The Future is Now: the Hispanic Impact on American Politics and Government - "Impact of the Hispanic Community on Public Policy"

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Panel Discussion

Date: Friday, September 21, 2007
Length: 1 hour, 26 minutes
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  • Moderator: Ray Martinez, Adjunct Professor of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
  • Dr. Jacqueline Angel, Professor of Public Affairs, The University of Texas at Austin
  • The Honorable Victor Carrillo, Commissioner, Texas Railroad Commission
  • The Honorable Pete Gallego, Texas State Representative and Chair, Mexican American Legislative Caucus
  • Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds, Acting Chief Deputy Commissioner, Texas Education Agency
  • Dr. Ricardo Romo, President, The University of Texas at San Antonio


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