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November 21, 2011
"Every incident of violence - no matter who the perpetrator - is a distraction from the legitimate issues that the 99% movement has raised. Our public universities have seen drastic cuts, harming our ability to stay competitive in a tough economy, and thousands of students have been priced out of an education or burdened with debts that they cannot repay. I hope the entire university community understands that we're all in this together."
Issues:
Education
Social Justice
November 18, 2011
"Geothermal energy is a crucial clean resource for creating jobs and securing our energy independence," said Garamendi.
November 17, 2011
"Geothermal energy is a crucial clean resource for creating jobs and securing our energy independence," said Congressman Garamendi. "It is in our economic and national security interests to make our energy in America, which is why it’s critical for the federal government to continue cultivating an environment for geothermal development."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Environment
November 16, 2011
As hundreds of thousands of service members return from Iraq and Afghanistan, they face the toughest job market in decades, and many have even faced morally repugnant job discrimination. The VOW to Hire Heroes Act provides veterans with the job opportunities that they have earned.
November 16, 2011
"I come before this committee today in support of H.R. 890, the Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2011, with the experience of having served as Insurance Commissioner for the State of California, where I spent much time working on this issue."
Issues:
Social Justice
November 15, 2011
"You were willing to put everything on the line, and we’re a proud and free nation for it," Congressman Garamendi said. "It’s now our responsibility to make sure that back home, you have everything you need to find a job and live a happy, rewarding life."
Issues:
Military and Veterans
November 10, 2011
"The key here is how to get this technology out of the laboratory and into the business world. This brings us to my primary agenda: how do we Make It In America and rebuild our manufacturing base?" Congressman Garamendi said at the meeting. "All of you are involved in one way or another with this challenge. If we pull this off, America will make it."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Housing
November 3, 2011
If implemented on a broader scale, this new solar-powered system would create thousands of jobs, save millions in tax dollars, and help preserve our national parks and forests.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Education
Environment
Housing
November 2, 2011
"While this bill is welcomed, we can do better in fulfilling our obligation to these brave men and women. Over 877,000 American veterans are unemployed, through no fault of their own. I call on my colleagues in Congress to do more. President Obama’s American Jobs Act offers companies smart incentives to hire veterans, and it deserves passage right now."
November 2, 2011
Garamendi continued, "Public policy is about choices -- and this is an easy one to make. Instead of lavishing billions more on billion-dollar oil companies, 'the Supercommittee' should focus on creating jobs and strengthening the middle class."