VIA Times – October 2017 Issue Vital News, Vibrant VIews for Asian Americans in Chicago & Midwest

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democrats in Congress introduced a bill that would block the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back the Affordable Care Act’s contraceptive mandate that provided guaranteed birth control coverage for 62 million women. The Protect Access to ...

By: Mayra Salazar   Right now is the perfect time to start planning for a secure, comfortable retirement. And you can count on Social Security to help you begin the process. First, we encourage you to set up an online my ...

By: Cass Ingram   For centuries mankind has relied on the cannabis plant for its medicinal properties. Ancient Egyptian text from the 2nd century (called Fayyum Medical Papyrus) contains the earliest known record for the use of cannabis as a ...

By: Joe Mauricio   At least 23 weapons were found in the Mandalay Las Vegas hotel suite of the gunman who targeted an outdoor concert just recently, killing 59 people, including himself, and injuring more than 500 others. Authorities found ...

Nine-month-old Elijah Ambat Parents: PJ & Grace Ambat of Chicago, IL.

By: Melody Rabor-Dizon   Knowing what we know, we still have very little information about the lone gunman in Las Vegas that took the lives of 59 people and wounded more than 500 victims. What made him tick? What made him ...

(3/26/28—8/9/17) Thanking our friends and family members for celebrating Ciony Gawat’s life with us…. (Children : Cynthia Gawat, Manolo Gawat, Yoly Gawat – Hilado, Dan Gawat, Becky Gawat, and Sheila Gawat-Cordero) Portrait of Mother by filipino artist Bueno Silva for ...

Statement of National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum NEW YORK — Despite an announcement from Democratic leaders Rep. Pelosi and Senator Schumer on an agreement with Trump to protect Dreamers, the White House continues to voice its strong intention to ...

By: Janice Dantes   Imagine yourself 20 years now. You are at the top of your company in your dream job. You have 3 beautiful children attending private school and bound for some of the best colleges in the country. ...