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Cerritos, CA – In continuing to recognize veterans for their service, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) has named Marine veteran and Whittier resident Abraham Macedonio as the 39^th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for August 2012.

Abraham Macedonio served in the United States Marines Corps from 1986 to 1990. He served as Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment and was deployed overseas to Panama, Burma, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines.

Congresswoman Hosts 10^th Annual Event

Cerritos, CA – Today,more than 1,000 local seniors attended Congresswoman Linda Sánchez' 10^th Annual Senior Fair at the Cerritos Center for Performing Arts to get free health screenings, receive information and legal advice, and consult with representatives from federal agencies. Today's turnout is the highest number of seniors to ever participate in Congresswoman Sánchez Annual Senior Fair.

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the "HonoringAmerica's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012" (H.R.1627) which includes provisions from a bill she championed that would make homemortgages more affordable for veterans. The legislation now goes toPresident Obama for his signature.

Washington, DC—Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39)continued her commitment to listening and addressing the concerns of herconstituents by holding a telephone town hall meeting this evening with morethan 8,800 constituents.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)today applauded President Obama for signing "The Food and Drug AdministrationSafety and Innovation Act" into law. Included in this criticallegislation are all of the provisions from the "Counterfeit Drug PenaltyEnhancement Act of 2011" introduced by Congresswoman Sánchez and CongressmanPat Meehan (R-PA), which will crack down on counterfeit drug trafficking.

Washington, DC –After recent news reports that theCalifornia Department of Parks and Recreation has discovered a $54 millionbudget surplus, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today called on theDepartment to fully reimburse the City of Whittier the money the City paid tokeep the Pio Pico State Historic Park (PPSHP) open.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39), Congressman Rush Holt (NJ-12) and 76 Democrats sent a letter to House and Senate leaders demanding that working families not bear the unjust burden of spending cuts called for in the Budget Control Act. Currently, most of the debate in Washington has been centered on defense sequestration. However, a projected 8% overall cut to domestic spending in 2013 would have a disastrous effect on the current economic recovery.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)today announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding atotal of $1.95 million to two local non-profit organizations to help more than700 at-risk veterans and their families. The VA is awarding $1 million tothe Salvation Army of California and $950,000 to People Assisting the Homeless(PATH) through a federal program to prevent and end veteran homelessness. Both organizations serve the 39^th Congressional District.