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Key Senator Fights For Tracking In Immigration Law
Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, who is considered crucial to the passage of an immigration law overhaul, on Tuesday vowed to fight for a biometric system that would track foreigners entering and exiting the country after a Senate panel rejected the idea.
More than $5.1B in Texas Bond Elections to be Decided
voters across Texas will decide a total of more than $5.1 billion in bond referendums in May 2013
Community News (V15-I21)
community news volume 15 issue 21
HDF Fundraiser Inspires Hope, Collects Hundreds of Thousands in Pledges
In the recently renamed Hyatt Regency Dearborn (now the “Adoba Hotel Dearborn”) the HDF Foundation held a very successful fundraiser this past weekend.
Brace for Hurricanes
‘Above Average’ Hurricanes Season Predicted for 2013
Story Night Isn’t Only for Children
About 1000 people gathered on Friday May 3rd to hear Nouman Ali Khan present a “story night” at the Tawheed Center Banquet Hall in Farmington, MI.
Hedge Funds In Search Of Distress Look At Detroit
In the past two decades, a group of specialized hedge funds have transformed corporate bankruptcies, injecting much-needed capital while at the same time drawing fire as “vultures.”
Obama Honors Firefighters Killed In Texas Fertilizer Plant Blast
The deaths of 14 people, nearly all of them emergency responders, ripped a hole in the heart of the town of West, where farming is a way of life and where many people volunteer for the fire department in their spare time.
State Agencies Respond to Fertilizer Plant Fire, Explosion in West
Texas state agencies are “on the ground to assist and remain as long as needed and requested,” said Gov. Rick Perry regarding the state’s response to the devastating fire and explosion in the city of West in McLennan County. At a press conference, DPS Sgt. Jason Reyes confirmed the deaths of 12 individuals, all in [...]
American Muslim Students Fear Backlash after Boston Tragedy
Religious, social, and ethnic groups in the U.S. have long experienced prejudice and discrimination in the public.
Divorce in the Muslim Community
Saturday saw a frank and interesting discussion of divorce in the Muslim community with several speakers…
3rd Annual My Orphans Fundraising Dinner
Dearborn, MI–Last Friday, My Orphans hosted their 3rd Annual Fundraising Dinner in efforts of helping orphans that have been devastated by war-torn disaster areas.
Congressman Peters Fundraiser at Dr. Basha’s House
Congressman Gary peters express deep concern about the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Syria. He attended a reception given by Muslim friends in Farmington hill Michigan. He says People all over the world have watched with awe as democratic movements in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya have risen up against autocratic and corrupt regimes. We have witnessed [...]
Sign of the Times…
‘NOTICE: Staff May Be Armed to Protect Students’ The newly posted signs on each of the campuses of the Westwood ISD in Palestine certainly get your attention – “Notice: Staff may be armed to protect students.” The Westwood response to the deadly shooting rampage at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut, last year may be [...]
Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, Former NBA Star
Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, former NBA star, has once again come to Dearborn to host a biannual basketball clinic at the Wise facility (corner of Ford and Telegraph Rd)
Pakistani Caucus Elects Directors for 2013-14
Following are the elected directors (in alphabetic order)
HIPAA: The Final Rule Is Now In Effect – What Does That Mean to Your Practice?
After its initial publication at the beginning of the year, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Final Rule is finally in effect
Efforts made to improve mobility, connectivity on I-35
City of Austin Transportation Director Rob Spillar calls Interstate 35 “the transportation backbone” of Austin, the region, the state and the nation.
Guest Speaker Khalid Haj-Saleh Speaks at the Islamic Cultural Association
About 50 people gathered at the Huda School Saturday evening to attend a lively lecture by Khalid Haj-Saleh, the spokesman and head of the Media Committee for the Syrian National Council.
