A Mexican drug cartel lieutenant who was cooperating with U.S. authorities was murdered by three teenagers, including a U.S. soldier. The teens have been charged with capital murder for their roles in the contract killing.
Sotomayor Welcomed to Washington at White House Reception
August 13, 2009 By
In a White House reception on Wednesday, President Barack Obama honored the newest member of the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor. The president hailed the selection of Associate Justice Sotomayor as “another step toward that more perfect union that we all seek.”
GOP's Lone Hispanic Senator, Florida's Sen. Mel Martinez Resigns
August 13, 2009 By
Last week, the lone Republican Hispanic U.S. senator made a shocking announcement, further isolating the GOP party from Hispanics. Florida Senator Mel Martinez, a native Cuban and former chairman of the Republican National Committee, announced on Friday that he will resign early from his Senate seat to pursue a career in the private sector. He […]
Obama Expects Immigration Reform Early Next Year
August 11, 2009 By
On Friday, President Obama said he expects Congress to take up the issue of comprehensive immigration reform by “early next year.”
North American Summit Focuses on Swine Flu
August 10, 2009 By
Obama arrived in Guadalajara, Mexico on Sunday for his first North American summit with Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. The meeting’s main accomplishment will likely be a joint plan of attack for the swine flu.
First Latina Supreme Court Justice Confirmed
August 6, 2009 By
Today, the United States Senate confirmed the first Latina, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, to the highest court in the land by a vote of 68-31. This historic confirmation will make her the 111th justice to serve on the Supreme Court and only the third woman to do so.
Senator Menendez and Latino Leaders Warn Republicans on Sotomayor Vote
August 6, 2009 By
On Wednesday, national Latino organizations and leaders held at a press conference in preparation for the upcoming vote on Supreme Court nominees Sonia Sotomayor. Joining them was Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ), the only Hispanic Democratic US Senator, who warned Republicans that they and their party will “pay a price” with Hispanic voters if they oppose […]
Another GOP Vote in Favor of Sotomayor
August 5, 2009 By
The number of Republican Senators supporting Sonia Sotomayor is now at seven with the inclusion of Kit Bond of Missouri.
Seven Illinois Congressmen Call for Immigration Reform
August 5, 2009 By
Congressman Luis Gutierrez (D) is one of seven Illinois Representatives that are pushing for immigration reform legislation to be passed this fall. These legislators signed a letter to President Obama saying laws need to be enacted that keep immigrant families together, protect workers and provide safe migration opportunities.
Study Finds Latino Unemployment on the Rise
August 4, 2009 By
According to a study published by the Economic Policy Institute, Latino unemployment in California reached 15.7 percent during the second quarter of 2008, exceeding the unemployment rate of African Americans (15.3 percent) for the first time since the recession began.
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