Hispanic Americans: News & Events
Recent News
Pelosi Statement on Introduction of Employee Free Choice Act - 3/10/09
"The Employee Free Choice Act protects every worker’s right to join a union if they wish to help ensure better pay and benefits."
Pelosi Statement on Confirmation of Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor - 2/24/09
“The Senate’s confirmation of Secretary Hilda Solis begins a sorely needed new era at the Department of Labor. Working together, President Obama, Secretary Solis, and the Congress will once again put the Labor Department on the side of working people who deserve fair wages, safe workplaces, job training to compete and win in the global economy, and the right to organize and bargain collectively.
Pelosi Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month - 9/15/08
“Hispanic Heritage Month honors the enormous contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country, and celebrates their achievements in the broad spectrum of American life: from business and education to music and sports. America has grown stronger through its diversity, and is surely a better place for the contributions of Hispanics."
Pelosi Announces Jaime Zapata as Reading Clerk for the House of Representatives – First Hispanic Ever in This Role - 7/14/08
Speaker Nancy Pelosi today announced that Clerk of the House Lorraine Miller has named Jaime Zapata as the new Reading Clerk for the House of Representatives, the first Hispanic to serve in that role. Zapata, who currently serves as Communications Director for the House Committee on Small Business, will begin his new duties on July 28.
Pelosi Statement on Cinco De Mayo - 5/5/08
"This Cinco de Mayo, we honor the contributions of Hispanics to our nation, our friendship with Mexico, and the sacrifice of our Hispanic men and women in uniform.”
Pelosi and Rangel Statement on Administration Sending Colombia Free Trade Agreement to Congress - 4/7/2008
"President Bush’s statement today regarding his unprecedented decision to send a free trade agreement to Congress without following established protocols of Congressional consultation is counter-productive, jeopardizing prospects for its passage."
Pelosi Statement on the Anniversary of Cesar Chavez’ Birthday - 3/28/2008
“Cesar Chavez championed the causes of justice and equality and inspired millions with his vision of hope and prosperity for working people. With enormous passion and dignity, he claimed for America’s farm workers the rights that must be possessed by all workers: a good job, a fair wage, and a safe workplace.
Pelosi Statement on Fifth Anniversary of the Iraq War - 3/19/2008
“We honor our fallen men and women, their comrades who have returned home, and those who continue to serve in Iraq, Afghanistan and in other parts of the world. They have performed their duties excellently, with bravery, with dignity and with honor. We also thank their families, whose quiet sacrifice for our nation can never be fully repaid."
Pelosi Statement on Oil Prices Reaching a World Record High - 3/3/2008
“Americans are now paying the price for years of a failed energy policy that has resulted in record energy costs, a dangerous dependence on foreign oil, and the rising threat of global warming. The price of a barrel of oil is now four times higher than it was when President Bush took office and more expensive than in 1980."
Pelosi Statement on House Passage of Peru Free Trade Agreement - 11/8/2008
“The Peru Free Trade Agreement represents a remarkable breakthrough because Democrats were able to secure enforceable, basic labor rights and environmental standards in the core text of a free trade agreement."
Congress Must Choose Between Meeting Needs of America’s Children or Not - 10/16/2007
“We are gathered here today because of children’s health. It’s not an issue, it’s an ethic, it’s a value that overwhelmingly the American people support."
Pelosi Remarks in Texas at Hispanic Engineering, Science & Technology Conference - 9/28/2007 “Looking around this room, I see our nation’s future – and it is bright. You come here today with so many dreams, and so much optimism. This is the signature of young people, who with every generation rejuvenate our country."
Pelosi Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month - 9/14/2007
The values of Latinos – faith, family, and love of country – are American values. America is strengthened by the hard work and leadership of the Hispanic community."
Pelosi Statement on Administration’s Announcement on Immigration Measures - 8/10/2007
“Securing our border remains a top priority for the New Direction Congress. By strong bipartisan majorities, the Democratic-led Congress has already passed tough border security measures this year – two bills that significantly enhance security at our borders and add at least 3,000 new border patrol agents."
Pelosi to Newest Americans: ‘You Exemplify What Our Great Nation is All About’ - 7/23/2007
“Those here today – who will become the newest Americans – exemplify what our great nation is all about. You have brought your hopes and dreams to a land where hopes and dreams can come true. I am proud to help you on your way to becoming American citizens."
Pelosi Statement on Blocked Immigration Reform - 6/28/2007
“Today, Republicans in the Senate had an historic chance to act in the interests of the American people, but chose not to. Although the immigration bill before the Senate was far from perfect, it would have served as a starting point to address this critical issue for our nation."
Pelosi to Newest Americans: ‘You Exemplify What Our Great Nation is All About’ - 6/23/2007
“Those here today – who will become the newest Americans – exemplify what our great nation is all about. You have brought your hopes and dreams to a land where hopes and dreams can come true. I am proud to help you on your way to becoming American citizens."
Pelosi: ‘U.S.-Mexico Relationship is Among the Most Critical’ - 6/11/2007
"The U.S.-Mexico relationship is among the most critical we have with anyone in the world, and we in the Congress have an obligation and every intention to move it forward in the upcoming year."
Pelosi: ‘The Time to Pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform is Now’ - 5/17/2007
“We have an obligation to the American people to pass strong bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. The need is urgent. And the time is now.”
Pelosi Announces Members of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group on Cinco de Mayo - 5/4/2007
“In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I am pleased to announce Members of the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary Group for the 110th Congress. The expertise and leadership of these Members will be crucial to House Democrats’ efforts to take our bi-national relationship in a new direction."
Events
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Ciro Rodriguez with Harlandale High School students during a rally to support the Children's Health Insurance Program in San Antonio, Texas on November 17th. |
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Speaker Pelosi with a Boy Scout troop in San Antonio, Texas, on November 17th. |