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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Linda Sánchez (CA-38) led a letter with 73 of their Democratic colleagues to President Trump in opposition to his recent Executive Order on poverty, which attacks our nation's social safety net programs by making it harder for people to access basic services like healthcare, nutrition, and housing.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. RepresentativeLinda Sánchez (CA-38), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, today released the following statement on last night's military strikes against Syria:

"The entire world must condemn the Assad regime's criminal use of chemical weapons and send a clear message that such actions will not go unpunished.

Washington, D.C – U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez (D-Whittier), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, today released the following statement after President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Lewis "Scooter" Libby, the former Bush administration official convicted of perjury, lying to the FBI, and obstruction of justice:

Washington, D.C – U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez (D-Whittier), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, today called on Speaker Paul Ryan to allow the House to act on bipartisan priorities for the American people before he retires:

"I commend Speaker Ryan for his commitment to his constituents and I thank him for his two decades of service as a staffer and Member of Congress. As a parent with a young son, I fully understand his desire to spend more time with his family and I wish him well as he begins the next chapter in his life.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, issued the following statement to commemorate Equal Pay Day:

"Women earn 80 cents for every dollar their white male counterparts make," said Rep. Sánchez. "This disparity is a tangible form of discrimination. A woman puts in equal work, but in the eyes of her employer, her contribution is worth less. This is not just a women's issue; the pay gap makes it harder for working families to get ahead.

Norwalk, CA – U.S. Representative Linda T. Sánchez, House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, issued the following statement on President Trump's decision to send troops to the U.S.-Mexico border:

Washington, D.C – U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez (D-Whittier), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, and U.S. Representative Paul Cook (R-Apple Valley) today introduced legislation to honor Vietnam War veterans. The bill would designate the last Saturday in March as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veteran's Day."

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-38), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair, today released the following statement on the $1.3 trillion omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2018:

"The Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Appropriations Act is not perfect, but it reflects the hard work of the members of the Democratic Caucus to beat back hundreds of anti-worker, anti-environment, and anti-choice poison-pill provisions. We could have completed our work long before today if Republicans came to the table ready to work together.