Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding President Obama's remarks on Iraq:

"I am pleased President Obama is taking decisive action in bringing all of our troops back from Iraq by the end of the year. I have long supported a timeline and benchmarks for our military commitment in Iraq and have consistently voted for a safe, orderly withdrawal of our troops. It is time, and Iraqi officials agree, for the Iraqi people to take responsibility for the future of their country.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sanchez released the following statement today in responseto the announcement by Congressman Dennis Cardoza (CA-18) that he will retireat the end of the 112^th Congress.

"During his 20 yearcareer in elected office, Congressman Cardoza worked tirelessly on behalf ofhis constituents and California. Dennis brought a common sense approach toCongress, and he consistently reached across the aisle to work towardsachieving bipartisan agreement on an array of issues.

Washington, DC –The Social Security Administration (SSA) today announced that Social Securitybeneficiaries will soon see their first Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA)increase in two years. The 3.6%increase will go into effect in January of 2012 to help meet increasingconsumer prices. Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, who has worked tirelessly to saveSocial Security, issued the following statement:

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today announced that Cerritos College andEl Camino College will receive a total of $2 million in funding through aDepartment of Labor grant. Thegrant—which Congresswoman Sánchez supported—was awarded to the CaliforniaManufacturers and Technology Association which will disburse funding to bothcommunity colleges for job training and worker certification programs. Cerritos College and El Camino Collegedirectly service California's 39^th Congressional District.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement regarding the pending release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who has been held in captivity in the Gaza Strip for more than five years.

"It was with great joy that I heard that Staff Sergeant Shalit will be released after being held unjustly by Hamas for five years. His freedom will end a long nightmare for his family that began after he was captured during a cross-border raid.

Washington, DC – In continuing her work to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention,Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) entered a statement for the Congressional Record to recognize October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Below is a copy of the statement:

Statement for the Congressional Record

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Rep. Linda T. Sánchez

October 6, 2011

Washington, DC – In continuing to fight to improve the economy, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) is proud to support the "Make It in America" plan by appearing in a new documentary. The "Make It In America" documentary was unveiled this week and highlights the House Democrats' plan, which supports American manufacturing and creates jobs.