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March 21, 2011

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez has introduced legislation (H. Res 184) giving long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans by designating March 30, 2011 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." March 30 is intended to commemorate the day when the last U.S. combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.

March 17, 2011

Six Democratic members of the House, led by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today issued a detailed memo to the Obama Administration outlining several necessary conditions before the President submits the Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the House for consideration.

March 17, 2011

Members of Congress highlight what the Obama Administration isn't saying about the deal

March 15, 2011

Washington, DCCongresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA), spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to recognize the Honorable Joseph Esquivel for his 39 years of public service to the people of Lakewood, California.

March 11, 2011

Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez released the following statement after an 8.9 magnitude earthquake and devastating tsunami struck Japan. A tsunami warning has been issued across the Pacific Ocean, including California.

March 10, 2011

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) joined President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the White House for a Conference on Bullying Prevention.

March 9, 2011

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is pleased to announce her annual Congressional Arts Competition, also known as "An Artistic Discovery," for high school students.

March 1, 2011

Washington, DC – On Monday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 117) honoring the life of Baseball Hall-of-Famer and Dodgers great, Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider. Snider passed away on Sunday February 27, 2011 at the age of 84. The Congresswoman released this statement following the introduction of the resolution:

February 16, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T.