BRINGING OUR COMMUNIT Y TOGETHER | HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

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Hispanic LeadersHip network

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I am a big admirer of what HLN is doing in terms of explaining the position of limited government, free enterprise and the appeal that it should have to all Americans.
Senator Marco Rubio

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HLN EVENTS: BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER

HLN hosted a full days worth of events that kicked o with a Merienda Lunch Reception featuring The Honorable Jeb Bush and Governors Susana Martinez (NM) and Brian Sandoval (NV) in a Governors Policy Conversation.

they came to realize they were conservatives. To watch, visit www.hispanicleadershipnetwork.org/media

Following the lunch reception, HLN hosted

Tampa, Florida: Tuesday, August 28th, a policy panel entitled The Health of Your
Financial Security that featured Congressman Ral Labrador (ID-1); Doug Holtz-Eakin, President of the American Action Forum; and Massey Villarreal, CEO of Precision Task Group, Inc. Teresa Rodrguez, co-anchor of Univisions

The Governors discussed jobs and the econ- Aqu y Ahora, moderated the policy panel, omy, education, how to grow small business, and healthcare. The Honorable Jeb Bush opened the discussion with an in-depth description of his education policy and the comprehensive strategy he implemented during his time as Governor of Florida that resulted in marked improvements to the states education system, with Hispanic students making some of the largest gains. Governors Martinez and Sandoval followed up on his remarks with their own discussion of their policies, ranging from education to increasing access to capital for small businesses, which are improving opportunities and the quality of life for their states residents. Governor Bush detailed his deep connection to the Hispanic community, while Governors Martinez and Sandoval each shared their moving personal stories of how Teresa Rodrguez opened the panel with remarks about the growing Hispanic community, its purchasing power, and importance of economic development for this key demographic as a driving force behind Americas future economic success. Among the many highlights from the panel discussion were Congressman Labradors insights, as a former small business owner and current Congressman, on the need for less regulation and his criticism of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act that does not protect patients nor make healthcare which featured opening remarks by Governor of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuo. Governor Fortuo spoke about how he has implemented tax reform, cut regulations, and grown the Puerto Rican economy.

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I DONT SEE THAT THE ISSUES FOR HISPANIC FAMILIES ARE ANY DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF THE

REST OF AMERICA.

GOVERNOR
SUSANA MARTINEZ

1. From left to right: Governor Brian Sandoval,

Nevada; former Governor Jeb Bush, Florida; Governor Susana Martinez, New Mexico

2. Frankie Negron, Grammy nominated

Latin music artist

3. Rosario Marin, former United

States Treasurer

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affordable. Doug Holtz-Eakin noted that economic growth is necessary for financial security because growth will help to alleviate the current ills of high unemployment. Both Congressman Labrador and Doug HoltzEakin commended Governor Fortuos efforts to implement tax reform and put Puerto Rico back on track for economic growth. Massey Villarreal, who started his business with one employee and has grown his business to 240 employees provided unique insight into the Latino community and the impediments that it faces as a non-traditional banking and entrepreneurial community that requires improved financial literacy. He highlighted that under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act his employee healthcare costs will

double. The panel concluded with all panelists agreeing that we must rst restore the condence of investors and business owners to spur growth to ensure the nancial security of current and future generations.

Senator Marco Rubio opened the evening reception with poignant remarks on topics including his experience with the American Dream, the entrepreneurial spirit of the Hispanic community, and the benefits of the American free enterprise system. He outlined the need for limited government that sets out predictable rules. He concluded by highlighting the need for real reform of our immigration system and that we should not be afraid to address this important issue.

THERES NO COMMUNITY IN AMERICA THAT UNDERSTANDS THE FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM BETTER THAN THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

SENATOR
MARCO RUBIO

ITS ALL ABOUT JOB CREATION AND IMPROVING OUR CHILDRENS EDUCATION BY EMPOWERING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THOSE ARE THE MAIN ISSUES THAT WE FACE AS A COMMUNITY.

GOVERNOR
LUIS FORTUO

1. Governor Luis Fortuo, ninth Governor of

Puerto Rico and HLN National Advisory Committee Member

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HLN IN THE NEWS

C-SPAN
Like the rest of the country, were (the Hispanic Community) worried about jobs and the economy. Thats the most important issue.
Jennifer S. Korn, Executive Director, Hispanic Leadership Network

The Tampa Tribune

The number one issue among Hispanic voters this will be a big surprise to you is the economy, and jobs, and opportunity," he said. "A second one is, 'Who shares my values?' A third one is, 'Who is going to help me deal with my child trapped in a failing school?' Those are the issues that matter.
Jeb Bush, Former Florida Governor

Red, White, Y T
I always knew, as a small business owner, that if I made an investment in my business, there was going to be a better future.
Congressman Ral Labrador, Idaho-1

Red, White, Y T
When I speak with young Hispanic men and women, I tell them that with some hard work, dedication, focus, getting an education, and being inspired you can do anything you want.
Governor Brian Sandoval, Nevada

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Official recognition of our Hispanic Heritage began in 1968, when President Lyndon Johnson established Hispanic Heritage Week. Ronald Reagan, saw the importance of honoring the many contributions that Hispanic men and women have made to American history, signed a bill into law that expanded that week to a full month to cover the 30 days between September 15 and October 15. The day of September 15 is significant for the Hispanic community because it is the anniversary of independence for many Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence on September 16 and 18, respectively.
(HispanicHeritageMonth.gov/About hosted by the Library of Congress).

HLN will have two events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. HLN will partner with HispanicVote.com to increase voter registration among the Hispanic community on Tuesday, September 25th during National Voter Registration Day. HLN will also co-host a Debate Watch Party in Denver, Colorado on October 3rd for the first Presidential Debate. For more information please visit our website. (hispanicleadershipnetwork.org)
Voter Registration National Event September 25, 2012 Presidential Debate Watch Party Denver, Colorado October 3, 2012

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