U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving California
"Are We Not For The Free Market Anymore?: Rep. Carbajal Calls Out Out-of-Step Republican Leadership Pushing Anti-Carbon Pricing Resolution
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24) called out House Republican leadership for bringing up a resolution aimed at condemning proposals that would put a price on carbon and implement fees to hold polluters accountable, an area of climate policy that has enjoyed bipartisan support for more than a decade and often been championed by conservative leaders.
"This resolution denounces the free market, capitali
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Ahead Of ACA Anniversary, Sen. Butler, Senate Democrats Highlight Record Enrollment, Slam Republicans For Continuing To Push ACA Repeal
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release:
Ahead of the 14th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) this Saturday, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) and Senate Democrats are applauding record-breaking ACA enrollment, highlighting how Democrats have built on the successes of the ACA, and speaking out against Donald Trump threatening to repeal the ACA in a second term. Trump recently vowed that we would "never give up" on repealing t
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Butler Continues Meaningful Progress for California in Second Set of Appropriations Wins
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senator Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.) announced billions more in federal investments as part of the second tranche of appropriations bills for fiscal year 2024.
"These appropriations wins deliver on so many of the promises families count on their federal government to uphold," said Senator Butler. "It is because of these investments that parents can find child care, migrant
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California Inmate ERTC Fraud Scheme Underlines Need for Repeal
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release:
A California inmate reportedly defrauded U.S. taxpayers out of over $550 million by falsely claiming COVID-era Employee Retention Tax Credits (ERTC), according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The complex scheme is the latest example of abuse of the ERTC program and underlines the need to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which s
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Carbajal-led Legislation to Protect Coast Guard Cadets, Improve Coast Guard Accountability for Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention Passed by Bipartisan Committee Vote
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Salud Carbajal, D-California, issued the following news release:
This week, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced legislation that prevents Coast Guard Academy cadets from punishment when reporting an incident of sexual assault, language which was proposed last year by Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Ranking Member Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-2).
The provision passed 53-3 as part of the Coast Guard Author
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Congressman Valadao Presses Secretary of Agriculture on Disaster Relief for Central Valley Dairy Farmers
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) questioned Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack on disaster relief for Central Valley dairy producers during a House Appropriations Committee hearing. Congressman Valadao raised his concerns that the Secretary was not using his full authorities within the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to quickly get disaster assistance to dairy farmers in the Central V
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Congressman Valadao Statement on Fiscal Year 2024 Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement on the passage of the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides discretionary resources for the remaining six appropriations bills for FY24.
"As a member of the Appropriations Committee, determining how taxpayer dollars are spent is a responsibility I take seriously," said Congressman Val
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Congressman Valadao Urges Reclamation to Increase Water Allocations for South-of-Delta Contractors
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) took to the House Floor to urge the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to increase water allocations for South-of Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors. In February, Reclamation announced an initial allocation of 15% for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors.
Congressman Valadao highlighted that every major
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Congresswoman Torres Introduces Parents and Youth Helpline Act to Expand Resources for American Families
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres - a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee - introduced the National Parents and Youth Helpline Act. The bill would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to carry out a new grant program, to establish a 24/7 helpline for parents and youth facing challenges with mental health, child welfare, substance abuse, parenting, and more. The fund
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Corporate Accountability Lab, AP, Outlaw Ocean reports allege forced labor, antibiotics used in Indian shrimp production
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Separate reports from the Corporate Accountability Lab, the Associated Press, and the Outlaw Ocean Project published on 20 March have painted a grim portrait of India's shrimp industry.
The report from the Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL), a nongovernmental organization dedicated to addressing "the failure of domestic and international legal regimes to hold companies accountable for abuses in their g
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House approves Republican fracking, drilling bills
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
The House on Wednesday passed two bills promoting oil and gas drilling: one that would support fracking and another that would lower costs to drill on public lands.
The bills are a part of the GOP's "energy week." While Republicans said the effort was meant to highlight "the value of American energy," most Democrats dismissed the proceedings as unserious.
The House passed H.R. 1121, the "Protecting Am
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Huffman, Garamendi, Mullin, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, And DeSaulnier Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Honoring "Rosie the Riveters"
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, in celebration of National Women's History Month, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), along with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), introduced legislation to honor the millions of women who supported the Home Front during World War II. These "Rosie the Riveters" made tremendous sacrifices to sup
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Kamlager-Dove Op-ed: IVF Allowed Me to Dream of Motherhood
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, in wake of the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on IVF, Ms. Magazine published an op-ed by Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) discussing how women in Alabama are feeling right now, who will suffer the most from this ruling, and the continued fight for reproductive justice.
To read the op-ed, click here or see below:
Ms. Magazine
IVF Allowed Me to Dream of Motherhood
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Padilla Secures Additional $103 Million in Funding for Tijuana River Wastewater Treatment Plant
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
FY 24 appropriations bill includes provision to allow other federal agencies and state and local governments to contribute funds to construction and operations
Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) announced that he has secured over $103 million in additional funding for the U.S. International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) in the bipartisan FY 2024 appropriations package. The funding will
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Padilla, Tillis, Cardenas, HHS Secretary Becerra Join FCC Commissioner Rosenworcel to Announce Proposal for Improved Routing of Wireless Calls to the 9-8-8 Lifeline
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, Representative Tony Cardenas (D-Calif.-29), co-chair of the bipartisan House 988 & Crisis Services Task Force, and U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra joined Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to announce a critical s
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Pelosi Announces $4 Million for Kai Ming Head Start
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release:
San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced that Kai Ming Head Start, a San Francisco non-profit organization established in 1975, will receive more than $4 million from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This new federal funding will support early childhood care and education initiatives.
"Kai Ming Head Start has been vital to children in San Francisco: providing services critic
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Ranking Members Huffman, Grijalva, Stansbury Seek Whistleblower Documents Demonstrating Human Rights Violations by Major India Shrimp Supplier
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Raul M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) sent a letter requesting documents related to a whistleblower's account of human rights abuses at a shrimp processing facil
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Reclamation Updates 2024 Water Allocations Following Congressman Valadao's Requests
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement in response to the Bureau of Reclamation's (Reclamation) updated 2024 water allocation announcement for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors. Reclamation announced a 35% allocation for South-of-Delta agricultural repayment and water service contractors, up from their initial allocation of 15%. Reclamation also announced an
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REP LIEU COMMENDS EPA ACTION TO HELP WITH HYPERION IMPROVEMENTS
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency announced that it had entered into an Administrative Order on Consent with the City of Los Angeles and LA Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) mandating Hyperion Wastewater Treatment Plant resiliency enhancements. The agreement comes after 17 million gallons of sewage were discharged i
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Rep. Calvert Issues Statement on Appropriations Committee Chair
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following statement on March 22, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement regarding the announcement by Congresswoman Kay Granger that she will be stepping down as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee:
"First, I want to thank Chairwoman Granger for her leadership, her guidance over the years, and her unwavering support of our men and women in uniform. She has been a fierce c
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Rep. Chu Votes to Pass Second Bipartisan Government Funding Package to Support Working Families, Protect Women's Rights, and Keep Our Communities Secure
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Package finalizes additional Community Project Funding that Rep. Chu secured for the San Gabriel Valley, bringing total to nearly $17.9million
Today, the House of Representatives voted 286-134 to pass H.Res. 1102, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six funding bills focused on supporting American families and communities and promoting our national security. The Senate is expect
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Rep. Eshoo Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Label Deepfakes
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release:
U.S. Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16), Co-Chair of the House AI Caucus, and U.S. Congressman Neal Dunn (FL-2), both members of the bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, today introduced the Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act.
Deepfakes are AI-generated audio and visual content often made with the intent to deceive, and they have proliferated with the recent public introduction o
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Rep. Eshoo's Opening Remarks at Health Subcommittee Hearing on Diagnostic Tests
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Anna G. Eshoo, D-California, issued the following news release:
Ranking Member Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16) made the following opening statement at the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing on FDA approval of diagnostic tests:
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the witnesses and thank you for being here. Today we will discuss how diagnostic tests are regulated by the FDA and hear how Congress can improve pro
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Rep. Garamendi Finalizes $637,195 For Solano County 911 Dispatch in Second Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, U.S. Representative John Garamendi (D-CA08) voted to finalize $637,195 in community project funding to build Solano County's new Emergency Operations Center in California's 8th Congressional District. Garamendi secured this Congressionally directed funding to complete architectural and engineering design plans for Solano County to construct a new, consolidated facility for emergency operations a
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Rep. Huffman Finalizes $1.2 Million For Local Projects in Second Government Funding Package
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the remaining six 2024appropriations bills, which included over $1 million in federal funding for projects in CA-02 that the Congressman nominated as part of the Community Project Funding process.
"After securing more than $9 million for Community Projects in the first tranche of funding bills, I'm happy to say that my remaining two projects have passed t
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Rep. Kiley Votes for Further Consolidated Appropriations Act to Complete Budget Process for FY 24
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024:
Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act which included funding that he advocated for to support charter schools, increase military pay, protect the border and stop fentanyl trafficking.
"While no bill is perfect, I voted for this legislation because it provides funding for key California priorities including a $3 billion increase to
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Rep. Kiley Votes for Further Consolidated Appropriations Act to Complete Budget Process for FY 24
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-California, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024:
Today Representative Kevin Kiley (R-CA) voted for the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act which included funding that he advocated for to support charter schools, increase military pay, protect the border and stop fentanyl trafficking.
"While no bill is perfect, I voted for this legislation because it provides funding for key California priorities including a $3 billion increase to
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Rep. LaMalfa Issues Statement on Today Appropriations Vote
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Doug LaMalfa, R-California, issued the following statement on March 22, 2024:
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Today, Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Richvale) issued the following statement after supporting the much-delayed partial 2024 spending package. The package reduces overall spending from last year's level by $2.5 billion and cuts over $20 billion from the IRS. The total spending package reduces domestic spending by 7% and increases military preparedness as well as veterans care by cutti
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Rep. Mullin Finalizes Another Federal Funding Package, Bringing a Total of $14.36 Million to Local Community Projects
SAN MATEO, California, March 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Kevin Mullin announces the final round of long-awaited 2024 federal government funding bills expected to be approved this week will bring another $1.38 million in Community Project Funding for California's 15th Congressional District. This brings the total in federal earmarks for 15 local projects that Rep. Mullin fought for to $14.36 million for the current fiscal year.
"Delivering for
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Rep. Mullin Signs Discharge Petition to Force Action on Aid for Ukraine and Humanitarian Assistance for Gaza
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following agency statement:
Today I joined 190 of my Democratic colleagues by signing a discharge petition in an effort to finally get the House to take action toward providing aid for Ukraine, where soldiers are literally rationing bullets as they fight against Vladimir Putin's unprovoked invasion of their country. Ukraine's air defenses are dwindling and just this week, Kyiv saw the most intense missile attacks since last spr
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Rep. Mullin: Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Honoring 'Rosie the Riveters'
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, in celebration of National Women's History Month, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA), along with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA), Kevin Mullin (D-CA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), and Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA), introduced legislation to honor the millions of women who supported the Home Front during World War II. These "Rosie the Riveters" made tremendous sacrifices to supp
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Rep. Mullin: Lawmakers Request Federal Investigation After Series of Troubling Airline Safety Incidents
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Kevin Mullin, D-California, issued the following news release:
A series of recent aviation incidents involving U.S. passenger airlines prompted Rep. Kevin Mullin, CA-15, to lead a group of Congressional representatives from around the country to request an investigation and further information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB.)
There have been at least 11 high-profile safety incidents on domestic airl
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Fund Government, Bring Home San Diego Priorities
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Sara Jacobs, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted to pass the second and final package of six FY2024 appropriations bills, which include several San Diego priorities like lowering the costs of child care, addressing the Tijuana River Valley crisis, providing additional funds to care for migrants and asylum seekers, increasing pay for service members, and more.
Rep. Sara Jacobs said: "House Republicans are unserious about
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Rep. Vargas: San Diego Congressional Delegation, Governor Celebrate $156 Million in Funding to Help Combat Cross-Border Sewage Pollution
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Juan Vargas, D-California, issued the following news release:
Rep. Juan Vargas, Rep. Scott Peters, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Rep. Mike Levin, Rep. Darrell Issa, Senator Alex Padilla, Senator Laphonza Butler, and Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the inclusion of over $156 million for the U.S. International Boundary Water Commission in the bipartisan government funding bill. The funding can be used for critical repairs to the South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant
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REPS LIEU, CASTRO AND KIM INTRODUCE BILL ON TRANSPARENCY AROUND SECURITY CLEARANCE DENIALS AT STATE DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX) and Congressman Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced legislation to help determine whether the Department of State is denying security clearances solely because of an individual's racial, cultural or ethnic background. In 2023, the State Department announced that it would end its assignment restrictions policy, which had previousl
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Republicans question offshore wind's reliability, impacts
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
House Natural Resources Republicans harangued an Interior Department official Wednesday over whether offshore wind is a reliable source of energy off the nation's coasts.
One of several hearings on the House GOP's "energy week" agenda, the Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee meeting explored a wide range of complaints about the Biden administration's push for offshore wind power -- and that indus
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SEEC Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs Mike Levin and Sean Casten Highlight Democrats' Clean Energy Vision During Republicans' Dirty Energy Week
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Mike Levin, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49) and Sean Casten (IL-06), released the following statement to highlight a real vision for an American clean energy future during House Republicans' Dirty Energy Week.
"Instead of bringing up transformative energy policies like the Clean Electricity and Transmiss
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Sens. Butler, Padilla Applaud Confirmation Of Judge Eumi Lee To The Northern District Of California
WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Laphonza Butler, D-California, issued the following news release on March 22, 2024:
Today, U.S. Senators Laphonza Butler and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, celebrated the confirmation of Judge Eumi Lee to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
"I am proud to see the Senate confirm Judge Eumi Lee -- the first Korean-American judge in Alameda county's history -- to serve the Norther
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Steel Meets with Family of Detained Vietnamese Journalist
WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Michelle Steel, R-California, issued the following news release:
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HAWAIIAN GARDENS, CA -- Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-45) met with the family of Le Huu Minh Tuan, an independent journalists held as a prisoner of conscience in Vietnam serving an 11-year sentence.
"The Communist government of Vietnam has followed the blueprint laid out by the Chinese Communist Party, oppressing anyone who would question their control," said Steel. "This cannot be allowed
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Thompson Secures $1.3 Million for Napa County Wildfire Mitigation and Infrastructure Improvement
WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that he secured $1,383,069 for the Lake Hennessey & Deer Park Fuel Reduction and Community Infrastructure Protection project.
"The funding I secured for the Lake Hennessey & Deer Park Fuel Reduction Project is an important step towards modernizing infrastructure and providing our community with important fire mitigation strategies," said Thompson. "I was glad
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