Laura Matthews

Laura 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. She is a U.S. politics reporter for the International Business Times.

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Articles by Laura Matthews

Conservatives Suspect Bigger Cover-Up in IRS Scandal
May 14 2013 10:16 AM

TheTeaParty.net questions why the IRS gave an apology long after the first alarm sounded and ahead of an inspector general report.
Read What The IRS Asked Tea Party Groups
May 14 2013 9:57 AM

Read the type of questions the Internal Revenue Service asked conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status.
Why Gun Background Checks Will Never Pass The Senate
May 11 2013 10:44 AM

Gun control backers who are optimistic they'll fare better in Congress this time would be wise not to hold their breath.
Analyst Who Argued Immigrants Have Lower IQ Leaves Heritage Foundation
May 10 2013 4:30 PM

Jason Richwine, a co-author of the Heritage Foundation's controversial report on immigration reform, resigned Friday.
IRS: Auditing Tea Party Groups Wasn't Political
May 10 2013 3:44 PM

Last year, at least 16 Tea Party groups claimed they were being harassed by the agency.
Immigration Bill Backed By Influential Conservative Group
May 09 2013 11:17 AM

The American Conservative Union and others have called on conservatives in Congress to take the lead on comprehensive immigration reform.
Will Green Cards For Same-Sex Couples Hit A Red Light?
May 08 2013 7:51 PM

It could drag down the whole immigration reform bill, and hinder the political futures of some potential candidates.
Rubio Won't Support Green Cards For Same-Sex Spouses, Says Reform Bill Could Fail
May 07 2013 5:38 PM

Rubio says he will not support the Leahy amendment. Democrats are banking on the Florida senator to drum up conservative support.
US Immigration Reform Bill 2013: 4 Likely Amendments
May 07 2013 10:35 AM

All amendments to the 2013 U.S. immigration reform bill are due by 5 p.m. EDT Tuesday. Here's what you can expect.
The Most Controversial Statements From Women Of The NRA
May 06 2013 1:35 PM

We're used to seeing tough guys from the NRA speaking out against gun control. But these women of the NRA feel equally strongly.
Immigration Reform A Winner With Voters: Poll
May 06 2013 11:44 AM

The poll represents good news for the Gang of 8 fighting to get the bill passed.
Obama 2013 Cabinet: Last Two Vacancies Filled With Nods To Penny Pritzker, Michael Froman
May 02 2013 9:23 PM

Obama chose his two friends to fill the commerce secretary and U.S. trade representative posts -- the last two vacancies in his 2013 cabinet.