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Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez(CA-39) released the following statement after the Department of Laborannounced today that the economy added 200,000 jobs in December and theunemployment rate fell to 8.5 percent—the lowest rate in nearly 3 years:

"The December jobs report is a very encouraging sign that the economy isimproving. However, there is much morework that needs to be done to bring down an unacceptably high unemploymentrate.

Cerritos, CA – Incontinuing her veterans' outreach program, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39)has named Operation Desert Shield veteran and Lakewood resident Ernesto "Ernie"Aguilar as the 39^th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month"for December 2011.

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement after House Republicans finally agreed to a bill that provides 160 million Americans a $1,000 payroll tax cut, extends long-term unemployment insurance and prevents deep cuts in payments to doctors who see Medicare patients:

Congresswomen Ask Secretary La Hood for Emergency Funds to Cover Paramount Blvd. Bridge Reconstruction

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswomen Linda Sánchez (CA-39), Grace Napolitano (CA-38) and Judy Chu (CA-32) formally requested federal funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to repair the damage to the 60 Freeway and the Paramount Boulevard Bridge in Montebello, CA caused by a gasoline tanker explosion.

Washington, DC-Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the followingstatement after House Republicans blocked a bill that would provide 160 millionAmericans a $1,000 payroll tax cut:

Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) applauded the Department of Laborfor a proposed rule change that would provide nearly two million home careworkers minimum wage and overtime protections. Congresswoman Sánchez has been a leading advocate for protecting in-homecare workers and improving direct care services for seniors and people withdisabilities.

Congresswoman Hails the Return of All U.S. Troops by December 31

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) released the following statement after President Obama today spoke to troops in Fort Bragg, NC, in which he highlighted the end of the war in Iraq and welcomed home returning veterans:

Washington, DC –Today, the House of Representativesoverwhelmingly passed H.R. 2158, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) which honors theaccomplishments of long-time civic leader and public servant, the HonorableWayne Grisham (R-La Mirada). H.R. 2158designates the U.S. Post Office located at 14901 Adelfa Drive in La Mirada, CA,as the "Wayne Grisham Post Office."