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Congress Supports Abstinence-Only While Chlamydia Breaks Out in Latino-heavy 'Abstinence-Only' Texas High School

House Speaker John Boehner and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi negotiated and passed a bipartisan $200 billion Medicare bill that quietly increased funding for abstinence-only programs. However, ignorance bred in abstinence-only education could've contributed to the chlamydia outbreak among students in an abstinence-only West Texas high school.

Immigration Executive Action Update: President Obama, Latino Lawmakers Praise DHS Funding Bill's Passage

By Paola Hernández
President Obama and congressional lawmakers are praising Congress after they finally passed legislation to fund the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the 2015 fiscal quarter, expiring Sept. 30, the bill to have no adverse affect on the president's immigration executive actions despite conservative lawmakers' efforts to block its implementation.

Net Neutrality Vote FCC Results: President Obama, Democrats Praise FCC on Net Neutrality Vote; Republicans Blast Decision

By Paola Hernández
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has voted on new "Open Internet" policies, and politicians from the Legislative and Executive Branches have mixed reactions to the decision.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Cuban Government Delegation to Visit US for State Department Meeting This Week

By Paola Hernández
The United States Department of State confirmed a Cuban government delegation will visit the U.S. this week as efforts to reestablish diplomatic relations continue.

US, Cuba Relations 2015: Latinos With High Income Support Lifting Cuban Embargo, Says Poll

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Latinos were found to have mixed views on the Cuban embargo, but the difference in opinion could depend on an individual's income, according to a recent poll.

US, Cuba Relations Update: Rep. Nancy Pelosi Leads Congressional Delegation to Cuba, Hopes to Advance Renewed Relations

By Paola Hernández
U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a coalition of congressional Democrats have arrived to Cuba in an effort to help improve U.S. and Cuba's diplomatic relations.

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi & More May Skip Joint Session of Congress With Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

By Paola Hernández
Benjamin Netanyahu has no plans to cancel a planned March 3 speech before a joint session of Congress, which has ruffled feathers in the United States weeks before the Israeli prime minister's arrival.

Immigration Executive Action News: Boehner Suggests Lawsuit Against Obama's Immigration Executive Actions

By Paola Hernández
Speaker of the House John Boehner announced plans to sue President Barack Obama on his Nov. 20 immigration executive actions.

House Democrats Nominate Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard as Top Democrat on Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee; First Latina to Hold Role

By Paola Hernández
Democrats have recommended one of their own to become the first Latina to serve as a Ranking Member or Chair on an appropriations subcommittee in the House of Representatives.

Nancy Pelosi Chooses Democratic Campaign Committee's First Latino Leader, New Mexico Rep. Ben Ray Luján

By Paola Hernández
In a Monday press conference, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi tapped Rep. Ben Ray Luján to head the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

114th Congress Update: Rep. Ben Ray Luján Nominated as 1st Latino Chair for Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

By Paola Hernández
The Democratic leader in the House of Representatives has named a Latino representative from New Mexico to head the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC). If approved by the Democratic caucus, Rep. Ben Ray Luján will be the first Latino to hold the position.

Democrats Unanimously Re-Elect House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi as Republican Party Takes Over Chamber

By Paola Hernández
In a closed-door meeting Tuesday, Democrats re-elected Rep. Nancy Pelosi to another two-year term as House minority leader.

Nancy Pelosi Urges Latinos to Blame Republicans, Not President Barack Obama, for Immigration Reform Delay

By Paola Hernández
Immigration advocates have attacked President Brack Obama's decision to delay executive action on immigration until after the November elections. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, on the other hand, remains optimistic that this delay may prove more fruitful for those in favor of immigration reform.

Dreamers' Path to Citizenship: Obtain a Degree or Serve in the Military to Remain in the U.S., Congress Says

By Paola Hernández
House Republicans are paving a path to citizenship with a specified two-way street, offering the opportunity for "dreamers" to remain in the U.S. -- only if they earn a college degree or serve in the military, Takepart reports.

Immigration Reform News 2013: Obama Plans to Push Reform Bill Once Government Shutdown is Resolved

By Paola Hernández
President Barack Obama is looking forward to resolving the government shutdown so that the nation can move forward on immigration reform, which he believes is a top priority in the immediate future

House Democrats Arrested During Immigration Reform 2013 Protests: 8 Lawmakers Join Activists in Handcuffs

By Paola Hernández
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi went up on stage and said, ""Let's get a vote on the floor."

Nancy Pelosi Dismisses Michele Bachmann's Views on DOMA, Prop8 Rulings [VIDEO]

By Paola Hernández
The Supreme Court overturned the Defense of Marriage Act on Wednesday, and Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann weighed in with her usual vitriol.
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