Mes: marzo 2012

De engaños y desengaños…

Teresa Gurza. Un abrazo querido Rolando... En diversas ocasiones pregunté a Rosa Isela Flores, encargada en el municipio de Atlatlahucan del programa federal “70 y más”, sobre los requisitos para entrar y siempre respondió: “hace más de dos años no hay inscripciones”. Finalmente sugirió, “desengáñese usted misma y venga el…
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The Country’s Premiere Latino Organizations Launch Latinos for Democracy: Movimiento Hispano

The Hispanic Federation, the Labor Council for Latin America Advancement (LCLAA), and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) announced their partnership in an unprecedented non-partisan effort to increase voter registration and mobilize the Latino vote. The campaign’s goal is to register 200,000 voters and mobilize at least 100,000…
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Millie Herrera named regional representative of Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis

Sec rep to cover activities in Florida, Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee,Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina     WASHINGTON – Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis today announced the appointment of Millie Herrera as her regional representative  n Florida,Georgia, Arkansas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina and South Carolina. Herrera is based in Miami, Fla. “I am delighted to welcome Millie to the Labor Department team,” said Secretary Solis. “Her…
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Immigration Experts Say Phase-Out of 287(g) “Task Force” Program Not Enough

As Long as “Secure Communities” and 287(g) Jail-Based Programs Continue Unaddressed, Fear Will Continue to Undermine Community Policing   Link to this week’s Call Recording: http://americasvoiceonline.org/page/-/americasvoice/audio/287G%20022812.mp3 Washington, DC -- The Obama Administration’s announcement that it would phase out one component of its troubled 287(g) immigration enforcement program has been hailed by…
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