BOSTON – Friday, July 12, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick today signed a $33.6 billion Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) balanced budget that makes significant investments in education, health care cost containment and youth violence prevention.
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Gov. Patrick Signs $33.6 Billion FY 2014 BUDGET
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White House Report Highlights the Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform
White House Report: The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System
“So if we’re truly committed to strengthening our middle class and providing more ladders of opportunity to those who are willing to work hard to make it into the middle class, we’ve got to fix the system. We have to make sure that every business and every worker in America is playing by the same set of rules. We have to bring this shadow economy into the light so that everybody is held accountable — businesses for who they hire, and immigrants for getting on the right side of the law. That’s common sense. And that’s why we need comprehensive immigration reform.”
– President Barack Obama, January 29, 2013
Washington, D.C., July 10, 2013, — America has always been a nation of immigrants, and throughout the nation’s history, immigrants from around the globe have kept our workforce vibrant, our businesses on the cutting edge, and helped to build the greatest economic engine in the world. However, America’s immigration system is broken and has not kept pace with changing times. Today, too many employers game the system by hiring undocumented workers and there are 11 million people living and working in the shadow economy. Neither is good for the economy or the country. It is time to fix our broken immigration system.
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Diaoyu Islands: “Stolen” Territory since 1895
There are solid reasons for China to claim ownership of the Diaoyu Islands.
The islands have been under the jurisdiction of China’s navy as islands affiliated with Taiwan since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The Ming and Qing dynasties of China exercised sovereignty over the Diaoyu Islands and their affiliated islands, and officially included them in maps.
A group of Hong Kong residences protest in front of Japanese Consulate in Hong Kong on July 6, 2013.
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Glory or Tragedy: What Did the 2011 Egyptian Revolution Bring?
By Na Ma, Indiana University
(Hundreds of thousands protesters took on the streets across Egypt on Sunday, June 30, to demand outing of President Morsi. In this indepth interview, Ghazzal Ali, a participant of the revolution that ousted then President Mubarak two years ago and now a student at Indiana University, reflected on his journey.)
“Every single moment in the revolution is unforgettable. My parents are proud of me, because I have added great chapter to the Egyptian history.”
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US Senate Passes Historic Immigration Reform Bill with Path to Citizenship
(from cntv.tv)
The US Senate has passed a wide-ranging immigration bill that would put 11 million undocumented immigrants on the path to American citizenship.
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China’s First Lady Shows Star Power in Visit to Americas
China’s new first lady Peng Liyuan continued with her charm offensive during a recent visit to Latin America along with her husband President Xi Jinping. She shows her start power at every appearance. President Xi and Peng Liyuan have arrived in Indian Wells, Calif. on June 6, 2013. The summit between Xi and Obama will take place at the 200-acre Sunnylands estate outside Palm Springs, Calif. starting Friday evening.
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Remarks by the First Lady at a Fundraising Event in Taj Boston
(The First Lady made the following remarks at a fundraising event for US Senate candidate Ed Markey on May 29, 2013.)
MRS. OBAMA: (Applause.) My goodness. Yes. Thank you so much. Rest yourselves because I want you working hard for Ed. (Laughter.) So I don’t want you to wear yourself out here.
Let me start by thanking our dear friend Ed for that very, very kind introduction. I think he should say that again with my husband here in the room. (Laughter.) But more importantly, for being such a passionate champion of families right here in Massachusetts.
Official 2013 First Lady portrait.
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Vote Today — Five Candidates in US Senate Special State Primary
By David Li, bostonese.com
Boston, April 30, 2013, — Today is the US Senate special election primary day in Massachusetts. Votes across the state will cast ballot in the Democratic and Republican primaries. Independent voters can choose to cast ballot in either party’s primary. General election for the special election to replace Secretory of State John Kerry will be held on June 25.
Democratic Party Candidates
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STEPHEN F. LYNCH (left) 55 G St., Boston Current U.S. Congressman EDWARD J. MARKEY 7 Townsend St., Malden Current U.S. Congressman -
Pressley to Run for Reelection and Suzanne Lee Kicks off Campaign in Boston City Council Races
Boston, April 22, 2013, — As Boston is still dealing with the aftermath of the Marathon bombings a week after two bombs went off near the 117th Boston Marathon finish line, killing three people and seriously injuring dozens more.
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President Obama Signs Massachusetts Disaster Declaration Over Blizzard Nemo
Washington, D.C., April 19, 2013, — The President today declared a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and ordered Federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local recovery efforts in the area affected by the severe winter storm, snowstorm, and flooding during the period of February 8-9, 2013.
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