A DREAM DEFERRED, NOT DEAD
By Eric Rodriguez Opponents of the “Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act” today used a procedural maneuver to thwart the legislation in a way that they think will allow them...
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Yesterday, the U.S. Senate scheduled a vote on a motion to proceed on the Department of Defense authorization bill for fiscal year 2011. The vote, if passed, would have allowed amendments to be...
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Life After the Home Buyer Tax Credit By Casey Mulligan The home buyer tax credit did have some influence on the market, but not as much as it is credited as having. More TARP, Please by Tim Fernholz...
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Today, health care reform legislation’s new insurance rules go into effect, and insurers are scrambling to make sure that they get ahead of the changes. The New York Times has the story: “Insurers are...
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The voice of the middle class will be heard this Saturday as the One Nation Working Together march takes place in Washington, DC. Stephen Greenhouse of The New York Times writes: “Predicting a crowd...
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New early voting laws are changing how campaigns and civic engagement efforts engage the public. The New York Times reports: “At least one-third of all ballots across the country this year will be...
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USA Today reports that the economic recession is leading more people to downsize their cars and homes and seek higher professional degrees to remain marketable; fewer people are likely to move or to...
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REVITALIZED COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT WILL FUEL RECOVERY IN HARD-HIT...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2010 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 REVITALIZED COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT ACT WILL FUEL RECOVERY IN HARD-HIT NEIGHBORHOODS Washington, DC—NCLR (National...
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The Washington Post reports on the diverse groups bringing tens of thousands of people together in the nation’s capital for the One Nation Working Together march on Saturday, October 2, in support of...
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NCLR Applauds Menendez Immigration Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2010 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 NCLR Applauds Menendez Immigration Bill New Immigration legislation is an urgent call to Congress to address the...
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NCLR HAILS CONFIRMATION OF YZAGUIRRE AS U.S. AMBASSADOR
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2010 Contact: Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 NCLR HAILS CONFIRMATION OF YZAGUIRRE AS U.S. AMBASSADOR Washington, DC—NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the...
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The Washington Post reports on an analysis by Senator Tom Harkin (D–IA) which shows that more than 50% of students at for-profit colleges drop out without earning a degree or certificate: “Industry...
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LATINOS JOIN 100,000 CALLING FOR A NEW ECONOMY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2010 Contact: Catherine Singley Jackeline Stewart (202) 785-1670 NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía to address thousands at historic One Nation Working Together...
View ArticleOctober We March, November We Vote
On Saturday, October, 2, exactly one month before Election Day, I will march beside Americans of all backgrounds to urge our political leaders to take bold steps to rebuild our economy. More than...
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Last Saturday’s One Nation Working Together rally on the National Mall in Washington, DC drew tens of thousands of participants. According to The Washington Post: “Saturday's gathering featured many...
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NCLR TO HOLD EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2010 Contact: Feliza Ortiz-Licon (213) 489-3428 ext. 2203 NCLR TO HOLD EDUCATION CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES Speakers including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa...
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Leaders Say Latinos Will Stand Up to Vote For Respect
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2010 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 LEADERS SAY LATINOS WILL STAND UP TO VOTE FOR RESPECT Speakers including Ozomatli will focus on raising awareness about this...
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A program called Secure Communities aims to be in place throughout the country by 2013. The program will share information about anyone who is arrested and fingerprinted at the local level with...
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Will House Republicans Try To Defund Financial Regulatory Reform? by Pat Garagalo, Think Progress: Wonk Room Opponents of the Consumer Financial Protection Agency may withhold funding if they get the...
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National Organizations Call on Latinos to Vote for Respect on November 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2010 Contact: Paco Fabián (202) 785-1670 NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS CALL ON LATINOS TO VOTE FOR RESPECT ON NOVEMBER 2 Washington, DC—At a press conference today, a...
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