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Republican Party Rolls Out New Spanish Twitter Feed
February 12, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Republican Party rolled out a new Spanish-language Twitter feed on Tuesday, hours before President Barack Obama was set to deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress. continue reading »
Colbert Satirizes GOP’s “Hispanic Outreach” - MUST WATCH!
February 9, 2013 | by NewsTaco
In case you missed it, Steven Colbert took a satirical swipe at the GOP’s recently announced “Hispanic Outreach” during his nightly program on Comedy Central. continue reading »
Rumors of Second Oval Office are False, Says White House
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The White House on Wednesday denied building a second Oval Office for President Barack Obama to work in pending the completion of renovations at the executive mansion. continue reading »
Senate Committee Postpones Defense Secretary Vote
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday postponed the vote on confirming Chuck Hagel as U.S. defense secretary to allow more time for his nomination to be reviewed. continue reading »
Florida’s Sen. Marco Rubio Slated to Give Republican Rebuttal to State of the Union Address
February 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, a rising star among conservatives, has been tapped by his party to deliver - in English and Spanish - the GOP response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union address before Congress next week. continue reading »
Voter ID Advanced in Virginia by Republicans
February 6, 2013 | by Jim Malewitz for Pew Stateline
Virginia Republicans are moving forward with plans to tighten voter ID laws for the second time in two years. continue reading »
San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro Urges House of Rep to Move on Immigration Reform
February 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Julian Castro, the popular Democratic mayor of San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday urged the House of Representatives to approve comprehensive immigration reform. continue reading »
Over 20 Latino Organizations Urging Supreme Court to Uphold Voting Rights of Underrepresented Voters
February 5, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) Educational Fund has signed on to an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court challenge to Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. continue reading »
Rep. Gutierrez and Sen. Durbin Meet In Chicago With Community Leaders on Immigration Reform
February 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Today, Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez (D-IL) participated in a community forum in Chicago hosted by Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) at the Instituto del Progreso Latino, in the Congressman's district. The forum brought together leaders from a cross section of Chicago-area constituencies to update them and discuss progress being made in the House and Senate towards comprehensive immigration reform. continue reading »
The Path to Citizenship Starts With An End to the Deportations
February 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
"Both the president's leadership and bipartisan efforts to create a path to citizenship for New Americans represent a turning point in this movement, with new reason for hope. However, to realize this long overdue reform, new legislation must provide a working path to citizenship: continue reading »
