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September 28, 2015
WASHINGTON (KGO) -- Pope Francis made history in Washington on Thursday, with a message containing something for everyone.
Issues:Foreign Policy
September 17, 2015
"The best thing that could happen would be for us to take the time to understand the implications of this," Rep. John Garamendi, D-Calif., said in an interview Wednesday, "but my guess is that they will try to ram it into must-pass legislation, and that would be a mistake."
Issues:Ending Gun Violence
September 15, 2015
There's so much trouble in the world, there will always be the need for the U-2 spy plane. That's the theory of our congressman, John Garamendi, and that's how he summed up things in an interview for a story in the last segment of a five-part series commemorating the U-2's 60th anniversary.
Issues:Military and Veterans
September 15, 2015
U.S. Rep. Dr. Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) and other local members of Congress remain critical of a $15 billion plan to build tunnels that would carry water from the Delta to southern California.
Issues:Ending Gun Violence
September 11, 2015
"When we export LNG, we need to make sure that the export of this natural asset is being conducted by American sailors on American ships. In doing so, we will revitalize America's shipbuilding industry in a big way."
Issues:Economy and JobsEnvironment
September 7, 2015
Water recycling may be one of the most promising sources of new water for California, but you'd never know it in Washington.
August 31, 2015
Congressman John Garamendi, D-Solano, the former deputy secretary of the U.S. Interior Department and a current member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, has introduced legislation that would restrict private drones within two miles of a wildfire or airport.
Issues:Environment
August 10, 2015
Visitors to the 2016 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will explore the Basque Country's unique language and distinct cultural heritage.
Issues:Education
August 4, 2015
U.S. Rep. John Garamendi (D-Fairfield) pledged to amplify his ongoing work in securing more reliable funding for wildfire management as firefighters continue to battle the raging Rocky Fire and more than 20 other large blazes in California.
Issues:Environment
July 20, 2015
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, on Monday met with the Travis Regional Armed Forces Committee, a community consortium that strives to build bridges between Travis Air Force Base, the local community and civic leaders.
Issues:Military and Veterans