Covering Immigration Reform: a discussion moderated by author & Columbia Journalism Prof. Mirta Ojito http://bit.ly/11TTXeh
Columbia Journalism School Lecture Hall, 2950 Broadway, 116th & Broadway
6-6:30pm: Networking event with snacks and refreshments
6:30-8pm: Panel discussion
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, along with and 68 community-based organizations from all over the country committed to improving the health and well-being of Asian American, Pacific Islander and Native Hawaiian communities and advancing health equity, submitted written testimony to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary for today's hearing on the bipartisan Senate immigration bill, "The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act" (S.744).
In their testimony, these organizations urged Congress to rethink the barriers their bill places on health care access for immigrants.
US Senator Marco Rubio is a Cuban American Republican from the state of Florida. Rubio did something, which has never been done before. He appeared on all seven Sunday TV programs during his most public pitch yet for the emerging immigration reform bill and arguing that it would control the border.
President Obama is currently announcing an executive order regarding his administration's new policy for granting young immigrants workers permits. The announcement is being broadcast live from the White House Rose Garden.
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This current administration has reportedly deported more illegal immigrants than any previous administration and with 150 days left before election day, critics say he had to do something to increase his popularity.
BRONX CLERGY TASK FORCE & NYPD INVITE YOU TO AN
IMMIGRATION AND HEALTH FAIR
DATE: APRIL 18, 2012
TIME: 6:00 PM TO 8:30PM
Hutchinson Metro Center 1200 Waters Place, Bx, NY
The guest speaker is Andrea J. Quarantillo,
District Director for NYC US Citizenship & Immigration Services
US Homeland Security
They will speaking on the Dream Act and offer valuable information on Immigration issues.
Please bring members of your congregation and community that will benefit from this information.
US Representative Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), who is an advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, voted in favor of the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011 (H.R. 3012), which eases the current burdens on employment-based and family-based visas. Rep. Crowley says there is a need for further bipartisan action to truly address our nation’s broken immigration system.