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WASHINGTON, DC- In an effort to protect the safety of minors while on the internet, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez last night introduced a resolution (H.R. 296) recognizing the achievements and contributions of TeenAngels and Wired Safety/Wired Kids efforts to address the growing problem of cyber bullying and cyber crime towards children. Congresswoman’s Sanchez’ office and the Paramount Education Partnership are working together to establish a Teen Angels chapter in the district.

WASHINGTON, DC - On Sunday, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) addressed the opening session of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) National Policy Conference in Washington, DC. Congresswoman Sánchez spoke to the shared values between the United States and Israel and the importance of supporting and strengthening the relationship between the two. Following are the remarks given at the AIPAC Conference:

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Working hard to bring new infrastructure and resources to the city of La Mirada, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) secured $250,000 for the La Mirada Flood Control Project. The funding was secured in the Fiscal Year 2006 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2419) that passed the United States House of Representatives today by a vote of . The earmark will fund a much needed hydrology/hydraulics study to be performed by the Army Corps of Engineers in the city of La Mirada that will lay the groundwork for a flood control system in the near future.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez delivered a letter to Chairman Frank Wolf and Ranking Member Alan Mollohan of the House Science-State-Commerce-Justice Appropriations Subcommittee (SSJC) in support of the Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez joined other women Members of Congress, including House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, in hosting a National Forum on Women and Social Security.

“We know that the Republican privatization proposal hurts everyone, but women are particularly at risk,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “We must not mortgage the future of our children and grandchildren by borrowing trillions from foreign countries to pay for private accounts. The President’s plan involves massive cuts in benefits for millions of middle class women and families.”

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, as co-chair of the Labor and Working Families Caucus, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez joined over 500 workers and labor leaders from across the United States and the Dominican Republic in a rally in to oppose passage of the Central American Free Trade Agreement. CAFTA is the trade agreement being negotiated between the United States and five Central American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.

Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) will join a Congressional delegation flying to Vatican City tomorrow to attend the installation of Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday.

“The Pope serves as a spiritual and moral leader for so many people across the world and in my district. I am thrilled to have the chance to attend and to pay my respects,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.

Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today spoke out on the floor of the United States House of Representatives against the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (S 256).

“Contrary to its name, this bill doesn’t protect consumers and it certainly doesn’t help honest, hard-working families with financial problems,” said Congresswoman Sánchez.