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September 20, 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee and the author of two veterans jobs bills, today expressed his outrage that Senate Republicans used a procedural vote to kill a bill, S.
September 13, 2012
"We have more to do in fulfilling our solemn obligation to our veterans, but this legislation moves us a big step forward by increasing funding to help disabled veterans," said Congressman Garamendi.
Issues:
Education
Military and Veterans
September 13, 2012
Signs Discharge Petition and Writes a Letter to House Leadership Urging Advancement of a Farm Bill
Issues:
Agriculture
Economy and Jobs
Housing
September 12, 2012
The Production Tax Credit has fostered a wind energy industry that has created thousands of jobs in California and across the country and continues to grow. Instead of tearing down the wind turbines that are being built, we need to strengthen our energy independence and Make It In America.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Environment
Housing
September 12, 2012
“I strongly condemn the murder of Ambassador Stevens and the three other members of the diplomatic mission to Libya,” said Congressman John Garamendi. “These men and women dedicated themselves to selflessly serving our country and partnering with the Libyan people to build a new democratic government."
Issues:
Foreign Policy
September 11, 2012
The first report by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Congressional Republican plans to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) would threaten the solvency of Medicare and increase health care costs for seniors.
Issues:
Healthcare
Seniors
Social Justice
September 6, 2012
“The Sacramento region is at grave risk of a flood,” said Congressman John Garamendi. “We can pay now to prevent a disaster from occurring or we can pay substantially more once the destruction has come to our homes and businesses.”
August 31, 2012
Nearly a million Californians will vote by mail this election and they must not be disenfranchised because of post office delays. For this reason, I am glad the Post Office will suspend closures and prevent a disruption to our democracy.
Issues:
Social Justice
August 24, 2012
Garamendi participates in Stand Down for homeless veterans, convenes veterans advisory committee, and works on job opportunities for veterans.
August 9, 2012
"Placing the KC-46A at Travis would save the Pentagon money and more closely unite related Air Force priorities. Travis Air Force Base, the 'Gateway to the Pacific,' has the proven ability to support multiple missions," Congressman Garamendi said. "Basing the KC-46A mission at Travis makes sense for the Air Force, and would be a great boon for Solano County's economy."