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House Homeland Security Chairwoman says New Yorkers were “punished” for Green Light law

House Homeland Security Chairwoman says New Yorkers were “punished” for Green Light law

by Dalia Faheid | Sep 30, 2020 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON — Rep. Kathleen Rice said Wednesday that the Department of Homeland Security “punished” New Yorkers earlier this year for a controversial law by banning trusted traveler programs, which provide expedited airport lanes for pre-approved travelers. In...
Justice Department silencing minority voters as Election Day nears, senior House Democrat says

Justice Department silencing minority voters as Election Day nears, senior House Democrat says

by Dalia Faheid | Sep 24, 2020 | Politics

WASHINGTON – The Justice Department has prevented minorities from voting under the guise of protecting against voter fraud, the chairman of the House Constitution, Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee said Thursday. The chairman, Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tenn.,...
State Department’s workforce must look more like America, Democratic congressman says

State Department’s workforce must look more like America, Democratic congressman says

by Dalia Faheid | Sep 22, 2020 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – A State Department official said Tuesday the agency has taken steps to train employees to avoid bias in response to January’s Government Accountability Office report that found problems in the number of minorities working for the agency. During a hearing...
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