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Report: Tax changes in Michigan will hurt low income families the most
A report recently issued by the Michigan League for Human Services shows that businesses in Michigan will benefit from new tax cuts from the state while individuals will end up paying more. According to the report's author Joanne Bump, low income families will be hit the hardest, she said, citing an analysis of the state's tax...City of Detroit in the development phase of Immigration Affairs Office
DETROIT — The city of Detroit has recently announced that it is in the development phase of opening up its very own Immigration Affairs Office with the collaboration of New Michigan Media sometime this year. The announcement seems appropriate after many have noted a strong continued trend of Immigration growth not just in Detroit, but...Ficano modifies county ethics policy
DETROIT - Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano announced on Thursday that a new ethics policy will be mandated that will manage a broader scope of executive branch at-will employee conduct. Policy changes will include strengthening at-will employee accountability, promoting greater transparency and implementing mandatory...Family shocked by charges in wedding day accident
DEARBORN – A Dec. 25 accident that took the life of 22-year-old Eitedac Alghathie has led to preliminary charges of reckless driving and second-degree murder for two of her brothers who were drivers during the incident, according to family members, with a preliminary exam set for Friday, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m.The grieving family said they...Dearborn’s Abbatt to run for 19th District Court this year
DEARBORN — Attorney Candyce Abbatt announced on Tuesday, Feb. 8 that she plans to seek eelction as District Judge in the 19th District Court of Dearborn in the upcoming 2012 election. Candyce AbbattAbbatt is a lifelong Dearborn resident and graduate of Fordson High School, The University of Michigan-Dearborn as well as Wayne State...
Former Dearborn man charged in multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme
February 11th, 20120 Judge rules Iraqi charged with investor fraud poses flight riskFormer Dearborn man allegedly bilked locals out of millions Ahmed AlabadiDETROIT - In a detention hearing on Wednesday Magistrate Judge Mona K. Majzoub ruled Ahmed Alabadi, a former Dearborn resident convicted of investor fraud poses flight risk, and ordered him to...
Detroit billboard responds to Bay City ad, protests U.S. aid to Israel
February 11th, 20120 DETROIT — The latest episode in the Israel/Palestine public advertisement feud has unfolded in Michigan, but this time around, the pro-Palestinian side has had a fair chance to make its voice heard. A new billboard protesting American aid to Israel to the tune of millions per day went up on Monday, Feb. 6, with the message “$8...Saleh plans Yemen’s return to vote in presidential polls
SANAA - Yemen's President Ali Abdullah Saleh, in New York for medical treatment after agreeing to step down following months of protests, will return to vote in presidential polls, a member of his party and state media said Wednesday."He will return and the General People's Congress party wants him back to attend and supervise the...Egypt army deploys nationwide amid protest calls
Activists call for "civil disobedience" on February 11 to mark anniversary of Mubarak's ouster.CAIRO - Egypt's army on Wednesday said it will deploy troops across the country after activists called for "civil disobedience" to mark the anniversary of Hosni Mubarak's ouster, state media reported."The Armed Forces decided to deploy their...U.S. to cut Baghdad embassy staff?
The U.S. Embassy in BaghdadBADGHDAD - The United States is looking to cut the size of its embassy in Iraq - the largest and most expensive U.S. diplomatic mission, officials say.A state department spokeswoman said the objective was to reduce the cost of the embassy, which employs about 2,000 diplomats and 14,000 contractors.The New York...
Poll: Romney’s lead fading as Paul surges into second nationally
February 10th, 20120 Despite his strong showing in early state contests in the race for the Republican U.S. presidential nomination, Mitt Romney's support nationwide has dipped slightly during the past month, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday. Romney was backed by 29 percent of Republican voters in the telephone poll conducted...
Study: Radical U.S. Muslim terrorism a “minuscule threat”
February 10th, 20120 WASHINGTON — A new study of homegrown terrorism involving Muslim Americans suggests alarm bells set off by Congress over sleeper cells of Islamic extremists may be much too loud. Study finds radical Muslim Americans are hardly a threat to United States.Despite warnings of a potential wave of violent attacks hatched on U.S. soil,...
Poll: U.S. Favorable attitudes toward Egypt in sharp decline
February 10th, 20120 WASHINGTON, DC - For the first time in two decades, U.S. opinion toward Egypt is in sharp decline with an overall favorability of 33%, according to a poll released by the Arab American Institute this week, with 34% holding a negative view. In July 2011, AAI polling showed 5% of Egyptians held a favorable view of the U.S. The poll...
U.S. says Russia-China UN veto “disgusting”, “shameful”, “deplorable”, “a travesty” . . . really?
February 10th, 20120 U.S. says Russia-China UN veto "disgusting", "shameful", "deplorable", "a travesty" . . . really?A quick listing of the United States' record of veto use at the United Nation Security Council (UNSC): 1972–2011* Year & resolution vetoed by the U.S. • 1972: Condemns Israel for killing hundreds of people in Syria and...Blue Café GRAND OPENING
Dearborn Mayor Jack O’Reilly leads the ribbon cutting ceremony at Blue Café in Dearborn with Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano; Dearborn City Councilwoman Suzanne Sareini; Co- owners of Blue Café Mike Khodr and his brother Ali Khodr; American Arab Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Fay Beydoun; ADC-Michigan President Zouheir......
Statute of limitations leads to dismissal of Amer civil lawsuit in Detroit
February 10th, 20120 The Amer family including Ahmed (L), Hussein (C, not suit coat), and Rehab (to his right) pose with lead attorney Nabih Ayad (front, C) and supporters in Detroit outside of the Theodore Levin Courthouse downtown.DETROIT – A civil lawsuit of involving Dearborn's Amer family in their pursuit of justice against the state and the Judson...
Republican Rick Santorum sets sights on Super Tuesday
February 10th, 20120 Santorum says his campaign is now organizing in each state after wins U.S. presidential hopeful Rick Santorum has hailed his hat-trick of caucus and primary wins, saying his campaign now has crucial momentum - and more cash. U.S. presidential hopeful Rick SantorumIn an interview with CNN, Santorum said he had raised $250,000 in one......
Former Abu Ghraib detainees represented by local attorney in lawsuit
Troy based civil and human rights attorney Shereef Akeel is representing more than 100 people in a lawsuit against two companies for inhumane crimes committed against former detainees of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. The violence against prisoners came to light in 2004, and included human rights violations, sexual, physical and...County officials giving away Detroit homes for $500
DETROIT – Wayne County will begin sending people door-to-door to offer foreclosed homes in Detroit for sale for as little as $500 according to a report from WWJ. More than 6,000 homes that were foreclosed did not sell at an auction last fall. The county treasurer’s office said it is willing to negotiate with anyone living inside...Tougher Wayne State admissions policy approved
DETROIT – A new plan designed to improve Wayne State's graduation rate was approved last week according to local reports. Freshmen will be evaluated differently according to new policies, splitting them into three separate groups: those who have been accepted, those who need to finish a summer program first, and those who will be...IRS keeping close eye on ID theft, more than 100 arrests made
A crackdown in Michigan and more than 20 other states has been launched after the IRS noticed identity theft had spiked from criminals filing fake returns. Many of the scam artists obtain info from people off the Internet or by calling unsuspecting victims and using their social security numbers, names or addresses to file tax......
Oversight measures urged as Michigan Homeland Security center expands
DETROIT — The Michigan Intelligence Operations Center of Lansing opened five years ago and is now expanding into southeast Michigan, a plan that has renewed opposition. The so-called "fusion center" will be the second in the state and is said to aid authorities in assessing possible threats. Opponents say that privacy invasions...Arab American Studies minor at UM-Dearborn officially approved
DEARBORN – After years of planning, the University of Michigan-Dearborn officially approved its new Arab American studies minor, which will begin for the winter 2012 semester.Students will be given the choice of several unique classes exploring the historical, political, artistic, cultural and other aspects of the Arab American history......
Wayne County’s Loan Modification Program looks to cap foreclosures
February 10th, 20120 DETROIT- With economical difficulties still straining the state of Michigan, many residents might not be aware that the Wayne County Department offers a free program to homeowners who are struggling with their mortgage. The program is an effort made by the county to put a cap on the growing number of foreclosures that have affected the...Fatah and Hamas agree that Abbas will lead Palestinian unity cabinet
The leaders of Fatah and Hamas yesterday agreed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas could head an interim "unity" cabinet to pave the way for fresh future elections in Gaza and the West Bank.The accord signed by Abbas and Hamas political bureau chief Khaled Mashal in Qatar cleared one important obstacle standing in the way of the......
