by Kelsey Sheehy | May 4, 2011 | Immigration
WASHINGTON – Securing the border and catching undocumented immigrants are tasks that fall on federal shoulders, but a House committee said Tuesday it is a load the Department of Homeland Security can’t carry alone. Instead, the federal government should share...
by Kelsey Sheehy | Apr 20, 2011 | Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration unveiled a new initiative to combat prescription drug abuse Tuesday, but some pain specialists say the plan – like the drugs it targets – fails to address the real issue. Also, physician participation in the training programs will...
by Kelsey Sheehy | Apr 20, 2011 | Immigration
WASHINGTON – Two congressional committees – one in the House and the other in the Senate – met Tuesday to tackle border security, which continues to be a pivot point for both sides of the immigration reform debate. For opponents, it is a precursor to discussing...
by Kelsey Sheehy | Apr 19, 2011 | Business & Tech, Science + Technology
WASHINGTON – Prescription drug manufacturers now must develop, implement and monitor education programs for their most potent painkillers, according to a new Food and Drug Administration requirement announced Tuesday. The new requirement is part of the Obama...
by Kelsey Sheehy | Apr 19, 2011 | Immigration, Topics
Photos courtesy of the Guzman family Happier times: At left, Emily and Pedro Guzman pose for a picture with their son Logan in 2007. Right, Pedro Guzman and his son Logan enjoy a day at the playground in 2008. A Guatemalan citizen, Pedro was detained on Sept. 28, 2009...
