Author Archives: MHL

29 Oct
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New Legislation Aims to Strengthen Retirement Plan and Savings

The Ways and Means Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives recently announced the introduction of a bill that sets to increase options and flexibility for participants in defined contribution plans like 401(k)s and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs).  The “Securing ...

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22 Sep
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Lopez Op-Ed: Economic Recovery Needs Leadership, not Salesmanship

Hispanic Leadership Fund President Mario H. Lopez takes a look at President Obama’s latest “deficit reduction” proposal.  Is it really as balanced as the President claims? The White House announcement of the plan heralded “net savings of more than $3 ...

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07 Jul
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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 ...

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23 Jun
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Documentary and Panel Dicusses Market-Based Immigration Reform

Today Hispanic Leadership Fund President Mario H. Lopez participated in a panel discussion on free market-based immigration reform.  The discussion at the ) at the National Press Club also featured Steve Moore from the Wall Street Journal, Grover Norquist, President ...

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02 Jun
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Conference on Climate Change

Today kicks off The Heartland Institute’s Third Annual Conference on Climate Change, which aims to highlight the best scientific and economic research in fields pertinent to the climate change debate.  Various Members of Congress and other leaders will be present ...

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07 May
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HLF’s “First Anniversary Fiesta”

To celebrate the first anniversary of the founding of the Hispanic Leadership Fund, yesterday we hosted our “First Anniversary Fiesta” in Washington, DC.  Over 100 people attended, including representatives from major conservative think tanks and advocacy organizations.  Special guests included ...

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24 Apr
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Resource Bank Meeting in Los Angeles

Today, the Heritage Foundation concluded its annual Resource Bank meeting.  The Hispanic Leadership Fund was present for the two-day conference along with  more than 500 think tank executives, public interest lawyers, policy experts, and elected officials from around the world.  ...

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15 Apr
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Tax Day Tea Party in Front of the White House

HLF President Mario H. Lopez spoke today at a taxpayer rally at Lafayette Park (directly in front of the White House) along with representatives of several other major organizations and well-known conservative pundits.  An estimated crowd of over 3,000 people ...

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