Laura Matthews

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Laura is a U.S. politics reporter for the International Business Times. She was always fascinated by the BBC World News each morning on the radio in Jamaica. That, and a love for writing led her to a masters in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelors in media and communication from the University of the West Indies, Mona. She has worked for Gannett's Pacific Daily News in Guam, the Jamaica Observer, the Jamaica Gleaner, the Nassau Guardian in the Bahamas and Choices magazine for whom she ghost wrote the guidebook Help Your Child With Career Choice.

Michele Bachmann: People Aren't Guilty About Women, So Hillary Clinton Won’t Be President

The Minnesota Republican who ran for president in 2012 also said guilt was the reason Americans elected President Obama.

Utah Republican: Increase Carbon Dioxide, There Isn’t Enough For The Plants

What greenhouse effect? Utah Rep. Jerry Anderson says we can go back to carbon dioxide levels not seen since the dinosaurs.

Republican Outlook For Immigration Reform? 'We Have To Get Past The Primaries'

Backlash from primary voters is keeping House Republicans' hands tied on an immigration reform bill.

America’s No. 1 Problem Is Unemployment: Gallup Poll

Now that the shutdown is over, Americans aren't concerned about Washington gridlock. They've shifted focus back to the economy.

Americans Give Equal Priority To Border Security, Dealing With 11 Million Undocumented Immigrants

A "big deal" - a comprehensive solution for U.S. immigration reform - may be Congress' best choice, a Gallup poll indicates.

Immigration Advocates Say ‘No Republican Is Safe’ Without Action In 2014

Pro-immigration advocates are livid that the GOP has decided not to address immigration reform this year.

House Passes Debt Ceiling Bill, 221-201

Only 28 Republicans voted yes in the 221-201 tally, as Boehner failed to bring his ranks along.

Dems Close To Victory As House GOP Talks Clean Debt Limit Bill

Speaker Boehner couldn't bring the votes for his original plan. Now he has to make nice with Democrats to pass the debt ceiling bill.

Some Conservative Groups Anticipating John Boehner's About-Face On Immigration Reform

The speaker of the House says immigration reform must get done. But he also says it isn't happening this year.

U.S. Representative Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Ill

Immigration Reform 2014: Democratic Rep. Luis Gutierrez Talks Obama's Executive Action, Citizenship And Republican Principles

In a candid chat, the Illinois congressman said the president can use his executive powers to do more -- but compromise is key -- for immigration reform.

Debt Limit 2014: Explaining The Issue And What's At Stake

Did you know the United States accidentally (and briefly) breached the debt limit in 1979?

Debt Limit Deadline: Here's Where Things Stand

Two days away from the soft debt-limit deadline, you won't believe what the GOP is considering.

Debt Limit Deadline: Tax Refunds Could Help Bring About A U.S. Default

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says issuing tax refunds will complicate the debt-limit issue.

US Immigration Rally LA Calif 2010 Shutterstock

Immigration Reform 2014: Are Democrats Ready To Compromise On Citizenship?

The legal status of 11 million undocumented immigrants hangs in the balance as Democrats and Republicans try to find a common position on reform.

GOP Immigration Reform Principles Offer Legal Status But No Citizenship [DOCUMENT]

Read the House Republican document, which will guide the party's immigration-reform policies, to see what's inside.

Guess Who Wants Immigration Reform? Dennis Hastert, Of All People

The ex-speaker wants House Republicans to recognize undocumented immigrants and offer them legal status.

Not Just Michael Grimm: These Politicians Got Testy With Reporters, Too

Other politicians have threatened reporters with physical harm, and still others have resorted to ridicule or name-calling.

Immigration Reform Groups To Obama: Your SOTU Speech Was A Disappointment

The president urged Congress to act on the issue, but some argue words without action mean nothing to them.

SOTU Tea Party Response: 3 Things To Know About Utah’s Mike Lee

Sen. Mike Lee will deliver the official Tea Party response to Obama's State of the Union.

Losing Steam? Americans Don’t Think Immigration Reform Is Absolute Priority

Some House Republicans may be happy to know Americans don't believe immigration is a priority this year for the president and Congress.

Obama At The 2013 State Of The Union Address

2014 State Of The Union: How Grand Can Obama's Shopping List Be?

The president knows sweeping legislation will likely fail. But he signaled he's ready to use executive orders to get things done.

Former Republican presidential candidate Huckabee speaks during the third session of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul, Minnesota

The Craziest Republican Statements On Women

Let's just say some Republican candidates would benefit from a course in basic anatomy or human sexuality.

This Republican Congressman Said What About A Wife's Role?

Rep. Steve Pearce, R-N.M., discusses in a memoir the wife's voluntary submission role, and husbands on a power trip.

Debt Limit Deadline Now Shorter, Says Lew

The Treasury secretary has warned Congress, again, that policymakers shouldn't play "chicken" with the U.S.'s full faith and credit.

Will Republican Principles On Immigration Reform Lead To A Bill This Year?

As House GOP leaders prepare their immigration "principles," some conservatives fear they'll just hide behind the Democratic Senate bill.

Republicans, This Is How You Kill Your Chances With Minorities And The 47%

The conventional wisdom argues that a little more sensitivity would go a long way electorally. But the Republican Party still doesn't get it.

Republican War On Food Stamps Continues With Vitter's Photo ID Bill

A Louisiana Republican says a system failure last October highlights fraud in the program. Advocates for the poor urge him to focus on contractor oversight.