Economy and Jobs
Information regarding my stance on Economy and Jobs issues.
January 19, 2012
"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.
December 16, 2011
"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."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Social Justice
December 6, 2011
The Department of Energy Grant will help clean tech businesses grow and create jobs in our community.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Environment
December 2, 2011
Top Democrat on Transportation Committee Announces Transportation Bill Similar to his Make It In America Legislatiion
November 17, 2011
"Geothermal energy is a crucial clean resource for creating jobs and securing our energy independence," said Congressman Garamendi. "It is in our economic and national security interests to make our energy in America, which is why it’s critical for the federal government to continue cultivating an environment for geothermal development."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Environment
November 16, 2011
As hundreds of thousands of service members return from Iraq and Afghanistan, they face the toughest job market in decades, and many have even faced morally repugnant job discrimination. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act provides veterans with the job opportunities that they have earned.
November 10, 2011
"The key here is how to get this technology out of the laboratory and into the business world. This brings us to my primary agenda: how do we Make It In America and rebuild our manufacturing base?" Congressman Garamendi said at the meeting. "All of you are involved in one way or another with this challenge. If we pull this off, America will make it."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Housing
November 3, 2011
If implemented on a broader scale, this new solar-powered system would create thousands of jobs, save millions in tax dollars, and help preserve our national parks and forests.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Environment
Housing
November 2, 2011
"While this bill is welcomed, we can do better in fulfilling our obligation to these brave men and women. Over 877,000 American veterans are unemployed, through no fault of their own. I call on my colleagues in Congress to do more. President Obama’s American Jobs Act offers companies smart incentives to hire veterans, and it deserves passage right now."
November 2, 2011
Garamendi continued, "Public policy is about choices -- and this is an easy one to make. Instead of lavishing billions more on billion-dollar oil companies, 'the Supercommittee' should focus on creating jobs and strengthening the middle class."