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Rep Sanchez Appointed as DCCC Vice Chair of Latino Engagement
Announces Leadership Roles for Reps. Veasey, Sánchez, and Bera; First Senior Staff Hires; Starts Search for DCCC Staff
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez Says Latinos Are Hardest Hit By Environmental Problems
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, a California Democrat, said that environmental problems disproportionately affect Latinos, who tend to suffer from high rates of respiratory-related illnesses.
With Minimum Wage On State Of The Union Agenda, Fast Food Workers Are Guests Of Honor
On Tuesday night during his State of the Union address, President Barack Obama will announce an executive order increasing the minimum wage for federal contract workers from $7.25 to $10.10.
Rep. Linda Sanchez bill would provide Social Security benefits equity to LGBT couples
Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, D-Cerritos, has introduced a bill that would end a policy denying Social Security benefits to same-sex couples.
In a statement, Sanchez said it is time for government to stop telling gay and lesbian couples that they are "second class citizens."
El Caucus Hispano quiere una reforma migratoria con ciudadanía
La congresista Linda Sánchez afirma que luchara porque el plan incluya la reunificación familiar.
Linda Sánchez, legisladora demócrata que representa al Distrito 38 de California, e integrante del Comité Judicial del Congreso, clave en el debate de la reforma migratoria, no parece optimista con la presentación de los principios republicanos y sostiene que los proyectos de ley que avanzarán serán restrictivos.
En entrevista con La Opinión, Sánchez aseguró que el Caucus Hispano en el Congreso defenderá la legalización de indocumentados con un camino a la ciudadanía, y que el Presidente Barack Obama se ha comprometido con éste a no aceptar un proyecto de ley de reforma migratoria que no haya sido apoyado por el liderazgo hispano. En lo particular, Sánchez asegura que luchará por la protección de la reunificación familiar de los inmigrantes.