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New Report: Growing Power of the Latino Vote, What to Watch for in 2010

02/08/10 - Today, America's Voice is releasing a new report that chronicles how, over the past decade, Latino voters have steadily increased their political power, and made a decisive impact in races at all levels, including the Presidency. In 2010, Latino voters are poised to play a crucial role in key House and Senate races across the country. While trending Democratic overall, at least one segment of the Latino electorate—foreign-born, naturalized U.S. citizens of Latino descent who represent 40% of the Latino voter population—has proven to be a true swing constituency. The outcome of the upcoming debate on comprehensive immigration reform will determine how – and if – this group of Americans votes in 2010 and beyond. | Read More

‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Latino Vote, Conventional Wisdom Watch, and An Unfulfilled Promise

02/08/10 - Today, the Hispanic press highlights the America’s Voice report “The Power of the Latino Vote” which received a front-page story in La Opinión (Los Angeles). The report analyzes 40 electoral races in 12 states | Read More

‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: American Wages, Houston Raids, and Obama & Prime Minister Pray

02/05/10 - Today, the Hispanic press highlights a study from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) indicating that immigration does not depress the wages of American workers. According to the report, titled “Immigration and Wages,” Department of Labor statistics demonstrate that the arrival of 9.5 million immigrant workers between 1994 and 2007 resulted in native-born workers receiving a wage increase of $3.68/week. | Read More

Congressman Mike Honda: This Is the Year for Reform

02/04/10 - Representative Mike Honda and Sonia Manzano, who most people know as Maria on Sesame Street, wrote an article, which was published today in the Capitol Hill newspaper, Roll Call, voicing their support for comprehensive immigration reform. They write: The tide seems to be turning in favor of comprehensive immigration reform, despite populist trends that might suggest otherwise. | Read More

• Congressman Patrick Murphy Should Reject Bridge to Nowhere, Online Ads Say (02/04/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Hispanics Unhappy with Obama, Tía Goes to Court, and $4 Trillion (02/04/10)
• The $4 Trillion Opportunity: Comprehensive Immigration Reform (02/03/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Children’s Fears, Urgency of Reform, and The President’s Budget (02/03/10)
• New York Times: ICE Agent Advises Signal International to “Privately” Deport Workers (02/02/10)
• Wonk Room: Gibbs Says Obama’s Immigration Position Hasn’t Changed (02/02/10)
• Warning to Democrats on Immigration Reform (02/02/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Consequences of Inaction (02/02/10)
• ‘Qué pasa’ in Immigration: Members of Congress Debate Reform (02/01/10)
• Guest Post: Is Immigration Reform Dead? (02/01/10)
• Senator Graham: Deporting 12 Million Won’t Work, Need a Comprehensive Immigration Fix (01/30/10)
• With Three Words (01/29/10)

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Man risks life for country not his own

02/07/10 - Detroit Free Press
Naji Chammout says the U.S. government trusts him enough to translate for top military commanders in Iraq, but not enough to become a U.S. citizen.

Prospects for Immigration Reform Legislation

02/07/10 - New America Media
Given the jockeying that goes on to get mentioned in a State of the Union speech, it is not surprising that insiders pushing the immigration reform agenda celebrated success. Their issue made it into the speech, reaffirming that the president’s commitment remains alive and well.

The Tea Party is still taking shape

02/06/10 - Washington Post
The 600 delegates at the National Tea Party Convention feel taxed to death, ignored by their elected representatives and the media, and appalled at the federal government's spending -- and there are millions of Americans just like them.

Oklahoma ruling could affect Utah immigration law

02/05/10 - Salt Lake Tribune
A court ruling on an Oklahoma immigration law isn't a clear victory for opponents or supporters, but it may eventually lead to changes in Utah's immigration law.

Marco Rubio, Charlie Crist clash on who should be counted in Census

02/05/10 - Miami Herald
U.S. Senate candidate Marco Rubio backtracked Thursday from his statement that the U.S. Census should count only ``legal American citizens,'' temporarily shifting his surging campaign into damage control.

A Bitter Guest Worker Story

02/04/10 - New York Times
This is the latest twist in a sad tale of human trafficking and another reason why Congress, as part of its immigration reform efforts, must solve a problem that dates back to the Mexican bracero program: how to accept guest workers in this country while preventing their exploitation.

Cut nation’s losses on failed fence plan

02/04/10 - Aurora Sentinel
While we stand firm that we have been right in calling for the immediate end to a pricey Bush-era project to build a giant fence along the U.S.-Mexican border, we were wrong about saying the so-called virtual fence being tried out along the border was a better idea.

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