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HLF Launches “I Am Not A Jet Owner” Site

WASHINGTON–The Hispanic Leadership Fund announced the launch of its affiliated website, “IAmNotAJetOwner.com” to call attention to the pitfalls of President Obama’s class warfare approach, and show why his tax hike would ensnare small business owners, many of whom are making less than the $250,000 that Obama says qualifies them to be “Jet Owners.”

‘Gainful Employment’ Rule Will Reduce Educational Opportunities for Students

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 2, 2011 CONTACT: press@HispanicLeadershipFund.org WASHINGTON—Following the Department of Education’s release of the controversial final ‘Gainful Employment’ rule, the Hispanic Leadership Fund condemned the content of the rule and its harmful impact on students, including many Latinos, and the tainted process by which the Administration is forcing it through.  Hispanic Leadership Fund [...]

Statement on President Obama’s Immigration Speech

WASHINGTON, DC–The Hispanic Leadership Fund issued the following statement from its President Mario H. Lopez regarding President Obama’s immigration speech in El Paso today: “From the time President Obama was in the US Senate–when he supported poison pill amendments designed to kill immigration reform efforts–we have seen that President Obama is only a friend to [...]

Saving Medicare: HLF President’s Piece in Fox News Latino

Medicare is set to run out of money.  Hispanic Leadership Fund president Mario H. Lopez explains why the threat is important, why Latinos have a stake in the outcome, and what can be done to get on the right path.

House Votes to Keep Education Options for Latinos and Minority Students

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2011 Continuing Resolution that eliminates funding for the Department of Education’s proposed “Gainful Employment” rule.

A Great Election Season for the Hispanic Leadership Fund!

The Hispanic Leadership Fund wrapped up a very positive election cycle.  We are very blessed to have a rapidly growing membership base from across the country of people of all walks who believe in limiting the size and scope of government and increasing opportunity and prosperity for individuals. The Hispanic Leadership Fund’s primary focus was [...]

Endorsement for Jon Barela for Congress in New Mexico

The Hispanic Leadership Fund issued a statement today from its President Mario H. Lopez commenting on its Political Action Committee endorsement of Jon Barela, who is running to represent the First Congressional District of New Mexico: “Jon Barela represents an exciting change for Albuquerque and New Mexico. Jon will take a much-needed new perspective to [...]

HLF Op-Ed: Boxer vs. Fiorina in California

The Huffington Post ran an op-ed piece yesterday by HLF President Mario H. Lopez comparing Barbara Boxer and Carly Fiorina.  Lopez discusses two issues: immigration  and the current water crisis in California Central Valley, to show that Boxer has taken positions against the interest of her Latino constituents: Barbara Boxer’s record on both of these [...]