Asian Americans and Pacific IslandersThe Democratic Party is committed to reaching out to the nearly 13 million Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States, and is proud of the strong support from the community for the Democratic agenda. The Democratic Party counts 28 of 29 members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and supports outreach to the community through the DNC AAPI Caucus and the DNC AAPI Leadership Council. LATEST »Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Will Benefit from Expanded Access to Preventative Health Care in Democratic Reform BillThe Affordable Care Act, the health insurance reform bill enacted by President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats, has much to offer Americans in terms of preventative care, but Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in particular could benefit from regulations that require new health plans to cover Hepatitis B vaccinations, early cancer screenings and pre-natal and expectant mother care. Watch Live: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthPresident Obama hosts a reception at the White House to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Watch live here or at WhiteHouse.gov/live. DNC AAPI Caucus Chair Commends Supreme Court Nominee Elena KaganLast week, President Obama announced his nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. In response, DNC Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus Chair, Bel Leong-Hong, issued the following statement:
“President Obama’s nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court is welcome news. Elena Kagan would bring to the bench a formidable understanding of the law, a brilliant legal mind, and a lifelong commitment to justice. TODAY at 3pm ET: White House Initiative on AAPI and Secretary Gary Locke Host Live ChatThis afternoon at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, don't miss your chance to participate in the White House's live chat with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and Kiran Ahuja, Executive Director of White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. |
