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October 23, 2006
United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and The Latino Coalition Urge Congress and President Bush to Immediately Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform Before Adjournment of 109th Session
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United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and The Latino Coalition Urge Congress and President Bush to Immediately Address Comprehensive Immigration Reform Before Adjournment of 109th Session
Washington, D.C. (October 17) – The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC), the nation's largest and most influential advocate for the two million Hispanic-owned businesses in the U.S., and The Latino Coalition issue the following joint statement from USHCC Board of Directors Chairman David C. Lizárraga and The Latino Coalition Chairman Hector V. Barreto, Jr. on the urgent need for Congress and the White House to fulfill their promise of implementing realistic and practical legislation for immigration reform.
After months of political posturing, press conferences and field hearings by members of Congress, we are deeply discouraged by the continuous lack of political will and action concerning one of the most critical issues affecting the national security and economic future of today's America – immigration reform.
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