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Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-CA, speaks during a news conference to discuss Democratic budget priorities, which they say will create jobs and help the U.S. economy, on Capitol Hill in Washington on March 11, 2008. (UPI Photo/Roger L. Wollenberg)
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Economist Mark Zandi said Sunday he thinks the congressional supercommittee won't be able to reach a deal to cut the U.S. deficit as this week's deadline looms.
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 17 (UPI) -- Rep. Xavier Becerra decided against accepting President-elect Barack Obama's offer to be U.S. Trade Representative, the Democrat told a California newspaper.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- U.S. House Democrats Tuesday elected Rep. Xavier Becerra of California as caucus vice chairman.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- Moderate Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are pushing for Rep. Joe Crowley of New York to become the House caucus vice chairman, sources say.
LOS ANGELES, May 17 (UPI) -- U.S. soldiers returning from overseas military service should receive better benefits, U.S. Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Calif., said Saturday.
WASHINGTON, May 28 (UPI) -- Trade officials signed the Central American Free Trade Agreement Friday, moving it one step closer to becoming law, despite opposition from non-profit organizat
WASHINGTON, May 27 (UPI) -- Hill Democrats predict a new free trade deal between the United States and Central America will not receive congressional approval.
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The Census Bureau announced last week that Hispanics have surpassed African-Americans as the most numerous minority group. Will Hispanics soon become the premiere minority in political clout as well?
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