California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is facing a growing number of problems preparing his state's budget due to previous deals he approved. Due to a number of agreements Schwarzenegger approved to benefit the state earlier in his tenure as governor, he n

In November 2005, the Department of Homeland Security established the Secure Border Initiative (SBI), a multiyear, multibillion dollar program to secure U.S. borders. One element of SBI is SBInet -- the U.S. Customs and Border Protection program responsib

In addition, the Massachusetts cities of Amherst, Cambridge and Newton have approved measures to allow non-citizens to vote in local elections, but the ordinances require approval of the state legislature, which hasn't acted yet. About a dozen other citie

Illegal immigrants who are victims of violent crimes in the U.S. can now apply for special visas, seven years after Congress offered protection against deportation to those who cooperate with law enforcement agencies. The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Serv

It looks like Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., is going to get his wish – $2 million in taxpayer funding for a library commemorating his 37 years in the House of Representatives. The Charles B. Rangel Center for Public service will serve as a repository for

OKLAHOMA CITY -- An immigration reform bill that evoked strong emotions on both sides passed the Senate Monday on a 41-6 vote. "This is a good day for Oklahoma, and a good day for America," said Carol Helm, director of the anti-immigration group called IR