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May 15, 2009

Cyberbully Mom Will Face Punishment Monday

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), issued the following statement today in anticipation of Lori Drew's sentencing scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2009 in federal court in Los Angeles.

May 13, 2009
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and her husband, Jim Sullivan, announced the birth of their first child, Joaquin Sánchez Sullivan. The healthy baby boy was born at 9:13a.m., Wednesday, May 13, 2009 weighing 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces and was 20.6 inches long.

“I couldn’t be happier,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez.

“Linda and I have been blessed with a beautiful baby boy,” said Jim Sullivan. “Mother and baby are both healthy and happy. Joaquin’s arrival is a long awaited welcome in our lives and we are richer because of it.”
May 12, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) sent a letter to top appropriations officials in Congress urging them to fund the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) with at least the $400 million appropriated in fiscal year 2009.
May 7, 2009
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez announced that the $250 economic recovery payments for Social Security recipients, which were provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will begin to go out today, May 7 - with the goal of all these payments being sent out by the end of the month.
May 6, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, discussed healthcare reform during a hearing today with the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Rep. Sánchez expressed concerns and offered to work with Secretary Sebelius to construct a plan that can help the unemployed and disconnected to access real healthcare.
May 5, 2009
Bill would help prevent bullying and harassment in schools, combat growing drop-out rate

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), introduced legislation today that would equip schools with the resources they need to prevent school bullying and harassment. The Safe Schools Improvement Act would promote a safe learning environment and reduce the nation’s growing drop-out rate.
April 30, 2009

Votes for the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), today pushed and voted for the "Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act," (H.R. 627), which provides crucial protections against unfair - and until now - common credit card practices.

April 30, 2009

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez debuted a "welcome video" on her YouTube channel today. In the video, Sánchez highlights her efforts on behalf of working families, her legislative priorities and shares personal anecdotes.

"YouTube is a great way for my California constituents to find out what I am doing in Washington, get to know my position on issues important to them, and to see a personal side of me," said Rep. Sánchez. "I want my constituents to know that they can connect with me in new ways, and don't just have to sit down and write a letter."

April 28, 2009

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus, introduced legislation that will honor those who have died on the job and draw attention to the need for better enforcement of workplace health and safety laws. Sánchez, along with Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) and Bruce Braley (D-IA), introduced the Workers' Memorial Day resolution today in Congress.

April 28, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez released the following statement after a meeting with President Barack Obama and other progressive House members at the White House today:

“Unlike his predecessor, President Obama has reached out to hear the concerns and priorities of members on any issue - whether he agrees or not - which is a refreshing approach. Hopes are better than ever for moving forward with legislation to create accessible, affordable, high quality healthcare this year.