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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
November 20, 2013 Joseph Rendeiro
jrendeiro@nclr.org
(202) 776-1566
Murguía calls on Congress to pass a budget that aligns with Latinos’ values
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza) joined Sens. Robert Menendez (D–NJ), Chair of the Hispanic Task Force; Barbara Mikulski (D–MD), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patty Murray (D–WA), Chair of the Senate Budget Committee, on a telephonic town hall to discuss the ongoing budget negotiations in Congress. Murguía highlighted what’s at stake for the Hispanic community, underscoring the need for stronger investments in programs that have already been gutted by sequestration.
“The federal budget should be a reflection of the highest priorities of our society,” said Murguía. “Policies that cost jobs and cut investments in education, health care and employment are directly at odds with the values of Latinos and our country as a whole.”
“After the disastrous government shutdown this past October, Congress now has a window of opportunity to regain the public’s trust, to set aside ideological and partisan differences and to once again begin governing in the interest of our nation,” continued Murguía. “We know our community cares about this issue. But, more importantly, Latino voters are watching the budget debate and outcome. Our voice will be heard and we plan to weigh in on Election Day.”
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow along on Facebook and Twitter.
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