Category Archives: Blog

02 Jun
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‘Gainful Employment’ Rule Will Reduce Educational Opportunities for Students

  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 ...

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10 May
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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 ...

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13 Apr
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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.

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18 Feb
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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.

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15 Nov
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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 ...

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02 Nov
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Final Endorsement List

Here is a list of final endorsements made by HLF’s Political Action Committee in Congressional races across the country: For U.S. Senate: Carly Fiorina (CA) Marco Rubio (FL) For U.S. House of Representatives: Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-21) Jon Barela (NM-01) Francisco ...

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01 Nov
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Endorsement of Steve Pearce 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 Steve Pearce, who is running to represent the 2nd Congressional District of New Mexico:

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29 Oct
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HLF TV Ad About Ex-Obama Administration Official Joe Garcia; Endorsement of David Rivera in FL-25

The Hispanic Leadership Fund issued a statement today from its President Mario H. Lopez announcing its Political Action Committee endorsement of David Rivera, in the race for Florida’s 25th Congressional District. In addition, Lopez commented on the release of a ...

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