How Many Latinos in U.S. House?

How Many Latinos in U.S. House?

Mary Mata February 5, 2013

By Suzanne Gamboa, Associated PressAlbuquerque Journal The House Press Gallery, an administrative office of Congress, counts 33 Hispanic representatives in the 113th Congress. The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute puts the number […]

Border Patrol Get Bonuses & Vacations for Increased Arrests

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By Pilar Marrero, NewsTaco You would say that a nice incentive program is a good thing to have when you are looking to reach some goals in an organization. The […]

Three Ways U.S. Immigration Reform Might Impact Mexico

Mary Mata February 1, 2013

By Olga Khazan and Nick Miroff, The Washington Post Click on picture to read story. [Photo by Kordian] Read more immigration stories here: Eugene Robinson: Immigration reform is a solvable problem, […]

Why Democrats Don’t Have to Worry About Ted Cruz?

Mary Mata January 31, 2013

By Dr. Henry Flores, NewsTaco Not too long ago Ruben Navarette wrote a most revealing column entitled “Democrats should worry about up-and-comer Cruz.”  The column goes on to extol Cruz’s […]

Before We Bicker on Immigration, Let’s agree On Definitions

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By Victor Landa, NewsTaco If we’re going to get anywhere in this looming immigration debate, we’ve got to start in the same room, using words we all understand. I don’t […]

Why Immigration Reform Won’t Help GOP Win Hispanic Voters

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By Michael Catalini, The Atlantic Leading Republicans are jumping on the immigration reform bandwagon, hoping that taking the issue off the table will give them a second chance to make inroads […]

Obama: Reforms must secure path to citizenship

Mary Mata January 29, 2013

By Reid J. Epstein, Politico Click on picture to read story. [Photo screengrab courtesy cspan.org]

Utah Dems Vow Attention to Issues Important to Latinos

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By David Montero,  The Salt Lake Tribune Senate and House Democrats met with Latino media outlets and community leaders on the first day of the legislative session as a part of […]

GOP Memo On How To Talk About Immigration

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By John Stanton, BuzzFeed “Please consider these tonally sensitive messaging points as you discuss immigration, regardless of your position,” Hispanic Leadership Network leader advises Republicans. No mentions of Reagan or “illegals” allowed. […]

Latinos in the 113th Congress

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By Silvia Manzano, Latinovations The 113th Congress includes a record number of thirty-eight Latinos elected officials. These notable numbers have both policy and political implications for the future of Latino […]