HispanicTrending (Free subscription) | 06/28/2008
June 26, 2008 by Clara Reyes. ImageThree weeks ago, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Joe Baca got a phone call. Some 18 months into his presidential campaign, Senator Barack Obama wanted to meet with caucus members. The meeting, attended by some...
The New York Observer (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
Choose a legislator... [HI] Neil Abercrombie [NY] Gary Ackerman [AL] Robert Aderholt [HI] Daniel Akaka [MO] Todd Akin [LA] Rodney Alexander [TN] Lamar Alexander [CO] Wayne Allard [ME] Tom Allen [PA] Jason Altmire [NJ] Robert Andrews [NY] Michael Arcuri [CA] Joe Baca [MN] Michele Bachmann [AL] Spencer Bachus [WA] Brian Baird [LA] Richard Baker [WI] Tammy Baldwin [WY] John Barrasso [SC] Gresham Barrett...
The New York Observer (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
Choose a legislator... [HI] Neil Abercrombie [NY] Gary Ackerman [AL] Robert Aderholt [HI] Daniel Akaka [MO] Todd Akin [LA] Rodney Alexander [TN] Lamar Alexander [CO] Wayne Allard [ME] Tom Allen [PA] Jason Altmire [NJ] Robert Andrews [NY] Michael Arcuri [CA] Joe Baca [MN] Michele Bachmann [AL] Spencer Bachus [WA] Brian Baird [LA] Richard Baker [WI] Tammy Baldwin [WY] John Barrasso [SC] Gresham Barrett...
The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 06/12/2008
As grim statics come out that show our nation's unemployment rates have surged to 5.5 percent, Republicans have again tried to block assistance to the families that urgently need it the most.
HispanicTrending (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
June 7, 2008 By BEN GOAD With the Democratic nomination in hand, Barack Obama is turning to Inland Rep. -- and Hillary Clinton loyalist -- Joe Baca for help wooing Hispanic voters. The Illinois senator called Baca, chairman of the...
TexasLiberal (Free subscription) | 05/19/2008
U.S. Representative Joe Baca of California, chair of the House Hispanic caucus, is telling the Democratic House leadership to address immigration issues in a meaningful way, or risk alienating Hispanic voters. The Houston Chronicle story suggests that this sentiment is echoed by other House Hispanics and by Hispanic leaders outside of elected office. Congressman Baca represents San Bernardino and [...]...
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 05/18/2008
Rep. Joe Baca, chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, is steamed. Latinos have become a political "punching bag" this year, the California Democrat complained recently, attacked by "the misinformed" and "the misguided."
The Blog (Free subscription) | 05/06/2008
From Rep. Joe Baca (D-CA) writing at the Huffington Post: Had the French been victorious in that original Battle of Puebla on May 5th, 1862, they could have continued their influence across the Mexican nation, and would have likely supported the Confederacy in its battle against Union forces. Instead, the French had to regroup their forces and concentrate on their war with Mexico, which was much more...
Roman Catholic Blog (Free subscription) | 04/15/2008
Here's the background story: Fresno Priest Still In Exile Quote: In 2003, Father Joe Baca, of the Fresno, Calif., diocese — and who, for a time, was permitted to celebrate the Tridentine Mass at St. Agnes Mission Church in Pinedale,...
Sports Scope (Free subscription) | 03/09/2008
Maybe more could be done politically in Washington if we went to match play. Golf Digest lists "Washington's Top 200," the best golfers among senators, congressmen, lobbyists and power brokers. Joe Baca and Mark Udall, representatives from California and Colorado...
Lonewacko (Free subscription) | 02/14/2008
From a FAIR bulletin (link): Capitol Hill news sources have been buzzing for the past 48 hours about backroom negotiations in the House of Representatives that may bring comprehensive immigration reform "lite" to the floor....
The John and Ken Show (Free subscription) | 02/14/2008
House Democrats are crafting a “scaled-down” immigration reform measure despite the political minefields that surround the issue. Hispanic members — including Rep. Joe Baca — are seeking five-year visas for illegal immigrants who pay fines and pass criminal background checks. Baca, a California Democrat chairs the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Joe Baca seems to think talk [...]
One Old Vet (Free subscription) | 02/12/2008
Paper: scaled-down immigration plan in the works Eunice Moscoso House Democrats are crafting a “scaled-down” immigration reform measure despite the political minefields that surround the issue, the Roll Call newspaper reported Monday. It says that Hispanic members — including Rep. Joe Baca — are seeking five-year visas for illegal immigrants who pay fines and pass criminal background checks. [...]
Michael Goldfarb - The Blog (Free subscription) | 02/11/2008
From Roll Call: “There is the formation of a consensus,” said Rep. Joe Baca (D-Calif.), chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, who said he’s seen a draft bill. “We’re looking at some kind of a compromise. It's still comprehensive in...
AfterDawn.com (Free subscription) | 12/16/2007
According to a statement issued by Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio, the proposed purchase of XM by Sirius has received support from three U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers. Connie Mack of Florida (Rep), Joe Baca of California (Dem) and Bob Filner of California (Dem) have come out to support the merger according to the statement. The deal is currently being evaluated by ...
