New jersey legislators to turn over bridge documents to prosecuters

New Jersey legislators to turn over bridge documents to prosecutors

New Jersey's legislators have been facing problems recently. Two democratic legislators leading the State committee announced they would turn over all the documents. The problem was, a State judge ruled that two figures in the bridge controversial didn't have the records required. The federal grand jury has been examining the bridge scandal and other allegations of abusive power. Hopefully with all the investigations they did they are able to fix this problem. Many people and testimonies have been brought up to this case for clarification. If the documents are being used in a corrupt way it will be investiagted until they find the right cause of everything that happened. Hopefully with this the state of New Jersey is finally out of problems and not having to face this type of issues. Republicans and Democrats are working hard together to get this solutioned as soon as possible. 

http://www.latimes.com/nation/politics/politicsnow/la-pn-chris-christie-bridge-documents-prosecutors-20140425,0,6211172.story#axzz309UGMwFC

Insurers already calculating 2015 premises as Obamacare kicks in

Insurers already calculating 2015 premises as Obamacare kicks in

Now that the Obamacare finally kicked in people are wondering what are going to be the outcomes and prices for the next year. The medical bills of Obamacare already have started and the price will keep counting and going up no matter what. California has reached it's extended goals for people signing up under the affordable care act. Many people have been impressed with the large number of 1.1 million policyholders that have been part of this government program. However, the number of sicker patients has increased and that is what is dragging the attention of many people. The California leading health insurance has already predicted double digit plus increasing rates. Which means, the number of the medical cost will eventually raise up being more expensive. Now that they have seen what might occur insurance companies must file next year's rates to see the total price of health insurance. In my opinion, I think it is very good for the insurance companies to start thinking the options and costs of next year so that people will be prepared. If the numbers increase to double digits hopefully there will be something to help people out pay their medical costs. 

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-obamacare-deadline-rates-20140330,0,5708594.story#axzz309UGMwFC

Administration punts on Keystone, Obama faces Dem revolt

Administration punts on Keystone, Obama faces Dem revolt

Issues over the pipeline have been lately going on.  The Obama administration finally decided over a final decision which was extending the pipeline until midterm elections. Republicans and some Democrats slammed the administration for the delay and including some Democrats want to go around the president to get the project approved. Some people are really upset at the fact that the pipeline has been going around over a 5 year long process and it's still being delayed. The State Department however are trying to add additional time so that the Nebraska litigation won't affect the routes. 11 Democratic Senators have written to President Obama and urging him to change his decision by the end of May. The Obama administration has been facing a lot of pressure with this pipeline problem.  The Republicans strongly agree on the support for this project. On the other hand, Democrats are divided. Some of them are pressing the State Department to give thumbs up over the project. Others argue the negative consequences of the pipeline which include, climate change and possible health risks. In my opinion, since this issue is being so debated they should have a meeting in order to decide so it can be fair for both sides arguing over the pipeline. 

http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/18/obama-administration-extends-review-period-for-keystone-xl-oil-pipeline/

Measure to Repeal Death Penalty Fails by a Single Vote in New Hampshire Senate

Measure to Repeal Death Penalty Fails by a Single Vote in New Hampshire Senate

The Death Penalty has been still been debated in the State of New Hampshire.  It all started in Michael Addison's case. In 2008, Michael Addison was convicted in the shooting death of a Manchester Police officer. People in his case have wanted him to be on his death row. However, legal issues with this court case have been crossing each other.Other States have already abolish the death penalty. House Representatives already approved the repeal 225 to 104. In my opinion the death penalty should be abolished from all states. Even though New England still practices it, U.S States should stay away from that. There are plenty of other varities of things that can be used as a punishment instead of using the death penalty. Hopefully they soon sign the law into place and Ban New Hampshire from using the death penalty and for Michael Addison's case to be reviewed once again.

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/04/18/us/in-new-hampshire-measure-to-repeal-death-penalty-fails-by-a-single-vote.html?ref=us

Immigrants seeking U.S. protections spend months in detention

Immigrants seeking U.S. protections spend months in detention 

It has been found that thousands of immigrants who seek protection in the U.S have been spending time in detention. Apparently, they have been waiting for the government to determine their cases and for what to be decided. American Civil Liberties and the Chicago based National Justice Center did a lawsuit against the government because they are spending tens of millions of taxpayer dollars on detentions. The detentions are only suppose to be held by a 10 days determination but they are being processed longer. The Obama administration has put into work and is working to set a priority on immigrants on detentions.  The government regulations are now trying for immigrants in a 10 day period to know if their case can be processed and heard by a judge. I agree with the lawsuit that is being filled because why have millions of immigrants on detentions if they aren't even doing anything to them. The limit of a 10 day period seems pretty good for their case to be heard by a judge. Hopefully with this new regulations everything will be fixed and the U.S tax money will be used wisely.

http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-asylum-delays-20140418,0,7470976.story#axzz2zDQNHzt1

Obama issues orders seeking equal pay for women

Obama issues orders seeking equal pay for women 

For a long time now, women working in federal contractors haven't been paid the same amount as men. Recently, President Obama used his executive order to sign two executive orders for women and men working in contractors to get equally payed. It has been talked about the great gap pay between men and women workers in the U.S. According to the White House women make 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. After all this investigation, Obama also ordered for contractors to report data to the government about the amount paid to workers by gender and race. In my opinion, I am glad President Obama is doing this because it's finally time. Women should not be payed less than a man for the same amount of work that they are completing. Although Republicans like always are trying to make little adjustments so this process won't pass Obama argues for them to stop living in the past decade and start playing fair. The United States is a place of freedom and equality where no one should be discriminated and if this is true, this equal payment issues should come into law and be passed so that finally America can be actually a place where everyone is equal and for their hard work they can get a good life. 

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obama-equal-pay-20140409,0,5054235.story#axzz2zCwmqhXj

L.A Unified Supt. Deasy unveils new budget proposal

L.A Unified Supt. Deasy unveils new budget proposal 

LAUSD for quite a while now have been facing money issues. What they are trying to do is increase the general fund to 6.8 billion under the proposal 2014-2015 fiscal year. The reason they are doing this is because of the state's improving economy and higher taxes. LAUSD will also be receiving additional dollars through the state's new funding formula for every kid that falls under certain category's like foster youth, students learning English, and students from low income families.  This new funds all connect to the new system developed by Jerry Brown and the state legislature. With all this new funds they hope to do great investments in education for the youth. In my opinion, I am so glad they are doing this especially knowing that education has always gotten the least amount of funds and now with this not only are they improving the education system but also new jobs are being opened for teachers. 

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-deasy-1415-budget-20140404,0,4019400.story#axzz2y2td7vha

States that have struggled with healthcare sites consider lawsuits

States that have struggled with healthcare sites consider lawsuits

Now that the healthcare has been more progressed their are still some states that are facing difficulties trying to get the program. States such as, Oregon, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The three states are considering a move to the federal exchange. Consultants have said it would take about two years to fix the state's websites. Knowing this the states have plowed to grant funds in order to save their programs before Monday which is the deadline. A lot of people are concerned because this states that are facing problems have not been part of an extension to help them out in some sort of way. Each state is trying their best to get the amount of help needed to fix this issue however if it's not fixed it is more likely for them to consider starting lawsuits. In my opinion, the healthcare website had already faced many problems so I don't see why they are making such a big deal out of it. They should just get help and get it fixed and for those states struggling they should get an extension of the deadline since they are having a little bit more of a trouble.

http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-obamacare-legal-battles-20140329,0,6750235.story#axzz2y2td7vha