Vice President Joe Biden told Latinos in an address to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute on Thursday they "are about to become -- and already have -- the most powerful force in American politics."

Ensuring students attend and finish college is the Latino community’s most pressing issue, said leaders at a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute conference.

The prosperity of the American economy is heavily dependent on a solid foundation of small business. Hispanic entrepreneurs in particular have played an integral role in keeping the country afloat during the past decade. At the local level, Hispanic small businesses are vital. They are true job creators.

President Obama pitched his mammoth jobs bill to Latinos gathered Wednesday night at a black-tie dinner for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute.