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Obama’s immigration policy shift sends ripples across the country
The Obama administration today announced a significant policy shift long sought by many Latino families and activists, saying “it was the right thing to do.” Effective immediately, the Administration...
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Latino legislators remember U.S. Ambassador killed in Libya and condemn attacks
Latino legislators are responding to the attacks on the U.S. embassy in Libya, which resulted in the deaths of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens as well as three of his staffers. Florida Republican senator...
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Immigration reform is coming, but in small steps
This election delivered a clear message to President Obama and the Democrats - as well as the Republicans – that voters want immigration reform. And this message did not just come from Latinos, by...
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Senate Republicans introduce “Achieve Act,”“Dream Act” supporters say it...
Two Republican U.S. Senators who are leaving Congress introduced legislation today intended to give young “Dreamers” a chance to legally stay in this country, but without an automatic path to...
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10 Latino politicians to watch in 2013
Of course we will be watching all Latino politicians as they welcome the new year with a lot on their legislative plates, be it the fiscal cliff or immigration reform. But here is a sample of the...
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Obama unveils national gun control proposals: “Let’s do the right thing”
Joined by the families of the children who were killed in Newtown, Connecticut during the mass elementary school shooting in December, President Obama unveiled a set of national gun control proposals,...
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FBI raids office of Democratic donor with ties to Senator Menendez
Last night, the FBI searched the offices of a West Palm Beach eye doctor who, together with his family, has donated more than $200,000 to Democratic candidates. He also has served as a fundraiser for...
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Opinion: Democrats can’t afford to lose their only Latino Senator
The Democrats have a diversity problem. As President Obama struggles to find seasoned Latino leaders to integrate into his cabinet with the Los Angeles Mayor taking his name out of consideration, the...
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Release of ICE detainees shines spotlight on immigration reform debate
After news came out that Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had released some immigrant detainees who pose no security risks in anticipation of looming budget cuts, Latino groups called for a...
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“Gang of Eight” Senators quietly crafting immigration bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — The eight senators meet in private several times a week, alternating between Sen. John McCain’s and Sen. Charles Schumer’s offices. They sit in arm chairs arranged in a circle and sip...
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Immigration activists: “We’re tired of waiting”
Immigrants and civil rights groups, education and labor organizations, LGBT activists and Dreamers, and celebrities and musicians announced today they are expecting thousands to attend a rally...
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Mass rally in nation’s capital for immigration reform
Thousands gathered on the West lawn of the Capitol on a warm and sunny afternoon, and listened for three and a half hours as a parade of Dreamers, religious leaders, labor and immigration activists,...
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Senator Marco Rubio: “What we have in place is horrible;” makes case for...
Clearly gearing up for what will be an impassioned and tough immigration reform discussion in Congress, Florida Republican Senator Marco Rubio spoke to host David Gregory today on NBC’s Meet the Press...
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Despite concerns, Latinos say immigration bill is “a breakthrough moment”
So it’s out. The eight Senators who came together from two different parties to fundamentally overhaul the nation’s immigration laws have drafted a bill, which will be presented in a press conference...
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On immigration, advocates readying for “big battle ahead”
The bipartisan Senate “Gang of Eight” members are bracing for a “battle,” says a Congressional aide familiar with negotiations, as the Senate Judiciary Committee begins debating and amending the...
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Dems and Republicans: GOP should avoid “death spiral,” support reform
It’s coming from all sides – Democrats, but also Republicans. Politicians on both sides of the aisle seem to be saying the same thing to the Republicans who are publicly opposing a comprehensive...
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Menendez talks of Senate bill’s path to success, warns against House...
It did not always look that good. The Senate has just succeeded in voting for a bipartisan bill that would fundamentally transform every aspect of the nation’s immigration system. One of the bill’s...
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After historic Senate immigration vote, the pressure is on for House Republicans
The proverbial ink was not dry on the historic Senate immigration bill when the focus was already moving to the next group – the Republican-led House, who now has to vote on a bill. Judging from the...
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Immigration debate dominates Washington
It was quite a day for immigration reform in the nation’s Capitol. Just two weeks after the Senate passed the comprehensive immigration reform bill with an overwhelming number of votes, the momentum on...
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Latino legislators on Obama Syria speech, “US doesn’t do pinpricks”
President Obama spoke to the nation on Tuesday night and said the U.S. is using diplomatic channels to force Syria to cede control of its chemical weapons, but warned that the U.S. “doesn’t do...
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