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Politics | Hispanic Leadership Fund - Part 5

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29 Jan 2015
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FACT SHEET: The Sad Truth About Puerto Rico

  GOV. GARCIA PADILLA’S RECORD SHOWS FISCAL AND ECONOMIC FAILURE Sustained Economic Decline, Pension Shortfalls, Job Losses & Brain Drain GDP shrank by almost 2% in 2014 63 plants closed in 2014 Lowest labor force participation rate in the Western Hemisphere at 41% 14% unemployment rate The Economist predicts that Puerto Rico will be the eight-worst performing economy in the world this year Cost of living is 13 percent more expensive than the U.S. mainland Pension fund is only 7 percent funded Nearly 100,000 Puerto Ricans have left the island since Governor García Padilla took office in 2013   Government...

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19 Dec 2014
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HLF Launches Ad Campaign Focused on Puerto Rican Economic Crisis

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Hispanic Leadership Fund is a non-partisan advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening working families by promoting common-sense public policy solutions that foster liberty, opportunity, and prosperity for all. “Puerto Rico can no longer afford the policies of Governor García Padilla,” said Mario H. López, President of HLF. “With 14 percent unemployment, a jobless rate of 39 percent among younger Puerto Ricans, 80 new taxes implemented and 47,000 jobs lost under his watch, the Puerto Rican people have suffered enough.” The advertising campaign highlights the new norm in Puerto Rico under the leadership of Governor García Padilla: high...

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18 Dec 2014
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Puerto Rico in Economic Crisis

Most Americans agree that we are still going through tough economic times.  Although too often news regarding the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico is overlooked, there is a growing crisis there that is garnering attention in Washington and elsewhere.  Puerto Rico faces historic economic challenges, but the worst part is that Governor Alejandro Garcia Padilla’s lack of leadership and reckless policies are worsening the situation. So what’s happening in Puerto Rico?  Here are a few important, and troubling, facts and figures: Puerto Rico lost 32,000 jobs between July 2013 and July 2014 and saw 2,000 jobs lost in a one-month span...

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05 Nov 2014
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Hispanic Leadership Fund’s PAC Congratulates Election Night Winners

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s (HLF) Political Action Committee (PAC) today congratulated the winners of the Congressional races which it endorsed.     “The Hispanic Leadership Fund PAC congratulates endorsed candidates Cory Gardner in Colorado, Carlos Curbelo in FL-26, and David Valadao in CA-21,” said Hispanic Leadership Fund President Mario H. Lopez.  “We named these elections among the Top Races for Hispanics in 2014 and are proud that our Political Action Committee endorsed the winners in these electoral contests.  HLF believes it is critical to support leaders who understand that policies based on liberty, opportunity, and prosperity are crucial to...

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30 Oct 2014
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Hispanic Leadership Fund Spends More Than $250,000 on Issue Ads in Three Key States

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF) today announced the release of seven issue ads in key states – Colorado, Iowa, and North Carolina.  These ads are running in both English and Spanish and are focused on critical issues including education, healthcare, and energy.   “Hispanics are the fastest growing demographic in America but our children remain stuck in failing schools and our healthcare and energy costs continue to rise thanks to bad policies supported by U.S. Senators Kay Hagan and Mark Udall, and Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley,” said Hispanic Leadership Fund President Mario H. Lopez. “In just a few short...

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28 Oct 2014
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Hispanic Leadership Fund’s PAC Endorses Candidates for Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.–The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s Political Action Committee (PAC) today announced the endorsements of several candidates running for Congress.   “The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s PAC would like to highlight the top three most important Congressional races for Hispanics in America this election cycle, which are in Colorado, Florida, and New Hampshire,” said Mario H. Lopez, President of the Hispanic Leadership Fund.  “These races are expected to be decided by a slim margin and we recognize the importance of the Hispanic voice and vote to decide the direction of our country.  We are proud to endorse these candidates who will foster...

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30 Sep 2014
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Real Tax Reform Can Help Grow Jobs Here at Home

An issue that has created significant waves this past summer is the massive expansions of companies seeking refuge from the U.S. corporate tax code by reincorporating overseas (commonly referred to as “inversion”).  There appears to be consensus among both Republicans and Democrats that this systemic problem with the tax code that requires comprehensive reform.  However, for the moment both sides seem more concerned with playing politics than doing what is in the best long-term interest of the country.   The United States has the most antiquated corporate tax structure in the developed world.  This problem has already cost Americans $2...

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24 Oct 2013
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HLF Launches $200,000 Ad Campaign Urging Pete Gallego to Stop Obamacare

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, the Hispanic Leadership Fund (HLF) launched a $200,000 television advertisement campaign urging constituents of U.S. Representative Pete Gallego (D-TX) to call his office and demand the repeal of Obamacare.  The campaign is the first of its kind to highlight the failure of President Barack Obama’s health care law to a Spanish-speaking audience. A recent report shows that Obamacare is going to increase healthcare costs for an average family of four by almost  $7,000 a year.  “Hard working families in Texas deserve a healthcare system that keeps costs low and puts them in control of their own future,” said...

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