National association of latino officials, Arturo Vargas discusses issues important to latino voters. Then later tim phillips discusses his groups role in campaign 2020. This is the washington journal for july 24. The house is expected to come in at 9 00. New York Democratic congresswoman because youre cortez and other democratic colleagues took to the floor of the house yesterday to discuss the issues of sexism and harassing comments. The congresswoman calling it a cultural issue. In light of that, in our first hour, we want to hear your calls about what you think on sexism particular lay in politics. You can let us know on the phone lines. For women it is 202 7488000. For men it is 202 7488001. If you want to text us, do so at 202 7488003. You can also post on our Facebook Page. What occurred on the house floor yesterday, the Washington Times writes this saying it was the representative responding on the house floor on thursday to representative ted yohos comments about her arguing th
Congress and state governors. Cspanstore. Org. Host joining us from los angeles is Arturo Vargas, the ceo of the National Association of latino elected and appointed officials educational fund. Thank you for giving us your time this morning, sir. Arturo good morning. How are you . Host i am good. Remind our viewers about your organization, its purpose and what it does. Arturo our organization was established in 1975. Dward r. Roibal he was a pioneer in american politics and latino politics. The cdc campus is named after him because of his leadership in helping ensure this country had Effective Health policies. Policies. Our mission is to promote the full participation of latinos in american democracy. We are a membership organization, but also a Nonprofit Organization that works every day to strengthen american democracy, by making surely tinos fully participate. Making sure latinos fully participate. Host im sure you are keeping an eye on the decision by the president when it comes to
Policies. Health our mission is to promote the full participation of latinos in american democracy. We are a membership organization, but also a Nonprofit Organization that works every day to strengthen american democracy, by making surely tinos fully participate. Sure latinos fully participate. Host im sure you are keeping an eye on the decision by the president when it comes to the senses. Remind the decision and the response your organization has. Guest we are laser focused and making sure this country has a fair and accurate 2020 senses. Unfortunately the administration has been taking a number of steps over the last 3. 5 years that has really undermined the work of the senses professionals and experts. The latest is a policy memorandum the president released on tuesday in which he is directing the department of commerce that after the census estimates tose remove a certain number of people from each state that the sectary of commerce would believe would be undocumented immigrants.
Coming they have become well acquainted with each other and to appreciate his service and the accessibility especially during this pandemic and his retirement is well earned and as a member of the Armed Services committee i serve on the jurisdiction it is a rare occasion i complement thes court it is the epitome of cumbersome bureaucracy im not unique and my frustration criticism is bipartisan and tangible each of us expressed frustration doesnt do what its supposed to do or wide its not supposed to do Major General spellmans nomination throughout this process working closely on numerous issues on other western states regarding the snake creek embankment that will move forward to supply those irrigation needs and is overly complicated with the realities of Rural America and to promise to take a fresh look at the economic look at the project and then added to the legislation we unanimously advanced and then working with me to help solve it. And that has plagued western states and that d
Are not forgotten and no matter how alone they feel they are not alone. The congress is paying attention but we need to Pay Attention to the people on the front lines, assuring that the right things are done in the right way at the right time. I want to associate myself with the words of my colleague, senator blunt. I couldnt say this eloquently or presume upon it i completely agree and thank you. Mister president , the real purpose of my comment is to demonstrate my support for Major General Scott Spellman of the corps of engineers who was up for promotion to Lieutenant General and has been nominated to become the chief of engineers and commanding general to replace general seminary to who is retiring, we have become acquainted with each other. We havent always agreed but i do appreciate his service, his very hard work and his accessibility especially during this covid19 pandemic. His retirement is wellearned, we wish him well. A member of the Armed Services committee and Environment