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August 19, 2013

Assemblywoman Gonzalez introduces bill to prevent fraud on the pathway to citizenship

Steve Lee, Editor07 mins

SACRAMENTO – California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego),who represents California’s 80th Assembly District, located in southern San Diego County including the cities of San Diego, Chula Vista and National City has introduced legislation today to prevent payment for immigration reform services until federal immigration reform is enacted and to ensure other basic consumer protections are provided…

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SSAB: Individuals in same-sex marriages should not wait to submit applications for Social Security benefits if they believe they are eligible

Steve Lee, Editor03 mins

WASHINGTON — Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), Social Security and Medicare benefits may soon be available to same-sex couples in the District of Columbia and the 13 states recognizing same-sex marriage. June 26,  in United States v. Windsor, the Supreme Court ruled Section 3 of DOMA unconstitutional, finding…

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ADL calls for ‘A New Jackson-Vanik’ in response to anti-gay bigotry and harassment in Russia

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

NEW YORK — In response to a new national law in Russia prohibiting “propaganda of nontraditional sexual relations,” and fallout from the law’s passage that has brought about an upsurge in violence targeting gays and lesbians, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) called on the United States to impose penalties if the Russian government does not “step backward on this issue…

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Federal auditors determine stimulus grant spending by Family Health Centers Of San Diego is appropriate and allowable

Steve Lee, Editor04 mins

SAN DIEGO  – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA) has completed their review of the Inspector General’s recommendation regarding American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants for Family Health Centers of San Diego. They have determined that all $10.8 million in grant funding was appropriately allocated to allowable…

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