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August 21, 2006
PARAMOUNT - On Monday, August 21st, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez welcomed seniors to her 2006 Senior Health and Information Fair at the Paramount Park Community Center. Approximately 500 seniors from across the 39th district attended the fair where they were given free health screenings, a variety of information from local senior organizations, and information on the controversial new Medicare prescription drug program.
August 15, 2006
LAKEWOOD - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez held a town hall meeting on Tuesday with residents of the 39th Congressional District on A New Direction for America - the Congressional Democratic agenda.
More than 50 local residents joined Congresswoman Sánchez, Whittier Mayor Pro-Tem Owen Newcomer and Aileen Harper, Executive Director of the Center for Health Care Rights, at the Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood to discuss A New Direction for America, a comprehensive plan to provide all Americans with economic opportunity and real security at home and abroad.
More than 50 local residents joined Congresswoman Sánchez, Whittier Mayor Pro-Tem Owen Newcomer and Aileen Harper, Executive Director of the Center for Health Care Rights, at the Centre at Sycamore Plaza in Lakewood to discuss A New Direction for America, a comprehensive plan to provide all Americans with economic opportunity and real security at home and abroad.
August 10, 2006
LA MIRADA - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez talked with residents of La Mirada about the war in Iraq, the Medicare prescription drug program, and other important issues at her Community Office Hours event today at La Mirada’s Concert in the Park.
Residents of the La Mirada area took advantage of having a one-on-one conversation with Congresswoman Sánchez to share their thoughts on the issues that affect their lives at home and across the world.
Residents of the La Mirada area took advantage of having a one-on-one conversation with Congresswoman Sánchez to share their thoughts on the issues that affect their lives at home and across the world.
July 27, 2006
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez joined President George W. Bush and a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders at the White House today to mark the passage of an important civil rights law.
President Bush invited Congresswoman Sánchez to the event in recognition of her role as a principal leader behind the legislation, which will renew voter protections for U.S. citizens under the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.
President Bush invited Congresswoman Sánchez to the event in recognition of her role as a principal leader behind the legislation, which will renew voter protections for U.S. citizens under the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Issues:Civil Rights and Equality
June 7, 2006
Washington-In an effort to improve transportation safety and access in the Southland, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) announced today that she secured support for $850,000 for transportation related projects in the cities of Artesia, Cerritos and Lakewood. Congresswoman Sánchez got the funds included in the Transportation Appropriations bill, which passed the Appropriations Committee by a voice vote. The bill must now be passed by the full House of Representatives and signed by the President to become law.
May 6, 2006
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March 22, 2006
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.
March 21, 2006
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March 21, 2006
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."
"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."
March 16, 2006
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.