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From baghdad to los angeles, a 24-hour trip, a world away. a new begin for youssif and his family. far from iraqs violence and uncertain streets. cnn correspondent arwa damon brought youssifs plight to the worlds attention. she made the trip with the family and served at least for the time being as their translator. for youssif and his family, the every day in their new home seemed extraordinary. >> she has seen a toaster in cartoons. >> reporter: there were other slices of americana, previously...

Have hiring, decision making, contracting and procurement opportunities. over the past year, i and nine other black caucus members of the financial services committee have been meeting witness the national bankers association, the national newspapers publishers association, the national association of black owned broadcasters, the national association of minority automobile dealers, the national association of securities professionals and the national bar association, among others, discussing th...

Services committee have been meeting with the national bankers association, the national newspaper publishers association, the national association of black owned broadcasters, the national association of minority automobile dealers, the national association of securities professionals and the national bar association among others, discussing the plight of minority businesses, their lack of akccess to capital and the lack of support from their government in banking, advertising and consultings c...

Financial services committee have been meeting with the national bankers association, the national newspaper publishers association, the national association of black on broadcasters, the national association of minority automobile dealers, the national association of securities professionals and the national bar association among others discussing the plight of minority businesses, their lack of access to capital and the lack of support from their government in banking, advertising and consulti...

As states like arizona try to toughen their immigration laws, illegal immigrants are running scared to sanctuary cities and states considered more tolerant to their plight. gary tuchman went up close and found out that life for many immigrants is anything but easy. >> reporter: pedro makes $12 an hour digging this irrigation ditch outside a garage in santa fe. he moved to new mexico this summer because hes an illegal immigrant and was fearful of arizonas immigration law. >> i understand theres a...

Good for anyone else, then were all behind him 100%. >> i know you said it makes sense, as a health care professional it makes sense. when you are deal with that kind of thing with someone you love. i am sure -- obviously, you dont want to see him go. >> we dont want to see him go, but i would rather see him -- i dont want to see -- i would rather see him go out doing something that will help -- i dont know how many others. and thats a heck of a legacy to leave instead of just us watching him sl...

Care professional, it makes sense. but when youre dealing with that sort of thing with someone you love, im sure, obviously you dont want to see him go? >> we dont want to see him go, but i would rather see him -- dwroi dont want to say -- i would rather see him go out doing something that would help, i dont know how many others. and thats a heck of a legacy to leave rather than just us watching him slowly wither away. makes sense to us. >> whats your take on this request? he says he believes it...

>> he was at the end of his career, 80 years old, im sure that what he wants is to be able to end his career with dignity. >> neil: that sounded like throwing charlie under the bus. >> that was an exceptionally plight wayo polite way of saying dont let the screen door hit you on the way out. its what we fear hearing from our bosses. >> neil: when they start not having you come to meetings -- where is this going on? its interesting, if you look at key turning points for parties in power, theyre u...

>> i think we should impeach bill. >> or at least that stupid jacket. to the greg-alogue, a selection of my choices ground up and cooked into a single well-done burger of protest. so lost week in the rose garden president obama paraded three jobless folks using their plight to implore congress to extend unemployment benefit. one was a delightful woman named leslie macco. here is what he said about her. >> we need to pass it for women like leslie macco who lost her job at a fitness center and l...

>> did you get any tips from the last segment on how to fight fairly? >> i did. i did. but some of the crew are rolling their eyes. so im watching them. im watching them closely. >> people that maybe dont believe in fighting fairly. >> maybe not. >> good lessons to take home, i think. >> a lot to talk about. immigration stops on hold. arizonas tough new immigration law taking effect this morning minus the most controversial portion of it. a federal judge blocked the section that requires police ...