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Dear HLN member:

I often get asked how

conservatives can make

inroads into the Hispanic

community and my simple

answer is HLN; and I don't mean Headline News,

I mean the Hispanic Leadership Network.

The Hispanic Leadership Network stands at

the forefront of what it means to be both a

Hispanic and a conservative. Our advisory

board is comprised of some of the most

successful Hispanic conservatives.

When we look back and realize how far

Hispanics have come, especially in the conser-

vative movement, we can only look at the

future with increasing hope.

Why am I so optimistic? Because of who we are

as Hispanics.

We care about the most important issues of

today, including the economy, education,

immigration and health care. We care about

restoring the American Dream.

HLN has already played an important role by

speaking on behalf of the Hispanic community

to policy makers at the national level and at

the same time taken the conservative message

to the Hispanic community. That bridge will

only continue to grow.

I know the path is not easy. Yet, we know that

when we succeed, our entire community will

succeed. We are driven by a purpose much

larger than anyone's individual goal.

Hispanics will continue to contribute the

wealth of their individual talents. We will

give a fitting tribute to those who have

come before us in making this great nation

of immigrants a much better place for the

generations to come.

I want you to join me in taking our conservative

message to your family members, your work

place and your community.

I also hope you will be able to join us in April

18-19 in Florida as we celebrate our annual HLN

conference.

See you in Florida!

Rosario Marin Former United States Treasurer Member, HLN National Advisory Committee

building the largest network of center-right Hispanic advocates

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HISPANIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK

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ACCIONES RECIENTESDo's & Don'ts Memo: In January of 2013, HLN sent Members of Congress a memo of

suggested “Do’s and Don’ts” to help guide them when addressing immigration reform. We asked these

elected officials, regardless of their position, to consider our messaging points as the debate

regarding immigration reform picks up speed. The reception was overwhelmingly positive. Tone and

rhetoric matter during this debate and a few choice words can make a difference.

Post-Election Survey: Resurgent Republic and the Hispanic Leadership Network released

a post-election survey of Hispanic voters in four key battleground states: Florida, Colorado, Nevada

and New Mexico. The survey results and in-depth analysis covered the 2012 elections outcome,

perceptions of both political parties and public opinion on issues such as immigration reform, the

economy, education, and many more including the pathway forward for conservatives with the

Hispanic community. The survey highlighted the challenges and opportunities that conservatives

face in advancing their public policy agenda in the Hispanic community.

Tampa, Florida: Members of HLN’s Florida grassroots team were present at the Conga Caliente

festival in Tampa, Florida on November 4. HLN’s members were on site to celebrate the Hispanic

Arts and cultures, while also educating attendees about important policy issues and the importance

of exercising their civic duty to make their voices heard. They were able to engage with the festival’s

40,000 attendees and recruited more advocates into HLN’s expanding network.

Denver, Colorado: HLN co-hosted a Presidential Debate Watch Party in Denver, Colorado

on October 3. More than 200 advocates attended the event, which featured a pre-debate panel

discussion of issues important to the Hispanic community. The panel consisted of HLN’s Executive

Director, Jennifer S. Korn; the Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative, Daniel Garza; and Victoria

Aguilar, Founder and Managing Partner of the AR Group. Maria Rozman, News Director at Telemundo

Denver, moderated the discussion. Both Executive Directors discussed the need for a real economic

recovery and job creation. The panelists also highlighted items that they hoped would be covered

during the debate. Ms. Aguilar elaborated on the specific needs of business owners and job creators

in Colorado.

Nationwide: HLN partnered with Hispanicvote.com and Turbo Vote on National Voter Registration

Day, September 25, to register, educate and engage young voters in the democratic political process

of our country. Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, and Virginia were among

the target states of this partnership.

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Contáctenos

HISPANIC LEADERSHIP NETWORK

@HispanicLN

facebook.com/HispanicLeadershipNetwork

hlninfo@americanactionnetwork.org

(202) 370-3454

www.hispanicleadershipnetwork.org

www.youtube.com/HispanicLN

HLN IN THE NEWSFox News Latino

“We cannot spend money we do not have, especially when during the last four years we have borrowed

more money than during President Bush’s eight years in office.”

Rosario Marin, HLN NAC member and former U.S. Treasurer

Be Part of the Solution “America is the only place where a little boy who couldn’t speak English can grow up to be a CEO and

U.S. Secretary of Commerce…Washington must pass immigration reform that grows the economy

and respects the rule of law.”

HLN co-chair Secretary Carlos Gutierrez

The O’Reilly Factor “I wish we didn’t have 8 or 12 million people here that are undocumented, but we do, and we have

to deal with it. But we have to deal with it in a way that’s compassionate but also responsible.”

Senator Marco Rubio

NBC Latino “HLN plays a vital role in our community. Hispanics must engage in the political system that values

them so highly. Our work doesn’t end until everyone’s voice is heard.”

Jennifer S. Korn, Executive Director, Hispanic Leadership Network

“Unfortunately, we’re

losing the American

Dream to a broken

system. It’s time for

Washington to pass

immigration reform

that grows the

economy and respects

the rule of law. This

month, the Hispanic

Leadership Network

launched a nationwide

ad campaign calling

on Congress to take

responsible action."

CARLOSGUTIERREZFORMER U.S. SECRETARYOF COMMERCE

MEMBER, HLN NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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BE PART OF THE SOLUTIONHLN launched a pro-immigration reform campaign

this month, beginning with an issue advocacy

advertisement featuring HLN co-chair Secretary

Carlos Gutierrez called “Be Part of the Solution.”

The six-figure buy will run nationally on ABC’s This

Week & Fox News Sunday as well as in Spanish

nationally on Univision. It will be accompanied

by a significant targeted digital ad campaign.

To see the video go to: http://hispanicleadershipnetwork.org/gutierrez/or, scan the QR code

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