Economy and Jobs

"HR 1837 turns upside down 150 years of California water law and the allocation of water. The bill removes all environmental protections for the Delta and Central Valley rivers while allowing destructive exports of water from the Delta to San Joaquin Valley water districts. However, one section of the bill, Title 4, has merit in that it affirms existing water rights and area of origin rights in Northern California. Unfortunately, this section was combined with too much bad policy for the bill to receive my support."

"Many farmers in my Delta community have personally asked me to help fix this problem," said Congressman John Garamendi. "I am proud to take their voice to Washington, so American farmers have the freedom to grow their businesses and grow the products this country needs."

“Col. Davis's candid testimony reinforced my own conviction that there is no military solution to the conflict in Afghanistan, only the prospect of continued shedding of American blood in a war that is not ours to fight”

Endorsed by The American Legion, this jobs bill closes a loophole that allows large corporations to refrain from rehiring National Guard and Reserve members who were sent into combat in service of our country. The bill is necessary because as of December 2011, the unemployment rate among veterans 18-24 years of age was 31 percent – double that of the nonveteran unemployment rate.

"Students have enough things to stress about. I want UC Davis students to focus on getting good grades and landing a good job after college," Garamendi said. "Because of this event, today some students can set aside worries about how they're going to pay for their education."

"It's been a great forum. I found a lot of interesting things here for seniors," said Ken Kinsman, a senior who attended the event.

"The abuses and fraud need to be fully investigated, and I commend Attorney General Harris for taking appropriate leadership in helping homeowners," Garamendi said. "I hope the President uses the power of his Administration to aid Harris. We need to make sure that these rip off artists are exposed for their crimes, and to whatever degree we can help working families keep their homes, we should."