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SOUTH GATE - To recognize and encourage the artistic abilities and creative talent of high school students in the 39th Congressional District, Congresswoman Linda T.

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) recently received a perfect score of 100% on her votes pertaining to civil rights and liberties from the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (LCCR). The votes reviewed by the LCCR cover a broad range of issues pertaining to civil rights and liberties, and their impact on the national budget, education, hate crimes and immigration.

WHITTIER- On Tuesday, Dr. Mark McClellan, Federal Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) attended a special informational session and assistance clinic, organized by Congresswoman Linda T.

LAKEWOOD- Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Lakewood) issued the following statement today after learning of the death of former California State Assemblyman Marco Antonio Firebaugh:

"I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Marco Firebaugh’s premature death. Marco was a distinguished and respected leader in the Latino community whose charm and charisma were contagious. He never forgot where he came from and fought tirelessly day in and day out for a better California. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this difficult time. He will be greatly missed."

WASHINGTON- Congresswomen Linda T. Sánchez (D-Lakewood) is pleased to have assisted in securing $100 million for the C-17 program. Working with other members of Congress from the Los Angeles area, the funds were secured in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery (H.R. 4939) which passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by a vote of 348-71. The funds signify the Defense Department's growing commitment to continue construction of the C-17 aircraft through Fiscal Year 2008.

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) announced her support for Democratic legislation that would increase the minimum wage to $7.25 an hour over two years. Sánchez signed a discharge petition that would bring this proposal (H.R. 2429) to the floor for a fair up-or-down vote, once a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives signs it.

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez made the following remarks at the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution Oversight Hearing entitled "The Voting Rights Act: Evidence of Continued Need." Sánchez spoke about the recent reports released by the American Civil Liberties Union and the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights on the importance of not only renewing but strengthening Sections 5 & 203 of the Voting Rights Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to help the fight against illegal drugs, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez successfully amended the bipartisan Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act today to allow for funding drug prevention programs.

The amendment, which was passed by a voice vote in the House Judiciary Committee, allows up to 5% of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) funds to be used for drug prevention programs.