Congressman Xavier Becerra

Last week, it appeared all but certain that Los Angeles area Congressman Xavier Becerra would be Barack Obama’s US Trade Representative. And when it became clear that Obama had, in fact, extended the offer to Becerra, that the deal was all but set in stone. But something curious happened: Becerra backed out and declined the offer. The US Trade Representative is a Cabinet-level position. While there is no “US Department of Trade”- which would make the USTR a “Secretary” by official title, but...Read Full Story

Reuters - California congressman Xavier Becerra has emerged as a leading candidate to be the chief U.S. trade negotiator for President-elect Barack Obama, a Democratic official and lobbyists said on Wednesday.Read Full Story

By admin, 24 February, 2010, No Comment [Translate] Congressman Xavier Becerra (D – CA) Laughs When Someone from Ari David for Congress Suggests Opening an Immigration Rally With The Pledge of Allegiance. Becerra is the one in the dark suit seated on stage. Not until the congressman is specifically confronted does he and the CHIRLA/SEIU rally leader agree that not to do so would be a massive fault. However, you can see the natural inclination was to dismiss the suggestion. Date 2-19...Read Full Story

Congressman Xavier Becerra (D - CA) Laughs When Someone from Ari David for Congress Suggests Opening an Immigration Rally With The Pledge of Allegiance. Becerra is the one in the dark suit seated on stage. Not until the congressman is specifically confronted does he and the CHIRLA/SEIU rally leader agree that not to do so would be a massive fault. However, you can see the natural inclination was to dismiss the suggestion. Date 2-19-10, location is the Los Angeles SEIU offices.Read Full Story

Former Dallas, Texas, Mayor Ron Kirk, who is President Obama's nominee to be the U.S. trade representative, owes nearly $10,000 in taxes. He's the fourth Obama pick that has come under fire for tax issues. Related posts:California Democrat Considered for Trade Job Rep. Xavier Becerra is a strong proponent of labor protections...President Bush and First Lady Buy Home in Dallas President Bush and First Lady Laura Bush have purchased a...Rep. Becerra Meets With Obama on Trade Job, Source...Read Full Story