0 Comments Share
	2009 Earth Day is special, says green jobs czar In the News By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.insidebayarea.com/oaklandtribune/localnews/ci_12192511?source=rss "This Earth Day is for everybody "... for those of us who are concerned about the natural world in the traditional sense, but also for laid-off workers," he said, as well as for home and business owners who could save on energy costs through weatherization and energy-efficiency... More... Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Initiative targets U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants In the News By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.northcountytimes.com/articles/2009/04/15/news/sandiego/z3a7cb4466b4507ce882575970077d470.txt A statewide initiative now being circulated would create two kinds of birth certificates: one for the U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants and one for everyone else. More... Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Both Sides of Immigration Debate Search for Hints on Obama's Position In the News By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.foxnews.com/politics/first100days/2009/04/15/immigration-fans-foes-search-hints-obamas-position/ President Obama doesn't plan to begin pushing his agenda on immigration until May, but many are looking for clues about his intentions in what he's already said. More... Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	U.S. Names 'Border Czar' to Watch Mexican Border In the News By: Jackie Chavarria http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/04/15/AR2009041500736.html El Paso, TX (AP) -- Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano named a former federal prosecutor Wednesday to the new post of 'border czar' to oversee efforts to end drug-cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border and slow the tide of people crossing illegally into the United States. More... Posted on Friday, April 17, 2009 By: jackie 0 Comments Share
	Rally could bring thousands In the News By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local_news/Rally_could_bring_thousands.html Follow the link below for the full text: The Alamo, a symbol of freedom and defiance against government oppression, will be the focal point of one of the largest of many Tax Day protests against federal waste held across the country. This evening's rally in Alamo Plaza, billed as the San Antonio... More... Posted on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Obama: Time To Phase Out Combat Role In Iraq In the News By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102863557&ft=1&f=1014 by Lourdes Garcia-Navarro President Obama, on a quick visit to Baghdad Tuesday, told U.S. troops that it was time for Iraqis to "take responsibility for their country." He underscored his commitment to withdrawing most U.S. troops in the next year and a-half. How do you feel about... More... Posted on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	A presidential first: Obama hosts virtual Web town hall from White House In the News By: Inez C. maldonado http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/washington/2009/03/a-presidential.html From the article: And the tech-savvy Obama seemed a natural at the forum, ditching the podium for a hand-held mike that allowed him to roam the room in which 100 teachers and community leaders were seated, listening to the president answer some of the 100,000 questions that Internet visitors lobbed... More... Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Mexicans grasp for asylum In the News By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_11980915 From the article: Rights groups are challenging the U.S. position that violence by Mexican drug cartels does not entitle a refugee to haven. "The way our government is interpreting the law will cause people to die," said Jeff Joseph, head of a Denver immigration law firm. More... Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share
	Clinton Says U.S. Feeds Mexico Drug Trade In the News By: Inez C. maldonado http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/world/americas/26mexico.html?_r=1&partner=rss The New York Times article describes Hillary Clinton's statements regarding the US' contributions to the drug violence occuring at the Mexican border "blunt." Follow the link below for the full text of the article: “Our insatiable demand for illegal drugs fuels the drug trade.... More... Posted on Thursday, March 26, 2009 By: icmaldonado 0 Comments Share

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Fidel Castro: Obama 'misinterpreted' Raul's words In the News

2009 Earth Day is special, says green jobs czar In the News

Initiative targets U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants In the News

Both Sides of Immigration Debate Search for Hints on Obama's Position In the News

U.S. Names 'Border Czar' to Watch Mexican Border In the News

Rally could bring thousands In the News

Obama: Time To Phase Out Combat Role In Iraq In the News

A presidential first: Obama hosts virtual Web town hall from White House In the News

Mexicans grasp for asylum In the News

Clinton Says U.S. Feeds Mexico Drug Trade In the News