2nd Congresswoman quits Hispanic Caucus

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A second congresswoman said Thursday she is quitting the Congressional Hispanic Caucus over opposition to its male leadership.

The announcement came from Rep. Linda Sanchez (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., whose sister, Rep. Loretta Sanchez (news, bio, voting record), D-Calif., quit the caucus in January and accused the group's leader of calling her a "whore."

The chairman, Rep. Joe Baca (news, bio, voting record), also a Democrat from Southern California, has denied saying that. But other women also have complained about his leadership. When Baca was elected chairman in November, he was supported by only one of the six women in the caucus.

Since January, the 21-member, all-Democratic group has been meeting to try to resolve the dispute but has not announced any changes. Baca survived a confidence vote in March.

Linda Sanchez said in a statement she was suspending her membership in the caucus "because I believe that the current leadership has not made needed structural reforms to ensure that the caucus is more equitable and inclusive of all its members."

[AlCzervik]

1. if thats true he should be removed and censured at the very least.

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2. What is the actual role of such caucuses?

I know that they represent special interest groups within Congress, but what do they actually do? What power do they wield?

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3. kick

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4. .

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