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Immigrant students win in-state tuition battle

May 25, 2011 By Joelle Fishman

Four years ago, the legislature passed a similar bill but lacked enough votes to override Republican Gov. Jodi Rell's veto.

Colombian court blocks witch-hunts

May 25, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The top court issued a writ of prohibition in the case of former Congressman Wilson Borja, ending investigation into allegations he had connections with the FARC.

Critics: Mandatory E-Verify comes at a serious price

May 25, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The GOP in Congress is pushing new laws that would force employers to check the immigration status of new hires.

Iran rulers sharpen knives as economy bleeds

May 25, 2011 By Jane Green

The struggle to influence the outcome of the presidential vote in 2013 is already under way.

GOP anti-abortion fervor hits fever pitch

May 25, 2011 By Ryan C. Ebersole

Between last November and the end of March, Republicans proposed 916 measures in 49 state legislatures setting curbs on reproductive rights and health access. So much for "Jobs, jobs, jobs."