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April 26, 2017

Washington, DC- Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today released the following statement on the revised Republican health care repeal plan:

Issues:Health Care
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April 26, 2017

Washington, DC- Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, today released the following statement on the tax outline released by Republicans:

"Tax cuts do not pay for themselves. Period. The plan released today by the White House is heavy on the deficits, but light on the details. What we know from the few details is that this outline does not make the kitchen table budget discussion any easier for working Americans.

Issues:Tax Policy
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April 24, 2017

Washington, DC- Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, today released the following statement on the 102nd Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide:

April 20, 2017

House Democrats are putting the onus on Republicans to prevent a government shutdown.

It's unlikely a bipartisan deal could be reached in time to meet the April 28 funding deadline, and unless an agreement is in place Democrats should vote-against a short-term stopgap measure, Democratic leaders said Thursday.

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April 7, 2017

Washington, DC- Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, today released the following statement after President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes in Syria:

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April 6, 2017

Washington, DC- Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) today joined 12 bipartisan Members of Congress, along with the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), and the Human Rights Campaign, to introduce H.R. 1957: Safe Schools Improvement Act.

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April 5, 2017

Washington, DC – Representative Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and a member of the Social Security Subcommittee, today joined House Democrats to introduce Social Security 2100 Act. The measure, led by Rep. John Larson (D-CT), stands to cut taxes for Social Security recipients, provide a benefit bump for current and future beneficiaries, and keep the system strong for generations to come.

Issues:Seniors
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April 5, 2017

Washington, DC – Representative Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus, today made the following statement on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that the 1964 Civil Rights Act protects employees from workplace discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation:

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March 28, 2017

Washington, DC – Representative Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, today released the following statement in response to the executive order signed by President Trump to roll back the Clean Power Plan:

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March 24, 2017

Washington, DC – Representative Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, today joined House Democratic leadership at a press conference after House Republicans pulled the vote on TrumpCare. Below is a transcript of her remarks:

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"Today's lack of vote is a temporary victory for the American people.

"For 7 years Republicans made promises about repealing the Affordable Care Act, and today they could not deliver.

Issues:Health Care