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President Obama tells NCLR conference: no he can't change immigration laws

President Obama tells NCLR conference: no he can't change immigration laws
President Barack Obama spoke Monday at the National Council of La Raza conference in Washington, D.C. I watched via live webstream as the president address the leading Latino civil rights organization. I was surprised that Obama waited until he was halfway into his speech before he mentioned the DREAM Act or immigration reform. He talked... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
July 25, 2011 at 2:01 pm
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DREAM Act youth are fighting for their lives

High school graduation would normally be a time to celebrate. Many students make plans for college and look forward to the next phase of their lives. Reyna Wences But for Reyna Wences it was different. The day after her high school graduation from Walter Payton College Prep in Chicago in the summer 2009 she took... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
December 8, 2010 at 12:25 pm
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Obama asks Congress to work with him on immigration reform

President Obama came out with a stronger statement in favor of immigration reform. He spoke at a Cinco de Mayo event at the White House Wednesday clarifying statements last week that looked like he was cooling on immigration reform. “I was pleased to see a strong proposal for comprehensive reform presented in the Senate last... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
May 6, 2010 at 2:38 pm
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Jesus Garcia wins, Rudy Lozano Jr. close, victory for reform-minded Latino politicians

It has been 11 years since Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia has held political office. He’s made a comeback and was elected a Cook County Commissioner in the 7th District defeating incumbent Joseph Mario Moreno. Jesus G. “Chuy” Garcia with Univision reporter and supporters on election night “I am elated,” said Garcia who claimed victory while... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
February 3, 2010 at 9:14 am
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County Commissioners pressure Obama and Congress to pass immigration reform

Will President Obama even mention immigration reform in his speech tonight before Congress and the nation? Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners are trying to apply some pressure. On Tuesday, the Cook County Board approved a resolution urging Congress to support immigration reform.  It passed 13 to 3. But I wouldn’t expect much... Read more »
By Teresa Puente,
January 27, 2010 at 12:14 pm
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