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Washington, DC –After recent news reports that Head Start schools in Lynwood and Paramount have failed to open their doors a month into the school year, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today called on the Department of Health and Human Services and the Office of Head Start to provide answers as to why these schools that provide vital early childhood development and educatio

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor announced that the economy added 114,000 jobs in September, dropping the unemployment rate to 7.8 percent. This report marks 31 consecutive months of private sector job growth.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today applauded President Obama for signing the "Safe Doses Act" into law. Congresswoman Sánchez helped introduce this bipartisan legislation, which protects patients from using stolen or damaged medication and raises penalties for pharmaceutical theft.

Cerritos, CA – In continuing her work to recognize local veterans for their service, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) has named United States Navy veteran and Lakewood resident Alfonso Garcia as the 39^th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for September 2012.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is announcing that the U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded the City of South Gate an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant totaling $2,503,731. This EDA grant will go towards funding the improvements to the intersection of Firestone Boulevard at Atlantic Avenue in South Gate.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) is announcing that the U.S. Department of Justice has awarded the South Gate Police Department a $500,000 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program grant.

Washington, DC – As a national leader in advancing anti-bullying legislation, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today released a video in support of the "It Gets Better Project." The "It Gets Better Project," is an online campaign that seeks to prevent bullying and teen suicide and provide support to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.