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APAP/Boston - Meet Leland Cheung

Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30 pm
Boylston Hall, Harvard Yard
rsvp to michelle at apaforprogress.org

APAP/Philadephia - Potluck

w/ Austin's first AA judge, Ramey Ko
Sunday, March 7 at 11:00 am 
at a downtown lawfirm (email for exact details)
rsvp to farzin at apaforprogress.org

AAPI Empowerment Dinner - St. Louis

Sunday, March 14 at 6:00 pm
Buffalo Brewing Co., 300 Olive Street
rsvp to curtis @ apaforprogress.org

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Items tagged: senate

How far will the GOP go for the Latino vote?

(From the Restore Fairness blog) In the 2008 Presidential Election, Republicans won only 31% of the Latino vote, down from 40% of Latino votes they had four years earlier when George Bush took office for the second time. And based on exit polls, it seems apparent that the Hispanic vote played a large part in President Obama’s Electoral College victory and win over John McCain.


Edward Chen passes Senate Committee again

For the second time, President Obama's nominee for the Northern District of California, Magistrate Edward Chen, has cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee by a party line vote of 12-7. If you'll remember, Chen's nomination has been stalled by Republicans who have criticized Chen for his public statements and background as a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union. From an editorial in the San Francisco Gate:


Don't Panic Be Heard, Let Congress Know We Want Health Care Reform

I spoke today with an aide for Rep. Mike Quiqley (IL). He stated that Congress is still hoping to hear what comes out of committee before making a final decision about health care reform. I did ask about the recent loss in Massachusetts and how that might effect the process, he stated that they were not concerned about it and it didn't effect how Quiqley or Congress would conduct business.


Support Martha Coakley this Tuesday

The big election to fill the remainder of Senator Ted Kennedy's term is this Tuesday. Polls have shown the Republicans with a strong shot of taking this Senate seat. Representing the Democrats is the State's Attorney General Martha Coakley. In December, her campaign (as well as the other three Democrats in the primary) answered questions posed by APAP-Boston's Michelle Wu. For your convenience, we are reprinting Martha Coakley's answers. If you are Massachusetts, make sure to get out the vote and spread the word.


Phonebank with APAP for Senate Candidate Martha Coakley

Join Asian Pacific Americans for Progress Boston as we phonebank for Martha Coakley, Massachusetts Attorney General and Candidate for US Senate for Massachusetts. Show up when you can and stay for as long as you like. Those interested can stick around afterward for drinks.


Akaka Bill approved by Senate Committee

Great news for advocates of increased Native Hawaiian rights. The Indian Affairs Committee of the United States Senate has unanimously passed legislation to let native Hawaiians establish their own government. The new government would operate much like those formed by Indian tribes. The bill was sponsored by Sen. Daniel Akaka who has authored similar legislation during previous congressional sessions, but has yet to get the measure passed by the full Senate. Here is the press release:


Howard Dean speaks out against Senate healthcare bill

See video

Governor Howard Dean came out against the Senate healthcare bill yesterday, calling it an insurance giveaway. He seems to be the only person willing to stand up to Joe Lieberman. In short, Dean says, when asked if Democrats should support this bill: "No, absolutely not. You can't vote for a bill like this in good conscience. It costs too much money. It isn't health care reform. It's not even insurance reform." Check out the complete video as he talks about reconciliation and how the Democrats can move forward.


Hoon-Yung Hopgood announces bid for MI Senate

Just got this email from former member of the Michigan State House of Representatives, Hoon-Yung Hopgood. Hopgood, the state's first Korean American elected to the House, is throwing his hat in the ring for the state's Senate. According to Wikipedia:


Making Room for Everyone at the Health Reform Table

The reality is that as we come closer to the passage of health reform, many immigrants are going to be left out.


Senate Healthcare Plan To Cover 94% Eligible Americans

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and other Democrats unveiled the senate’s healthcare plan known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to the public on Wednesday on Capital Hill. The proposed 2,074-page senate healthcare bill would overhaul the existing healthcare system while reducing the federal budget deficit.