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July 1, 2013
CHC Chair Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) is proud to announce that Kristian Ramos is the Caucus’ new communications director. Kristian comes from NDN and the New Policy institute where he was the Director of the 21st Century Border Initiative where he forged partnerships with a broad coalition of Congressional, local and law enforcement officials and fulfilled a number of important communications roles.
June 27, 2013
CHC Chairman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Members of the CHC released the following statement in response to the historic passage of S. 744 the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill by a vote of 68-32.
June 25, 2013
"Today's decision by the Supreme Court to invalidate a key component of the Voting Rights Act is a major setback for all Americans. Since its inception, the VRA has protected the ability of every American to make their voice heard in the voting booth, and it is especially critical to the Latino community."
June 24, 2013
"Today's decision by the Supreme Court in Fisher vs. University of Texas affirms the importance of a diverse student body at our nation's universities."
May 23, 2013
According to the Congressional Budget Office, the bill would charge millions of students and families $3.7 billion over the next decade, in additional interest payments relative to current law.
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May 22, 2013
"Passage of the bill clears a big hurdle and continues to show that leaders on both sides of the aisle are willing to work together to develop a sensible immigration reform proposal. "
May 10, 2013
"Though the CHC welcomes Jason Richwine's resignation, it is still very disheartening that the Heritage Foundation did not renounce his research and the ridiculous report on immigration that he co-authored."
May 9, 2013
"Future generations will look back at his proposal with shame and shake their heads at how the senator dismissed some of our core American values."
May 8, 2013
"Republican rebranding to minorities ought not to echo the racism that was used against African-Americans a hundred years ago. Shame on the Heritage Foundation and shame on those who allow these comments to go unchallenged."
May 3, 2013
"Cinco de Mayo marks a special occasion for the 33.6 million Mexican-Americans in our country, both as a celebration of heritage and also as a reminder that every person strives for freedom and an opportunity to build a better life."