WASHINGTON–Lawmakers heard testimony on the dangers of illegal immigrant smuggling and discussed ways to curb the practice Tuesday, citing the deaths of 19 people who were hidden in an unventilated trailer last month in Victoria, Texas. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON - Dr. Robin Eady, the longest-surviving dialysis patient in the world, was presented with the Burl Osborne Organ Replacement Pioneer Award on Saturday. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTONThe Senate has unanimously confirmed Eduardo Aguirre Jr., a former Cuban refugee, to be the first director of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON _ Politicians of all stripes are jousting to capture the support of Hispanic voters, who are becoming ever more crucial to both parties’ future. Read the rest of this entry »

WASHINGTON - Army Spc. Shoshana Johnson sat quietly Thursday as a parade of members of Congress called her a role model, a hero and a great American. Read the rest of this entry »