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As Desert Deaths Soar, a Morgue Grows Crowded
Jul 29, 2010 — New York Times
Parks, the chief medical examiner for Pima County. The sudden spike in deaths has overwhelmed investigators and pathologists at the Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office. At the medical examiner’s office in Tucson, Dr. -
EDITORIAL
Jul 29, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Its local law enforcement agencies already lead the nation in turning over illegal immigrants to federal authorities, and that will probably continue. But in the end, neither Arizona nor any other state will be able to arrest its way out of a problem that requires concerted, comprehensive congressional action. That's why the appropriate response to the injunction is for the frustrated public -- in and outside of Arizona -- to hold the federal government to its word. -
Editorial: Showdown in Arizona
Jul 29, 2010 — New York Times
It is a radical upending of immigration priorities, part of a spiteful crusade to force a mass exodus of illegal immigrants. Arizona still has a governor, legislators and law officers determined to pursue immigration enforcement at any cost. It can reassert the importance of sensible national immigration policies. -
Federal judge blocks key parts of Arizona immigration law
Jul 29, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
It requires police to determine the status of people they stop and also think are in the country illegally. The Phoenix and Tucson police departments have directed their officers to hold anyone arrested until the federal government verifies their immigration status. Jan Brewer acknowledged in court last week that the provision is "inartfully" written but argued it is not that broad. -
Immigrant groups react to changes in Arizona law
Jul 29, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
...immigration law had been temporarily blocked. But they still made plans to rally Thursday in support of a City Council resolution to boycott Arizona businesses and to call for federal immigration reforms. "It restores the rule of law in Arizona, but it doesn't solve the problem," said Joshua Hoyt, director of the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, which coordinated the City Hall rally. Carlos Moreno, whose undocumented older sister lives in Arizona with... -
Judge blocks key parts of Ariz. immigration law
Jul 29, 2010 — USA Today
Federal ruling on Ariz. immigration lawON DEADLINE: Federal judge blocks key parts of immigration lawSHERIFF: Vows to jail immigration law protestersBolton's ruling came as supporters and opponents of the law massed in Phoenix and officials from other states considered similar laws to deal with their own illegal immigration troubles."You can't have 50 states doing their own version of immigration law," Phoenix Vice Mayor Michael Nowakowski said from the... -
Lawmakers react to Arizona immigration ruling
Jul 29, 2010 — USA Today
John McCain, R-Ariz., told Fox News. "Rather than wasting their time on all this court stuff…give us the assets necessary to get our border secure." Rep. David Vitter, a Republican, vowed to "keep up efforts to protect rights to govern as a state." Rep. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and other congressional leaders have discussed taking up immigration legislation, but it's not clear how much attention the issue will receive in Congress before the November midterm election. -
News Analysis: Ruling Against Arizona a Warning for Other States
Jul 29, 2010 — New York Times
Judge Bolton rejected that argument, finding that four of its major provisions interfered or directly conflicted with federal laws. But Judge Bolton brought them forward, finding significant risks for legal immigrants and perhaps American citizens. Judge Bolton was appointed by President Bill Clinton in 2000. -
Parts of immigration law go into effect
Jul 29, 2010 — CNN
Jan Brewer said the state would file an expedited appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, signaling a legal escalation that some expect will end up before the U.S. Supreme Court. The parts of the law dealing with sanctions for employers who hire illegal immigrants also withstood the first legal test. CNN's Catherine Shoichet, Phil Gast, Adam Blank, Holly Yan and Arthur Brice contributed to this report. -
Reactions over Ariz. law ruling range from relief to rage
Jul 29, 2010 — USA Today
Alan GomezPHOENIX Leticia Espinoza's neighbor was ready to go. Jan Brewer signed the law."People were scared to take their children to school. -
Va. activist can post officials' Social Security numbers on site, court rules
Jul 29, 2010 — Washington Post
Maria GlodBetty "B.J." Ostergren wanted to persuade Virginia to take sensitive personal data off state Web sites. Today, her site guides surfers to publicly available records that list Social Security numbers of officials, including former House majority leader Tom DeLay (R-Tex.) and Virginia Del. David L. Bulova (D-Fairfax).In the 1990s, many court clerks across Virginia began putting land records online, giving people access for a fee. -
A spending goal too small for aging America
Jul 28, 2010 — Washington Post
For starters, federal spending under Ronald Reagan averaged 22 percent of GDP. Obviously we need a national crusade to make health-care delivery more efficient. Clinton didn't have to retire the boomers. -
Brewer builds her national plan
Jul 28, 2010 — Politico
They just know her as the face of Arizona’s illegal immigration resistance. “Gov. In March, a Rasmussen Reports poll showed the governor trailing Attorney General Terry Goddard, the likely Democratic nominee for governor, by 9 percentage points. Steve Pierce is seen criticizing the governor’s attempt to take credit for the law. “I helped pass Senate Bill 1070. -
Business groups pick Nov. targets
Jul 28, 2010 — Politico
Their first three targets are all Democrats. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce has already vowed to invest $75 million in the mid-term elections. That’s the prediction of Fred Wertheimer, a campaign finance reform advocate. The coal group could not coordinate with candidates and donations to political races would still be limited. -
Census data reveal health insurance gaps
Jul 28, 2010 — Washington Post
The table below shows 2007 health insurance coverage status for people under 65, at all income levels, for a select number of states and the District of Columbia. Coverage data include those with public or private insurance. -
Chicago immigrants favor changes in Arizona immigration law
Jul 28, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
...busting a local fake ID ring randomly questioned bystanders, some residents worried Arizona's law would lead to similar legislation in Illinois. Jose Venavides, 67, said he is still worried. "It's just temporary," Venavides said, as he pushed a vending cart filled with frozen fruit pops. "I wish it would stop permanently." At City Hall, a group of aldermen pushed for the second symbolic boycott of Arizona in two months. Like a similar resolution endorsed in June, the one... -
Crossroads for the U.S. economy
Jul 28, 2010 — Washington Post
Simultaneously, a gush of federal stimulus money started spreading through the economy. An aggressive series of interest rate cuts and other actions by the Federal Reserve took effect. During the depths of the recession, companies reduced their production even more than consumers pulled back, depleting their inventories. -
Healthcare law has more doctors teaming up
Jul 28, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
Further consolidation in the $2.5-trillion healthcare industry might drive up costs for everyone. A. Charles Rabinowitz, a cardiologist who has watched many colleagues sell their practices. "There is a lot of paranoia out there." Dr. -
House Dems mull break on Obama's tax pledge
Jul 28, 2010 — The Hill
That cost is already factored into the administration’s budget projections, which reflect Obama’s proposed policies. This system failed us on all those accounts.”Another Democrat on the Finance Committee, Sen. -
House OK's bill making insurers pay for autism services
Jul 28, 2010 — The Boston Globe
...autism mandate is approved by lawmakers, it would become the latest insurance requirement in a growing list. The mental health parity bill that went into effect last year already required expanded coverage for some autism care.A report by state regulators concluded that 12 cents of every dollar paid for health insurance in Massachusetts in 2006 went toward 26 mandated benefits, from maternity and mental health care to infertility and diabetes services. Some of the mandates are also... -
Immigration facts, figures -- and thoughts::
Jul 28, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
But you'd be wrong.Despite the heightened rhetoric and the bloodcurdling vitriol surrounding the issue, illegal immigration has actually declined significantly over the last few years. Perhaps they hope that all this harsh rhetoric will keep even more illegal immigrants at home. But they'd be silly to think that such invective only makes life harder for immigrants. -
Japan looks outside for workers
Jul 28, 2010 — Washington Post
But Paulino, 31, a nurse from the Philippines, worries about the odds. Indonesian and Filipino workers who come to care for a vast and growing elderly population cannot stay for good without passing a certification test. Nurses can stay for three years, with three chances to pass the test. -
Judge blocks key parts of Arizona law
Jul 28, 2010 — Politico
The president was en route to New Jersey for a meeting with small-business owners when Bolton’s ruling was released. On Capitol Hill, Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), a staunch advocate of stricter immigration laws, said Bolton should have upheld the law in its entirety to help secure the nation’s border with Mexico. Otherwise, "I don't know where that leads us except with chaos." Sen. -
Judge Blocks Parts of Arizona's Immigration Law
Jul 28, 2010 — New York Times
After the law was adopted, the administration defended its handling of the border and immigration while urging Congress to enact a sweeping change in immigration law. Justice Department lawyers argued that the state law amounted to regulation of immigration, the exclusive authority of the federal government. John Bouma, a lawyer for the state, said the law closely hewed to federal statutes and followed the intent of Congress to give states a role in enforcing immigration laws. -
Judge blocks sections of Arizona immigration law
Jul 28, 2010 — Washington Post
We're telling people don't bring your papers, don't bring your IDs."Meanwhile, many police chiefs and sheriffs around the state remained confused about various parts of the law. Jan Brewer (R) signed SB 1070 into law in April, drawing immediate objections from the Obama administration and civil rights groups. But, you know, I really believe that our law enforcement officers are so well trained, they understand what America's all about. -
Judge still weighing AZ immigration law
Jul 28, 2010 — CNN
The administration's challenge contends Arizona's law would usurp federal supremacy on immigration. Local police are enforcing immigration laws all over the country," he told Bolton. Those in favor of the law say SB 1070 is consistent with federal law. -
L.A. union members, activists to caravan to Arizona to protest immigration law
Jul 28, 2010 — Los Angeles Times
The participants represent 32 unions. SB 1070, signed into law by Gov. More than one million California Latinos became citizens and voter registration spiked. Immigration activists have declared it a "national day of action," with events planned in several cities to protest implementation of the Arizona law. -
Op-Ed Contributor: Jump-Starting Health Reform
Jul 28, 2010 — New York Times
Public health insurance exchanges are not a new idea. In Massachusetts, the health insurance reform plan instituted in 2006 by Gov. Under the act, companies with fewer than 100 employees will be able to purchase coverage through the Small Business Health Options Program exchange. -
Pet insurance takes a bite out of bills for some; others dogged by denials::
Jul 28, 2010 — Chicago Tribune
As their pet needs veterinary services, they pay the bills upfront then submit them for reimbursement. The pet insurance company claimed Bella's seizure came one day shy of her policy going into effect, so the treatment wasn't covered. Pet insurance companies will take claims from any licensed veterinarian. -
Political Times: Budget Chief Tried to Tilt Power to Executive Branch
Jul 28, 2010 — New York Times
Orszag, you may recall, was the administration’s main proponent of “bending the curve” on health care expenditures. Frustrated that House Democrats wouldn’t accept some painful cost-cutting measures in the new health care law, Mr. Congress then has to either approve the cuts or propose an alternative. -
Poll: Older Americans Perplexed by Health Care Law
Jul 28, 2010 — New York Times
...is free.)Most survey respondents gave the wrong answer when asked whether the law gradually closes the gap in Medicare prescription drug coverage — the so-called doughnut hole — and allots $250 to those caught in the gap this year.Forty-two percent said, correctly, that the law does both. But 12 percent said it did not and 45 percent didn’t know enough to answer.The poll and informational materials are available at the council’s Web site.... -
Specter of law affecting Ariz. economy
Jul 28, 2010 — CNN
STORY HIGHLIGHTS * Anecdotal evidence indicates mere specter of immigration bill is slowly paralyzing economy * Hispanics make up 30 percent of the state's population * Gov. Reactions to the Arizona immigration law injunction But for the Tellez family business and others like it, the damage from the controversy already is done. Not only businesses targeting the Latino community are suffering. -
Wonkbook: DISCLOSE fails; Dems deny secret plans; no renewable standard in energy bill
Jul 28, 2010 — Washington Post
Ezra KleinAfter a final push from the White House, the DISCLOSE Act mustered 57 votes, failing to break a filibuster. And it is the tax bugaboo that stands in the way of an investment agenda to match the global challenges we face. If the new law goes into effect--a challenge by the Obama administration is pending before a judge--police could shower ICE with calls. -
Agents want piece of reform pie
Jul 27, 2010 — Politico
Twenty-two additional lawmakers who voted against the legislation signed the letter, including 17 Republicans and five Democrats. A complete list of agents with a state license would be overwhelming. There is no easy way to differentiate between agents who sell health insurance and those who sell life insurance. -
Basel Group Agrees to New Global Rules for Banks
Jul 27, 2010 — New York Times
The rules, developed after lengthy negotiations among regulators on the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, would not take effect for at least seven years. Some European and Asian banks could have to reinforce their financial positions. For example, European banks persuaded regulators to allow part of their stakes in other banks to count toward their Tier 1 capital.
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