Press Releases
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today announced the promotion and hiring of new staff for her offices in Washington and in California.
"I am proud to have assembled such a strong and experienced team who work hard for the people of California every day," said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. "These staff members are all great assets to Team Sánchez and will serve the constituents of my district well."
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H.R. 6126, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which Congresswoman Sánchez introduced, and which would prohibit mandatory pre-dispute binding arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts, was approved on a 5-4 party-line vote.
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, chairwoman of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL), issued the following statement today at the subcommittee's hearing on the politicization of the Department of Justice and allegations of selective prosecution. Former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove did not appear at the hearing despite a congressional subpoena requesting his testimony.
Washington, DC -- Congresswomen Linda Sánchez (D-Lakewood) and California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on the University of California's new president to support a resolution to the labor dispute affecting over 20,000 UC service workers. Sánchez and Lofgren were joined by 27 other members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation. Their letter to UC President Mark Yudof follows below.
"Dear President Yudof:
Washington, DC -- The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL), chaired by Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, today voted 5-2 on a voice vote to authorize full committee Chairman John Conyers Jr. (D-MI) to issue a subpoena to Attorney General Michael Mukasey for documents in his possession. The documents include records concerning the Valerie Plame Wilson investigation, allegations of selective prosecution, the New Hampshire phone jamming scandal, and the replacement of Minnesota's U.S. Attorney.
“The growth of marketing and sales of goods and services over the Internet is just one example of our country’s movement toward an economic system not limited by state borders. But this borderless economy has led to confusion for some businesses regarding their tax obligation.
Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-Lakewood) gave the following speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today, celebrating Monday's 36th anniversary of Title IX. The landmark legislation paved the way for greater women's equality by banning discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal funding.
“During this Congress, this Subcommittee has held four hearings on issues and legislation related to the Federal Arbitration Act. We have heard from attorneys, professors, and individuals about unfortunate experiences with the arbitration process.