Press Releases

Linda Sánchez Statement on February Jobs Report (Mar 9 2012)

March 9, 2012

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 227,000 jobs in February, marking 24 consecutive months of private sector job growth.

“I am encouraged by the economy’s continued signs of improvement. February was a month of robust job growth, and unemployment at its lowest rate in three years. While this is positive news, I know that millions of Americans continue to struggle to make ends meet.

Linda Sánchez Mourns the Passing of Rep. Donald Payne (March 6, 2012)

March 6, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ):

Linda Sánchez Kicks Off Annual Congressional Arts Competition for 39th District High School Students (March 6, 2012)

March 6, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is pleased to announce her annual Congressional Arts Competition for high school students, also known as “An Artistic Discovery.”

Linda Sánchez: “All Women Deserve Contraception Access” (Feb 28, 2012)

February 28, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released the following statement after Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee challenged whether all women should have access to contraception. House Republicans called today’s hearing in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to ensure all women have access to contraception by requiring health insurance companies to cover contraception in cases where religiously affiliated employers object.

Linda Sánchez calls for Stronger Penalties for Counterfeit Drugs (Feb 15 2012)

February 15, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released the following statement urging Congress to pass the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act after the maker of the popular cancer drug Avastin announced it had discovered counterfeit versions of the medicine circulating in the U.S.

Linda Sánchez Recognized as “Champion of Children” (Feb 7 2012)

February 7, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC—Recognizing her leadership in fighting for children and families, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) was today named a “2011 Champion for Children” by a leading child advocacy organization. The First Focus Campaign for Children—an organization that works to ensure that the needs of children and families are a priority in federal budget decisions—also named Congresswoman Sánchez a “Champion for Children” in 2010.

Linda Sánchez Applauds President Obama’s Veterans Jobs Corps Initiative (Feb 3 2012)

February 3, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today praising President Obama's Veterans Jobs Corps initiative, which aims to lower the unemployment rate among veterans. Through a series of grants, the Veterans Jobs Corps initiative would train and put veterans to work on local projects and place them in positions that utilize the skills they developed in the military.

Linda Sánchez Statement on January Jobs Report (Feb 3 2012)

February 3, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today praising President Obama’s Veterans Jobs Corps initiative, which aims to lower the unemployment rate among veterans. Through a series of grants, the Veterans Jobs Corps initiative would train and put veterans to work on local projects and place them in positions that utilize the skills they developed in the military.

Linda Sánchez Statement on State of the Union (Jan 24 2012)

January 24, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman LindaSánchez (CA-39) released the following statement in response to PresidentObama's State of the Union address:

Linda Sánchez Statement on December Jobs Report (Jan 6 2012)

January 6, 2012

Press Release

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez(CA-39) released the following statement after the Department of Laborannounced today that the economy added 200,000 jobs in December and theunemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent—the lowest rate in nearly 3 years:

"The December jobs report is a very encouraging sign that the economy isimproving. However, there is much morework that needs to be done to bring down an unacceptably high unemploymentrate.