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The Latino Community Wants Accountability in 2010

Clarissa Martinez De Castro | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Clarissa Martinez De Castro

The promise of change that energized voting and participation in 2008 is bringing hundreds of Latino community leaders to Washington today.

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Hispanic Women Bring Home the Bacon as Families Tighten Their Belts

Janet Murguía | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Read More: Workforce, Limited Access to Employer-Based Benefits, Job Loss, Voting Bloc, Nclr, Level-the-Playing-Field, Latinas, Viva La Feminista!, Latina Lista, Federal Economic Recovery Efforts, Recession, Hardest-Hit Communities, Paid Leave, Unemployment, Low Wages, Child Care, Jobs Legislation, Consumer Group, National Council of La Raza, Foreclosure, Latinos in Social Media, Job Creation, Health Care, Elected Officials, Family, Business News
Janet Murguía

As breadwinners and caretakers, many Hispanic women -- Latinas -- have been dealt a harsh blow by the bad economy.

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