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Immigrant kids more likely Democrats than parents

WASHINGTON -- U.S.-born children of Hispanic immigrants are more likely than their parents to identify themselves as Democrats as they integrate into American life, maintaining strong ties to their cultural heritage while casting themselves as liberal on social issues.

Date: 02/08/2013 | Nation & World


Congress gets more diverse than ever

WASHINGTON -- A record number of women and racial minorities were elected to the 113th Congress, which was sworn in Thursday. Among them were the first Buddhist to join the Senate, and the first Hindu and the first openly bisexual woman in the House.

Date: 01/04/2013 | Nation & World


Illegal immigration falls after decade-long rise

WASHINGTON — New census data released Thursday affirm a clear and sustained drop in illegal immigration, ending more than a decade of increases.

Date: 12/06/2012 | Nation & World


Scams targeting elderly Asians rise rapidly

SAN FRANCISCO -- On a sunny fall Saturday at a farmer's market in San Francisco, three women aggressively approached a Chinese woman in her 60s. Authorities say they told her she was plagued by evil spirits and that a loved one was in danger.

Date: 11/25/2012 | Nation & World


ID laws could strip votes from young minorities

WASHINGTON -- As many as 700,000 minority voters under age 30 may be unable to cast a ballot in November because of photo ID laws in certain states, according to a new study. The lower turnout could affect several House races as well as the tight presidential contest.

Date: 09/13/2012 | Nation & World


McKenna staffer resigns over tweets about Asians, elderly

A member of Republican Rob McKenna's campaign for governor resigned Wednesday because of two tweets she sent making fun of Asians and of the elderly.

Date: 07/18/2012 | Local News


Asian voters could be game changers in U.S. elections

Add Asian-Americans to the list of voting blocs that candidates and political parties ignore at their own peril.

Date: 07/15/2012 | Nation & World




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