by Gillian Brockell | Jul 21, 2011 | Immigration
WASHINGTON — An audience predominantly supporting same-sex marriage that packed a Senate hearing Wednesday tried hard to observe Senate customs frowning on applause or boos, but hundreds burst into laughter several times when outnumbered gay marriage opponents...
by Gillian Brockell | Jul 12, 2011 | Immigration, Topics
WASHINGTON — Following a highly successful petition campaign, opponents of the Maryland Dream Act—which was scheduled to go into effect July 8— have succeeded in suspending the law until the public can vote on it. The law, which allows illegal immigrant high...
by Gillian Brockell | Jul 7, 2011 | Topics
WASHINGTON—The Dalai Lama celebrated his 76th birthday Wednesday with thousands of devotees at the Verizon Center in Washington. The celebration kicks off 10 days of teaching, meditation and ceremonies to promote world peace. Joining the Dalai Lama onstage were Martin...
by Gillian Brockell | Jul 6, 2011 | Immigration
WASHINGTON –The Dalai Lama kicks off a nearly two-week ritual of prayer and meditation for thousands of followers Wednesday, beginning with a celebration of his 76th birthday. But President Barack Obama has not yet announced whether he will meet with the Tibetan...
by Gillian Brockell | Jun 29, 2011 | Immigration
WASHINGTON–When Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, proposed the Legal Workforce Act earlier this month, the bill was co-sponsored by 11 House Republicans – a number that now has grown to 26 — and hailed by some as a solution to illegal workers. But a vocal...
