In the News
May 25, 2017
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is demanding a congressional debate on the Afghanistan War as President Trump weighs whether to send more troops into the 15-year-old conflict.
Issues:
Foreign Policy
Military and Veterans
May 24, 2017
Even President Trump distanced himself from his inaugural budget, literally, as it was released on Tuesday while he was overseas. Republicans in Congress said they will write their own, and Democrats uniformly condemned the $4.1-trillion plan for its proposed mix of big tax cuts for the wealthy and benefits cuts for the poor and working class.
Issues:
Housing
Social Justice
May 15, 2017
Two weekends in a row, thousands of concerned citizens across the world marched in defense and celebration of science.
May 4, 2017
America's merchant fleet is entering a dangerous state of decline
May 3, 2017
As the Sacramento region continues to grow, its homeless population still struggles to find adequate housing.
Issues:
Social Justice
April 25, 2017
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – On Thursday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA3), who represents half of Lake County, held a district work day in in the county focused on listening to constituents and assessing pressing public safety and health issues.
Issues:
Healthcare
Social Justice
April 19, 2017
Our nation's seniors work their entire lives to earn Social Security, and they depend on Social Security for a dignified retirement. For many, Social Security isn't just a luxury; it's a necessity. In fact, Social Security provides more than half of monthly income needs for 61% of its recipients.
Issues:
Seniors
April 4, 2017
The biggest news out of Washington last month was the failure of the American Health Care Act, commonly known as TrumpCare.
Issues:
Healthcare