WASHINGTON – Fort Worth’s Van Cliburn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, recognized by President Bush for his “perfect touch at the piano.” He was one of 11 individuals awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor during a White House ceremony.
WASHINGTON Prosecutors called for tougher penalties for human smugglers Friday as lawmakers examine ways to curb the deadly business that claims the lives of hundreds of illegal immigrants each year.
WASHINGTON–Democrats urged approval of a bill Wednesday aimed at curbing immigrant smuggling by offering legal resident status and cash rewards to those who help bust smuggling rings and toughening penalties for those convicted.
WASHINGTON _ The White House and several corporate, non-profit and Hispanic organizations announced an initiative Wednesday aimed at improving education for the nation’s largest minority group.