[U.S.] Immigration: Then and Now

Immigration: Then and Now
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Obama-launches-push-for-immigration-overhaul-4230860.php
The announcement of a proposal for immigration reform inspired renewed excitement for some involved in the fight Monday, but other players in the debate felt a sense of déjà vu.

5 Things: Mayor Menino Delivering 20th State of City Address Tonight
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/01/29/speech-menino-announce-initiative-with-harvard-mit/OuhMN3AlgXRwnHqF3SR0uK/story.html
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Wash. Vows to Try to Keep Weed in State...
http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/wash-vows-weed-state-18341829
So far, no one is suggesting checkpoints or fences to keep Washington state's legal pot within its borders. But Gov. Jay Inslee insists there are ways to prevent the bulk smuggling of the state's newest cash crop into the black market, including digitally tracking ...

Senate Passes Hurricane Sandy Aid
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/new_jersey/20130128_ap_congresspasses505bsuperstormsandyaidbill.html
By a vote of 62-36, the Senate passed legislation providing just over $50 million in aid for victims of Hurricane Sandy. The bill now goes to the president for his signature.

Los Angeles mayoral hopefuls debate cutting budget, trimming pensions
http://www.scpr.org/blogs/politics/2013/01/25/12200/greuel-raises-more-garcetti-latest-la-mayor-race-m/
By Brandon Lowrey. LOS ANGELES | Tue Jan 29, 2013 3:35am EST. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Los Angeles' five mayoral candidates sparred over its ailing economy Monday night, each claiming to be best qualified to reduce a persistent public deficit, ...

Arias Murder Trial has Niagara Falls Connection
http://www.niagarafallsreporter.com/Stories/2013/Jan29/AriasMurderTrial.html
Don Stefano Magaddino and Billy Shrubsall. Joseph Christopher, Helen Ray Fowler or the Little Dillingers; those are just a few of the famous ones.

Naval Academy graduate found murdered in San Diego apartment
http://www.10news.com/news/man-arrested-in-connection-with-death-of-recent-us-naval-academy-graduate-01272013
Investigators say they have charged a 21-year-old with murder in the death of his brother, a 25-year-old Naval officer who was found dead in his San Diego apartment Sunday.

Ex-49er Harris faces domestic violence charge
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/eye-on-football/21621244/kwame-harris-involved-in-alleged-incident-with-former-boyfriend
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Former San Francisco 49er Kwame Harris has been charged with felony domestic violence and assault charges from an August beating involving a former boyfriend, a prosecutor and defense lawyer said.

Gov. Snyder asks Supreme Court to rule on right to work
http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/01/28/snyder-asks-court-for-ruling-on-right-to-work-law/
Lansing - Gov. Rick Snyder on Monday took the rare step of asking the Michigan Supreme Court to consider the constitutionality of the new public and private sector right-to-work laws before labor unions try to tie them up in court.

Labor Sees Bright Spots in Membership Trends
http://blog.heritage.org/2013/01/27/chart-of-the-week-union-membership-continues-to-decline/
The American labor movement received some bitter news last week when the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its annual report on union membership - it showed a 398,000 overall decline in union membership, with the percentage of workers in unions ...

Are college graduates underemployed (and if so, why)?
http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2013/01/28/are-college-graduates-underemployed-and-if-so-why
For several years running now, with dueling reports and "Jane, you ignorant slut"-style op-eds in these pages and elsewhere, Richard Vedder and Anthony Carnevale have been arguing about the influence of college-going in the job market.

Milwaukee County sheriff: Don't wait for the police; arm yourselves
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2013/0128/Wisconsin-sheriff-s-warning-Arm-yourself-we-might-not-get-there-in-time
Milwaukee County Sheriff David A. Clarke Jr. has a message for residents in his jurisdiction: You can't rely on him anymore. You need to arm yourself.

Is the Keystone XL Pipeline Really Worth It?
http://www.npr.org/2013/01/24/170184509/will-obama-administration-clear-keystone-xl-pipeline
A look at the good, the bad, and the ugly about the major oil project. PRINT. All the News and Insights You Need Right in Your Inbox | Sign Up for Our Free Newsletter.

Tone, Tolerance And The Future Of The Republican Party
http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Paul-Ryan-urges-GOP-to-stick-together-4226678.php
In order to win back America's hearts and minds, Republicans need to be open to change. Tue, Jan 29, 2013; Audio · Writing · Of Legacies And Obituaries: Drawing Inspiration From The Death Beat.