Education
Information regarding my stance on Education issues.
September 23, 2013
"I met with local officials, educators, health officials, tribal leaders, and land managers on the many federal issues that impact the local community. Clean and reliable water, good schools, safe public lands, health access for the sick, job opportunities, and honoring our historical commitment to the Native American community: that was the agenda today, and the only ‘D’ and ‘R’ I was concerned about was District and Representative.”
September 19, 2013
The bill would eliminate food assistance for one in five veterans and hundreds of thousands of seniors, disabled people, and low-income working Americans. At a time when so many Americans are struggling to get by, these draconian cuts would plunge even more people into extreme poverty.
September 19, 2013
Today ARPA-E announced a new $1.5 million grant for UC Davis for advanced energy research.
August 27, 2013
The fight to realize Dr. King’s dream, of freedom and justice, continues.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
August 1, 2013
We are a nation of immigrants and a state of pioneers. As this study shows, comprehensive immigration reform will strengthen California’s economy, create jobs, and help establish needed normalcy for our vital agricultural sector.
July 31, 2013
“This compromise is the best of a bad situation. In the short term, given the makeup of this Congress, this was the best possible outcome for students and parents looking to pay for an education,” explained Congressman Garamendi. “College will be more affordable with this bill than without it, and that’s the bottom line.”
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
July 19, 2013
"H.R. 5 is a blow to students, children with disabilities, parents, teachers, and everyone in our community who understands that a vibrant economy requires a well-educated workforce," Congressman Garamendi said.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
July 19, 2013
Davis High School Graduate Henry Anker and Students from Colusa, Yuba City, and Woodland Meet the Congressman at his Washington Office. Garamendi said, "Introducing bright young students to the center of our nation’s Representative Democracy is inspiring and a learning experience for everyone involved.”
July 19, 2013
Congressman Garamendi extends his congratulations to this year’s recipients of Institute of Museum and Library Services grants in the 3rd Congressional District.
Issues:
Education
Social Justice
July 15, 2013
Garamendi brought together representatives from employers, community colleges, local, state, & federal agencies, & non-profit organizations for a conversation on what can be done now to help veterans & what additional laws are necessary.