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Congressman Luis Gutiérrez: Fighting for Immigrant Rights

Posted on May 16, 2010 by Phil Velez

Congressman Luis Gutiérrez, one of only three Puerto Rican members of the U.S. House of Representatives, was arrested on May 1 in Washington, D.C. while protesting Arizona’s new controversial illegal immigrant legislation bill, SB 1070. Representative Guiterrez, the first Latino … Continue reading →

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Will the Stimulus Package Save Us?

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Phil Velez

On Tuesday, President Barack Obama will sign the $787 billion dollar stimulus package approved last week. Republicans are not happy, calling the package unlimited wasteful spending. However they did not offer a timely realistic alternative that would save homeowners, schools, … Continue reading →

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An Amazing New America

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Phil Velez

I woke up this morning and turned on CNN like every other day before heading off to work. But it was a new day. It still seemed unreal to watch the coverage of the inauguration ceremony and celebration of the … Continue reading →

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MLK and Inauguration Day 2009

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Phil Velez

Tomorrow is the actual birth date of Dr. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. This year’s national holiday honoring the civil rights leader happens to precede, by 24 hours, the inauguration of the first African-American President of the United States. Since … Continue reading →

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The Next President of the United States

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Phil Velez

Labor Day is just about over, and now is the time for all Americans to make a choice. Yes, I know you have heard this before, but this upcoming national election is very important and will shape the future of … Continue reading →

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