Obama Talks Immigration Reform with Congressional Hispanic Caucus

President Obama is holding a meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus this afternoon to discuss immigration reform.
The meeting follows on the heels of a discussion the President held yesterday with grassroots groups and labor leaders on the issue at the White House.
During this meeting the President said his Administration is committed to a [...]

Pelosi Appoints Latino Lawmaker to President’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, on Wednesday, appointed Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) to serve on President Obama’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform.  The nine-term member joins fellow Democrats, Budget Committee Chairman John Spratt, and Energy and Commerce Committee member Jan Schakowsky to complete the 18 member bipartisan commission.
In addition to serving as a [...]

Obama to Tackle Immigration Reform Despite Risks

The New York Times reported today that President Obama plans to begin addressing comprehensive immigration reform this year including creating a path to legalize the status of millions of illegal immigrants.
According to administration officials, Obama plans to speak publicly about immigration in May. This was something he had promised to Congressional Hispanic Caucus members when [...]

New Member to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Today the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) adds a new member to it roster.
Rep. Gregorio Sablan, the Delegate from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, officially became a Member of the CHC today.  This new addition brings the total number of Members for the CHC to twenty-five, with twenty-four Members in the House and one [...]

Pelosi Applauds Congressional Hispanic Caucus

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi congratulates the leadership of the Hispanic Caucus for making history this election. Pelosi believes with the leadership of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, change can be made for Hispanics and all Americans in important areas for economy, education, health care, and environment.
She welcomes two [...]