An unprecedented and timely national research project that will examine the impact of Social Security on the U.S. Latino population was announced by Dr. Fernando Torres-Gil, lead researcher for the project and director of the UCLA Center for Policy Research on Aging (CPRA). In addition to CPRA, the research collaborative includes the University of Southern California Ethel Percy Andrus Gerontology Center and the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center. The three lead centers will work in partnership with the National Hispanic Council on Aging and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO).
Government
U.S. Border Crossings Drop 20%.
The volume of travel to the United States from Canada and Mexico declined by 20 percent between FY 2000 and FY 2004, according to data released by the Migration Policy Institute. The decline was revealed by a drop in the number of inspections at U.S. air, land, and sea ports of entry, with land inspections decreasing by 24 percent. The U.S.-Canadian border experienced a sharper decline (31 percent) than the U.S.-Mexico border (21 percent). While the steepest drop occurred between FY 2001 and FY 2002, the volume has continued to decrease annually.
FCC Website Defines Indecency, Obscenity & Profanity.
According to Inside Radio magazine, recently-hired Penny Nance says the site’s designed to “educate the public” about the laws, help them file complaints – and even track the status of complaints. But it certainly puts broadcasters on notice that the Commission’s raising the alert level (it “vigorously enforces the law”).
Hispanic Culture Celebrated On Postal Service’s New Mexico Rio Grande Blanket Stamps.
The rich Hispanic culture of Northern New Mexico was celebrated as the U.S. Postal Service issued the New Mexico Rio Grande Blankets commemorative postage stamps at the 54th Annual Traditional Spanish Market on the Plaza Community Stage. These stamps are fifth in the American Treasures Series and feature the beauty and richness of Spanish American weavers.
‘Fresh is Not as Fresh as Frozen:’ A Response to the Commercialization of American Media.
Remarks of Jonathan S. Adelstein Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission Before The Media Institute, Washington, DC May 25, 2004 .
Is The U.S. Communications Policy A Sucess?
U.S. communications policy today, “albeit imperfect and even messy, is a success” and history will judge well the radical changes in society brought about by the phenomenal progress of technology during our era, said Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO.
Hispanics & The Social Security Debate.
Latinos have distinct demographic and economic characteristics that give them a unique stake in the debate over the future of Social Security.
