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President Obama's nominee for Labor Secretary, Thomas Perez, is facing Republican opposition in the Senate, but strong support among the nation's Latinos and Democrats.

Latinos condemn Republican opposition to Labor Secretary nominee

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The nomination of Thomas Perez for Labor Secretary has been endorsed by a Senate panel, but judging from the intensely partisan vote, it will be a tough vote … Read More

The Obama administration announced that the forms to enroll in the new health insurance exchanges have been simplified.

Obama administration announces simpler health insurance application form

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Today the Obama administration announced it had streamlined and shortened the forms needed to apply for insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Under the … Read More

A woman wears a butterfly sign, a symbol worn by immigrant supporters, while attending a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday, April 22, 2013, on immigration reform. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate hearing still shows deep clashes on immigration reform

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Tempers flared at the The Senate Judiciary Committee on immigration reform. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat, kicked off … Read More

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, and Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y. talk to the media outside the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 16, 2013, following a meeting with President Barack Obama on immigration. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Criticism of the immigration bill from left to right

By Erica Werner, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) -- To some conservatives, it's amnesty. To some immigration advocates, it's unnecessarily punitive. The Senate's new bipartisan … Read More

Most agree the Senate's sweeping immigration reform bill is a good first step in addressing the need to change current laws.

Despite concerns, Latinos say immigration bill is “a breakthrough moment”

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So it's out.  The eight Senators who came together from two different parties to fundamentally overhaul the nation's immigration laws have drafted a bill, … Read More

All eyes are on Congress in anticipation of a bipartisan immigration reform bill which could be introduced as early as next week.

Senate and House immigration reform plans: Who goes first?

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For immigration reform advocates, it's countdown time. As the clock ticks, there are some key questions.  Will an immigration bill be introduced next week? Are … Read More

Senate Judiciary Committee member, freshman Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas uses a life size photo of a Remington 750, a popular hunting rifle, to make a point about the proposed ban on certain kinds of guns, during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on what lawmakers should do to curb gun violence on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rubio, Cruz pledge to oppose, filibuster gun control legislation

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Republican Senators Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio are threatening to use the practice of filibustering - talking for hours on the Senate floor so that a bill either … Read More

The Supreme Court heard arguments for and against California's Prop 8, a law that banned same-sex marriage.

As Supreme Court hears arguments, Latinos increasingly in favor of gay marriage

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When it comes to gay marriage and Latino public opinion, the last few years have seen dramatic changes, according to Ingrid Duran. She and her partner, … Read More

Latino community leaders from around the country to discuss immigration reform strategies.

Community leaders gather in DC on immigration reform advocacy

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In the past couple of days, a group of people have been gathering in Washington to discuss immigration reform - but they are not House or Senate … Read More

A Meals On Wheels of San Francisco worker prepares meals on February 27, 2013 in San Francisco, California. Programs for the poor like Meals On Wheels, which delivers meals to homebound seniors, could be affected if $85 billion in federal spending cuts come down due to sequestration. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Politics aside, sequestration already making an impact

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Regardless of how one feels about the sequestration debate - either it's a terrible example of heartless partisan gridlock or a tough but necessary path to … Read More