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Statement from Rep. Garcia on Mitt Romney’s Pledge to Veto the DREAM Act

January 5, 2012
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State Representative and candidate for Congressional District 25 Luis Garcia issued the following statement in response to Mitt Romney’s comments that he would veto the DREAM Act if he were elected and Congress passed the bill.   Statement from Rep. Luis Garcia:   “The DREAM Act has been supported by people from both sides of the aisle. It would provide opportunities for young immigrants – people who want to contribute to the only country they’ve ever known by serving in the military, going to college — to earn a path to citizenship.   “It is alarming that a candidate...

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Oct. 31 Rep. Garcia Letter Re Senator Hays’ Comments During Redistricting Committee Meeting

November 1, 2011
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Luis R. Garcia, Jr., Florida House of Representatives, District 107 Ranking Member, Federal Affairs Subcommittee; Education Committee; Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee October 31, 2011 Dear President Haridopolos and Speaker Cannon: Last week, I sent you a letter concerning the shameful remarks made by Sen. Alan Hays against Central Florida’s Hispanic residents during a Senate Redistricting Committee. Your silence has been deafening. Your desire to leave my letter unanswered is of little concern to me. However, turning a blind eye to the disrespectful remarks made by Sen. Hays is troubling. I am deeply...

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Rep. Luis Garcia Letter regarding Senator Hays’ Comments During Redistricting Committee Meeting

October 20, 2011
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The attached letter was submitted today by Representative Luis Garcia to Senate President Mike Haridopolos and House Speaker Dean Cannon. Luis R. Garcia, Jr., Florida House of Representatives, District 107 Ranking Member, Federal Affairs Subcommittee; Education Committee; Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee; Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee October 20, 2011 Dear President Haridopolos and Speaker Cannon: It is with great disappointment that I write to you regarding the recent public remarks made at the Senate Redistricting Committee Meeting concerning Florida’s Hispanic community. For Senator Alan Hays to say that Central Florida’s booming Hispanic community should not have full...

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Rep. Luis Garcia Letter to Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera Re Miami-Dade County Immigration Resolution

September 21, 2011
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Rep. Luis Garcia Letter to Rep. Carlos Lopez-Cantera Re Miami-Dade County Immigration Resolution

Representative Luis Garcia draft letter to Miami-Dade Delegation Chairman Carlos Lopez-Cantera regarding the county’s recent immigration resolution:   September 21, 2011   Hon. Carlos Lopez-Cantera Chairman, Miami-Dade County Legislative Delegation 2300 Coral Way, Suite 111 Miami, FL 33145   Dear Representative Lopez-Cantera: Earlier this week, the Miami-Dade County Commission passed a resolution urging the Florida Legislature to oppose legislative efforts pushed by Governor Rick Scott that would impose Arizona-style immigration mandates in Florida, while supporting comprehensive immigration reform at the federal level. In light of the resolution passed by the duly-elected commissioners that represent the same constituents we serve, and...

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July 26th Monthly Meeting – Join Us!

July 18, 2011
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July 26th Monthly Meeting – Join Us!

ARE YOU FIRED UP and READY TO GO? Find out how you can help to RE-ELECT President Barack Obama in 2012! Hear from OFA Regional Field Director Stephanie Epstein. Also, we will hear a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT from our own.. State Representative Luis Garcia! Also taking place: Executive Board Elections Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 Time: 6:30p.m. Gordon Biersch Restaurant 1201 Brickell Avenue, Miami Arrive early and Enjoy FREE Appetizers and Drink  Specials!

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July 20: Join Rep. Luis Garcia for an important announcement

July 17, 2011
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July 20: Join Rep. Luis Garcia for an important announcement

Please join State Representative Luis Garcia for an important announcement on Wednesday, July 20th at 10:00am at Tamiami Park, Recreeation Center 1, 11201 SW 24 Street, Miami, FL.

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Letters to the Editor: “This is a country of immigrants,” Rep. Luis Garcia

June 28, 2011
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Letters to the Editor: “This is a country of immigrants,” Rep. Luis Garcia

This is a country of immigrants Published in The Miami Herald, Letters to the Editor, Saturday, June 25th, 2011 It is clear from the June 19 article  Cases  of detained citizens emerge that America is on the precipice of a huge  decision: How do we move forward with sensible immigration reform? Immigrants are what made this country great. It’s because of immigrants from  all across the world coming to Florida that our state skyrocketed to being the  fourth largest in the nation and reached new levels of economic growth. The beginning of most of our American family stories start...

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Rep. Luis R. Garcia, Jr. on the 2011 budget vetoes

May 27, 2011
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Rep. Luis R. Garcia, Jr. on the 2011 budget vetoes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – State Representative Luis R. Garcia, Jr. (D-Miami) issued the following statement on the 2011 budget vetoes. “I am extremely outraged by Governor Rick Scott’s veto today of over twenty-five million dollars from Miami-Dade area programs. His vetoes make further cuts to Miami-Dade senior programs, medical research and social endeavors. The budget already contains profound cuts to public education and public workers and these vetoes will exacerbate an already sad situation. Three hundred thousand dollars were cut from the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center Program and four hundred-thirty thousand dollars for the DeAllapattah Hot Meals Program....

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April 25: Florida Anti-Immigration Arizona Copycat Bill Protest Rally

April 7, 2011
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April 25: Florida Anti-Immigration Arizona Copycat Bill Protest Rally

Join Us at: 1465 SW 8th Street, Suite 106 Little Havana, Miami FL 33135   NO: Arizona Copycat Anti-Immigration Bill in Florida! Sen. Anitere Flore’s bill, SB 2040, pushes all counties in Florida to implement the controversial 287 (g) immigration program, which turns all local law enforcement into immigration agents. With these powers, local police can ask anyone for papers regardless of their status. Just like Sheriff Joe Arpaio does in Arizona. This bill also mandates “e-verify” for all businesses under the threat of license revocation. This is a reprehensible exploitation of immigrants for political gain. It will inevitably...

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Young Dems August General Meeting

September 1, 2010
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