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July 22, 2008 US Latinos may get a national museum of their own
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Los Angeles, conceived the idea five years ago. The bill creates a 23-member commission that would look into the logistics and ...
July 21, 2008 Kansas delegates not using car rule
Others like Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., opted for a 2006 Toyota Prius for $183. But the Kansas delegation said it just wasn't necessary. Rep. ...
July 16, 2008 Dem energy bill faces doubts ahead of vote
Assistant to the Speaker Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) on Wednesday said another loss may force Democrats to bring the bill up under regular order. ...
July 14, 2008 McCain asks for trust from Hispanics
"He can't change the fact that he walked away from his own comprehensive reform bill to appease the right wing of his party," said Rep. Xavier Becerra ...
July 10, 2008 Fate cruelly divergent for party chairs
Xavier Becerra, whom Pelosi tapped as special assistant to the leadership, and Mike Thompson, another of the speakerâs close allies. ...
June 27, 2008 Possible investigations into Japanese Latin American internments
The House Judiciary Committee has now scheduled a hearing for July 31 to consider the bill calling for the commission, introduced by Rep. Xavier Becerra ...
June 26, 2008 Obama Reaches Out to House Democratic Women Who Supported Clinton
Xavier Becerra , also D-Calif. and an Obama backer, said the senator hoped to meet with Hispanic lawmakers when he speaks Saturday to the National ...
June 25, 2008 Dave Reichert
Steve Haro, who handled press duties for US Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Eagle Rock), has signed on as the committeeâs Western Regional Political Director. ...
June 24, 2008 House Passes Medicare Physician Payment Bill Despite Veto Threat
âWe need to do something,â said Rep. Xavier Becerra , D-Calif. âThe time to act is now.â But Rep. Dave Camp , R-Mich., said, âIf weâre really worried about ...
June 20, 2008 Coming Soon: The Barack-Hill Show
Among them: Rep. Xavier Becerra of Los Angeles. ''We will fold in surrogates that have been helpful to the Clinton campaign,'' he said. ...
June 19, 2008 John McCain and Barack Obama to Address Nation's Latino Political ...
... Senator Ken Salazar and Rep. Xavier Becerra Appearance by Senator John McCain (R-AZ) on Saturday, June 28 at 11:00 am Appearance by Senator Barack Obama ...
June 18, 2008 Democrats Huddle to Produce Strategy on Gasoline Prices
Some of them will probably be rolled out,â said Xavier Becerra , D-Calif., who attended the meeting. Democratic Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel of Illinois ...
June 17, 2008 Obama Campaigns on Capitol Hill
CHC members Raul M. Grijalva of Arizona, Xavier Becerra of California and Luis V. Gutierrez of Illinois were among Obamaâs most ardent supporters in the ...
June 13, 2008 Overview: Rethinking Local School District Funding Practices
CAP President and CEO John Podesta opened the conference by introducing Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-CA), who delivered a keynote address. ...
June 12, 2008 McCain campaign taps Kyl as TV stand-in
"Three years ago he was in the state Legislature," Diaz-Balart said in an interview that paired him with Obama surrogate Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif. ...
June 12, 2008 House Latinas Irked by Obamaâs Neglect
But the wound was exacerbated earlier this week when Rep. Xavier Becerra , one of Obamaâs most prominent Hispanic supporters, told Politico that he advised ...
June 08, 2008 20080320-GN3-LegislativeDateline
HR 5266, The National Crime Gun Identification Act, authored by Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Assistant to the Speaker of the House, ...
June 06, 2008 Editorial: Can Congress pass the test?
Y., District 7: 24.5 percent; US Rep. Gregory Meeks, DN.Y., District 6: 33.3 percent; US Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., District 31: 36 percent; US Rep. ...
June 06, 2008 Hispanic voters present challenge
Helping with the planning is Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson and Federico Pena, a former secretary of both Energy and ...
June 04, 2008 House Members Form Gay Equality Caucus
Rob Andrews (D-NJ), Xavier Becerra (D-CA) Lois Capps (D-CA), Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Keith Ellison (D-MN), ...
May 19, 2008 Clinton, McCain and Obama Reach Out to Asian-Americans
In addition, Obama, who was introduced by Californiaâs 31st Congressional Representative Xavier Becerra, emphasized the concerns of the Asian-American ...
May 19, 2008 Health Savings Accounts Come Under Fire
HSAs "start off providing assistance to those who already can afford health care coverage period," said Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.). ...
May 18, 2008 Dems push GOP on GI bill
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., pointed to the updated GI Bill, which the House passed Thursday, as one way "a grateful nation can repay its heroes. ...
May 18, 2008 WORLD & NATION UPDATE: AT HOME
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., pointed to the updated GI Bill, which the House passed Thursday, as one way "a grateful nation can repay its heroes. ...
May 17, 2008 Calif. Democrat Urges GOP to 'Step Up' to Help Veterans, Touts GI Bill
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., pointed to the updated GI Bill, which the House passed Thursday, as one way "a grateful nation can repay its heroes. ...
May 17, 2008 NAACP appoints its 17th president
Representative Xavier Becerra, Democrat of California, pointed to the updated GI Bill, which the House passed Thursday, as one way "a grateful nation can ...
May 17, 2008 Democrats pushing new GI Bill
This is Congressman Xavier Becerra from Los Angeles. "This week a trusted ally, Israel, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its founding in 1948. ...
May 17, 2008 Clinton, Obama, McCain to Address Thousands of Asian Americans at ...
Barack Obama addresses thousands of Asian American voters and answers questions by teleconference. Sen. Obama will be introduced by Rep. Xavier Becerra. ...
May 17, 2008 Democrats call upon GOP to support new GI Bill
Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., pointed to the updated GI Bill, which the House passed Thursday, as one way "a grateful nation can repay its heroes. ...
May 17, 2008 Becerra calls for better veteran benefits
LOS ANGELES, May 17 (UPI) -- US soldiers returning from overseas military service should receive better benefits, US Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., ...
