Economy and Jobs
Information regarding my stance on Economy and Jobs issues.
October 12, 2011
"The Senate put partisanship aside – at least for one vote – to pass commonsense legislation that helps American manufacturers and producers compete. Countries that hope to create jobs don't turn a blind eye when their greatest job creators are denied fair competition on the international market. We need this bill to Make It In America again."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Housing
October 7, 2011
"Today's jobs report offers a veneer of positive news that while encouraging cannot obscure the crisis at hand: Americans need jobs and they need them now. By adding well over a million jobs to the economy, the American Jobs Act is our best shot at preventing another painful recession. We should pass this jobs bill right now."
October 5, 2011
"Every great jobs-creating technological advancement in American history – cars, space travel, and the Internet included – were rebuffed by naysayers that preferred to raise the white flag of surrender before even trying," Congressman Garamendi said. "The solar industry was born in America and is responsible for 100,000 American jobs. With commonsense policies like Make It In America buying preferences, we can do much to once again become the world’s leader in solar production."
October 4, 2011
"When we purchase buses, trains, and other transportation equipment with taxpayer money, those investments can be used to help create jobs for our fellow Americans," said Congressman Garamendi. "My Make It In America transportation legislation, H.R. 613, would require more American content in transportation purchases using federal money. Until my legislation becomes law, A.B. 1097 is a great model I hope other states embrace. Public transit agencies should have enough flexibility to give preference to American manufacturers and employers. It just makes sense."
September 8, 2011
"Americans need jobs. This is my first priority in Congress, and I was encouraged by President Obama's speech in which he laid out a robust plan to put Americans back to work."
August 25, 2011
"Northern California has extraordinary opportunities to manufacture cutting edge goods and to export them abroad. We need to Make It In America, and sell it to the world," Congressman Garamendi said. "From UC Davis to the Livermore Labs, from UC Berkeley to the Silicon Valley, our region is ready for another economic revolution. We are already blessed with successful clean energy, transportation, and biomedical firms, and the International Trade Administration and Small Business Administration are working closely with us to broaden our manufacturers’ reach."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Housing
August 11, 2011
"Investing in Livermore Airport will give local residents peace of mind from improved safety. It will also spur job creation through immediate construction work and long-term business activity."
August 10, 2011
"I'm glad our work and the hard work of Tri-Valley Transit, BART, and other regional leaders succeeded in securing this desperately needed investment. Connecting Antioch to BART through eBART will help thousands of residents in East Contra Costa and beyond get to work and have easier access to locations throughout Northern California," Congressman Garamendi said. "The Antioch eBART station and park-and-ride will serve as a hub to BART and also be available for express bus service, better connecting Antioch to its neighbors."
August 1, 2011
"This debt limit deal is not great policy, but it avoids default and protects Social Security, Medicaid, and Pell Grants," Garamendi said. "It also protects Medicare benefits. At least now seniors in my district will still get their Social Security checks, and Medicare and Medicaid are secure."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Social Justice
July 29, 2011
"America is less than a week away from easily preventable default – leading to recession, hundreds of thousands of lost jobs, and an interest rate spike – and House Republicans are playing brinkmanship with legislation that has zero chance of becoming law," said Congressman Garamendi. "If the President and this Congress were delusional enough to support this radical legislation, we would be right back here in six months with an even worse default crisis in an even more polarized political environment. Congressional Republicans need to stop playing games and start walking back from the abyss."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Social Justice