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Biden to Latinos: ‘Mitt Romney wants you to show your papers, but he won’t show us his’ (Video)

Biden to Latinos: ‘Mitt Romney wants you to show your papers, but he won’t show us his’ (Video) On Tuesday afternoon, Vice President Joe Biden made an address to the National Council of La Raza conference in which he trotted out a new double-barreled attack on the presumptive GOP nominee.

State Senator Alex Padilla elected president of NALEO

State Senator Alex Padilla elected president of NALEO NALEO represents more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials throughout the United States.

Obama to address Latino leaders a day after Romney

Obama to address Latino leaders a day after Romney President Barack Obama is basking in the aftermath of his breakthrough directive on illegal immigration and pressing his jobs agenda before a meeting of Hispanic leaders at NALEO.

Romney likely to stress economy, not immigration, at NALEO conference

Romney likely to stress economy, not immigration, at NALEO conference For the first time since immigration was thrust onto the forefront of the presidential contest, Mitt Romney is scheduled to address Latino leaders and is expected to push an economy-focused message.

Latino politicians shattering assumptions, and finding assumptions shattered, left and right

Latino politicians shattering assumptions, and finding assumptions shattered, left and right According to the 2011 Directory of Latino Elected Officials published by the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) there are currently 5,850 Latinos serving in elected offices nationwide.

With SB 1070 on deck, Supreme Court decision will be a game-changer

With SB 1070 on deck, Supreme Court decision will be a game-changer With the oral arguments in the Supreme Court on health care reform over, millions of Americans across the country are turning their attention to Arizona's extreme anti-immigrant and anti-Latino bill, SB 1070.

To boost Latino turnout, group will enlist Latinas

To boost Latino turnout, group will enlist Latinas NALEO researchers are redirecting their aim to improve Hispanic voter turnout, pointing efforts at the most influential target inside Latino households: the women.

Mayor apologizes for ‘Mexicans’ comment (Video)

Mayor apologizes for ‘Mexicans’ comment (Video) An ethics complaint has been filed against the Arlington Mayor, Dr. Robert Cluck for his remarks about Mexicans.

12.2 million Latinos to vote in 2012

12.2 million Latinos to vote in 2012 Latinos will turnout in record numbers in the next Presidential election, with at least 12.2 million casting ballots.

Latino elected leaders convene in Chicago for inaugural economic policy discussion

Latino elected leaders convene in Chicago for inaugural economic policy discussion NALEO will convene over 40 Latino state legislators, county and municipal officials from across the country at the group’s first National Economic Policy Institute, taking place November 14-17, 2011, in Chicago, Illinois.

Immigrant rights groups want radio hosts John and Ken off the air

Immigrant rights groups want radio hosts John and Ken off the air Immigrant Rights groups are calling on the radio station, KFI, to remove talk show hosts John and Ken or face a boycott of its sponsors.

Can a Latina governor be anti-illegal immigration?

Can a Latina governor be anti-illegal immigration? New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez acknowledged last week that she is descended from illegal immigrants. But as governor, she's taken a strong stance against illegal immigration. In that way, she's testing the boundaries for a new kind of conservative.

Latino leaders not optimistic about 2012 races

Latino leaders not optimistic about 2012 races Rapid Latino population growth and a smattering of newly created Latino House districts across the country are giving the group a chance to amplify its voice in Congress. But talk to Latino leaders, and you won’t hear a whole lot of optimism about 2012.

State Rep. Rafael Anchia: Why Rick Perry is Bad for Hispanics

State Rep. Rafael Anchia: Why Rick Perry is Bad for Hispanics Perry’s path to the presidency requires tough talk on immigration, he has demonstrated a willingness to scapegoat Latinos. We don’t find it funny. It’s just plain wrong.

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