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Republican National Hispanic Assembly Newsletter |
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Dear Bettina,
2006 is well on its way and so is the RNHA. We just
wrapped up the National Committee's meeting, we've
opened new chapters and our members are constantly
making positive news.
Thank you for being part of the RNHA family; if you
haven't done so,
become a member today and receive "Member Only News"
and "Action Alerts" from the RNHA.
If there is a story or event you would like to
suggest for the next edition of the RNHA News, please
email us at info@rnha.org. For more RNHA News and Events
visit our
calendar.
Pedro Celis, Ph.D.
National Chairman
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Chairman Mehlman Stresses Importance of Hispanic
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RNHA's National Committee meeting was
held this past weekend in Washington D.C.
Leaders from California to Georgia to
Connecticut met to discuss important official
business, national policy and the 2006 election
cycle. Chairman Ken Mehlman joined the
group reinforcing his dedication to grow the
Hispanic Republican movement.
During the semi-annual meeting, National
Committee members approved various resolutions
including one supporting
comprehensive immigration reform and
denouncing politicians offering a narrower view
on immigration.
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Hispanics support Judge Alito |
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U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D.
(R-TN) yesterday filed a cloture petition to
close the debate on Judge Samuel Alito’s
nomination. A final vote on Judge Alito’s
nomination will likely occur early next week. It
is VERY IMPORTANT for you to get involved.
Call your Senator today!
While liberals continue to misrepresent Judge
Alito's qualifications, Reggie Gonzalez,
RNHA Texas Chairman, defended the President's
choice of Alito as the next associate justice to
the Supreme Court of the United States.
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New RNHA Chapter Shines in Florida |
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Collier County, Florida is the home for
the RNHA's newest chapter. The new group, headed
by Edgardo Tenreiro, aims to target the
12,000 Hispanic voters in Collier County,
develop local Hispanic leaders , and help the
community understand the conservative values of
Hispanics.
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Rummel helps Hispanics Tap Into the Community |
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Second National RNHA Co-Chairman,
Marisa Rummell is highly active in her
home state of Texas, dedicated to helping other
Latinos in her community. A recent newspaper
article highlighted her work reaching out to the
Hispanic community and her involvement in the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
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Secretary Gutierrez visits Colorado |
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Earlier this month RNHA of Colorado members met
with Congressman Bob Beauprez and U.S.
Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez
during a town hall meeting. Colorado RNHA
Chairman Perry Vazquez was one of the
hosts.
Colorado RNHA, which includes members of the
Adams County Chapter, helped organize and
promote Secretary Gutierrez's visit, resulting
in an attendance of over 200 people from around
the state.
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Host a State of the Union Party |
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Support our President and host a State of the
Union Party on January 31!! Invite your
friends and members of your community to learn
more about the RNHA and the accomplishments made
by President Bush.
Make sure to email us at
RNHA Headquarters (info@rnha.org) and we
will let President Bush know about your State of
the Union Party. We will also include you in our
next RNHA Newsletter! Get instructions on how to
host at party at
gop.org.
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RNHA Co-Sponsors Conservative Political Action
Conference |
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RNHA is proud to be a co-sponor to the 33rd
Annual Conservative Political Action Conference
(CPAC), America’s premier conservative event.
The conference will take place on February 9-11,
2006, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington,
D.C.
RNHA Chairman Dr.
Pedro Celis will be participating in the
conference as part of the immigration debate
panels with other speakers such as Senator John
Cornyn (TX), Representative Tom Tancredo (CO),
columnist Victor Davis Hanson, and many more.
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Hispanic Unemployment Down |
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Hispanics filled one third of jobs
created in 2005, according to a recent article
in Hispanic Business Magazine.
While the Hispanic population in the U.S.
grows, so do employment rates for Hispanics. "On
an annual basis, employment of Hispanics has
increased by 847,000 jobs, bringing the Hispanic
unemployment rate down from 6.5 percent in
December 2004 to the current 6.0 percent.
Hispanic employment represented one third of the
total 2.6 millions jobs created in 2005. "
stated the article.
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Rally to Support Our President Finish the Job |
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Voice your support for our President and our
troops on Monday, January 30, 2006 in D.C.
College Republicans will demonstrate in support
of the President’s strategy for victory in Iraq.
The rally is titled Finish the Job! Support
our troops!
Stand behind our troops and our President and
join the College Republicans on Monday,
January 30, 2006 beginning at 6:00 PM ET at
the American Legion Post No. 8, 224 D St., SE,
Washington D.C. Show America we are all
committed to support the military personnel who
are putting their lives on the line to defend
freedom and democracy – Finish the Job!
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RNHA National Calendar |
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RNHA.org now has a
national calendar of events. We invite all
chapters, members and friends to submit their
events to the RNHA national calendar.
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