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December 13, 2011
"The missions at Travis and Beale Air Force Base are essential for maintaining a smart 21st century military that is highly mobile and equipped with the very best intelligence," Garamendi added. "The men and women at Travis and Beale are top flight. I am committed to the future success of these missions, which bolster our regional economy and are critical to our country’s national security."
Issues:
Military and Veterans
December 12, 2011
Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, joined fellow California Democrats today and sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging federal support for an investigation into mortgage fraud.
California and Nevada attorney generals have teamed up to crack down on mortgage fraud.
December 8, 2011
"The MC-12 program is a critical component of our intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, and the airmen at Beale have run the program with the professionalism and dedication our national security requires," Congressman Garamendi said. "There’s an old saying: if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. I urge the Armed Services Conference Committee to avoid a costly disruption and to keep the MC-12 program where it’s already working."
Issues:
Military and Veterans
December 6, 2011
"The Patient’s Bill of Rights is making quality health coverage more affordable for millions of seniors, with significant prescription drug savings and free preventative health screenings," Congressman Garamendi said. "This is good new for every American who hopes to retire with dignity, and it’s only possible because President Obama and Democrats in Congress were willing to take the tough votes necessary to improve our health care system."
Issues:
Healthcare
Seniors
December 6, 2011
The Department of Energy Grant will help clean tech businesses grow and create jobs in our community.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
Environment
December 2, 2011
"We worked pretty hard to get this," Allan said of the designation and collecting the necessary data. He added that Solano County received support from Congressmen John Garamendi and George Miller, both D-Solano. Farmers and ranchers in counties contiguous to Solano County also can benefit from the designation. Those counties include Contra Costa, Napa, Sacramento, Sonoma and Yolo.
December 2, 2011
Top Democrat on Transportation Committee Announces Transportation Bill Similar to his Make It In America Legislatiion
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. "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."
Garamendi continued, "Communities that bear the burden of geothermal development deserve a fair share of its revenue. I strongly oppose any attempt to deprive these counties of funds for essential local services, including education and public safety."
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