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BRINGING OPPORTUNITY HOME: A Latino Public Policy Agenda for the 112th Congress
(2011-10-4)
Latinos have been a part of the United States since our country's founding, and as one of the fastest-growing segments of the population, they will play a significant role in shaping its future. Data from the 2010 Census ...
Emergency Managers Tool Kit: Meeting the Needs of Latino Communities
(2011-05-02)
Emergency managers and other emergency responders need to ensure that the Latino/Hispanic residents of their cities, counties, and states receive needed information and assistance to prepare for, survive, and recover from ...
Investing in Our Future: The State of Latino Children and Youth—Transcript
(2011-03-01)
As Latino children and youth continue to drive the growth of the Latino community and the nation as a whole, these publications provide an overview of the most pressing issues for this population as they were addressed at ...
Weak Economy Means Rising Poverty Levels Among Latino Families
(2011-09-13)
On September 13, 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau released new data measuring poverty in the U.S. during 2010. The statistics show large increases in poverty among all Americans, which reflects the weak economic recovery and ...
Investing in Our Future: The State of Latino Children and Youth—Proceedings
(2011-03-01)
As Latino children and youth continue to drive the growth of the Latino community and the nation as a whole, these publications provide an overview of the most pressing issues for this population as they were addressed at ...
Overcoming Immigrant Barriers to Coverage: Options for Health Care When Major Programs Don’t Cut It
(2011-10-24)
Immigrants in the U.S. are disproportionately uninsured compared to their native-born counterparts. In 2010, 34.1% of all immigrants lacked health coverage. A variety of factors contribute to this: immigrants are less ...
Fits and Starts: Latino Employment in Growing and Shrinking Industries
(2011-01-21)
From a national perspective, tracking employment by industry is one way to understand how Latino workers are faring as the economy emerges from the recession.