Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerrais an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 34th congressional district, who has represented Downtown Los Angeles in Congress since 1993. Becerra, a member of the Democratic Party, is Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth26 January 1958
CountryUnited States of America
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NoH8 on the Hill, NoH8 anywhere. No American, regardless of who they love, should be denied equal protection under the law. History is on our side and our march towards justice will prevail.
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As of 2002, two million Latino adults had been diagnosed with diabetes.
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As a regent, I hope to bring that important perspective of a typical family visitor in combination with my background as a Member of Congress and a proponent of the Smithsonian's efforts to reach all Americans.
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Winning the peace is harder than winning the war.
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African Americans make up about 13 percent of the U.S. population but comprise 32 percent of patients treated for kidney failure, giving them a kidney failure rate that is 4.2 times greater than that of white Americans.
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According to the American Heart Association, the prevalence of hypertension in African Americans in the United States is among the highest in the world.
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The Smithsonian museums are among this country's most endearing treasures and I look forward to helping maintain and enhance their coveted works of art.
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Twenty million more have Chronic Kidney Disease, where patients experience a gradual deterioration of kidney function, the end result of which is kidney failure.
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According to Teenage Research Unlimited, 51 percent of 13-15 year olds say they will be faced with making a decision regarding alcohol in the next three months.
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It is critical that parents and other trusted adults initiate conversations with kids about underage drinking well in advance of the first time they are faced with a decision regarding alcohol.