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CHC CHAIRMAN GONZALEZ RESPONDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADER’S COMMENT THAT SOCIAL SECURITY “CANNOT EXIST” IN THE FUTURE
March 31, 2011
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(Washington, D.C. )– Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following statement in response to House Republican Leader Eric Cantor’s comments to National Public Radio. Cantor, while discussing Social Security, said: “We’re going to have to come to grips with the fact that these programs cannot exist if we want America to be what we want it to be.”:

CHC CHAIR GONZALEZ STATEMENT ON REUNIFICATION OF EMILY SAMANTHA RUIZ AND HER PARENTS
March 30, 2011
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(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following statement regarding the reunification of Emily Samantha Ruiz, a four-year old American citizen who was mistakenly deported to Guatemala earlier this month, and her parents:
“We can all rest easier today knowing that Emily is back with her parents and in the country where she belongs. But Emily is not alone. The overwhelming majority of children of undocumented immigrants living in the United States are US Citizens and, although each case is unique, the fear and uncertainty they face every day is something no child should live with. The fact that, in this case, the Department of Homeland Security deported a US citizen is of particular concern.
Tri-Caucus Chairs Celebrate One Year Anniversary of Affordable Care Act
March 23, 2011
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(Washington, DC) – Today, the Congressional Tri-Caucus—comprised of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus— marked the one year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law with the following statements:

CHC CHAIR GONZALEZ STATEMENT ON KANSAS STATE REPRESENTATIVE VIRGIL PECK'S COMMENTS BEFORE KANSAS HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
March 15, 2011
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(Washington, DC)- Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez released the following statement regarding Kansas State Representative Virgil Peck’s comments before the Kansas House Appropriations Committee:
“It was with utter dismay that I read Kansas State Representative Virgil Peck’s comments yesterday before the Kansas House Appropriations Committee. His comments were dehumanizing and inappropriate and have no place in our national discourse. They are also counterproductive to having a responsible debate, have the potential to result in regrettable consequences and could incite prejudices and biases that are harmful to our nation.
CHC CHAIR GONZALEZ: WALKER’S LEGISLATIVE CONTORTIONS AFFRONT TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES, ABUSE OF POWER
March 11, 2011
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(Washington, D.C.)—Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez released the following statement regarding yesterday’s vote by the Wisconsin state legislature to strip the collective bargaining rights of public employees:

“Under the guise of seeking budgetary solutions, Wisconsin’s Republican Governor Scott Walker and Republican State Legislators are destroying the ability of dedicated and hard working men and women to seek fairness and opportunity in the workplace. They’ve proceeded with their agenda in spite of public employees agreeing to do their part in helping Wisconsin balance its budget. The legislative contortions they’ve resorted to in order to strip workers of their rights are an affront to our nation's democratic principles and a sad demonstration of their abuse of power.”

TRI-CAUCUS: Denounces House Hearing on "Radicalization of American Muslims"
March 10, 2011
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(Washington, DC) – Today, the Congressional Tri-Caucus—comprised of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus— denounced the House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Peter King's hearing on "The extent of radicalization of American Muslims."

CHC CHAIRMAN CHARLES A. GONZALEZ: AMERICANS WANT JOBS, NOT SCAPEGOATS
March 10, 2011
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(Washington, DC)- In response to today’s Immigration Subcommittee Hearing ““New Jobs in Recession and Recovery: Who Are Getting Them and Who Are Not” Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez issued the following statement:

CHC CHAIRMAN GONZALEZ STATEMENT ON WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March 8, 2011
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(Washington, DC)- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez issued the following statement on Women’s History Month:
“As we celebrate National Women’s History Month this March, and International Women’s Day today, we commemorate and recognize the vital contributions women have played in building and creating our society. We also commit ourselves to keep fighting for women’s rights and equality and recognize that doing so means upholding one of our nation’s founding principles: that we are all created equal.
We have worked hard to right many of the wrongs that exist when equality for women is concerned. The Democratic-led 111th Congress championed many significant advances for America’s Women.
CHC CHAIRMAN GONZALEZ STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT FELIPE CALDERON'S VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES
March 3, 2011
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(Washington, DC)- Today, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Charles A. Gonzalez issued the following statement regarding Mexican President Felipe Calderon's visit to the United States:

TRI-CAUCUS: REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL THREATENS AMERICA’S FUTURE
February 17, 2011
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(Washington DC) – Today, the Congressional Tri-Caucus—comprised of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, the Congressional Black Caucus and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus— decried the Republican Spending Bill as a reckless plan that will disproportionately harm minorities and threaten America’s growth and economy.
“Not only have Republicans failed to introduce any job creating legislation since Speaker Boehner has had the Speaker’s gavel, but the Continuing Resolution they are pushing this week, makes their real priorities absolutely clear,” said Representative Charles A. Gonzalez, Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. “They are voting to kick 218,000 kids out of Head Start, to fire 55,000 Head Start teachers and 7,000 Special Education teachers.