5 Issues Latinos Will Watch In 2015

*Good list to kick-start the year. I especially like “politicos in the wings” and “census” … and the fact that immigration isn’t at the top. VL

By Suzzane Gamboa, NBC News

The Republicans take over when Congress returns in the new year. Many of the issues of the previous year linger but the anticipation of the next presidential election puts a new twist on the politicians will legislate. Here’s five issues Latinos should be watching in the coming year:

ECONOMY, JOBS, INCOME – Admit it. You thought we’d top this list with immigration. Why didn’t we? As big as the issue is for Hispanics, a recent report found the wealth gap between Latino and non-Latino white households is the widest in more than a decade. For many in the community, other issues are secondary to employment, wealth building and fair pay.

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