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			Concerns raised over retaliation for voting a certain way HIDALGO, May 14 - A city commissioner in Hidalgo has moved to reassure employees they will not lose their jobs or suffer any other form of retaliation for voting a certain way at election time.				Boswell defeats Morales by wide margin HARLINGEN, May 13 - You can never be sure an election is in the bag until the votes are counted but Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell says he could sense things were going well.




			Leftwich: DOJ needs to hear about west side voter suppression HARLINGEN, April 16 - A Harlingen city commissioner says he is going to file another complaint to the Department of Justice about voter suppression efforts in his city.				Pastor urges west side residents to protest loss of polling locations HARLINGEN, April 15 - A pastor from a church on the west side of Harlingen is urging parishioners to attend Wednesday’s Harlingen City Commission meeting to protest a reduction in polling locations.




			Boswell's pitch to Harlingen voters is 'momentum' HARLINGEN, April 14 - With a Bass Pro Shops already in place and a Sam’s Club and Burlington Coat Factory on the way, Harlingen residents could be forgiven for thinking retail development is Mayor Chris Boswell’s top priority.				Boswell, Morales, clash over claims Hispanic voters are being suppressed HARLINGEN, April 12 - Challenger Rick Morales says Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell is trying to suppress the Mexican American vote in the upcoming city elections by eliminating voting locations on the traditionally Hispanic west side.

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		Concerns raised over retaliation for voting a certain way HIDALGO, May 14 - A city commissioner in Hidalgo has moved to reassure employees they will not lose their jobs or suffer any other form of retaliation for voting a certain way at election time.

		Boswell defeats Morales by wide margin HARLINGEN, May 13 - You can never be sure an election is in the bag until the votes are counted but Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell says he could sense things were going well.

		Leftwich: DOJ needs to hear about west side voter suppression HARLINGEN, April 16 - A Harlingen city commissioner says he is going to file another complaint to the Department of Justice about voter suppression efforts in his city.

		Pastor urges west side residents to protest loss of polling locations HARLINGEN, April 15 - A pastor from a church on the west side of Harlingen is urging parishioners to attend Wednesday’s Harlingen City Commission meeting to protest a reduction in polling locations.

		Boswell's pitch to Harlingen voters is 'momentum' HARLINGEN, April 14 - With a Bass Pro Shops already in place and a Sam’s Club and Burlington Coat Factory on the way, Harlingen residents could be forgiven for thinking retail development is Mayor Chris Boswell’s top priority.

		Boswell, Morales, clash over claims Hispanic voters are being suppressed HARLINGEN, April 12 - Challenger Rick Morales says Harlingen Mayor Chris Boswell is trying to suppress the Mexican American vote in the upcoming city elections by eliminating voting locations on the traditionally Hispanic west side.

		Acevedo: Beyond the Hispanic Bubble WACO, April 7 - Bill Cosby, in a monologue from the 1960s, observed that every ethnic group in America will eventually get a turn at the front of the line.

		KMBH-TV's Boswell v. Morales debate airs 9 a.m. Sunday HARLINGEN, April 6 - The first televised political debate in the Rio Grande Valley this election season takes place on Sunday on KMBH-TV, the public broadcasting network.

		Lucio: Medicaid Expansion is a 'No-Brainer' BROWNSVILLE, April 1 - State Sen. Eddie Lucio says he sides with the Texas Hospital Association when it comes to the issue of whether to expand Medicaid or not.

		Cornyn: Expanding Texas Medicaid Would Weaken It WASHINGTON, April 1 - As Texans, we take great pride in our state. We have a long history rich in tradition, innovation and compassion.

		Hinojosa: CHCI's South Texas fundraiser a great success EDINBURG, March 31 - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute had hoped to raise $150,000 from its fundraiser in South Texas last week. In fact, it far exceeded expectations, raising $261,000 for its internship and fellowship programs.

		Castro to headline South Texas Mayors' Stakeholders Summit EDINBURG, March 21 - San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will headline the South Texas Mayors’ Stakeholders Summit taking place on Friday and Saturday in Edinburg.

		Uresti: Voter registration should be an online service in Texas SAN ANTONIO, February 24 - You can do just about anything on the Internet these days — look at your street from space, pay your bills, trace your family history, or buy a car.

		CHC, LUPE, want to hear immigration reform in State of Union address SAN JUAN, February 12 - The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is clear on what it wants to hear in tonight’s State of the Union address from President Obama – a real push for comprehensive immigration reform.

		Congressmen: Comprehensive Immigration Reform – The Time to Act is Now WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10 - Just a few months ago, the five of us were on the campaign trail working for the opportunity to represent the voices of millions of Texans – from all walks of life and from every corner of the Lone Star State – in the United States Congress.

		Rodríguez: I am cautiously optimistic about 83rd Legislature AUSTIN, January 20 - The 83rd Legislature has begun, and while we don't know yet how the session will shape up, some broad contours have emerged. I am, as the saying goes, cautiously optimistic.

		Hinojosa, Lucio, Zaffirini remain on Senate Finance Committee AUSTIN, January 28 - State Sen. Juan 'Chuy' Hinojosa is to remain vice chair of the Senate Finance Committee and there are also slots on the powerful panel for Sens. Eddie Lucio and Judith Zaffirini.

		Gutierrez switching committees to focus on immigration reform MISSION, January 5 - U.S. Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez is temporarily leaving a top House committee in order to focus on upcoming immigration reform legislation.

		Balido: New players to impact border debate in Washington in 2013 PHOENIX, Ariz., January 3 - Two thousand and thirteen is upon us.

		Diaz: The Latino electorate is influencing immigration reform SAN JUAN, January 1 - In this new year of 2013, for the first time in a long time, hope and optimism have interjected all those hopeful for humane and comprehensive immigration reform.

		Valley lawmaker set to become lobbyist, political analyst EDINBURG, December 19 - State Rep. Aaron Peña has announced he will go into lobbying and communications when he retires next month.

		Cuellar appointed to House Appropriations Committee McALLEN, December 13 - Congressman Henry Cuellar has been appointed to the powerful House Appropriations Committee.

		AACT gears up for next phase of its campaign McALLEN, December 12 - Eliza Alvarado, president of the Advocacy Alliance Center of Texas, likes to recite a line from President Kennedy’s inaugural address when discussing her group’s ambitious goals with staff.