Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Caucus Hispano del Congreso

For Immediate Release                                                                       Press contact: Miguel Ayala
                                                                                                                                       202-225-2410
August 21, 2008                                                                                      miguel.ayala@mail.house.gov
     

Hispanic Caucus Mourns the Passing of Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
     
     
(Washington D.C.)-Last night, Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH), the Chairwoman of the House Ethics Committee and a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, passed away.  Congressman Joe Baca, Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, released the following statement:
 
"Chairwoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones will be truly missed, and her passing is a tragic loss for this Congress and our nation.  Her leadership on the ethics committee and on voting rights will never be forgotten.  On behalf of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, we send our prayers and condolences to her family, friends and staff."

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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is comprised of Members of Congress of Hispanic descent.  Since 1976 the CHC has been addressing the needs of the Hispanic community in all areas of American life.  For more information on the CHC, call (202) 225-2410.

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