The Washington Post is now reporting that, Congressman Becerra is in Chicago today to meet with President-Elect Barack Obama to discuss the job of USTR. According to knowledgeable sources, Becerra, has “clearly been thinking it over,” in recent days, but has raised concerns about leaving the House and about whether to move his family to […]
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Sends a Letter to the President-Elect
December 3, 2008 By
In a letter sent to the Obama transition team late Tuesday, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus formally asked President-Elect Obama to consider a number of Hispanic legislators for his Cabinet. The members of Congress whom the CHC is supporting include Congressman John Salazar (D-CO) for Secretary of Agriculture, Ruben Hinojosa (D-TX) for Secretary of Education, Raul […]
Congressman Xavier Becerra for U.S Trade Representative?
December 3, 2008 By
Latino Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-CA) appears to be a leading candidate to become President-elect Barack Obama‘s chief trade negotiator. If selected, Congressman Becerra would be the first Hispanic to become U.S. Trade Representative. Currently, Congressman Becerra is the highest-ranking Hispanic in Congress, serving as Vice Chairman of the Democratic Caucus. As USTR, Becerra would negotiate […]
TRANSITION UPDATE
December 2, 2008 By
It’s OFFICIAL! Bill Richardson has been nominated to serve as Secretary of Commerce The Wall Street Journal is reporting that President-elect Barack Obama plans to introduce New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson as his nominee for Secretary of Commerce on Wednesday at an 11:40 EST news conference according to Democratic officials. Governor Richardson is the first […]
Transition NEWS
December 1, 2008 By
Push for the Nation’s First Hispanic Supreme Court Justice Begins NOW Last month, the President of the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) Roberta Romero, wrote a letter to President- Elect Obama urging him to nominate a Hispanic to serve on the Supreme Court if the opportunity arises during his administration. Below, is an excerpt from […]
Transition Updates!
November 26, 2008 By
Texan Enters Talks for Possible Position in Obama Administration Texas State Representative Rick Noriega (D), met with President-elect Barack Obama yesterday in Chicago. According to confidential sources, the meeting appeared to be a potential first step toward consideration of Noriega for appointment to an administration position. According to people close to the process who spoke […]
Transition Updates
November 25, 2008 By
Latino Senator Chosen to Serve as Chairman of the DSCC Senator Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) was selected to serve as Chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) for the 2010 election cycle. Menendez will succeed Senator Chuck Schumer and will now lead the Democrats’ campaign efforts for the Senate. Menendez currently serves as the DSCC’s […]
Transition Update: Congressman Raul Grijalva Could Become the Next Secretary of the Interior
November 24, 2008 By
Over the weekend, several news sources reported that Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) is the top name on Obama’s list to head the Interior Department, a job that would put him in charge of federal lands, national parks and endangered species. As reported by Politico.com, Grijalva recently lambasted the administration for poor treatment of national […]
Community Reminder: Call to discuss the application process and expectations for those who are interested in being considered for a position with the Obama Administration.
November 24, 2008 By
Poder PAC is joining with other Latina organizations and the National Hispana Leadership Institute to host a teleconference call on Monday, November 24, 3:00 pm EST to discuss the application process and expectations for those who are interested in being considered for a position with the Obama Administration. Dial-in Number: (U.S. Toll Free) 877-366-0713 Verbal […]
Transition UPDATE!
November 20, 2008 By
Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez has been Elected Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-N.Y.) was elected by her peers in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) to lead the group for the 111th Congress. As Chair of the CHC, the Congresswoman is committed to increase opportunities for the nation’s 47 million Hispanics. “It […]
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