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WASHINGTON — As many celebrate the second anniversary of a federal policy that deferred deportations for many young people brought to America illegally as children, uncertainty and fear nonetheless persist for many immigrants.

"It was a very positive step, and it showed the extent of the authority the president actually has here," said Arturo Vargas, the executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. "The problem with any of these actions are they are not permanent because [there is no] legislation."

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, is pleased to announce that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded more than $22 million to the Head Start of Greater Dallas Early Head Start and Head Start Program in Dallas, Texas.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the passage of the Defense Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2015:

Dallas, TX – This week, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, voted against proposed cuts to transportation and housing funding that provides a vital safety net for America's most vulnerable populations.

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, will participate in a health fair Saturday to try to promote health and fitness.

The health fair is from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Diamond Hill Community Center, 1701 NE 36th St.

For more information, call 817-920-9086 or email alejandro.hukill-aris@mail.house.gov.

— Anna M. Tinsley

Earlier this month a severe storm pounded North Texas, leaving Allen resident David Dobrenic wishing he had a storm shelter in his house.

"Just a safety factor, you can't put a price on a life," said Dobrenic.

Last summer Dobrenic signed his family up for the North Central Texas Safe Room Rebate Program, which helps pay for storm shelters.

From the moment it launched, there's been an overwhelming amount of interest.

Molly Thoerner, with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, manages the program. She said they had no idea there would be so much demand.

Critics of tough voter ID laws are running out of time and options in their efforts to knock down those barriers ahead of this year's midterm elections.

Opponents got good news last week, when a state judge struck down Arkansas's law, and another jolt Tuesday, when a federal judge ruled Wisconsin's law, which wasn't yet in effect, was unconstitutional.