CARNHA endorsed Meg Whitman for Governor, Abel Maldonado for Liutenant Governor, Lydia Gutierrez for State Superintendent of Schools, and Tony Amador for Congress, 11th Congressional District of California.
The Executive Board of the Rpublican National Hispanic Assembly conviened a special session to discuss the impact of the economy on its members. As a result of the meeting, the RNHA Executve Board unanimously approved waiving all membership dues for the calander year 2009.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Housing Secretary Henry Cisneros said Monday he plans to create a nonprofit that will help integrate newcomers to U.S. society by improving their English and expanding their participation in military service and civic activities.
Cisneros, who served in the Clinton administration, said he hopes to launch the group this year to "proselytize" the significance of immigrants and "the absolutely invaluable role they'll play in the American future."
The California Republican National Hispanic Assembly's new leader has a long history of service and outreach to the Latino community. Richard Loa assumed the Chairmanship role after past Chairman Richard Rios accepted the position as state director for the Christian Coalition.
"Richard Loa has proven himself to be a leader who can continue to move the Hispanic conservative community by supporting candidates who share our values." Rios stated.
Chairman Loa has served at various levels within the RNHA organization and is one of the longest serving members. He is recognized throughout the state for his integrity and knowledge of public policy.
CARNHA endorsed Meg Whitman for Governor, Abel Maldonado for Liutenant Governor, Lydia Gutierrez for State Superintendent of Schools, and Tony Amador for Congress, 11th Congressional District of California.
This article, written by CARNHA Chairman Richard Loa appeared in the Antelope Valley Press Opinion Section.
The California Republican National Hispanic Assembly is closely monitoring the Arizona anti-illegal immigration law. We understand that Arizona has reacted to the failure by the federal government to control the borders and protect American citizens from the violence and human trafficking taking place at the border.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has named a career prosecutor to head the federal government's immigration enforcement operations.
If confirmed, John Morton would be the third federal prosecutor to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency in the Homeland Security Department. Morton is acting deputy assistant attorney of the Justice Department's Criminal Division.
* Leslie Sanchez: Republicans are talking about a new outreach to Hispanics * She says Hispanics are part of the American mainstream with broad interests
* Sanchez: Candidates, including Obama, talked about narrow issues
* She says Hispanics want to be seen as Americans, with a stake in the future
RNHA State Parliamentarian Lydia Gutierrez was elected the 1st Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Republican Party.
California RNHA Chairman Richard Rios expressed his appreciation for Mrs. Gutierrez stating “Chairwoman Gutierrez is a role model for the Latino community. She continues to tirelessly work toward the betterment of her community by dedicating countless hours to the LA County GOP party as well as the Republican National Hispanic Assembly.”
Mrs. Gutierrez is a member of the Los Angeles County RNHA Chapter.
RNHA members not only focus on building Latino community involvement but they are also influential in County Republican Parties throughout the state. State Chairman Rios was recently elected to the Orange County Republican Party Central Committee for the 72nd Legislative District.
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RNHA State Parliamentarian Lydia Gutierrez was elected the 1st Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Republican Party.