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In North Carolina, GOP-led Legislative Committee on Immigration Won’t Make Recommendations
December 10, 2012 | by America's Voice | HS News Network
When Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representatives put together a special committee on immigration last year, the expectation was that we’d see ugly legislative recommendations along the lines of Arizona’s SB 1070 and Alabama’s HB 56 recommendations. continue reading »
Steve King: Democrats Will Win Over Hispanics By Giving Them ‘A Great Big Check’
November 30, 2012 | by ThinkProgress | Latino Daily News
Since President Obama’s re-election and Mitt Romney’s poor performance among Hispanic voters, a number of prominent conservative lawmakers and commentators have come out in favor of immigration reform. But Rep. Steve King (R-IA) appears to have not gotten the memo, if his first comments on immigration since the election are any indication. continue reading »
GOP Senator: If Immigrants Want A Path To Citizenship, They Can Just Marry Americans
November 28, 2012 | by ThinkProgress | Latino Daily News
Lawmakers from both parties have expressed new interest in comprehensive immigration reform, including a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants, after Latino voters overwhelmingly supported President Obama in the presidential election. continue reading »
INFOGRAPHIC: How Did Latinos Vote in the 2012 Presidential Elections?
November 10, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Both parties recognized the importance of Latinos in the 2012 elections. While Mitt Romney and Barack Obama eagerly campaigned to Hispanics, it was obvious which candidate fared better with the Latino vote. Obama won 71 percent of the vote and ultimately won the election. continue reading »
Immigration Reform Remains a Hot Topic At Both Parties’ Conventions
September 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Democrats gathered in Charlotte for their party convention will vote Tuesday for a platform that, in contrast to the one approved by the Republicans last week, renews their promise to push for comprehensive immigration reform. continue reading »
Republican Immigration Platform is Blasted by Activists
August 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Rep. Luis Gutierrez, United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta and other activists on Thursday criticized the "extremist positions" of the Romney-Ryan Republican presidential ticket against immigration reform and the DREAM Act, which would grant permanent residence to qualified undocumented youth. continue reading »
The Benchmark Just Got Lower for Who Can Run for Elected Office, Impossible but True
February 16, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Por Que
They said it couldn’t be done, but yes, the benchmark has just been lowered for who can run for office with ‘America’s toughest sheriff’ considering a Senate run in Arizona. continue reading »
Upcoming Legislative Session in Washington Expected to Bring More Anti-Immigrant Legislation
December 26, 2010 | by Fox News | Latino Daily News
The new legislative session in Washington will convene on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, and with it the Republican Congressional majority is expected to debate several issues related to immigration. continue reading »
Getting Naked in Spain to Garner Votes (VIDEO)
October 19, 2010 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
The Citizens party of Catalonia, known as Ciutadans, is trying a ‘fresh’ ‘breezy’ way to promote their party as the rebels choice in Spain – going nude. Everyday citizens are seen disrobing and basically saying continue reading »
