National Day of Action on Immigrant Rights
Representatives from community, religious, and labor groups spoke about immigration policy. In their remarks they advocated comprehensive immigration reform embracing laborers, tax-paying im…
86 viewsRepresentatives from community, religious, and labor groups spoke about immigration policy. In their remarks they advocated comprehensive immigration reform embracing laborers, tax-paying im…
86 viewsMs. Munoz talked about the impact of Hispanics on politics today. She outlined specific priorities of the National Council of La Raza, including education and health care. She responded to a…
41 viewsParticipants spoke to reporters about their opposition to a proposed economic stimulus package being considered in Congress. They said that the legislation benefited business interests over …
68 viewsParticipants from the National Council of La Raza talked about Mexican President Vicente Fox’s upcoming state visit to address concerns over reports that the White House may be slowing down …
54 viewsParticipants talked about public and private programs designed to provide assistance and food to homeless, poor, or underemployed families. After their comments, they answered questions from…
78 viewsPanelists talked about a range of immigration issues, including labor markets, increased immigrant voting power, immigration policy, and the AFL-CIO’s stance on immigration.
221 viewsRepresentative Connie Morella talked about the effects of welfare and immigration legislation. She called for reform of immigration laws, which she claimed were “too harsh.” She was followe…
142 viewsPanelists discussed the present and future direction of the civil rights movement. They discussed tactics of civil rights advocates of the past and how the arguments and issues have changed …
117 viewsAnita Blair and Cecilia Munoz talked about current news stories of interest to them and took viewer calls.
46 viewsMembers of the congressional Hispanic and Asian-American caucuses and others talked with reporters about the impact of welfare reform on ethnic communities. They said they supported Presiden…
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