Economy and Jobs
Information regarding my stance on Economy and Jobs issues.
July 26, 2012
"Our tax money should go toward U.S. manufacturing, employing American workers. When we Make It In America, Americans can make it once again."
July 19, 2012
"When families are struggling here at home, we shouldn't spend money on things we don't need, and we do not need to be further padding the budget for the Afghanistan war," said Garamendi.
June 29, 2012
"I’ve always seen transit as an interconnected statewide priority. We should be working together to develop transit solutions helping all California communities," Congressman Garamendi said. "At a minimum, we should have the transit needs of the communities we represent in mind. I don’t understand why Congressman Jeff Denham is leading the fight to imperil transit priorities in his district and mine."
June 29, 2012
"This compromise was essential. If we didn’t act, 7.4 million students would have effectively seen a $1,000 tax increase every year they took out Stafford Loans," said Congressman Garamendi. "As someone who voted against every tuition increase as a UC Regent and CSU Trustee, college affordability has always been a top priority for me. I’m glad this time Congress was able to put partisanship aside to help our students."
June 27, 2012
"This issue is critical to the livelihoods of farmers in my region. I will continue to advocate on their behalf, so that they can continue to Make It In America and grow it in America."
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
June 21, 2012
“Our veterans deserve better than a pink slip as a welcome home note,” said Congressman Garamendi. “Far too many of our brave men and women have served our country admirably only to return home and find the job they once had has been eliminated. My bill would help right this injustice.”
June 21, 2012
Garamendi led a California Delegation letter to the House Agriculture Committee outlining a number of priorities for California.
June 20, 2012
"The wind energy industry in this country is about to come to a screeching halt," said Congressman Garamendi. "Instead of wasting billions padding the pockets of Big Oil, we should invest in the clean energy industries of the future, so once again we can Make It In America."
May 31, 2012
"This is good news for California and for young children and their families. By focusing on children in disadvantaged households, this service will help narrow the achievement gap that exists between wealthy and lower income families."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
May 23, 2012
"We’re at the center of something big here. When they write the history on American manufacturing’s great rebound, the i-GATE facility will be a prominent part of the story," Congressman Garamendi said. "Collaboration between the national labs, government, universities, and the private sector means regional innovation, smart investments, and jobs, jobs, jobs."