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December 8, 2011
“The CHC has had a great impact on amplifying the voice of Latinos in the halls of Congress and making sure that the needs of the Hispanic community are being addressed. It is both an honor and a responsibility to continue the legacy and advocacy that my father and the four other co-founders, Edward Roybal, Herman Badillo, Baltasar Corrada del Río and Kika de la Garza, established 35 years ago.”
December 6, 2011
Washington D.C.: Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX 20) and members of theCongressional Hispanic Caucus released this statement following the press conference on the confirmation of Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte:
December 2, 2011
Any reduction in unemployed Americans is welcomed news, though it is disappointing that the stats are unchanged for Latinos. The contributions of Latinos will be a major factor in our economic success for the years to come.
Issues:Healthcare
December 2, 2011
Congressional Hispanic Caucus to Meet with Secretary Napolitano Next Week
November 30, 2011
Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte has been an asset to the Foreign Service and a highly effective advocate for the United States in Central America.
November 21, 2011
"This is what any state can expect when ill-conceived laws are enacted."
November 18, 2011
We all can agree that national security risks and convicted criminals should be the top priority for deportation and that their cases can be expedited.
November 7, 2011
Chairman Gonzalez resonded to the news that Senators DeMint, Vitter and Sessions will offer a bill to prohibit President Obama from participating in lawsuits against states over recent immigration laws.
November 2, 2011
Chairman Gonzalez released this statement in response to comments made by Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC 3) comparing our country’s broken immigration system to a house without a door that allows "any kind of vagrant or animal" to come in.
October 21, 2011
Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D-IL) is visiting Alabama for a series of events on Saturday (10/22) that culminate in an "Alabama United: One Family, One Alabama" community event and rally in Birmingham's Fair Park Arena at 4:00 p.m. CT.