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BRINGING OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER | HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2012

I am a big admirer of what HLN isdoing in terms of explaining theposition 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 OURCOMMUNITYTOGETHERTampa, Florida: Tuesday, August 28th,

HLN hosted a full days worth of events that

kicked off with a Merienda Lunch Reception

featuring The Honorable Jeb Bush and Gover-

nors Susana Martinez (NM) and Brian San-

doval (NV) in a Governors Policy Conversation.

The Governors discussed jobs and the econ-

omy, education, how to grow small business,

and healthcare. The Honorable Jeb Bush

opened the discussion with an in-depth de-scription of his education policy and the com-

prehensive strategy he implemented during

his time as Governor of Florida that resulted

in marked improvements to the states educa-

tion 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 op-

portunities 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

they came to realize they were conservatives.

To watch, visit

www.hispanicleadershipnetwork.org/media

Following the lunch reception, HLN hosted

a policy panel entitled The Health of Your

Financial Security that featured Congressman

Ral Labrador (ID-1); Doug Holtz-Eakin, Presi-

dent of the American Action Forum; and

Massey Villarreal, CEO of Precision Task Group,

Inc. Teresa Rodrguez, co-anchor of Univisions

Aqu y Ahora, moderated the policy panel,

which featured opening remarks by Governor

of Puerto Rico Luis Fortuo. Governor Fortuo

spoke about how he has implemented tax re-form, cut regulations, and grown the Puerto

Rican economy.

Teresa Rodrguez opened the panel with re-

marks about the growing Hispanic community,

its purchasing power, and importance of eco-

nomic development for this key demographic

as a driving force behind Americas future eco-

nomic 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 Pa-

tient Protection Affordable Care Act that does

not protect patients nor make healthcare

hispanicleadershipnetwork.org

building the largest network of center-right Hispanic advocates


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GOVERNORSUSANAMARTINEZ

I DONT SEE THAT

THE ISSUES FOR

HISPANIC FAMILIES

ARE ANY DIFFERENT

FROM THAT OF THE

REST OF AMERICA.

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1. From left to right: Governor Brian Sandoval,Nevada; former Governor Jeb Bush, Florida;

Governor Susana Martinez, New Mexico

2. Frankie Negron, Grammy nominatedLatin music artist

3. Rosario Marin, former UnitedStates Treasurer


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SENATORMARCO

RUBIO

THERES NO COMMUNITY

IN AMERICA THAT

UNDERSTANDS THE FREE

ENTERPRISE SYSTEM

BETTER THAN THE

HISPANIC COMMUNITY.

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 Holtz-

Eakin 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 oneemployee 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 en-

trepreneurial community that requires im-

proved financial literacy. He highlighted that

under the Patient Protection and Affordable

Care Act his employee healthcare costs will

double. The panel concluded with all pan-

elists agreeing that we must first restore the

confidence of investors and business owners

to spur growth to ensure the financial security

of current and future generations.

Senator Marco Rubio opened the evening

reception with poignant remarks on topics

including his experience with the AmericanDream, 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.


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1. Governor Luis Fortuo, ninth Governor ofPuerto Rico and HLN National Advisory

Committee Member

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GOVERNORLUISFORTUO

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.


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contact us

HISPANIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK

@HispanicLN, #HLN12

facebook.com/HispanicLeadershipNetwork

[email protected]

202-643-4456

www.hispanicleadershipnetwork.org

Join our movement to Rebuild the AmericanDream today. Text Leaders to 97180 now.

HLN IN THE NEWSC-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 TribuneThe 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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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).

UPCOMING

EVENTS

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 VoterRegistration 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 RegistrationNational Event

September 25, 2012

Presidential Debate Watch PartyDenver, ColoradoOctober 3, 2012


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