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Immigration Reform Advocate Sen. Robert Menendez had Undocumented, Registered Sex Offender as Intern
December 13, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
AP is reporting an unpaid intern working for Democratic New Jersey Senator Robert Menendez was found to be undocumented and a registered sex offender. continue reading »
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions
September 23, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Education
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the week of September 16-22 as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week” to recognize the more than 300 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation for their work, achievements, and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. continue reading »
RUBIO WATCH: Sen. Menendez and Rubio Express Concern About Constitutional Crisis in El Salvador
July 17, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate’s Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere Affairs, respectively, today expressed deep concern regarding the ongoing constitutional crisis in El Salvador continue reading »
Bipartisan Support from Senator Menendez and Senator Rubio for American Latino Musuem
April 1, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) sent a bipartisan letter today to the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee requesting that the Committee include language in their Fiscal Year 2013 appropriations bill supporting the creation of a Smithsonian American Latino Museum, continue reading »
Sen. Robert Menendez to Hold Hearings on Iran’s Influence in Latin America
February 14, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, will hold a hearing to examine the implications continue reading »
Online Petition to Allow Immigrant Family Members of Citizens to Apply for VISA from Here
December 13, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
US Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) launched an online petition in support of allowing immigrant family members of U.S. citizens and residents to apply for “waivers of the three and ten year unlawful presence bars” from within the United States. continue reading »
Sen Menendez on the President’s Announcement of Troop Withdrawal from Iraq
October 22, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of troop withdrawal from Iraq by the end of the year. “Today's announcement by President Obama, bringing home American troops from Iraq, is historic. continue reading »
Latino Business Summit Hosted Today by Key Senators to Increase Access to Capital
October 5, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today, Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chair of the Democratic Hispanic Task Force, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and U.S. Senator Mark Begich (D-AK), Chair of the Senate Democratic Steering continue reading »
Bipartisan Resolution Introduced to Honor Hispanic-Serving Educational Institutions
September 20, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating the week of September 19-24th as National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week to recognize the more than 300 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation for their work, achievements, and critical role in educating and empowering Hispanic youth. continue reading »
Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month Introduced to Congress
September 14, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
In advance of our nation’s commemoration of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), and Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) today introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the month-long celebration and honoring the heritage, culture, and many contributions of Hispanic Americans throughout the history of the United States. continue reading »
Senator Menendez Message of Remembrance on 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
September 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere and is the only member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus from the Senate, issued the following remarks regarding 9/11. 700 people from the state of New Jersey perished on 9/11. continue reading »
Cuba Upholds Alan Gross’ 15-Yr Prison Sentence, Denying His Appeal
August 7, 2011 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen | Latino Daily News
The pleas of the U.S. government and Alan Gross’ family fell on deaf ears in Cuba again. First there was the two-day trial where the contractor was found guilty of crimes against the island nation and sentenced to 15-years in prison. Then on Friday Cuba uphold that 15-year sentence and dismissed Gross' appeal. Gross has been detained in Cuba since 2009. continue reading »
Senator Robert Menendez Signs Petition to Investigate Murdoch’s News Corp - You Can Join Him
July 15, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
On Tuesday, ThinkProgress launched a petition requesting a Department of Justice investigation into potential violations of U.S. law by News Corporation, owned by Rupert Murdoch. continue reading »
Senate Dems & Hispanic Education Experts Meet to Find Ways to Improve Education System for Latinos
June 9, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Today the Senate Democratic Hispanic Task Force discussed the state of education for Latinos, within the context of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). One out of every five K-12 students in the United States is Latino, and their success is critical to the competitive future of this country. continue reading »
U.S. Rum Tax Benefitting Puerto Rico Under Government Scrutiny with New Legislation
May 23, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) has re-introduced legislation to ensure that more taxpayer money for the U.S. territories is used to invest in job creation and vital public services instead of subsidizing foreign corporations. continue reading »
Announcement Coming that DREAM Act Bill to be Reintroduced in Senate
May 11, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Assistant Senate Majority Leader Dick Durbin (D-IL), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and others will hold a press conference later today to announce the introduction of the DREAM Act continue reading »
Senators Host First Hispanic Task Force Meeting of the 112th Congress
April 10, 2011 | by Office of Senator Robert Menendez | Latino Daily News
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Hispanic Task Force, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and U.S. Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK), Chair of the Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee, continue reading »
Obama Recommitted to Comprehensive Immigration Reform
September 17, 2010 | by USAToday | Immigration News
Thursday, at President Obama reiterated his commitment to comprehensive immigration reform, which combines a path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants already in the U.S. and tougher border protection. continue reading »
