Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute :: Members of Congress, U.S. Senators Headline CHCI Public Policy Conference

“The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced details of its 2007 Public Policy Conference, part of its 30th Anniversary Hispanic Heritage Month events. Hispanic Members of Congress and prominent Latino experts and national leaders will participate in more than 30 separate events taking place on September 30 - October 3, 2007, at the Washington DC, Convention Center, under the theme Hispanic America: A Legacy of Honor.

“This year we honor the accomplishments and contributions of Latinos to the fabric of our nation,” said Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43), CHCI Chairman. “Latinos have a rich history in this country and America’s future legacy will be greatly affected by the success and achievements of the growing Latino community.”

Members of Congress will lead discussions on various issues of importance to Latinos, including summits and plenary sessions on education, business, civil rights, health, housing, immigration, labor and technology. The following is the Summit schedule:

Monday, October 1, 2007 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Banking & Finance - Cong. Loretta Sanchez (CA)
Corporate America - Cong. Joe Baca (CA)
Education A - Cong. Ruben Hinojosa (TX)
Health A - Cong. Hilda Solis (CA)
Mental Health - Cong. Grace Napolitano (CA)
Workforce - Cong. Ed Pastor (AZ)

Tuesday, October 2, 2007 8:00 am - 10:00 am
Civil Rights - Cong. Charles Gonzalez (TX)
Econ. Dev. & Housing - Cong. Albio Sires (NJ)
Education B - Cong. Ruben Hinojosa (TX)
International Relations - Cong. Henry Cuellar (TX)
Technology - Cong. Joe Baca (CA)
Veterans - Cong. Ciro Rodriguez (TX)

U.S. Senators Robert Menendez (NJ) and Ken Salazar (CO) headline the Opening Lunch on October 1. Other key events that day include a Labor Breakfast honoring Linda Chavez-Thompson, the Opening Plenary honoring Latina women in Congress, and a General Session on education with Cong. Baca and Hinojosa. Monday evening features a special performance by the East LA Classic Theater.

Tuesday’s highlights include the Closing Plenary on immigration with Cong. Luis Gutierrez (IL), a Salute to Veterans with Cong. Solomon Ortiz (TX) Silvestre Reyes (TX), John Salazar (CO) and others, and the Latina Leaders Celebration with Cong. Hilda Solis and honoring several prominent Latinas, including America Ferrera of ABC’s hit series Ugly Betty and Gloria Molina, LA County Supervisor.

CHCI’s Hispanic Heritage Month Events also include Reyes of Comedy night, featuring Carlos Mencia on Tuesday evening, and the Presidential Candidates Forum and 30th Annual Gala on Wednesday, October 3, 2007.

The 2007 Public Policy Conference is proudly hosted by Citigroup and benefits CHCI’s nationally recognized youth leadership development programs. For a complete agenda and more information, please go to www.chci.org, or call 202-543-1771.
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