http://amvoice.bluestatedigital.com/index.php en MKhan@americasvoiceonline.org Copyright 2010 2010-03-16T19:39:04+00:00 http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-census_16met.ART0.State.Edition2.4b97dd5.html http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-census_16met.ART0.State.Edition2.4b97dd5.html#When:19:39:04Z A conga line shimmies to a Bhangra beat as revelers throw magenta- and marigold-colored powder in an Indian celebration of spring known as Holi. Among the guests here are U.S. Census Bureau workers, eager to spread the word about the government's own mission of renewal. (Dallas Morning News) America's Voice, Census 2010 2010-03-16T19:39:04+00:00 Dallas Morning News http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/03/sen-graham-says-president-obamas-proclaimed-unwavering-commitment-to-immigration http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2010/03/sen-graham-says-president-obamas-proclaimed-unwavering-commitment-to-immigration#When:19:33:12Z On Thursday President Obama met with Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, and Lindsey Graham, R-SC, who are working on a bipartisan immigration reform bill. Afterwards, the president said his commitment to resolving the issue is "unwavering." (ABC News) America's Voice, Legislation 2010-03-16T19:33:12+00:00 ABC News http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/nyregion/16haiti.html http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/16/nyregion/16haiti.html#When:19:35:29Z Within days of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12, the United States government declared that Haitians living illegally in the United States were eligible for temporary protected status, a special immigration designation that temporarily allows them to work here legally. (New York Times) America's Voice, Haiti 2010-03-15T19:35:29+00:00 New York Times http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h8B2ahlCK7_aFBVg_GsFZ7DRk7UgD9EETP981 http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5h8B2ahlCK7_aFBVg_GsFZ7DRk7UgD9EETP981#When:13:45:58Z A Vermont dairy farmer who was among those targeted in a federal crackdown on undocumented workers says he thought three illegal workers had proper documentation. (Associated Press) America's Voice, ICE Raids 2010-03-15T13:45:58+00:00 Associated Press http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/editorials/stories/2010/03/15/immigration-systems-glaring-flaws-must-be-fixed.html?sid=101 http://www.dispatch.com/live/content/editorials/stories/2010/03/15/immigration-systems-glaring-flaws-must-be-fixed.html?sid=101#When:13:43:22Z In my 23 years of ministry in Columbus, I've built close relationships with people from all walks of life and ideological backgrounds. Over time, I've come to realize that while we might not all agree on every issue, we are united by core values of family, fairness, opportunity and love for our neighbors. I also have seen that no one thinks our immigration system reflects these values. It is broken and needs to be fixed. (Columbus Dispatch) America's Voice, Tour of the Faithful 2010-03-15T13:43:22+00:00 Columbus Dispatch http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34383.html http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0310/34383.html#When:13:36:08Z The president should shelve health care reform for now, cool the partisan tensions and reach out to Republican senators like Graham, John McCain, Dick Lugar, Susan Collins, Scott Brown and George Voinovich to craft sensible immigration reforms that secure the border, enforce the law in the workplace and create legal channels for workers to enter the country. (Politico) America's Voice 2010-03-15T13:36:08+00:00 Politico http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/14/2010-03-14_prez_pushes_reform_ahead_of_dc_march.html http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/03/14/2010-03-14_prez_pushes_reform_ahead_of_dc_march.html#When:13:35:49Z It could be said that last Thursday was immigration reform day at the White House. In the morning, President Obama surprised a group of pro-reform leaders from around the country by appearing at a meeting they were supposed to have with some of his aides. (New York Daily News) America's Voice, Grassroots Action, Signs that Reform is Coming 2010-03-14T13:35:49+00:00 New York Daily News http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/gov/2010/03/13-15/Van-Hollen-commits-to-immigration-reform.html http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/gov/2010/03/13-15/Van-Hollen-commits-to-immigration-reform.html#When:13:39:58Z Rep. Chris Van Hollen committed to fight for comprehensive immigration reform at a rally Thursday night, vowing to work toward amnesty to protect and keep immigrant families together. (Annapolis Capital) America's Voice 2010-03-13T13:39:58+00:00 Annapolis Capital http://www.omaha.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/703129868 http://www.omaha.com/article/20100312/NEWS01/703129868#When:15:16:07Z An Omaha senator hopes to force a floor debate Friday on the controversial issue of allowing in-state college tuition rates for illegal immigrants. But expect a lot of legislative gymnastics that could head off such a divisive discussion. (Omaha World Herald) America's Voice, Dream Act and Immigrant Youth 2010-03-12T15:16:07+00:00 Omaha World Herald http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bal-mr.raids12mar12,0,5392644.story http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bal-mr.raids12mar12,0,5392644.story#When:15:14:41Z Twenty-nine people were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in simultaneous raids Thursday morning in Anne Arundel and Baltimore counties at two restaurants, several residences and an office. (The Baltimore Sun) America's Voice, ICE Raids 2010-03-12T15:14:41+00:00 The Baltimore Sun