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September 13, 2011
Garamendi used the state-by-state numbers put out by White House that say 710,000 small businesses in California would benefit from the payroll tax cut, which also would give an a family earning $50,000 a $1,500 tax cut. It also would provide nearly $4 billion to California for surface transportation, $2.8 billion to upgrade schools in poor neighborhoods and hire 37,300 teachers in the state.
September 13, 2011
The event was held across the street from the Walnut Creek office of Rep. John Garamendi, a Democrat, whom Carroll called a "champion" for his advocacy against oil subsidies. Garamendi aide Brian Hooker read a note from the congressman, who is in Washington monitoring the jobs bill debate, he said.
September 8, 2011
"Americans need jobs. This is my first priority in Congress, and I was encouraged by President Obama's speech in which he laid out a robust plan to put Americans back to work."
September 8, 2011
"Americans need jobs. Yet, the Republican majority, which has been in control of the House for 247 days, has not brought one job-creating bill to this floor. My amendment would create jobs by giving the Secretary of Education the authority to prioritize charter school investments that Make It In America," said Rep. Garamendi. "We must educate our youth to prepare for tomorrow’s challenges, and there is a role for charter schools in achieving this goal. However, without my amendment, this charter school bill fails to notice that millions of Americans are right now out of work through no fault of their own."
August 30, 2011
"As our men and women return from Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, PTSD is a growing problem. You see it in your communities and among your parishioners," Congressman Garamendi said. "We cannot turn our backs on our wounded warriors. We're here today to make sure that men and women who risked everything have everything they need to rebuild their lives. With your help, veterans in our community will not be left behind."
Issues:
Healthcare
Military and Veterans
August 30, 2011
Garamendi, D-Walnut Creek, praised The Leaven for raising student achievement and "reducing trouble" at its sites. "The evidence is there from the other three centers," Garamendi said. "They ought to be everywhere."
August 25, 2011
"Northern California has extraordinary opportunities to manufacture cutting edge goods and to export them abroad. We need to Make It In America, and sell it to the world," Congressman Garamendi said. "From UC Davis to the Livermore Labs, from UC Berkeley to the Silicon Valley, our region is ready for another economic revolution. We are already blessed with successful clean energy, transportation, and biomedical firms, and the International Trade Administration and Small Business Administration are working closely with us to broaden our manufacturers’ reach."
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Housing
August 11, 2011
"Investing in Livermore Airport will give local residents peace of mind from improved safety. It will also spur job creation through immediate construction work and long-term business activity."
August 10, 2011
"I'm glad our work and the hard work of Tri-Valley Transit, BART, and other regional leaders succeeded in securing this desperately needed investment. Connecting Antioch to BART through eBART will help thousands of residents in East Contra Costa and beyond get to work and have easier access to locations throughout Northern California," Congressman Garamendi said. "The Antioch eBART station and park-and-ride will serve as a hub to BART and also be available for express bus service, better connecting Antioch to its neighbors."
August 8, 2011
"My thoughts and prayers are with the families of these brave troops. These heroes have lost their lives in service to their country, and for that America will be eternally grateful."
Issues:
Military and Veterans