Dr. Giggles

Supporters of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act celebrated as the Supreme Court announced its decision to uphold a milestone of the Obama presidency.

This long overdue, common sense legislation has already benefited millions of Americans and will assist more as the Act’s provisions continue to go into effect.

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Derka Derbs

Last week, President Obama announced a new immigration policy that will benefit thousands of people. The policy allows illegal immigrants to file for a two-year deferral from deportation, with the possibility of renewal. The criteria for eligibility are:

  • Under the age of 30 and arrived in the United States before the age of 16
  • Have lived in the United States for five continuous years
  • Individuals who do not have a criminal record
  • Individuals who are successful students (High School Diploma or GED) or served in the military

Those that meet the requirements are also eligible to apply for work permits.

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The Fox and the Hound

Yesterday saw the historic announcement of a sitting United States president endorsing same-sex marriage for the first time.  Recently, the current administration has responded to numerous inquiries about the president’s stance on the issue since Vice President Joe Biden fully endorsed same-sex marriage on last week’s episode of “Meet the Press.”

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