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Report on the Indian American Community
"A Portrait of the Indian American Community: an in-depth report based on the US Census", is the first report of its kind to use Census data to look at population trends specifically for the Indian American community. The report looks at Indian American population trends, including geographical and age breakdowns, elderly issues, voter registration trends, educational attainment statistics and employment/income/poverty figures.
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The Presidential Candidates
In an effort to help the Indian American community better understand where the two Presidential candidates stand on issues of importance to the community, the Indian American Center for Political Awareness (IACPA) has compiled the following information.

- President George W. Bush ­ Pres. Bush's campaign flyer that addresses a wide array of issues.
- Senator John Kerry (D-MA) ­ Sen. Kerry's responses to IACPA's candidate questionnaire.
- Party Platforms - Click here to read what each party platform says about US-India relations.

IACPA releases rank of Indian Americans in Congressional Districts
A ranking of Congressional districts that have the most Indian Americans correlated by IACPA from US Census data. The list ranks all of the 435 Congressional districts, and includes Washington DC and Puerto Rico.
Download the complete list by state and by rank below..
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IACPA Conducts Successful Indian-American Voter Registration Drive
On Saturday, June 19, 2004 the Indian American Center for Political Awareness (IACPA) conducted a highly successful voter registration drive at the third annual Indian Heritage Festival in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The event attracted several thousand people from all over the Capitol area.

IACPA works with the Hampton, VA community
The Indian American Center for Political Awareness (IACPA) and alumni from its Washington Leadership Program (WLP) were invited to talk to the approximately 1,000 people who attended the annual India festival on August 22 at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. IACPA discussed the importance of voting and getting involved in local politics, as well as registered about 30 people to vote.
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 Please click below for IACPA's recent issue brief on:
Outsourcing Legislation
The Hagel-Daschle immigration reform proposal
President Bush's immigration reform proposal
Special Registration legislation
Hate Crimes legislation
H-1B visa legislation
L-1 visa legislation

 Hate Crimes
 While much of the hate crime violence has been targeted towards Arab Americans, there have been incidents involving Indian Americans. While many of these incidents go unreported, to date, the following incidents have been forwarded to the IACPA or have appeared in news reports:
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Community Forum Addresses Hate Crimes in Phoenix
IACPA, SMART Collaborate with Law Enforcement, Local Leaders
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 Mission Statement
 We are a national, professionally staffed organization dedicated to serving the Indian American community in the United States. Our mission is to increase political awareness in the Indian American community and encourage participation by the Indian American community in the American democracy.
Washington Leadership Program

IACPA's Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is building a new generation of Indian American leaders. The WLP provides college students with internship opportunities in Washington, DC. In the last ten years, more than 150 students have participated in the program. Additionally, IACPA organizes a comprehensive series of lectures, meetings and discussions to give the participants in the program a uniquely well-rounded Washington experience.
  • CLICK HERE FOR 2005 WLP APPLICATION
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    Members of Congress with the Most Indian Americans
    1. Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY)
    2. Pete Stark (D-CA)
    3. Mike Honda (D-CA)
    4. Gary Ackerman (D-NY)
    5. Jan Schakowsky (D)-IL
    6. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-NJ)
    7. Rush Holt (D-NJ)
    8. Mike Ferguson (R-NJ)
    9. Anna Eshoo (D-CA)
    10. Henry J. Hyde (R-IL)
    Download the complete list by state and by rank below.
    State | Rank

  •  Outsourcing News
    Please click here for media coverage of the ongoing outsourcing debate.
     South Asian Candidates
    Please click here for a list of South Asian candidates running for political office in 2004.
     IACPA's 10th Anniversary
    Please click here for information about IACPA's gala tenth anniversary celebration.
     South Asia News Clips
       November 24, 2004
     Census 2000
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