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DFA may help undocumented Filipino journalist

DFA may help undocumented Filipino journalist

THE Philippine government expressed willingness to help an award-winning Filipino journalist who recently admitted that he was able to live and work in the United States as an illegal immigrant. However, Jose Antonio Vargas, a former Washington Post reporter, should seek assistance through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). Assistance can range from getting a pro bono lawyer or de officio …

Published Jul 18, 2011.
Read more: Sun Star

Bill Walton rides again

Bill Walton rides again

In April of 2010, Bill Walton confessed to the world that he once contemplated suicide because his back pain had become so unbearable. He was spending the majority of his days on his back, suffering through the simplest of activities. He was incapable of broadcasting basketball games or even participating in the daily activities that so many of us take for granted. If you’ve had the pleasure of …

Published Jul 12, 2011.
Read more: ESPN Blogs

Bill signed to ease several Maine child labor restrictions

Bill signed to ease several Maine child labor restrictions

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. Paul LePage has signed into law a bill to ease Maine’s child labor restrictions so teenagers can work longer hours.

Published Jun 1, 2011.
Read more: Portsmouth Herald