Mes: agosto 2012

With the presidential conventions and the upcoming elections looming, and the selection of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as the Republican Vice Presidential candidate, the Ryan budget will continue to receive attention and be the subject of debate. Rep. Ryan has proposed versions of his budget and tax plans in the…

Venezuela’s independent press has been weakened by restrictive legislation, online attacks, and a vast state media empire as it struggles to cover vital issues in the lead-up to a heavily contested presidential race, the Committee to Protect Journalists found in a special report released this week. “The gradual dismantling of Venezuela’s critical…

Richmond, VA[CapitalWirePR]– Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th – October 15th) will officially start inVirginia on September 12th with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Hispanic Gala” in theCapitalCity at the Science Museum of Virginia. The Hispanic Gala highlights the outstanding achievements of Hispanics who will receive the prestigious “Bridge…

On August 25, 2012, theWashington,DCchapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA-DC) provided legal guidance to over 200 Dreamers—young men and women seeking to remain in theUnited Statesand work lawfully under the Obama Administration’s new deferred action policy. Working in partnership with a dozen community-based organizations, the AILA-DC members met…