Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor takes office, vows reforms in Albany

Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor takes office, vows reforms in Albany – Assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor takes office, vows reforms in Albany Freshman assemblyman Kieran Michael Lalor took his oath of office Sunday afternoon at U…

Wasting a life away

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All described long-lasting impacts, including depression, anxiety, flashbacks, substance abuse and difficulty maintaining employment and relationships. Five said they had attempted suicide — some several times. “It makes you do a complete about-face …
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Little-known Visa for Trafficking Victims is Chronically Underused

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“There is a huge amount of fear in coming forward about workplace abuse and exploitation,” said Nina Rabin, a University of Arizona law professor and co-director of the James E. Rogers College of Law Immigration Law Clinic. “Also shame is involved …
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Health care sign-ups picked up in November but still far short as deadline nears

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New sign-up numbers Wednesday showed progress for President Barack Obama's health care law, but not enough to guarantee that Americans who want and need coverage by Jan. 1 will be able to get it. Crunch time is now, as people face a Dec. … Now, the …
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