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Senate Committee Postpones Defense Secretary Vote
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday postponed the vote on confirming Chuck Hagel as U.S. defense secretary to allow more time for his nomination to be reviewed. continue reading »
More Americans Supporting Obama and Immigration Reform
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A growing number of Americans support President Barack Obama's stance on illegal immigration, and there is better support than in the past for the idea of offering citizenship to immigrants who meet certain requirements and for increasing border monitoring, according to a national survey released Wednesday. continue reading »
White House Honors 23 Scientists with National Medal
February 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. President Barack Obama honored the work of 23 scientists and researchers in technology and innovation who in many cases started from scratch, but thanks to their enormous talent, surpassed all expectations. continue reading »
Hillary Clinton Steps Down as Secretary of State
February 2, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Hillary Clinton formally stepped down as U.S. secretary of state on Friday with a letter to President Barack Obama and an emotional farewell address to the department she has run for four years. continue reading »
Senate Confirms John Kerry Nomination for Secretary of State
January 30, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Sen John Kerry will succeed Hillary Clinton as U.S. secretary of state after being confirmed Tuesday in a Senate vote. The Massachusetts Democrat, nominated by President Barack Obama in mid-December, was confirmed by a vote of 94-3. continue reading »
Latinos Part of High Level Post Inaugural Rumor Mill
January 26, 2013 | by NewsTaco | Latino Daily News
One of the interesting things about being in Washington DC for a few days after a presidential inaugural is the sifting through the residual rumors. It’s a lot like walking a shoreline after a storm, all sorts of things catch your eye. continue reading »
Denis McDonough Named As Obama’s New Chief of Staff
January 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. President Barack Obama on Friday named Denis McDonough, who had been serving as deputy national security advisor, as his new chief of staff. continue reading »
President Obama’s 2013 Inauguration - Watch it Live (VIDEO)
January 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Historians Robert Caro, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Douglas Brinkley, and Michael Beschloss speak on the historical significance of a Presidential Inauguration and a President's s continue reading »
Latinos in the President’s Cabinet? It’s Not Just About “Optics”
January 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
I have a problem with pundits and commentators calling President Obama’s lack of diversity in his cabinet a matter of “optics.” As if the President were an optometrist and his cabinet were a set of lenses. As if the president’s cabinet were not so much a working kitchen cabinet but a china cabinet, where things are placed to be seen and seldom used. continue reading »
President Obama’s Inauguration to Take Place Monday
January 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On Inauguration Day, the President-elect and Vice President-elect swear in and take office. Visit USA.gov's President Barack Obama page for information about Inauguration Day events. You can also learn about inaugural history, download the 57th Presidential Inauguration mobile app, and view a video about the ceremony location. continue reading »
Latino Organizations Call on Obama, EPA To Address Environmental Issues
January 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
This week, over 20 Latino leaders and organizations submitted a letter to the White House today asking President Obama and the Environmental Protection Agency for strong standards to limit carbon pollution from existing power plants. continue reading »
Obama Wants Comprehensive Immigration Law With Path to Citizenship
January 13, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. President Barack Obama plans to present in the coming months an immigration reform package contained in a single law that will open up a pathway to citizenship for the majority of illegal immigrants, The New York Times reported Sunday. continue reading »
Obama Reveals U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Will Switch to Support Role
January 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Barack Obama said Friday that U.S. troops serving in Afghanistan will soon begin shifting from a combat role to one of supporting Afghan security forces. continue reading »
Hispanic Poet to Recite Poem Following Inauguration’s “Our People, Our Future” Theme
January 9, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Cuban American poet Richard Blanco has been selected to recite a poem at the Jan. 21 inauguration of President Barack Obama, according to the organizing committee for the event. continue reading »
Lawmakers Approve $9.7 Billion in Aid for Hurricane Sandy Victims
January 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives approved Friday a first provision of $9.7 billion for homeowners who suffered damage from Hurricane Sandy, three days after it earned angry protests for delaying the vote. continue reading »
President Obama Voices Opinion on Assault Riffle Ban
December 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Barack Obama reiterated his support in an interview broadcast Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" for a ban on assault rifles and a push for legislation next year to stem firearms violence in the United States. continue reading »
Obama Remains Positive After Budget Talks
December 29, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
President Barack Obama described himself as "moderately optimistic" after Friday's talks with congressional leaders on a possible solution to the so-called fiscal cliff. continue reading »
Connecticut Elementary School Shooter Killed Himself As Police Approached
December 16, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Adam Lanza, who massacred 26 people at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, committed suicide as soon as he heard police approaching, indicating that he may have planned an even larger massacre, Connecticut Gov. Dan Malloy said Sunday on "This Week" on ABC. continue reading »
How Women Changed the Outcome of the Election
December 14, 2012 | by American Progress | HS News Network
There has been much discussion about the demographic makeup of the 2012 electorate, and one thing is clear: Women’s voices determined the outcome of the election. Across the board, women made the difference. Here are seven key facts about women voters and the gender gap in the 2012 elections. continue reading »
Obama To ‘Begin An All Out Drive For Comprehensive Immigration Reform’ In January
December 9, 2012 | by ThinkProgress | HS News Network
President Obama will “begin an all-out drive for comprehensive immigration reform, including seeking a path to citizenship” for 11 million undocumented immigrants, after Congress addresses the fiscal cliff, the Los Angeles Times reports continue reading »
