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CONGRESSWOMEN OF TRI-CAUCUS SPEAK OUT AGAINST HOUSE VAWA BILL
May 16, 2012
Press Release

Washington D.C.: Today, the congresswomen of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucuses held a press conference to express strong opposition to the Cantor/Adams VAWA reauthorization bill, which would roll back protections for battered immigrant women, Tribal victims, college students and LGBT victims.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON VAWA REAUTHORIZATION
May 8, 2012
Press Release
The Cantor/Adams bill marks the first time that a major VAWA bill was drafted without input from the service providers, law enforcement agencies and prosecutors on the front lines.
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
MEDICAID CUTS IN U.S. TERRITORIES
May 8, 2012
Press Release
“American citizens who reside in Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories should be treated equally and without discrimination, and this applies to federal funding for programs that protect our most vulnerable populations."
Issues:Technology and Infrastructure
CHC ON CELEBRATION OF CINCO DE MAYO
May 4, 2012
Press Release

Washington D.C.: Today, CHC Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) and members of the CHC released the following statement in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the historic Battle of Puebla, when the outnumbered Mexican military triumphed over the French Army in 1862:

Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
May 2, 2012
Press Release
"Our Asian Pacific communities have produced influential leaders in business and culture, and have thrived despite the challenges that they have faced."
Issues:Civil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
READ OUT OF CHC MEETING WITH SEN. MARCO RUBIO
April 26, 2012
Press Release
"he Congressional Hispanic Caucus is always open to commence meaningful dialogue about immigration reform."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and Veterans
TRI-CAUCUS, NATIONAL IMMIGRATION FORUM SPEAK OUT AGAINST ARIZONA’S SB 1070
April 24, 2012
Press Release

Washington D.C.: The Chairs and members of the Congressional Hispanic, Black and Asian Pacific American Caucus joined with the National Immigration Forum to release the following statements regarding the hearing of United States v. Arizona before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.

Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CHC ON ‘SU VOZ, MI VOTO,’ DREAM ACT, LATINO VOTE
April 19, 2012
Press Release
"To empower the Latino community and provide a voice to the policies and issues we care about most, it is of the utmost importance for our community to register and turnout to vote."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesEducation and Veterans
PARENTS REPORT: “COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE”
March 30, 2012
Press Release
To force hardship on American families is contrary with the ideals and standards of our country. Those who commit violent crimes should be a priority, but it's misguided to deport parents who are simply living in the United States."
Issues:Immigration and Border IssuesHealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights
CESAR CHAVEZ'S BIRTHDAY
March 30, 2012
Press Release
"America is a better country, for all its people, because of the vision and leadership of Cesar Chavez. "
Issues:Education and VeteransHealthcareCivil Rights, Housing, and Voting Rights