WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s Political Action Committee today announced the endorsements of several candidates running for Congress. “Our nation’s leaders must establish common-sense policies in Washington that promote an environment where small businesses can create jobs, hard-working families keep more of what they earn, and government overspending does not leave our children with crushing debt,” said Mario H. Lopez, President of the Hispanic Leadership Fund. “We are proud to endorse these candidates who will continue promoting economic growth and job creation.” The list of endorsed candidates: Francisco “Quico” Canseco (U.S. House of Representatives, Texas 23) Ted Cruz (U.S. Senate,...
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Read MoreSince last week’s presidential debate, a lot of folks have debated the topic of taxpayers’ money going to public television. Like everyone else, we like Big Bird. That doesn’t mean that neither Sesame Street’s producers nor PBS (they are not the same entity) should receive taxpayers’ money. This is especially true when each of them take in much more money than they spend, and when government overspending is leading down a ruinous economic path. We expressed this sentitment over on Facebook, with the following version of the Willy Wonka internet meme over on Facebook, which became a popular post. Join the debate there.
Read MoreThe BBC News today reported the ruling of Ghana’s court that the Argentine military training vessel, the ARA Libertad, could be seized by creditors because of billions of dollars of unpaid U.S. debts. The ship has been berthed at Tema’s port since October 1, unable to leave until the Argentine government posts bond to creditors who are seeking enforcement in Ghana of judgments against Argentina. Ghana’s court ruling in favor of U.S. creditors is a victory for U.S. taxpayers and for the people of Ghana – signaling its respect for international norms both within its borders and when dealing with...
Read MoreThe media is making much hay from a video that was taped back in May of Mitt Romney saying that 47% of people on government assistance will not vote for him. We agree with Gov. Romney that it was not a well crafted statement, and also with others who point out that the calculus is not correct, it is worth noting HLF President Mario H. Lopez was on CNN Early Start this morning talking about the “47%” comment, as well as the fact that Romney made a joke about his family’s roots in Mexico: “my dad, you probably know, was...
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C.–Today an appeals court issued a unanimous ruling overturning a lower court in the Van Hollen v. Federal Election Commission case, in which the Hispanic Leadership Fund filed a motion to intervene. HLF released the following statement from its president Mario H. Lopez regarding the decision: “The Hispanic Leadership Fund is pleased with this decision and is proud to be on the forefront of defending the First Amendment rights of not just our organization, but that of all Americans. We will of course stay vigilant about the outstanding issues that remain, but today is a clear victory for liberty...
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