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First-ever home HIV test kit approved in US
July 6th, 20120 OraQuick Advance HIV test (Reuters)Americans will soon be able to find out whether they are HIV positive at home, after an over-the-counter test was approved by the Food and Drug Agency. The test is only available to people aged 17 and above, so ID may be needed to buy one.The OraQuick test, by OraSure Technologies, uses a mouth swab to...Store clerk defends herself against tobacco ticket violation
Two weeks ago we reported that Andy's Party Store in Dearborn was one of four businesses in the city that received tickets from the police department for selling tobacco products to minors. Our report, along with other news agencies, stated that the clerk at the store was aware that the female customer was under-age and the clerk still...Second annual open house to benefit rescued animals with special needs
DEARBORN — The Dearborn Animal Shelter cares for nearly 2,500 homeless animals that pass through its doors each year. The Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s Hope’s Heroes program is a fund dedicated for animals that require an extreme level of care. On July 21st, Councilman Robert Abraham and his family are hosting a...
Democratic National Committee member forced to resign after criticizing Israel
July 6th, 20120 Evelyn GarciaPALM BEACH - Another American has lost their job after criticizing Israel. According to a report from The Palm Beach Post, Evelyn Garcia, a member of the Democratic National Committee resigned from the position after emails she had written speaking out against the Israeli occupation were found. One email reads: "The...Wayne State University increases tuition, approves 2013 budget
DETROIT — Wayne State University’s Board of Governors in late June approved a $567 million operating budget for fiscal year 2013 that includes a 3.88 percent tuition increase for resident undergraduate and graduate students. Tuition will increase to $11.20 per credit hour, or $134.40 per semester for students taking 12 credit...
Snyder vetoes three voter restriction measures, signs 11 election reform bills into law
July 6th, 20120 LANSING — On Tuesday Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a portion of the state's election reform legislation. Snyder vetoed SB 754, which would have required a photo ID for voter registration and implemented new restrictive regulations on voter registration organizations; SB 803 which would have required individuals to attest to...Snyder signs for a reduction in Michigan income tax
LANSING- Governor Rick Snyder signed for a Republican-sponsered cut in the state income tax, dropping the rate to 4.25 percent on Oct.1. An increase in personal exemption will also be implemented. Democrats say the cut is very small, only about 50 cents per week, but most still voted for it. Republicans are saying that Michigan’s...Metro Detroit residents get opportunity to have their stories archived at the Library of Congress
DETROIT-StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to recording, sharing, and preserving the stories of Americans from all backgrounds and beliefs, will record interviews in Detroit from July 9-August 8 on its MobileBooth tour. The StoryCorps’ MobileBooth, an Airstream trailer with a recording system, will be parked...CAIR-MI executive director receives award for promoting diversity
DEARBORN — CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid received an award from the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) for his work in promoting interfaith understanding and cooperation. The award was presented during a conference held June 29-30 at the Islamic Center of America here. Walid was presented the award by ISNA President...Dearborn Mayor appoints new fire chief
DEARBORN — Joseph Murray's appointment as the city's new fire chief was announced recently in the press. Murray's predecessor Richard Miller resigned to take on a position as the state's fire marshal.According to a report, City Council is expected to vote on whether to approve Murray's appointment soon, and the position has been...Iraqi American announces run in race for West Bloomfield Township trustee
WEST BLOOMFIELD - Al Zara, a Chaldean American is competing for a trustee seat on the West Bloomfield Township board. This is the first time Zara has run for public office. The board is comprised of seven members which include a supervisor, clerk, treasurer and four trustees. He is running as a Democrat in the August 7 primary....
New group hopes to get Arab American women’s voices heard in nationwide political scene
July 6th, 20120 DEARBORN- A new group is mobilizing Arab American women to get them politically active in the 2012 presidential election. Arab American Women for Obama (AAWO) was formed by Jumana Judeh, president of Judeh and Associates, a real estate appraisal and consulting firm. From left: Debbie Dingell, wife of Democratic Congressman...Snyder bans synthetic marijuana; AFPD pushes products off shelves
LANSING — Last week Governor Rick Snyder officially signed a package of bills banning the sale of synthetic Marijuana, which will go into effect beginning on July 1. The decision comes after months of controversy generated from the substances branded with names such as K2 and Spice, which have caused alarming side effects such as...UM-D alumni Knezek seeks a State Rep. seat for District 11
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — When shuffling through the candidates for State Representatives in District 11, one might take a longer look at candidate David Knezek, the 25-year-old University of Michigan-Dearborn graduate who might be years younger than any of his opponents, but arguably has just as much credentials to take on the job. Knezek...Ford’s speech, comments focused on American interests
It was clear during his appearance before the Syrian-American community that Ambassador Ford was very focused on American interests. He was an American official explaining American policy. It was not a debate or an argument but a statement of policy. And the policy he described was real politic. He seemed sincere in his......
U.S. Ambassador Ford meets with Syrian Americans in Beverly Hills
BEVERLY HILLS, MI — Members of the Syrian American community met with U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford on June 22 in an event that included a question and answer session about the current events in Syria. Ford was introduced by Congressman Gary Peters to a crowd of about 200 people. U.S. Ambassador to Syria Robert Ford Ford...Conyers takes a new federal Amer Act to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Tuesday, representative John Conyers Jr. introduced the "Rehab and Ahmed Amer Foster Care Improvement Act of 2012," a law that will place foster children in the care of willing and capable relatives. The act was spearheaded by Dearborn residents Rehab Amer and Ahmed Amer, whose children were placed with foster......
The blood of 80 million Iranians
The United States government, the entirety of the Democratic and Republican parties, has killed millions of Iraqis in the most beastly way. No one has objected loudly enough to stop the slaughter.On top of that, virtually every Democratic and Republican politician has voted to give massive support to Israel.So Israel slaughters...In Egypt political Islam has a chance
Let's not be gloomy about Egypt's newly elected, power-orphaned president, Mohammad Mursi. The confrontation between Mursi's Islamism and the military junta may soften both. Mursi needs to widen his outlook and the military should not be immersed with business projects on the side.The Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, SCAF,...Arabic Catholic Church leader expresses concern over religious freedom
Mount Carmel/Pottsville, PA - Ramzi R. Musallam, Archbishop of the Arabic Catholic Church says some Arabic Catholic parishes have been victimized by vandalism. Rev. Ramzi R. Musallam, Archbishop of the Arabic Catholic Church, PA.At one church the marquee outside showed signs of having been beaten with a heavy object before it was...Washington group cancels Syria religious leader’s trip to U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A U.S. group promoting peace in the Middle East said Tuesday it had rescinded an invitation to Syria's top Muslim cleric after learning that he threatened suicide bombings in the West. Grand Mufti Ahmad Badreddin HassounThe Washington-based Foundation for Middle East Peace said that it had not properly researched the......
Supreme Court upholds Obama Health Care Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday the Supreme Court passed Obama's healthcare law in a 5-4 ruling. The mandate which requires Americans to purchase healthcare insurance will not be under the commerce clause but rather will be levied as a tax.What is probably the most anticipated Supreme Court ruling in years will allow the government to...Administrative discipline recommended in Qur’an burning in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A U.S. military investigation is recommending that as many as seven U.S. troops face administrative punishments, but not criminal charges, in the burning of Qur'ans at a U.S. base in Afghanistan in February, The Associated Press has learned. U.S. military officials said the classified report and recommendations for......
U.S. Supreme Court upholds most controversial provision of Arizona’s Immigration Law
June 30th, 20120 On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed with lower courts that three provisions of Arizona's Immigration Law, S.B. 1070 improperly stomped on the federal government’s role of enforcing immigration law. However, the Court didn't block the most controversial provision of the law, Section 2(B) known as the “papers, please”...Pessimism precedes Geneva meeting as Syrian crisis worsens
Gunmen attacked a pro-government TV station Wednesday near the Syrian capital, killing seven employees in the latest barrage of violence as world powers prepared for a high-level meeting on June 30 that the U.S. hopes will be a turning point in the crisis.Invitations to Saturday's gathering in Geneva were sent by special envoy Kofi Annan......
