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House Judiciary Committee members Rep. Raul Labrador, R-Idaho, right, and Rep. Mark Amodei, R-Nev. talk on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, during the committee's hearing on immigration reform. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh))

House immigration group solves dispute

by Erica Werner, Associated Press6:46 am on 05/24/2013

WASHINGTON (AP) -- House members writing a bipartisan immigration bill said Thursday they had patched over a dispute that threatened their efforts, even as they … Read More

5 things to know about where immigration reform is right now

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When the Senate Judiciary Committee sent the sweeping immigration bill on to an eventual floor vote, many eyes turned towards the House and the prospects that … Read More

Opinion: For Puerto Rico to ever progress, the politics of status must disappear

by Julio Ricardo Varela

Senate committee votes “yes” on comprehensive immigration reform, on to Senate floor

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Over half of Latinos don’t know key aspects of new health care law, says survey

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Los Angeles picks Mayor after low-drama campaign

by Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

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In choosing Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as a vice presidential running mate, Mitt Romney went for a conservative whose views have generated controversy in recent months.

VP nominee Ryan’s policies to the right of most Latino voters, polls show

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In choosing Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential candidate, Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney went for a politician who has had no … Read More

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Was Marco Rubio almost the VP pick? Twitter may hold the clues

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Last week armchair pundits were saying Wikipedia could offer an early heads up about the possible vice presidential pick, noting that Sarah Palin's page was … Read More

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Opinion: Paul Ryan’s policies, if implemented, will have deep consequences for Latinos

By Stephen A. Nuño

I suppose if you were looking to pick another “game changer” like Sarah Palin to run as your Vice President, you’d want to choose someone who is at least … Read More

ASTON, PA - APRIL 23: Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R) speaks to the media before a town hall during a campaign stop with Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (L) at Mustang Expediting April 23, 2012 in Aston, Pennsylvania.

Rubio says Romney made a great choice with Ryan

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Florida Senator Marco Rubio thinks presidential candidate Mitt Romney has made the right decision choosing Wisconsin's Rep. Paul D. Ryan. He lauded Romney in a … Read More

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Opinion: Confusion over Obama’s immigration changes

By Esther J. Cepeda

CHICAGO -- It's been my experience that any time the government announces a new immigration-related plan, there's always plenty of uncertainty and … Read More

Mitt Romney has picked Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan to be his running mate. They appeared together Saturday Aug. 11, 2012 in Norfolk, Va., at the start of a four-state bus tour to introduce the newly minted GOP ticket to the nation.

Romney goes big with Paul Ryan vice presidential nomination, but how will Latino voters react?

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Mitt Romney, eschewing safer choices, went bold with the pick of Wisconsin seven-term congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate, the architect … Read More

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We Decide: MALDEF President, Thomas A. Saenz, on Latinos and Voter ID Provisions

By NBCLatino Staff

MALDEF President and general counsel, Thomas A. Saenz, explains to NBC Latino what voters should expect during this year's presidential election as a number of … Read More

Mary Gonzalez won her election in El Paso, Texas as openly gay but now she has come out as pansexual.

First Gay Latina in Texas state house comes out as pansexual

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When Mary Gonzalez sold herself to voters in El Paso, Texas, she did so as the best candidate -- not as the openly gay or Latina candidate. And now that she won … Read More

Some say San Antonio's mayor Julian Castro could be the first Latino President. (Photo courtesy of Julian Castro's Office)

Opinion: Julian Castro as first Latino President?

By Dr. Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto

Add it all up and it seems inevitable: a Latino President within the next decade.  A rapidly growing Latino population, the rise of superstar Latino leaders, … Read More

DREAM Act supporters file out of the Senate Gallery after watching the DREAM Act's defeat on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010.

Democratic candidates pitch DREAM Act for platform

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — In an appeal to Latino voters, three Senate candidates in the Southwest are calling on delegates to the Democratic National Convention to … Read More