WASHINGTON – El senador Rubén Gallego (D-AZ), el primer senador latino de Arizona, emitió la siguiente declaración para conmemorar el inicio del Mes de la Herencia Hispana: “Cada año, del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, celebramos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana para honrar la historia, la cultura y las contribuciones de la comunidad latina a los Estados Unidos. “Los latinos han contribuido enormemente a la riqueza y diversidad de nuestro país. Para muchos de nosotros, la cultura hispana se centra en la música, la gastronomía y las ricas tradiciones que nos unen. “Como hijo de madre colombiana y padre mexicano, este mes

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Arizona’s first Latino Senator, issued the following statement to commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month: “Each year, from September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to honor the history, culture, and contributions of the Latino community to the United States. “Latinos have greatly added to the richness and diversity of our country. For so many of us, Hispanic culture is about the music, food, and rich traditions that bring us together. “As the son of a Colombian mother and a Mexican father, this month is also a powerful reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of generations

WASHINGTON – Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ),  Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) demanded the Trump administration ensure federal wildland firefighters are adequately protected from wildfire smoke as these heroes risk their lives to protect the American people and our public lands. “Every day, wildland firefighters risk their lives to combat wildfire and keep us safe from longer and more extreme fire seasons. This often requires multiple days and weeks – and sometimes months – being exposed to the smoke and other products of combustion generated from these fires. Experts have clearly stated that ‘there is no safe