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

US Immigration Reform: 'Cruel To Use Boston Bombings To Derail Immigrants’ Dream'
April 22 2013 12:26 PM

Sen. Patrick Leahy says America can welcome immigrants without compromising its security.
What Judiciary Committee Members Are Saying About US Immigration Reform
April 22 2013 11:59 AM

The 2013 immigration bill was unveiled to mixed reviews, some of them from members of the very committee now debating it.
Bombings Used To Politicize Gun Rights, Immigration Reform
April 19 2013 12:24 PM

Conservative Republicans wasted no time in seizing the Boston suspects' non-American birth as a political tool.
US Gun Control Debate: How Did The NRA Win? People, Not Money
April 18 2013 5:14 PM

After gun legislation failed in the Senate, the mantra that the NRA is all-powerful came back to life. So did the discussion on why it is.
Obama: Gun Lobby's Lies Served Its Purpose
April 17 2013 6:24 PM

The president says the failure of the background checks proposal is a "shameful day for Washington."
Senate Rejects Assault Weapons Ban
April 17 2013 5:48 PM

Dianne Feinstein's assault weapons ban failed to pass in the Senate.
Background Checks Bill Rejected By US Senate, 54-46
April 17 2013 4:40 PM

Five Democrats voted against background checks, while four Republicans crossed the aisle.
Immigration Reform News: Read The Full Text Of The 2013 Bill
April 17 2013 3:16 PM

After a few missed deadlines, the immigration reform bill is finally here.
Sanford Loses NRCC Support in Comeback Bid
April 17 2013 3:05 PM

Mark Sanford will have to figure out how to beat Colbert Busch for House seat on his own.
Manchin: NRA Lied About Background Checks Bill
April 17 2013 12:13 PM

The Democrat says he is surprised the NRA is claiming his background checks bill will criminalize private transfer of firearms.
Reid To Vote For Assault Weapons Ban Amendment
April 17 2013 11:35 AM

The Senate majority leader, who had opposed reinstating the 1994 assault weapons ban, says "I chose to vote my conscience" this time.
Cruz, Grassley To Unveil Alternative Gun Control Plan
April 17 2013 10:56 AM

Along with preserving Second Amendment rights, the measure tackles mental health, gun trafficking, and school safety.