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14

Feb

By MetroLatinoUSA

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DREAMers On the Frontlines of Immigration Debate Make History

Having earned a place at the forefront of the debate over immigration policy, young immigrants are making history and speaking out on behalf of their families and communities to set the terms of the debate. Julieta Garibay, a United We Dream leader, was in attendance at the State of the Union, as…

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14

Feb

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Pro Immigrant Groups React to the State of theUnion

AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka: We share the President’s urgent belief in the importance of a path to citizenship for 11 million aspiring Americans who call this country home, and we are fully committed to making that a reality. Reform of our immigration laws must reflect America’s values as a democratic society, and…

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13

Feb

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Report: Promising New Americans Being Priced Out of U.S. Citizenship


Advocates launch 'Becoming Americans' campaign calling on Congress, U.S.C.I.S. to support legal “Green Card” holder immigrants pursuing dream of American citizenship.   Washington, D.C. — On Thursday, February 14, 2013, a group of researchers and immigrant advocacy organizations will release a report, “Nurturing Naturalization: Could Lowering the Fee Help?” This…

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13

Feb

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Senate Passes Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act


  The Bill Includes Important Protections for Immigrant Women.   Washington, D.C — This Tuesday the Senate overwhelmingly passed S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. The bill expands protections for immigrant women by broadening the qualifications for a U Visa, a visa for immigrant survivors of…

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13

Feb

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Domestic Workers Respond to State of the Union Address

Statement from Ai-jen Poo, Director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance.   Washington, DC – We applaud President Obama for his call to action to pass immigration reform and including aspiring Americans in his vision for our nation's economy and the American Dream. We commend his focus on safety and…

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12

Feb

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Smithsonian Folkways Recordings celebra triunfo

La celebración se da despuees que el CD “Imaginaries” del grupo Quetzal recibió el Grammy al Mejor Álbum de Rock Latino, urbano o alternativo.   Washington, DC - 11 de febrero del 2013 - La casa disquera Smithsonian Folkways celebra el triunfo del grupo musical Quetzal al ganar con Imaginaries…

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08

Feb

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President Obama to Honor Maria Gomez and other Recipients of the 2012 Citizens Medal

  Recipients from across the country will visit the White House to receive Presidential award for exemplary service to their fellow citizens February 15, 2013, President Obama will welcome to the White House the recipients of the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation’s second-highest civilian honor. “It is my distinguished…

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08

Feb

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Dientes Sanos, Niños Sanos

MarylandDental Action Coalition Launches Spanish Language Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids Campaign Dientes Sanos, Niños Sanos to educate Hispanic communities on the importance of oral health Baltimore, MD (February 4, 2013) – In observation of National Children’s Dental Health Month, the Maryland Dental Action Coalition (MDAC) is expanding the Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kidsoral health…

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08

Feb

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Christian Leaders Urge Fundamental Immigration Reform

Christian leaders representing the breadth of Christian churches and denominations in theUnited Statesissued a strong and urgent call February 1 for fundamental immigration reform. The annual meeting of Christian Churches Together (CCT) released this statement at the close of their four-day gathering inAustin,Texas. Bishop Joe S. Vasquez ofAustinhosted the meeting…

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08

Feb

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Latino Workforce and the Clean Economy

New research from NCLR (National Council of La Raza) offers a glimpse into the future of the U.S.economy by taking a closer look at the Hispanic workforce in communities with rapidly growing green economies.  NCLR’s report, Bright Green:  Five Metropolitan Areas Where the Latino Workforce and the Clean Economy Overlap, compares…

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