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The 12-member committee that is supposed to come up with long-term solutions to the nation’s financial problems has one lone Latino member – Democratic Congressman Xavier Becerra of Los Angeles – Gregory Tejeda comments

Tomas — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:18:21 +0000

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Reps. Becerra and Gonzalez Blast Latest GOP Hearing on Immigration: “Scapegoating on Steroids”

Tomas — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:31:17 +0000

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Rep. Becerra Skips Ice Cream Fundraiser For Health Care Vote

Tomas — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:46:37 +0000

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Obama looks for Hispanic support

Tomas — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:53:46 +0000

"When Rep. Xavier Becerra endorsed Barack Obama back in January, even his own parents wanted to know why. “Don’t you know the Clintons?” they asked. “Didn’t they do good stuff for us in the past?”

Becerra, a Democrat from California, says the reaction he got from home underscores the challenge Obama faces now: how to win over Hispanic voters who voted for Hillary Rodham Clinton in the primaries and now hold the keys to victory in states such as Florida, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. "

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Members of Democratic Leadership, Hispanic Caucus to Discuss Iraq War

Tomas — Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:21:00 +0000

"Tomorrow, Members of House Democratic Leadership will join Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to discuss the Iraq war and the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans Health and Iraq Accountability Act that will be debated in the House of Representative later this week. WHO: Rep. Steny Hoyer MD, House Majority Leader Rep. John Larson CT, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Rep. Xavier Becerra CA, Assistant to the Speaker of the House Rep. Joe Baca CA, Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Rep. Silvestre Reyes TX, Chair, House Select Committee on Intelligence Rep. Ciro Rodriguez TX, Member, House Committee on Veterans Affairs WHAT: Press Conference on Iraq War and U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans Health and Iraq Accountability Act WHEN: TOMORROW, Wednesday March 21, 2007 1pm WHERE: House Radio-TV Gallery H-321"

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Bill to create national Latino museum advances

Tomas — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:30:35 +0000

"The House took a step Tuesday toward creating a national museum focused on the artistic, cultural and historical contributions of Latinos in the U.S. Lawmakers passed legislation by voice vote to create a commission to study the cost of the museum, scout possible locations and establish a plan of action. The effort is spearheaded by California Rep. Xavier Becerra, a rising star in the Democratic Party, and Rep. Ileana Ros-Leh tinen, R-Fla., the first Latina elected to Congress."

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National Latino Museum Again Up for a Vote

Tomas — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:45:31 +0000

"The creation of a national museum dedicated solely to the accomplishments and culture of Hispanic Americans will be one step closer to fruition should the House approve legislation Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-California, introduced Thursday."

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House Speaker-to-be Pelosi Taps Becerra as Assistant

Tomas — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 22:17:01 +0000

"House Speaker-elect Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., today named fellow Californian Rep. Xavier Becerra to the senior leadership position of assistant to the speaker. Rep. Becerra, a 14-year veteran of Congress, is a former chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a member of the influential House Ways and Means Committee."

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Members of Congress are in the first stages of creating a national museum honoring the American Latino community, a project that could take a decade.

Tomas — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 02:21:21 +0000

"Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., introduced legislation in May 2005 that would create a commission to study the potential cost, location and impact of the museum. Thursday's hearing was the first for the bill since an earlier version died in the last session of Congress. "This bill represents a first, small step toward exploring the feasibility of moving forward with an idea that has long fueled the beliefs and aspirations of millions of Americans," Becerra wrote in a statement to the subcommittee on national parks hearing. "

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