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TRUMP’S AFGHANISTAN PLAN THE “DEFINITION OF INSANITY,” SAY GOP AND DEMOCRAT CONGRESS MEMBERS

August 25, 2017

Josh Smith

Republican and Democrat legislators alike were left shaking their heads in disbelief at President Donald Trump's plan to increase the number of U.S. troops in Afghanistan this week, as anger grew over his lack of strategy to end the 16-year conflict.

Issues: Foreign Policy Military and Veterans

Climate change serves as central concern at annual Lake Tahoe Summit

August 22, 2017

In The News

Claire Cudahy

Tahoe Daily Tribune

The 21st annual Lake Tahoe Summit brought together federal, California and Nevada elected officials to discuss the importance of continued partnership in the basin-wide fight against tree mortality, invasive species, declining lake clarity — and the global issue of climate change.

Issues: Environment

Congressman Garamendi Joins Local Labor & Business Leaders in Celebration of New Job Training Program in Vacaville

August 18, 2017

Press Release

“The Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Training Center will help a lot of workers in our region gain hands-on experience in their field, improve their craft, join a strong union, and connect with employers,” Garamendi said.

Issues: Economy and Jobs Housing

Forget about single-payer healthcare. This California congressman has the real solution: Medicare for all

August 17, 2017

In The News

George Skelton

Los Angeles Times

Dreaming of a state-run single-payer healthcare system? Wake up and enter the real world. Want universal healthcare for all Americans? Medicare for all is the solution.

Issues: Healthcare

Rep. Garamendi's Statement on Las Vegas Shooting

August 16, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Davis, Fairfield, Yuba City) issued the following statement in response to the mass shooting in Las Vegas:

Issues: Social Justice

A better deal, a better future

August 7, 2017

In The News

Congressman John Garamendi

Davis Enterprise

Martin Luther King Jr. once said, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice." As Democrats, we will continue our efforts to bend that arc even further by seeking a "Better Deal."

Issues: Social Justice

$1.6 billion for a wall? Let’s spend it on a sure thing instead: the Coast Guard

August 4, 2017

In The News

Congressman John Garamendi

The Hill

Congress has a responsibility to appropriate money to advance American interests and to improve our national security, rather than fulfill an ill-advised campaign promise. A border wall will not do much to take drugs off our streets. Investing in the Coast Guard will.

Issues: Military and Veterans

The obvious Obamacare replacement has been here all along

August 4, 2017

In The News

Congressman John Garamendi

Sacramento Bee

In the longer term, the time is right to think about ways to make access to health care truly universal and cover those who are still left behind. By far the simplest solution is Medicare For All.

Issues: Healthcare

Congressmen Garamendi and LaMalfa lead letter to the California Water Commission urging Proposition 1 funding for Sites Reservoir

July 31, 2017

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressmen John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, Davis, Yuba City, CA and Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale, CA) sent a bipartisan joint letter, signed by 42 members of the California Congressional delegation, to the California Water Commission supporting Proposition 1 funding for Sites Reservoir. The Sites Project is a 1.8 million acre-foot, off-stream reservoir that would divert and store excess Sacramento River flows, benefitting California’s economy and the environment.

Issues: Ending Gun Violence

Former Yuba County Supervisors Griego and Nicoletti Join Congressman Garamendi's Team

July 28, 2017

Press Release

YUBA CITY, CA – Today, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Yuba, Sutter, Glenn, Colusa, Yolo, Sacramento, Lake, and Solano Counties) announced that two former Yuba County Supervisors, Mary Jane Griego and John Nicoletti, are joining his team effective August 1, 2017. Their primary portfolio will be to represent the Congressman’s office in Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, and Glenn counties, with a special focus on regional agriculture, water, veterans, Beale Air Force Base, transportation, public health, and workforce development issues.

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