Immigration activists on bus tour of California congressional offices
March 06, 2013|By Patrick McGreevy

A group of immigrant-right advocates is on a bus tour of California and is banging the drum -- literally -- for changes in federal law to provide illegal immigrants a path to citizenship.
About 50 people are on a bus tour of congressional offices in California urging support for proposals being considered in Washington.
The tour includes members of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles and is targeting Republicans.
On Tuesday, the bus tour visited the Brea office of Rep. Ed Royce and the Irvine office of Rep. John Campbell. At the latter office, "We were received by members of Korean Resource Center who came prepared with drums and tons of energy," said coalition staffer Rey Barrera.
On Wednesday, the bus will make stops at offices of Rep. Howard McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) and Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield).

Similar bus tours have been organized in 18 other states, with immigrant riders telling their stories to members of Congress whose support is needed for changes to the law. The campaign has been organized by the Fair Immigration Reform Movement, a project of Center for Community Change.

As principal of a small Southeast Baltimore school, Anthony Ruby has guided an array of first - year teachers. From the stars, who seem to have an innate sense. Of how to handle a class. To those who were so ineffective . He declined to renew their contracts. When teachers aren't effective, he said, "it is not fair to our children." Many of whom ar low - income immigrant. Hundreds of teachers are hired each year. To fill vaccinces in Baltimore, and the majority will be newcomers to the profession.

Hernandez called 'model citizen' in unit for murder suspects'
By: John R. Ellement
Aaron Hernandez is being housed in the unit at Boston's Nashua Street Jail. That is reserved for people accused of committing murder. Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins said, "Hernandez has been a 'model citizen' since being transferred to Boston" in July from the Bristol County jail. Where he was kept in isolation and accused of assaulting a correction officer.

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Tax Law Changes for 2014
By Robert Waldeck
The first and by far the most widely discussed tax law change is related to the new health care law. The main component of the law that will effect taxpayers is the individual mandate requiring individuals to purchase health insurance or receive a penalty. First and foremost, you will not be penalized for not carrying insurance until you have file your 2014 tax return in early 2015.

Verizon Launches Statewide Wireless Phone Drive To Benefit Domestic Violence Victims
October 12, 2014 6:00 AM
By Edward Cardenas
SOUTHFIELD (CBS Detroit) - Verizon Wireless has launched a statewide drive to collect 3,000 no-longer used wireless phones, accessories and tablets which will benefit victims of domestic violence.
The kickoff of the drive, which runs through Nov. 30, coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Organizers state donated phones can help victims of abuse feel safer and less isolated by giving them a way to call emergency or support services, employers, family and friends, according to officials.
"Verizon Wireless' goal is to place phones in the hands of as many domestic violence survivors across Michigan as possible so they can call for help when needed," said Verizon Wireless Region President Lauren Love-Wright, in a release. "Our customers are crucial in helping us make this happen."
Donated wireless phones given to HopeLine are refurbished, which generate proceeds for the program through both cash grants and phones to those who need help, according to Verizon officials. Refurbished phones from HopeLine - which are loaded with 3,000 minutes of wireless service and text-messaging service - are then provided to local domestic violence agencies, local government agencies and law enforcement agencies who use the devices with their domestic violence clients.
If donated phones are unsalvageable, they are recycled in an environmentally sound way under a zero-landfill policy, Verizon officials stated.
Verizon Wireless has donated $107,000 this year to six Michigan nonprofits that work to end domestic violence. MSU Safe Place - which services including free and confidential advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling, to survivors of violence and their minor children - is one of the beneficiaries of the donation and received $25,000.
"Organizations that assist domestic violence survivors in Michigan, including MSU Safe Place, continue to experience high call volumes as more individuals and families come forward in need of help, support, programming and housing," said MSU Safe Place Director Holly Rosen, in a release. "Donating a previously used device is a simple way to make a small donation that could save a life."
If donated phones are unsalvageable, they are recycled in an environmentally sound way under a zero-landfill policy.

This article states, "if an American woman marries a man from another country". She must take up his citizenship.

A 36 year - old New York City school teacher has been accused of sexually abusing five female students over the past year. At the elementary school were he has worked since 2006. Omil Carrasquillo was arrested & charged Thursday in Brooklyn court with sexual abuse & endangering the welfare of a child.