Hispanic News

23

Jun

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Latinas Learning to Lead

On June 20, young Latinas enrolled in the National Hispana Leadership Institute’s Latinas Learning to Lead program participated in Ready, Safe, Drive! –an interactive, hands-on car care and safety workshop in the Washington, DC area. Mechanics from Lindsay Ford taught the young women practical skills such as how to change a tire and…

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23

Jun

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

SEIU: Obama Connects with Latino Public Officials

President Obama addressed this week the bipartisan National Association of Latino Local and Elected Officials (NALEO). The president’s address at the annual conference came one day after Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney delivered remarks. The following is a statement from SEIU International Secretary-Treasurer Eliseo Medina: “What a difference a day…

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23

Jun

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

America’s Voice: Romney’s Remarks on Immigration? FAIL

During his speech at the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) conference, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney underwhelmed and failed the leadership test, according to pro immigrant groups.   Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice: “Romney’s remarks on immigration today?  FAIL.  He once again dodged the…

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23

Jun

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Romney announces “Juntos con Romney” leadership teams in 15 states

Building on the recent launch of his “Juntos con Romney” National Steering Committee, Governor Mitt Romney announced “Juntos con Romney” leadership teams in 15 states, as well as three additional members of his national steering committee. “These state leadership teams will play a key role in making sure Hispanic voters…

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23

Jun

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

New Poll: Obama leads Romney among Latinos in key 2012 battleground states

New polling released June 22, 2012 by Latino Decisions and America’s Voice finds President Obama maintaining a wide lead over Republican Mitt Romney among Latino registered voters in five key battleground states. The poll interviewed 400 Latinos each in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Nevada and Virginia – all states expected to…

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22

Jun

By ML Noticias

Hispanic News

Mitt Romney Immigration Plan Leaves Out Undocumented Grads

  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Mitt Romney said Thursday that the "best and brightest" should be given green cards to stay in the United States after graduating with advanced degrees. Unless, it turns out, they are undocumented immigrants. A Romney aide, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that…

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21

Jun

By ML Noticias

Hispanic News

House and Senate Introduce Legislation to Restore Workers’ Rights

Also, to Reverse Damage Resulting From Wal-Mart Supreme Court Decision. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 20, 2012 – One year ago today, in Wal-Mart v. Dukes, the Supreme Court severely limited workers’ rights to combat discrimination. To mark the anniversary of Wal-Mart, the Senate and the House have introduced the Equal Employment…

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21

Jun

By ML Noticias

Hispanic News

Comparison of Two Approaches to Extend Some or All Bush Tax Cuts for All Americans

New Analysis Finds GOP Approach to Bush Tax Cuts would Give Richest 1 Percent of Marylanders 58,340 Per Year More and Give Poorest 20 Percent $100 Less on Average than Obama’s Approach. Baltimore-- Middle-income and low-income Marylanders would pay somewhat more in taxes under the Congressional Republicans' approach to extending…

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18

Jun

By Santiago D. Távara

Hispanic News

Undocumented youth, activists, condemn Romney’s refusal to answer whether he would rescind Obama’s order

  DRM Capitol Group: By failing to respond whether or not he would rescind the President’s decision not to deport undocumented youth, Mitt Romney is showing he truly does not support undocumented youth and the Latino community.  Instead of welcoming the announcement and pressuring Congress to act on legislation to…

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18

Jun

By ML Noticias

Hispanic News

Undocumented Youth Condemn Romney’s Refusal to Answer Whether He Would Rescind President’s Order

By failing to respond whether or not he would rescind the President’s decision not to deport undocumented youth, Mitt Romney is showing he truly does not support undocumented youth and the Latino community. Instead of welcoming the announcement and pressuring Congress to act on legislation to permanently bring relief, Mitt…

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