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February 27, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) announced that she has secured initial support for over $4 million in federal funding for projects across her Southern California district, including programs in the Los Angeles County area. These investments were included in the Omnibus appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives this week. The bill will now proceed to the Senate then be signed by the President to become law.
“This is terrific news for the region,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “These federal dollars will go a long way to improve our communities.”
“This is terrific news for the region,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “These federal dollars will go a long way to improve our communities.”
February 26, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), a co-sponsor of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to urge her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support homeowners and neighborhoods by supporting this legislation.
"For too many, the American Dream of owning a home has quickly eroded into a nightmare," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "The mortgage bankruptcy and loan modification provisions in the Helping Families Save Their Home Act will provide direct help to real American families."
February 25, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) announced today that she has secured initial support for over $4 million in federal funding for projects across her Southern California district, including programs in the Long Beach and Cerritos area. These investments were included in the Omnibus appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives today. The bill will now proceed to the Senate then be signed by the President to become law.
February 25, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) announced today that she has secured initial support for over $4 million in federal funding for projects across her Southern California district, including programs in the Whittier area. These investments were included in the Omnibus appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives today. The bill will now proceed to the Senate then be signed by the President to become law.
February 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Linda Sánchez (CA-39) voted today for a House Resolution recognizing the significance of Black History Month. The House passed the resolution unanimously. The Congresswoman released the following statement following the passage of the resolution:
February 24, 2009
Washington, DC - Members of Los Tigres del Norte, one of Latin music’s leading creative voices, met with Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today to thank her for her work on the Performance Rights Act.
February 23, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today announced the addition of Meghan Johnson to serve as Chief of Staff to her congressional office.
“I am very pleased to have Meghan join Team Sánchez,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez. “She brings with her skill, passion and diligence that will serve my office and constituents of the 39th district well.”
“I am very pleased to have Meghan join Team Sánchez,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez. “She brings with her skill, passion and diligence that will serve my office and constituents of the 39th district well.”
February 17, 2009
Congresswoman hails today’s signing of President Obama’s historic plan to create jobs and boost the economy
February 17, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez and 22 other members of the California Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urging him to exempt Disability Determination Services (DDS) employees of the California Department of Social Services from the statewide furlough.
While technically employed by the state, the federal government is responsible for 100 percent of DDS salaries and operating costs. As a result, any money saved by forcing these federally funded employees to take two-day furloughs cannot be used to offset the state’s budget deficit.
While technically employed by the state, the federal government is responsible for 100 percent of DDS salaries and operating costs. As a result, any money saved by forcing these federally funded employees to take two-day furloughs cannot be used to offset the state’s budget deficit.
January 27, 2009
Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Will Likely be the First Bill Obama Signs into Law
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, a co-sponsor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, voted today to give final approval to legislation that will begin to close the gender pay gap in this country by reversing a Supreme Court decision that has kept women from pursuing pay discrimination claims. The bill now goes to President Obama and will likely be the first major piece of legislation he signs into law.
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, a co-sponsor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, voted today to give final approval to legislation that will begin to close the gender pay gap in this country by reversing a Supreme Court decision that has kept women from pursuing pay discrimination claims. The bill now goes to President Obama and will likely be the first major piece of legislation he signs into law.