The following is a statement from Frank Sharry, Executive Director at America’s Voice following the conclusion of the Republican National Convention: Whew. We’re sure glad that’s over. Let’s leave all that in the rear view mirror. It’s time to double down on the work ahead to consolidate the majority...
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Aug 21, 2020
The final night of the Democratic National Convention started with a tone of hope of where we could be a year from now and ended with a call to action so we don’t remain shackled to Trump’s dangerous policies. Although immigration policy was not the theme of the night,...
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With the shift to an entirely virtual event, the Democratic National Convention is a somewhat unorthodox experiment this year as the country adjusts to this new reality of online campaigns. However, despite these constraints, many prominent members of the Democratic party were able to come together over the course...
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Aug 13, 2020
I don’t know if it’s just me, or if the designation of Senator Kamala Harris as running mate for the presumed Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, has generated a collective enthusiasm among a group of us, which is more than evident in the social networks. So much so that...
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Aug 12, 2020
Juana Esquivel of America’s Voice Responds Yesterday, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced his running mate, Sen. Kamala Harris. Juana Esquivel, AV Digital Campaigns Manager, daughter of immigrants and, as a California resident, a constituent of Sen. Kamala Harris, has this to say in response: This is...
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Mar 14, 2014
Joe Biden hosted Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny today for an annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast, and both leaders took the opportunity to call upon Congress to pass immigration reform. Irish-Americans have long had a stake in the immigration reform debate, with the US Council on Irish Immigration hosting another lobby...
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Vice President Joe Biden appeared at a ceremonial swearing-in for Latino lawmakers sponsored by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute yesterday, and used the opportunity to express his confidence that immigration reform could and would pass through Congress. “It’s your time,” he told the audience of Latino elected officials, according...
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President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are making it clear that, after the immediate post-election psu to deal with the impending fiscal cliff, immigration reform is at the top of their second-term agenda. In recent interviews with both English- and Spanish-language media outlets, both members of the...
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Democratic Ticket Makes Intentions Clear, but Question Remains: If Obama is Re-Elected, Will Republicans Obstruct or Sue for Peace? President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden are making it clear that, after the immediate post-election push for a deficit reduction package and compromise on fiscal reforms, immigration reform...
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