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January 23, 2012
Even in a Congress marked by intense partisanship there is inter-party cooperation. Following Veterans Day, legislators came together to pass the VOW to Hire Heroes Act. This bill, now law, provides businesses with a tax credit to hire our veterans, who have sacrificed greatly on behalf of our country.
January 20, 2012
About 100 senior citizens and 20 agencies participated in Rep. John Garamendi's Senior Resources Fair Thursday at Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
The three-hour event included workshops on insurance, as well as scams and frauds that target seniors.
Peggy Pellon represented the local Area Agency on Aging.
January 19, 2012
"It's been a great forum. I found a lot of interesting things here for seniors," said Ken Kinsman, a senior who attended the event.
January 18, 2012
Each year, Congress authorizes the budget of the Department of Defense through a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA of 2012, however, is unlike any previous ones.
January 9, 2012
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on Muslims and other people of conscience to ask their elected representatives to support the Due Process Guarantee Act, which would bar the military from detaining U.S.
January 6, 2012
"We must clarify existing law to guarantee the due process rights of every American. It is a foundational principle of our great nation that we are all innocent until proven guilty and that we all deserve a fair trial."
Issues:
Social Justice
January 5, 2012
“My staff and I will carefully review the President's budget to see how it will impact our national security, economic security, and our Northern California communities. I will continue to advocate for the smart investments that strengthen a mobile and innovative military adaptable to our nation's emerging challenges and opportunities.”
December 23, 2011
A new statewide flood-control plan calls for $14 billion to $17 billion in repairs and other investments.
December 16, 2011
"Every American deserves their day in court, and this legislation changes existing law to protect our due process rights. We cannot allow our basic rights to be lost, and there is no legitimate national security reason to deny any citizen in America a trial. We can both keep America safe and maintain our liberties."
Issues:
Military and Veterans
Social Justice
December 16, 2011
"The abuses and fraud need to be fully investigated, and I commend Attorney General Harris for taking appropriate leadership in helping homeowners," Garamendi said. "I hope the President uses the power of his Administration to aid Harris. We need to make sure that these rip off artists are exposed for their crimes, and to whatever degree we can help working families keep their homes, we should."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Social Justice