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Roll Call Article: Fellowships Give Hispanic Youth a Chance for Jobs |
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September 17, 2009 |
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By Tricia Miller Veronica Duron, 24, didn't stop being a student when she graduated from the University of Texas in 2007. The San Antonio native spent a year working at a law firm and then came to the District as a Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute fellow in 2008. Even as her fellowship turned into a full-time job on Capitol Hill in May, Duron said she's still learning. |
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CHCI on Telefutura's Escandalo TV |
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September 16, 2009 |
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2009 CHCI Alumni Impact Study |
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September 15, 2009 |
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CHCI released the results if its 2009 Alumni Impact Study at the 2009 Public Policy Conference, documenting the profound impact it has had on the lives of young Latinos.
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CHCI Announces 2009 Medallion of Excellence Awardees |
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September 14, 2009 |
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CHCI today announced renowned musician Lalo Guerrero and CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O'Brien as the 2009 Medallion of Excellence for Leadership and Community Service Award honorees at its 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. This year's theme is Latinos Leading in the Arts. |
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En el Instituto del Caucus Hispano del Congreso Forman a futuros líderes latinos |
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September 11, 2009 |
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Felipe Lagos |
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President Obama, First Lady to Attend CHCI Annual Awards Gala |
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September 7, 2009 |
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Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-12), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), today announced President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will attend CHCI's 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. President Obama will address more than 2,000 guests commemorating CHCI's 32 years of serving the Latino community. |
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Ozomatli Announced as Annual Awards Gala Entertainment |
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August 31, 2009 |
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CHCI's 32nd Annual Award Gala will heat up on Wednesday, September 16 with internationally acclaimed urban-Latino-and-beyond collision group Ozomatli scheduled to perform. Click here for more information on the Gala. |
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Music Icon Marc Anthony to Receive 2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award |
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August 12, 2009 |
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CHCI announced Puerto Rican singer Marc Anthony as the recipient of the 2009 CHCI Chair's Award. Hon. Nydia Velazquez (NY-12), CHCI Chair, will honor Anthony, one of the most influential artists of his generation, with the prestigious "2009 CHCI Chair's Lifetime Achievement Award" at CHCI's 32nd Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 in Washington, D.C. |
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Join 20 Members of Congress, Cabinet Secretaries at Public Policy Conference |
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August 4, 2009 |
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CHCI's 2009 Public Policy Conference, themed "Latinos Leading in a Global Society," happens September 13-15 in Washington, D.C. Join 20 Members of Congress, President's Obama's Cabinet Secretaries, and national policy leaders to discuss Latinos leading in key issue areas such as the economy, health care reform, census, immigration, education, workforce preparedness, energy, and the green economy. Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid The 32nd Annual Awards Gala takes place September 16, 2009, and hosts dozens of Members of Congress, national celebrities, and includes top-notch entertainment as CHCI honors Latino leaders dedicated to serving the community. To read the latest CHCI eNews on the Public Policy Conference, please click here. For more information on the Public Policy Conference, please click here. |
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CHCI Announces New General Counsel |
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July 31, 2009 |
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The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) today announced Alicia Villarreal of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP as its new general counsel. She will serve as a non-voting board member and provide advice and counsel on board governance and legal matters to the Institute. |
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