Press Releases
April 10, 2013
This budget provides a balanced path that strengthens our economy while responsibly reducing the deficit. There is much to admire in this plan, but I have deep reservations about the proposed change in Social Security policy.
April 9, 2013
“Pay discrimination is unjust. It tears at our families and our communities. Nationwide, women earn only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men, despite the fact that the Equal Pay Act will mark its 50th anniversary in June."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Social Justice
April 9, 2013
He reiterated his belief that cuts in benefits in Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid/MediCal are counterproductive and can be avoided by finding specific savings in the programs that are wasteful and duplicative
March 28, 2013
Continuing a listening tour with major industries in the 3rd District, Congressman Garamendi today met with his Manufacturing Advisory Committee, with close to 40 leaders from industry, labor, national labs, academia, and state and federal agencies in attendance.
March 28, 2013
"As currently designed, the BDCP is really a Bay Delta Destruction Plan that takes taxpayers for a ride, leaves behind a mess, and transfers water from the North to the South. As an alternative, I have outlined a comprehensive water plan to meet the needs of all California residents."
March 27, 2013
During the 90 minute conversation with close to 60 farmers and agriculturalists, issues as wide ranging as agriculture research, California water policy, organic crops, food assistance, regulations, immigration, and flood protection were raised
March 25, 2013
“I encourage all 3rd District high school students with an interest in art to submit a work. Who knows? The next Picasso or Georgia O'Keeffe may be a Northern California high school student waiting to blossom.”
Issues:
Education
March 23, 2013
Hate crimes aren’t just vicious crimes against our neighbors; they attack the core of what makes us American. The FBI needs to keep track of these hate crimes so that we can have an accurate picture of the danger.
Issues:
Social Justice
March 20, 2013
Ever since receiving the erroneous order on the 13th Reconnaissance Wing earlier this year, Congressman Garamendi and his office have worked with the Air Force to correct this mistake.
March 13, 2013
Under the House Republican Medicare voucher plan, seniors would face substantially higher out-of-pocket expenses, since the voucher will not keep pace with private insurance medical inflation. Seniors would pay as much as $1,200 more each year by 2030.