Immigrants More Likely to Support Smoking Bans
A recent study shows that the demographic most likely to support anti-smoking legislature are those who have recently immigrated to the United States. Immigrants and their children are very likely to approve smoke-free spaces, according to a data analysis produced from the U.S. Census’ Current Population Survey between 1995 and 2002. During the course of [...]
Expulsion of Grieving Spouses Rule Ended
President Barack Obama recently signed into law a bill that terminates a rule that made newly-married foreigners vulnerable to expulsion if their American spouses died within two years of marriage. The rule also required the expulsion to take place before their application for permanent residence was approved. Commonly known as “the widows’ penalty,” the rule [...]
Health Care Bill Hit Again by GOP
The current status of the bill concerning a government-run health care system for some Americans means that the Obama administration is very close to creating a safety net for the American public – however, the future’s bill remains uncertain as it has once again come under fire in Congress. Republicans are virtually unanimously against the [...]