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Immigration Hawks Say 'Amnesty' Amendment Threatens Passage Of Defense Bill
WASHINGTON -- Immigration hard-liners in the House made it clear Tuesday that they're willing to put up a fight over even the smallest measures friendly to undocumented immigrants.The potential revolt is over an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act from Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) that was approved by the House Armed Services Committee last week. The amendment asks the secretary of defense to consider allowing undocumented young people with work permits under the Deferred … Continue Reading
May 06, 2015
Conservatives: Immigration provision a 'severe threat' to defense bill
House conservatives are trying to stoke opposition to pro-immigration measures in a must-pass defense policy bill headed to the floor next week.At issue is a provision in the sprawling National Defense Authorization Act that would encourage the Pentagon to consider allowing young immigrants protected by a 2012 Obama administration initiative to serve in the U.S. military. The immigration measure, sponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), was included in the NDAA on a 33-30 vote last … Continue Reading
April 29, 2015
Arizona lawmakers propose debt-free college
Two Arizona Democrats think college graduates should leave school with a cap, gown and diploma — and a zero balance on their student loans.U.S. Reps. Raúl Grijalva of Tucson and Ruben Gallego of Phoenix are helping to lead the charge among liberals in Congress to guarantee debt-free college.The proposal, which has the support of key Democratic senators such as Elizabeth Warren and Chuck Schumer, faces long odds in the GOP-controlled Congress, where a majority of lawmakers oppose expensive … Continue Reading
April 28, 2015
US Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona wants reform in college affordability
PHOENIX -- U.S. Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) wants reforms in both Washington, D.C. and his state to make college a debt-free experience."You should be able to go to a public university and graduate debt free, or as near debt free as possible," Gallego said.Arizona increased cuts to the state's three public universities and community colleges, a move Gallego said threatens the economy."When we're not investing in those universities, we're basically divesting from a future economy," he … Continue Reading
April 27, 2015
Congressman Gallego Calling for Debt-Free College Education
Democratic Congressman Ruben Gallego is sounding the horn on the significant amount of debt faced by students after they graduate from college."You should be able to go to a public university and graduate debt-free or as nearly debt-free as possible," Gallego said this morning at his office in Phoenix.Some of the more liberal members of Congress last week introduced resolutions calling for debt-free college education, and Gallego's joining in on that call.Gallego says the amount of debt faced … Continue Reading
April 27, 2015
Gallego talks about his first 100 days in Congress
April 15th marked my first 100 days in Congress. When I was sworn in I promised to be your voice in Washington, to do everything in my power to address your concerns and to work tirelessly to expand opportunity and access to the resources you and your family need to move ahead. I promised to put aside partisan politics and work with members of both parties for your well-being and the well-being of our country.As a strong supporter of comprehensive immigration reform, I fought to protect the … Continue Reading
April 21, 2015
Consideran un logro propuesta que permite a soñadores pagar mitad colegiatura
Phoenix (AZ), 21 abr (EFEUSA).- La activista soñadora Erika Andiola calificó hoy como un primer paso la propuesta presentada por la junta directiva de regentes de las universidades públicas de Arizona que permitiría a estudiantes indocumentados amparados bajo la Acción Diferida (DACA) pagar hasta un 50 por ciento menos en colegiaturas que estudiantes extranjeros."Este es sin duda un gran paso, para beneficiar a los estudiantes con DACA pero obviamente estamos tratando de presionar a los … Continue Reading
April 20, 2015
Newsmaker Sunday: Ruben Gallego
April 17, 2015
En Corte de Apelaciones la Acción Ejecutiva
April 17, 2015
Fight for $15 movement marches downtown for higher wages, better treatment of workers
Protesters chanting "We deserve more, no more injustice" outside ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus Wednesday joined thousands of people across the country in the Fight for $15 movement to raise the minimum wage and improve conditions for workers.April 15 marked a national day for action in the Fight for $15 movement, which began organizing nationally in 2012 and locally in Arizona on August 2013 as a campaign for fast-food workers demanding a $15 hourly wage and the ability to form a union from … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Another shot: Congressional Hispanic Caucus drafts new bill on immigration reform
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is drafting a new immigration reform bill that lawmakers could start debating within the coming months, the chair of the caucus, Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), said Thursday.At a meeting with reporters, including Efe, Sanchez said that the members of the caucus feel a responsibility as representatives of the Latino community to achieve comprehensive immigration reform.She said Hispanic lawmakers are in the first phase of preparing the draft after the bill … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Dems launch push to win young voters
A group of young House Democrats launched a national tour on Thursday to lure millennial voters in 2016.Led by 34-year-old Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), the so-called Future Forum is heading to New York City, Boston and San Francisco to meet with young voters on issues that resonate loudest with that group, including those related to student loans, home ownership, retirement savings and starting small businesses."It's listening, learning and then acting with a legislative package that … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
100 días en el congreso federal
El 15 de abril se cumplieron mis primeros 100 días en el Congreso. Cuando hice la juramentación, prometí ser su voz en Washington, prometí hacer todo lo posible para buscar soluciones a las cosas que le preocupan y trabajar incansablemente para expandir oportunidades y acceso a los recursos que usted y su familia necesitan para seguir adelante. Yo le prometí que iba a poner la política partidaria a un lado y que trabajaría con miembros de los dos partidos por su bienestar y el bienestar de … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
Se requiere igualdad salarial en Arizona
En Arizona las mujeres ganan 16 centavos menos por cada dólar que gana un hombre y esta diferencia en salario es todavía más grande para las mujeres latinasAunque se celebra la igualdad salarial, donde se pretende que los sueldos del hombre y la mujer sean equitativos, en Arizona las mujeres todavía ganan 84 centavos por cada dólar que gana un hombre.El congresista Rubén Gallego indicó que la discriminación salarial tiene consecuencias reales para las familias que dependen de los salarios de … Continue Reading
April 13, 2015
Square off Interview: Phoenix VA One Year Later
Watch Congressman Ruben Gallego's interview with Brahm Resnick on Square Off about the Progress at the Phoenix VA one year … Continue Reading
April 10, 2015
Políticos y activistas reaccionan ante deceso de Raúl Castro
El alcalde de Phoenix, Greg Stanton manifestó sus condolencias para la familia del ex gobernador Raúl Castro.Declaró a través de un comunicado de prensa que Castro fue un ejemplo que inspiró a muchas personas por su pasión por el servicio a la comunidad."El Gobernador Castro vivió una vida exclusivamente estadounidense: emigró a nuestro país a una edad temprana, forjó su camino a través de la universidad, y rompió las cadenas de la pobreza para convertirse en un exitoso abogado, juez, … Continue Reading
April 10, 2015
Arizona llora la muerte de Raúl Castro
Phoenix-Desde que se dio a conocer la noticia sobre el fallecimiento del ex Gobernador Arizonense Raúl Castro, las reacciones no han cesado desde políticos y amigos hasta de arizonenses que fueron inspirados por el primer hispano en convertirse en máximo mandatario de este estado.El primero en hacer el anuncio fue el Gobernador de Arizona, Doug Ducey, quien en un comunicado escrito dijo: "Los arizonenses nunca olvidaran al Gobernador Castro. Un honorable servidor público, un hombre que hizo … Continue Reading
April 08, 2015
Ruben Gallego, representante por Arizona, es uno de los miembros más jóvenes del Congreso
March 27, 2015
El Sheriff Arpaio y su caso de perfil racial
Congresista Ruben Gallego habla sobre la demanda al Sheriff Joe Arpaio por el continuo uso del perfil racial contra la comunidad … Continue Reading
March 25, 2015
Ambassador Tries to Bridge Gap With U.S., but on Israel’s Terms
WASHINGTON — Over an elegant dinner at his official residence Monday night, Ron Dermer, the Israeli ambassador to the United States, tried to reassure a group of congressional Democrats that the dramatic public break between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was nothing more than a passing disagreement.Every American president since Harry S. Truman has had differences with Israel, Mr. Dermer told the group, and they always work themselves out.Representative Steve Israel, … Continue Reading