A legislative lesson: The making of IHCIA 2010

A legislative lesson: The making of IHCIA 2010
WASHINGTON – The reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act as part of the nation’s health care bill in March was not only a historic moment for that specific piece of legislation, but also a possible precedent for how future pieces of major Indian law may proceed in Congress.

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Police bans use of ‘Allah’ in Sibu campaign

Police bans use of ‘Allah’ in Sibu campaign
  SIBU, May 11 — Sarawak police today banned political parties from using the ‘Allah’ row in the Sibu by-election, hours after DAP told a well-attended gathering for local Christians to vote for the party on May 16 as a sign of protest over the issue. The ban was announced by Sarawak OCCI SAC II Huzir Mohamed who also threatened to take action …

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ASL Music – An Oxymoron?


Amy Cohen Efron shares her opinion about the rising popularity of “ASL Music” throughout the blog/vlogosphere. “ASL Music” is considered as an oxymoron itself! Ain’t that funny? I have been watching several people using ASL to translate lyrical songs sung by famous singers or lyrics from well known songs. The idea of translating lyrical songs with American Sign Language is a bit strange to me..