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CAPAC Updates: Immigration Enforcement and Minority Health Disparities

Tue, 08/30/2011 - 13:31

Last week, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued two press releases. One was a joint statement with the TriCaucus - which is made up of CAPAC, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus - calling for renewed investment in to the National Institute for Minority Health and Health Disparities. The other was a press release supporting President Obama's administration for its newly released policy prioritizing criminal immigrant deportations and allowing current deportation proceedings to be placed under case-by-case review.


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Report from 2nd Meeting of President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

Thu, 03/17/2011 - 00:07

Greetings APAP readers!  I'm reporting from DC on the second meeting of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders.  Last September, I had the honor of being appointed to serve on this commission, which works in conjunction with the White House Initiative on Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders, an entity with full time staff within the Administration.  Originally created by executive order of President Clinton in 1999, the Initiative and Commission serve as a bridge between the Obama Administration and


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Hiring: Executive Director for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Incoming Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32)

Fri, 01/21/2011 - 12:41

Hiring: Executive Director for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Incoming Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32)


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Congressional Staff Associations Urge New Republican and Democratic House Leadership to Proceed with House Diversity Initiative

Thu, 12/16/2010 - 16:00

For Immediate Release:  December 16, 2010                                         

Contact:  Meina Banh, (202) 225-2631, meina.banh@mail.house.gov

 


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AAPIs in Government Townhall with California API Legislative Caucus

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 12:43

Hello community members,

Please join Representative Mike Honda, Chair for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, for a community forum on “Asian American and Pacific Islander Voices in Government” on Friday, August 13, 2010 from 1:30pm-5:00pm at the Cupertino Community Hall, 10350 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, CA 95014.

Also invited are Members of CAPAC, Members of the California Asian Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus and Local Elected Officials.


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CAPAC Chair Mike Honda's Statement on Tam Tran and Cinthya Felix

Tue, 06/01/2010 - 09:04

On behalf of Asian Pacific Americans for Progress (APAP), we applaud Congressman Honda and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for this statement and have enjoyed working with them on many endeavors from our House Parties to statements like these. Personally, as a friend of Tam's, thank you.

Sincerely,

Erin Pangilinan

APAP Board Member

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NPR News Round-Up: Asian American Political Engagement and Remembering Ronald Takaki

Fri, 05/29/2009 - 14:49

Here's something to get us all ready for the National AAPI House Parties that will take place this Sunday: Congressman Mike Honda and APIAVote's Naomi Tacuyan Underwood speak with Jennifer Ludden about Asian Americans in politics on NPR's Tell Me More.


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CAPAC to Hold National Census Teleconference on 3/23

Sat, 03/21/2009 - 18:30
CAPAC to Hold National Census Teleconference This coming Monday, please join the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for a national census teleconference on ensuring an accurate count of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders for the 2010 census. The call provides an opportunity for the Census Bureau, congressional leaders, community stakeholders, and ethnic and mainstream media to have a dialogue on conducting outreach to this growing and diverse population. Engaging Asian and Pacific Islander Communities for the 2010 Decennial Census

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