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The author reflects on the implications of the Senate Bill (S. B.) 1070 on the undocumented immigrants in the U.S. It cites the move of the two Hispanic Representatives, Luis V. Gutierrez and Raul Grijalva, to denounce the said bill for it threatens the civil rights of all citizens in the country, particularly the immigrants. It suggests that reformation of the said bill should be the outcry of African Americans and Hispanic Americans to fix their immigration status.

The article reports that a group of Hispanic lawmakers are threatening U.S. President Barack Obama not to vote for healthcare reform unless changes are made to the bill's immigration provisions.

The article expects the 115h Congress to be the most racially diverse in history as it will have record numbers of Hispanics, African-Americans, Asian-Americans and women of color.

The article reports that New Jersey Governor-elect Jon S. Corzine appears to have selected Representative Robert Menendez as his successor in the U.S. Senate. Menendez would be New Jersey's first Latino senator. This is the first major decision of Corzine since he won the race for governor. Menendez is the leader of Hudson County's Democratic Party and has a reputation for exercising his influence in local political decisions.

Texas state Senate Republicans are expected to unveil their initial proposals to overhaul Texas congressional district lines, according to the nonpartisan Web Site www.quorumreport.com. The plan reportedly would create an additional Hispanic-opportunity district in south Texas, plus an open seat that includes Midland and San Angelo. Lieutenant Governor, David Dewhurst does not expect the Senate Jurisprudence Committee to complete its plan before Saturday. The special session to deal with redistricting expires on July 29.

Reports on the constitution of the U.S. Congressional Hispanic Conference by Republican lawmakers on March 19, 2003. Reasons cited by Republican Mario Diaz-Balart for the institution; Goals of the group with regard to trade, small business and social issues; Competition with the Congresional Hispanic Caucus; Representation of the mainstream views.

Reports on an increase in the number of women and Hispanics legislators in the 108th U.S. Congress which is due to reconvene in January 2003. Present numbers of women in the House and Senate; Number of Afro-American legislators in Congress; Increase in Hispanic membership in the Congress; Details of appointed legislators.

Highlights the activities of New York State's Black and Puerto Rican legislators during their 1995 Legislative Caucus Weekend. Planned mobilization of workers to march against State Governor George Pataki's proposed budget cuts; Remarks by caucus chairman Larry Seabrook.

The article reports that higher education in New Mexico has been subject to scrutiny by Hispanic lawmakers particularly the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The primary target of legislators has been the composition of faculty at the University of New Mexico. About 7 percent of the university's faculty members are Hispanics.

The article features the new Latino members of the 112th Congress of the U.S. including David Rivera from Florida, Francisco Canseco from Texas, and Raul Labrador from Idaho.

The article reports that the members of the U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus have unveiled legislation that would overhaul the nation's immigration laws and give an estimated 12 million illegal immigrants an immediate legal status and a path citizenship.

The article reports that three U.S. House Hispanic lawmakers are participating in a national telephonic "House Party"to promote congressional action on comprehensive immigration legislation.

The article reports on the views of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel on immigration reform. Emanuel supports a cautious approach to easing rules for immigrants because of its potential impact on Democrats on the polls. His position on the issue was criticized by Hispanic lawmakers and activists, who favor an easier path to citizenship.

The article reports that the Hispanic lawmakers said that they believe U.S. President Barack Obama will support their efforts to move forward with legislation this year to overhaul the nation's immigration system and give millions of undocumented workers in the country a path to legal citizenship.

The article reports that the U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus members have revolted against the House Democratic leaders on a procedural vote on the $81 billion tax bill to shield 21 million taxpayers from the alternative minimum tax. Caucus members were angry that 36 House Democrats have supported a Republican motion to prohibit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from bringing discrimination actions against employers that enforced "English-only" rules in the workplace.

The article reports that internal conflicts in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus have caused some members to leave the group and others to question its leadership. Most Hispanic members of Congress are Democrats and wield tremendous influence. Caucus members say that they see the potential for prominence on a host of issues, including immigration, voter rights, education and health care.

The article reports that U.S. President George W. Bush has assured the Hispanic lawmakers that he will work closely with them on immigration legislation. However, he did not specifically embrace the sweeping legislation they support. Some members of the Democratic Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the Republican Congressional Hispanic Conference had hoped Bush would embrace comprehensive legislation that includes a temporary worker program and a path to citizenship for many illegal immigrants.

The article reports that U.S. Democratic Representative Joe Baca, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has survived a confidence vote in the wake of an embarrassing leadership dispute. His critics and others in the 21-member all-Democratic caucus refused to comment. Baca had been accused by Representative Loretta Sanchez of calling her a whore. Sanchez quit the group and other women in the caucus expressed anger over Baca's comments.

The article reports that members of the U.S. Congressional Hispanic Caucus are meeting today to solve a leadership dispute that led U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchezone to quit the group. Among the proposal to find a solution includes a suggestion to dilute the authority of the caucus' chairman, Representative Joe Baca. Sanchez quit the 21-member group after accusing Baca of calling her a whore.

Reports the struggle of Afro-American and Hispanic-American legislators for an apology to Afro-Americans in the institution of slavery in New York. Culpability of the state government on the institution and perpetuation of slavery and the slave trade; Declaration of the criminal nature of slavery; Impact of slavery on the victims and their progeny.

Reports on the announcement made by U.S. Hispanic Democrats of the five endorsed Democratic House candidates to receive contributions from their political action committees (PAC). Expected money to be raised by PAC for contribution to candidates; List of contests where Hispanic Democrats are indulged.

Reports that the Republican Party of the United States (U.S.) has decided to support the efforts of Hispanic Americans in the U.S. Congress and state legislatures to gain more representation in political redistricting.

Criticizes the credit being given to Texas Governor George W. Bush for the inclusive reform which grants college admission to state students graduating in the top ten per cent of their high school classes. Support shown by Bush on the inclusive reform; Impact of the inclusive reform on the number of Afro-American and Hispanic-American students admitted by the University of Texas at Austin; Contributions of Afro-American and Hispanic-American legislators to the reform.

Focuses on comments made by two Hispanic members of New York City's Democratic Representatives to Congress, concerning United States President Bill Clinton's 1999 State-of-the-Union Address. Representative Lydia M. Velazquez's thoughts about the speech; Comments of Representative Jose E. Serrano to Clinton's activist agenda.

Focuses on Hispanic legislators in Congress. Issues regarding legal and illegal immigrants which these legislators deal with; Number of Hispanic members in the House; Comments from Representative Xavier Becerra, Democrat of California who is chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus; Policy defeats which Hispanic lawmakers and advocacy groups are faced with; Identification of various Hispanic legislators.

Reports on the election of Nilsa Cruz-Perez to the New Jersey Assembly, the first Hispanic woman to hold the position.