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Portland tailor shop makes free face masks to help amid supply shortage

March 26, 2020

Portland tailor shop makes free face masks to help amid supply shortage PORTLAND, Maine —Antoine’s tailor shop in Portland is closed for business right now because of the coronavirus outbreak but the staff has come in anyway, on their own time, to make face masks. Staff there say it’s something they’ve never done before … Read More

Immigrant Health Care Workers Play a Vital Role in the United States’ COVID-19 Response

March 26, 2020

Posted by Walter Ewing | Mar 24, 2020 | Business & the Workforce, High Skilled As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, the U.S. health care system will likely be pushed to its limits. During this time, it is important to remember the role that immigrant health care workers play alongside their native-born colleagues on the front lines of this fight—and how strongly … Read More

Immigrant Health Care Workers Play a Vital Role in the United States’ COVID-19 Response Posted by Walter Ewing | Mar 24, 2020 | Business & the Workforce, High Skilled

March 26, 2020

Immigrant Health Care Workers Play a Vital Role in the United States’ COVID-19 Response Posted by Walter Ewing | Mar 24, 2020 | Business & the Workforce, High Skilled As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, the U.S. health care system will likely be pushed to its limits. During this time, it is important to remember the role that immigrant health care workers … Read More

ENFERMEDAD DEL CORONA VIRUS

March 26, 2020

Skip directly to site contentSkip directly to page optionsSkip directly to A-Z link Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. CDC 24/7: Salvamos vidas. Protegemos a la gente.Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades. CDC 24/7: Salvamos vidas. Protegemos a la gente.™ Coronavirus Submit All A-Z Topics Enfermedad del Coronavirus 2019 … Read More

COVID – 19 Kit de Herramientas Digitales

March 25, 2020

Click here for the English version Use el contenido a continuación para participar en nuestro reto de video en las redes sociales para decirle al congreso que Ponga a las Personas por Ensima de la política (#PeopleOverPolitics) mientras discuten acciones sobre el Coranoavirus (COVID-19). Además, ayúdenos a difundir las mejores precauciones contra COVID-19. Tome Acción: … Read More

News Release: The LIBRE Initiative Praises 2020 White House Economic Report

March 2, 2020

The LIBRE Initiative Praises Findings in 2020 White House Economic Report Arlington, VA – The most recent White House economic report found encouraging news for the Hispanic community. According to their findings: In 2018 alone, 1.4 million Americans were lifted out of poverty – the Hispanic poverty rate fell to a historic low. The poverty rate fell by 0.8 … Read More

ICYMI: FOX BUSINESS: Daniel Garza Talks Latino Vote in Nevada Primary

February 20, 2020

(Arlington, VA) – Daniel Garza, president of The LIBRE Initiative, joined Varney and Co. on FOX Business to discuss the latest in the Latino Vote ahead of the Nevada primary. Watch the interview here: From Daniel Garza’s interview on what Latinos are eyeing in 2020: “4.4 million Latinos have businesses in America that … Read More

Senate Initially Caves over Ex-Im, But Crony Bank Remains Closed

LIBRE Applauds Bipartisan AG Bill

November 1, 2019

Earlier this week a bipartisan group of House members introduced a bill that would help to modernize the H-2A agricultural guest worker program, and expand the avenues made available for both temporary and permanent migration of agricultural workers. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act, presented by Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart, Zoe Lofgren, Dan Newhouse, Collin Peterson, Jimmy Panetta, … Read More

The LIBRE Initiative and Americans for Prosperity Submit Public Comment on Immigrant Health Insurance Coverage

November 1, 2019

This week Americans for Prosperity and The LIBRE Initiative submitted a public comment in response to the State Department’s proposed information-collection request regarding immigrant health insurance coverage. As it is currently written, the State Department’s proposal creates unanswered questions and relies on ambiguous standards that will cause confusion and potentially disrupt the immigration system. The … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month: Meet the man helping build a stronger community in Virginia

October 14, 2019

When asked what the greatest challenges are for Hispanics looking for work in Virginia, Michel Zajur will tell you right away: “The language and cultural barriers.” But Michel is doing everything he can to help others overcome those challenges and build successful lives in Virginia. Nearly 20 years ago, Michel started the Virginia Hispanic Chamber … Read More