The newly elected Republican majority in the House is looking to deny citizenship to the children of undocumented immigrants once it takes the reins early next year in the new Congress. A bill that would deny “birthright citizenship” to these children is expected to be introduced by the incoming chairman of the subcommittee that oversees […]
New Republican Controlled House Will Target Children of Undocumented Immigrants
November 18, 2010 By
Congressional “Lame Duck” Session Offers Opportunity for the DREAM Act
November 15, 2010 By
This week, the members of Congress return to DC for what is dubbed a lame duck session. This will be the final chance for the Democratic majority to tackle some major legislation before the Republicans assume the leadership of the House of Representatives in January. A number of controversial pieces of legislation await the returning […]
Mid-Term Election Results and the Latino Vote
November 4, 2010 By
Tuesday night’s results definitely told a tale that involved the Hispanic vote. On Tuesday, we laid out what were going to be the likely elections most influenced by Latino voters across the country. Countless predictions came true about a Republican wave sweeping Congress while Democrats managed to hold on to control of Senate. Nevada “Did […]
Pelosi Appoints Latino Lawmaker to President’s National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
March 25, 2010 By
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 […]
Democrats look to Joe Garcia for a Win in 2010
February 17, 2010 By
As reported in a recent post by La Plaza, Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart’s (R-FL) announcement to retire in January initiated an unexpected political jostle when his brother, Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), who represents the neighboring congressional district, decided to vacate his seat and run in the retiring Diaz-Balart’s district, which is seen as a Republican safe […]
Eased Travel Restrictions to Cuba
March 11, 2009 By
Congress has approved a spending bill that includes easing trade and travel restrictions against Cuba. The provisions are part of a $410 billion spending bill approved by the Senate on Tuesday and passed earlier by the House of Representatives. Later today, President Barack Obama is expected to sign the bill sign into law. The measure […]
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