Economy and Jobs
Information regarding my stance on Economy and Jobs issues.
May 21, 2013
As Congressional Hearing and at events for National Maritime Day, Garamendi working to strengthen the maritime sector, which is vital to the defense of our nation and to the strength of our economy.
May 16, 2013
If the Midwest is America’s breadbasket, California is America’s garden basket, home to the world’s largest variety of rice, fruits, vegetables, and nuts.
May 16, 2013
The good news is that this nation, the strongest economic nation in the world, can solve the climate change problem or at least lead, and in doing so we can put people back to work.
May 14, 2013
During Q&A, Garamendi said "Hands off Social Security & Medicare benefits." Service providers from Medicare, Meals-on-Wheels, the Contra Costa and Solano Food Bank, the Federal Trade Commission, & other agencies were on hand to help seniors
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Healthcare
Seniors
May 13, 2013
Garamendi welcomed the debut of a new fleet of locomotives, manufactured in Sacramento. The trains' construction led to 200 new jobs in Sacramento and hundreds more across the country. Garamendi supports a Make It In America jobs agenda.
May 8, 2013
For decades, UC Davis, a historic land-grant university, has developed cutting-edge farm practices, research, and local partnerships.
April 26, 2013
Ending preventable flight delays is good, but Congress also needs to prevent the draconian cuts to our nation’s defense, research, Head Start, and children’s health care that are already causing alarm among families in my district.
April 23, 2013
The time is now to ground sequestration.
April 15, 2013
"When we’re using our limited tax money, we better prioritize American-made goods and equipment. That’s the intent behind the Make It In America: Create Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs in America Act."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Housing
April 10, 2013
"Our first priority as Representatives must be creating more American jobs. We can do this by improving education, research & infrastructure. The very first step though is simple: when the government invests in public works projects that money should go toward employing American workers."