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Jerry Brown speaks at Mario Obledo's memorial service service at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Aug. 27 Keda Alcalá-Obledo releases a dove.
Jerry Brown y Alcalá-Obledo en los servicios de Mario Obledo el 27 de agosto.
Jerry Brown y Alcalá-Obledo en los servicios de Mario Obledo el 27 de agosto.
SACRAMENTO -- Mario Obledo got his final farewell as the giant of the Latino movement in the Sacramento Cathedral by political leaders that have harvested the fruits of his labor.
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MÉXICO CITY -- México captain Rafael Márquez will lead teammates Giovani Dos Santos, Javier Hernández in the upcoming exhibition matches against Ecuador and Colombia.
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Scores: The Netherlands 2, Brazil 1; Uruguay 4, Ghana 2 (penalty kicks).
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There has been a good bit of attention on the importance the Latino vote will play in the upcoming November elections . This attention is not limited to any one region, but it is spoken about as having a significant impact on the outcome of who will control Congress for the two years before the 2012 presidential elections. We hear how both Republicans and Democrats are concerned about not offending this growing political faction of Latino voters.
When Sen. Barbara Boxer made a campaign swing to the San Joaquín Valley last week, the incumbent Democrat touted her support for the economic stimulus package, her vote against the Iraq war, and positioned herself as a "clear choice" for Californians.
