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(5/6/2008) Hispanic Caucus Renews Call for a Comprehensive Solution to Immigration Crisis

(5/1/2008) Hispanic Caucus Stands with Immigration Marchers

(4/28/2008) Supreme Court Decides Against Civil Liberties

(4/24/2008) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Defeat of Senate’s Burr Amendment

(4/23/2008) Hispanic Caucus: Realistic, Sustainable Immigration Reform Is Achievable

(4/10/2008) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Senate Passage of Bills Honoring the Latino Community

(4/9/2008) Hispanic Caucus Condemns ICE Halloween Party Cover-Up

(4/2/2008) César Chávez Hailed by Hispanic Caucus

(3/31/2008) Hispanic Caucus Recognizes Women’s History Month

(3/13/2008) Hispanic Caucus, Dem Caucus Applaud Budget Impact on Latinos

(2/11/2008) Hispanic Caucus Statement on the Passing of Rep. Tom Lantos

(2/7/2008) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Passage of Higher Education Legislation

(1/31/2008) January Brings Progress for Latino House Leadership Staff

(1/28/2008) Hispanic Caucus Responds to State of the Union

(1/23/2008) Veto Override Attempt Fails, Hispanic Caucus Pledges to Continue Fighting for SCHIP

(1/9/2008) Hispanic Caucus Urges Supreme Court to Ensure Right to Vote

(12/18/2007) FCC Vote Disquieting for Hispanic Caucus

(12/17/2007) Hispanic Caucus Statement on Rep. Julia Carson

(12/3/2007) Hispanic Caucus Memorializes Former Chair Jaime B. Fuster

(11/30/2007) Hispanic Caucus Recognizes World AIDS Day

(11/13/2007) Hispanic Caucus Welcomes GAO Report on Diversity in the Legislative Branch

(11/9/2007) Hispanic Caucus Protests Discriminatory Language in Senate CJS Bill

(10/25/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports Today's SCHIP Vote

(10/24/2007) Hispanic Caucus Let Down by Southwick Confirmation

(10/24/2007) Hispanic Caucus Disappointed by Senate Vote on DREAM Act

(10/22/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Passage of Mendez v. Westminster Resolution

(10/18/2007) Hispanic Caucus Condemns Vote to Sustain Bush Veto, Vows to Continue Fighting for SCHIP

(10/15/2007) Hispanic Caucus Recognizes Accomplishments at Conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month

(10/15/2007) Hispanic Caucus Recognizes National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

(10/3/2007) Hispanic Caucus Denounces President's Veto of SCHIP

(9/27/2007) Hispanic Caucus Announces Plan to Help 1 Million Legal Permanent Residents become Citizens

(9/26/2007) Hispanic, Black and Asian Lawmakers Call for Floor Consideration of Minority Health Priorities

(9/20/2007) Hispanic Caucus Honors Chavez-Thompson’s Long Career as First Hispanic to Lead AFL-CIOLinda Chavez-Thompson retires as Vice-President of AFL-CIO

(9/18/2007) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urges DHS to Amend Rule on Legal Permanent Residence Cards USCIS rule would have dire effects on Legal Permanent Residents who have been in the US over 18 years

(9/14/2007) Hispanic Caucus Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthRecognizing the Hispanic Community by Honoring Past Contributions and Creating Future Opportunities

(9/11/2007) Hispanic Caucus Statement on the Anniversary of September 11th

(9/7/2007) Hispanic Caucus Helps Hispanic Students Afford Higher EducationThis legislation provides Hispanic Serving Institutions with over $200 million

(9/6/2007) Hispanic Caucus Urges Congress to Focus on Real SolutionsCHC Chair, Congressman Joe Baca, Testifies Before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration

(9/5/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates Smithsonian Latino Center on 10th-AnniversarySmithsonian Latino Center will celebrate their Annual Gala - !Smithsonian Con Sabor¡

(8/27/2007) Hispanic Caucus: Next Attorney General Should Promote Rule of Law and Civil Liberties over Partisan Politics

(8/10/2007) Hispanic Caucus Calls on Administration to Focus on Comprehensive Immigration ReformAs the President has stated before—enforcement-only policy does not work

(8/2/2007) Hispanic Caucus Presented with Report Highlighting Hispanic Representation in Corporate America

(8/1/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Extending Care to America’s Children CHAMP Act removes barriers to care for Hispanic children and seniors

(7/27/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Passage of the Farm BillHispanic Community Makes Historic Gains in Nutritional, Educational, and Diversity Assistance

(7/27/2007) Hispanic Caucus Presented Report Highlighting “Best Practice” for the Recruitment of Hispanics into the Federal Workforce

(7/19/2007) Hispanic Caucus Meets with Speaker Pelosi to Discuss Next Steps for Immigration

(7/11/2007) Hispanic Caucus Helping Hispanic Families Afford Quality EducationHouse Approves College Cost Reduction Act of 2007

(7/10/2007) CHC Applauds the Passage of Bill to Honor Cesar Chavez

(6/28/2007) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision Rejecting School Diversity Plans

(6/28/2007) Hispanic Caucus Disappointed in Senate Vote, but not DefeatedCHC vows to keep fighting after Senate immigration setback

(6/20/2007) Hispanic Caucus Meets with OPM Director to Increase Hispanic Representation in Federal Workforce

(6/20/2007) Hispanic Caucus Welcomes the Faces and Stories of Immigration to U.S. CapitolDreams Across America Tour Brings the Real Stories of Immigration to Congress

(6/14/2007) Hispanic Members Welcome the Voices of More Than 1 Million People to Immigration DebateRadio Personality Eddie “El Piolín” Sotelo Brings Over 1 Million Letters to Capitol

(6/7/2007) Hispanic Caucus Greatly Disappointed in Senate’s Failure to Move Immigration Issue Forward

(6/6/2007) Hispanic Caucus Expresses Support for Fair and Practical Immigration Reform

(5/29/2007) New USCIS Fee Schedule Announced, Substantial Overall Fee IncreasesDespite large public response, immigrant families will still face cost prohibitive application fees

(5/25/2007) Hispanic Caucus Reviews Senate Immigration DebateDebate continues as critical amendment votes hold favorable results for Hispanics

(5/24/2007) Hispanic Caucus Urges Senate to Reject Coleman AmendmentPolice Agree: Asking About Immigration Status Puts Public Safety at Risk

(5/23/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports Extending Veterans’ HealthcareH.R. 612 Extends Coverage to over 25,000 Hispanic Veterans

(5/23/2007) Clinton-Hagel-Menendez Amendment Honors Family ValuesCHC Strongly Supports Clinton-Hagel-Menendez Amendment

(5/23/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports Senate Immigration Amendments Promoting Family Reunification Immigration Reform Must Honor American Tradition of Family Values

(5/22/2007) Hispanic Caucus Urges Senate to Consider Its Immigration Principles“Immigration Reform is all about Security, National Security, Economic Security, and Family Security”

(5/21/2007) As Debate Begins, the CHC Encourages the Senate to Pass Immigration Reform that Focuses on Security, Family & Fairness

(5/15/2007) Hispanic Caucus Meets with Speaker Pelosi to Push for Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(5/15/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports H.Res.263Recognizing National Foster Care Month

(5/10/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports Hearings to Improve Diversity in Federal Government Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee Explore Diversity in the Federal Workforce

(5/3/2007) The Hispanic Caucus Celebrates Cinco de Mayo

(5/2/2007) Hispanic Caucus Statement on LA Rally Clash

(5/2/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Passage of H.R. 1429 – Bill Improves the Lives of Hispanic Children

(5/1/2007) The Hispanic Caucus Supports H.Res.347 Recognizing Significance of Cinco de Mayo in the United States

(5/1/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports H.Res. 100, Condemning Violence Against Guatemalan Women

(4/30/2007) Speaker Pelosi Joins Hispanic Caucus to Celebrate Día de los Niños Highlighting Education and Health Care for Our Nation’s Youth

(4/26/2007) Hispanic Caucus CALLS ON SECRETARY SPELLINGS TO FULLY FUND EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM

(4/25/2007) Hispanic Caucus Urges President Bush to Promote Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(4/24/2007) The Hispanic Caucus Observes Cover the Uninsured Week 2007 More than 32% of Latinos lack health insurance – higher than any other racial or ethnic group

(4/23/2007) Hispanic Caucus Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald

(4/20/2007) Hispanic Caucus Celebrates Earth Day

(4/20/2007) Hispanic Caucus to PBS: Hispanic Contributions in WWII Must Not be Ignored “The only appropriate course of action is that ‘The War’ fully incorporates within the body of the documentary the integral role of Hispanics.”

(4/19/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates Commissioner Rosemary Rodriguez New Vice-Chair of Election Assistance Commission

(4/13/2007) Hispanic Caucus Insists that the Election Assistance Commission Work on Behalf of Voters and Not Republican Administration

(3/30/2007) Hispanic Caucus Calls on Senate Republicans to Stop Playing Politics with the Memory of Civil Rights Leader

(3/29/2007) The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Celebrates César E. Chávez’s Birthday

(3/29/2007) Hispanic Caucus Meets with American GI Forum: PBS WWII Documentary Cannot Exclude Hispanic Sacrifice

(3/27/2007) Hispanic Caucus and PBS Meet to Address WWII Documentary that Ignores Hispanic Sacrifice

(3/20/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports Relief for Gulf Coast Region H.R. 1227 Will Help Bring the Gulf Region Closer to Full Recovery

(3/15/2007) Hispanics’ World War II Contributions Deserve Recognition

(3/12/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates Congresswoman Solis on her Appointment to the Select Committee on Global Warming CHC Commends Speaker Pelosi for her Leadership and Commitment to raising the awareness on urgent issues critical to America’s Security

(3/12/2007) What National Women’s History Month Means to the Women of the Hispanic Caucus Hispanic Women Leaders Speak on National Women’s History Month

(3/7/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

(3/7/2007) Hispanic Caucus Meets with Budget Committee Chairman Spratt to Discuss Hispanic Priorities in Budget

(3/6/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates National Council of La Raza for Honoring Hispanic Service NCLR Hosts Annual Capital Awards Gala

(2/28/2007) Hispanic Caucus Supports the Rights of Workers across the Nation CHC Endorses the Employee Free Choice Act

(2/27/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates League of United Latin American Citizens on their 78th Anniversary

(2/22/2007) Hispanic Caucus Calls on Federal Government to Honor Commitment to Diversity

(2/15/2007) Hispanic Caucus Visits with President of Panama

(2/14/2007) Proposed USCIS Fee Increase Will Lock Good People Out of the Citizenship Process

(2/6/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Passage of HR 512 Important Step Towards a National Latino Museum Successful

(2/6/2007) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates Hispanic Leaders in the 110th Congress CHC Commends Speaker Pelosi for her Leadership and Commitment to Diversity

(1/31/2007) Hispanic and Asian Pacific American Caucuses To USCIS: Immigration Fees Must Be Affordable Assure Access to Services for Working Families

(1/24/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Approval of H. Res. 78 H. Res. 78 Gives Hispanics a Symbolic Voice

(1/23/2007) Hispanic State of the Union

(1/17/2007) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Passage of H.R. 5, the College and Student Relief Act of 2007 CHC Members Note, “This is a First Step to Make College More Affordable for Hispanic Children”

(1/12/2007) Hispanic Caucus is Proud to Announce the Appointment of Congressman Jose Serrano to Chair Financial Services Subcommittee of Appropriations Committee CHC Commends Chairman Obey and Leadership

(1/10/2007) Members of the Hispanic Caucus Vote to Approve the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 (H.R. 2) and Give Americans the Raise They Deserve

(1/5/2007) CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS INSTITUTE SWEARS IN HONORABLE JOE ACA AS CHAIRMAN

(12/19/2006) Hispanic Caucus Proud to Announce Key Appointments to Leadership and Committee Positions

(12/14/2006) Hispanic Caucus Proudly Welcomes Ciro Rodriguez back to Congress

(12/5/2006) Hispanic Caucus Calls On Supreme Court to Uphold Diversity in the Classroom

(12/1/2006) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Speaker-Elect Pelosi’s Decision to Name Rep. Silvestre Reyes Chair of Intelligence CommitteeRep. Reyes Becomes First Hispanic to Chair the Intelligence Committee

(11/15/2006) Hispanic Caucus Announces New Leadership for 110th CongressCongressman Baca Elected to Chair Congressional Hispanic Caucus

(11/14/2006) Hispanic Caucus Welcomes its Newest MemberThe Hon. Albio Sires Will be Sworn in to Represent New Jersey’s 13th Congressional District

(10/17/2006) Hispanic Caucus Denounces Letter Intimidating Hispanic-Americans’ Participation in the Electoral Process

(9/29/2006) Hispanics From Across the Country Chat with Hispanic Members of CongressHispanic Caucus Hosts Latino Online Town hall

(9/28/2006) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Passage of HR 2134 Important Step in Creating a National Latino Museum Successful

(9/27/2006) Hispanic Caucus Applauds the Extension of the Higher Education ActRemoval of Key Provisions Allows Hispanic Serving Institutions to Increase Services and Efficiency

(9/26/2006) Congress Continues Unequal Treatment of Mexico Legislation Aimed at Southern Border Disproportionately Affects Hispanics

(9/19/2006) TriCaucus calls on Republicans to Stop Playing Politics with the Voting Rights of U.S. Citizens H.R. 4844 Creates 21st Century Poll Tax, Unfairly Targets Elderly, Disabled, and Minority Voters

(9/15/2006) Hispanic Caucus Celebrates Hispanic Heritage MonthHonoring the Contributions of Hispanics

(9/12/2006) Hispanic Caucus Calls on Republicans to Stop Delaying and Start LegislatingAfter 3 Months of Field Hearings Republicans Continue with Media Circus Instead of Advancing Debate to Fix Broken Immigration System

(9/11/2006) Hispanic Caucus Statement on 5th Year Anniversary of September 11thCHC Remembers the Victims, Heroes, and the work that still remains after the attacks of 9/11

(9/7/2006) Hispanic Caucus Urges Republicans in Congress to Heed the Call of Americans to Take Up Solution-Based Comprehensive Immigration ReformRepublicans in Congress Ignore the Needs of America While Americans March for Solutions to Broken Immigration System

(8/29/2006) HISPANIC CAUCUS STATEMENT ON ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HURRICANE KATRINAHispanic Caucus calls for Accountability of the Republican Congress, calls on Bush Administration to put forth a plan to restore the Gulf Coast Region

(7/28/2006) HISPANIC CAUCUS CALLS ON REPUBLICANS TO FOCUS ON SOLUTION-BASED COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM

(7/27/2006) Congressional TriCaucus Celebrates the Signing of Bill to Renew Voting Rights ActAct extends key voter protectionss for 25 years

(7/26/2006) HILDREN WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCYBEING LEFT BEHIND, SAYS NEW GAO REPORTHispanic Caucus Calls On Republicans to Drop Partisan Politics and Focus on Helping all Children Learn English

(7/14/2006) Hispanic Caucus’ Diversity Efforts Honored

(7/13/2006) Congressional TriCaucus Applauds Passage of Voting Rights Act

(7/12/2006) TriCaucus Pushes for Voting Rights Act Renewal

(7/7/2006) Gonzalez, Hinojosa and Reyes call on Republicans to stop playing politics and to safeguard our borders

(7/5/2006) Hispanic Caucus Urges Legislative Action on Immigration Reform

(6/23/2006) Hispanic Caucus Dispels Myth about VRA

(6/21/2006) Hispanic Caucus Disappointed Voting Rights Act Pulled

(6/20/2006) TriCaucus Calls for Clean Renewal of Voting Rights Act

(6/7/2006) Hispanic Caucus Joins National Groups in Aggressive Citizenship Effort

(5/26/2006) Hispanic Caucus Pushes Funding for Ag Programs at Hispanic Serving Institutions

(5/25/2006) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Senate for Passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(5/24/2006) Hispanic Caucus Condemns McConnell Amendment to Roll Back Civil Rights Protections

(5/22/2006) Hispanic Caucus Expresses Strong Support for Feinstein Amendment

(5/19/2006) Hispanic Caucus Meets with Frist to Discuss Comprehensive Immigration Reform

(5/18/2006) Hispanic Caucus Slams Kyl Amendment

(5/18/2006) Congressional Hispanic CaucusPosition on the Senate Compromise ("Hagel-Martinez")

(5/17/2006) Hispanic Caucus Denounces Republican ‘07 Budget

(5/16/2006) Hispanic Caucus Responds to President’s Speech, Senate Action

(5/12/2006) Hispanic Caucus to Hold Press Conference to Discuss Senate Agreement on Immigration Reform

(5/10/2006) Hispanic Caucus Applauds House Judiciary Committee for Passing Clean Renewal of Voting Rights Act

(5/10/2006) Hispanic Caucus Calls on House Judiciary Committee to Pass Clean Renewal of Voting Rights Act

(5/9/2006) Hispanic Caucus, Latino Advocates Call on Congress to Extend the Bush Rx Drug Plan Enrollment Period

(5/5/2006) On Cinco de Mayo, Hispanic Caucus Honors Civic Pride of All Latin Americans

(5/2/2006) TriCaucus Works to Ensure Voting Rights for Minority Communities

(4/3/2006) Hispanic Caucus Endorses Debt Cancellation for Five Nations

(3/31/2006) Cesar Chavez, A True American Hero, 1927-1993

(3/28/2006) Hispanic Caucus Applauds Senate Judiciary Committee Efforts to Fix Immigration Mess and Pursue Real Immigration Reform

(3/16/2006) Hispanic Caucus Urges New No Child Left Behind Commission to Carefully Review Provisions Critical to Success of Latino Students

(3/9/2006) Hispanic Caucus and Asian Pacific American Caucus Urge Senate Not to Include Vicious Provisions in Immigration Legislation

(3/6/2006) Hispanic Caucus Members Tour Devastated Gulf Coast Region

(2/15/2006) Hispanic Caucus Welcomes New CHC Executive Director

(2/6/2006) President’s Budget Offensive to Latinos

(2/1/2006) Yet Again, Republicans Vote Against Hard-Working Americans

(1/23/2006) Hispanic Caucus Opposes Alito Nomination

(1/18/2006) Hispanic Caucus Congratulates Senator Bob Menendez

(12/20/2005) Hispanic Caucus Prepares to Evaluate Alito Supreme Court Nomination

(12/19/2005) Hispanic Caucus and Black Caucus Boost Minority Education at NASA

(12/17/2005) Hispanic Caucus Condemns Anti-immigrant Legislation

(12/14/2005) Hispanic Caucus, Asian Pacific American Caucus and Rep. Jackson Lee Speak Out Against Ill-conceived, Enforcement-only Immigration Bill-Oppose Sensenbrenner Proposal

(11/18/2005) Republican Budget Increases Debt, Decreases Opportunity

(11/8/2005) TriCaucus Rallies Against Misplaced Budget Priorities

(10/31/2005) Hispanic Caucus Troubled with Right-Wing Supreme Court Nominee

(10/27/2005) Hispanic Caucus Urges President to Embrace Latino Supreme Court Nomination - Miers withdrawal offers new opportunity to diversify high court

(10/25/2005) The Bus Ride That Changed America Rosa Parks dies at age 92

(10/25/2005) Hispanic Caucus Mourns Passing of Caucus Co-Founder Rep. Edward Ross Roybal

(10/20/2005) CHC Chair Rep. Napolitano and Chair-Elect Rep. Baca Congratulate Rep. Becerra on Being Named Assistant to Speaker

(10/7/2005) Hispanic Caucus Demands Administration Honor its Word to Protect all Hurricane Victims

(10/3/2005) Hispanic Caucus Once Again Disappointed with Supreme Court Nomination

(9/8/2005) Hispanic Caucus Concerned Over Roberts Nomination As Chief JusticeNominee’s attitude toward minority rights raises red flag

(7/1/2005) CHC Thanks O’Connor for Service, Outlines Approach to Supreme Court Nomination

(6/10/2005) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Opposes CAFTA

(5/20/2005) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Responds to Divisive Remarks by President Fox

(5/12/2005) Hispanic Caucus Strongly Supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill

(5/5/2005) Hispanic Caucus Calls on Americans to Recognize Significance of Cinco de Mayo

(5/3/2005) MEDIA ADVISORY Congressional Hispanic Caucus Responds to Bush Social Security Pitch to Latinos

(4/26/2005) Experts Highlight Negative Effects of Social Security Privatization on Latinos at Congressional Hispanic Caucus Forum

(4/26/2005) Hispanic Caucus Joins Other Congressional Democrats in Fight to Protect Social Security at Rally on Capitol Hill

(3/21/2005) Hispanic Caucus Asks Bush, Fox to Close Gap Between Immigration Laws and Reality

(3/1/2005) CHC Applauds Governors for Tackling High School Reform

(1/26/2005) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Opposes Anti-immigrant Proposals

(1/26/2005) “TOO BUSY” TO MEET WITH CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS GONZALES LOSES CHC ENDORSEMENT

(11/19/2004) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Announces Leadership for the 109th Congress

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