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April 15, 2011

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez today issued the following statement on the passing of former Assemblyman and Cerritos College Trustee Bob Epple, who lost a long battle with leukemia:

April 6, 2011

Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez released the following statement in response to the fact sheets the White House issued regarding the U.S.-Colombia Trade Agreement and Action Plan.

"It is a good first step that Colombia will reform its labor laws and begin to crack down on violence against union organizers. However, it is a first step that does not make it safe to be a union member or human rights advocate in Colombia.

March 31, 2011

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Linda Sánchez released the following statement today to honor the life and work of civil rights leader and labor organizer César Chávez. Today is the 84th anniversary of Chávez' birthday.

"I am proud to celebrate the life of a true pioneer and hero, César Chávez. He inspired a nation by organizing immigrant and minority farm workers to courageously fight for fair pay, fair benefits and fair working conditions. His legacy serves as a powerful reminder that every worker deserves to be treated with dignity and respect."

March 28, 2011

Washington, DC— Representatives Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Gwen Moore (WI-4), Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and Linda Sánchez (CA-39) honored the memory of the 146 lives lost in the 1911 Triangle Factory Fire in New York City today, on the 100th anniversary of the tragedy.

March 24, 2011

Washington, DC – Continuing her leadership on investigating the long-term effects of head injuries, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez today sent a letter to House Judiciary Chairman Lamar Smith asking him to hold full Committee hearings on legal issues stemming from head injuries in professional sports.

March 21, 2011

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez has introduced legislation (H. Res 184) giving long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans by designating March 30, 2011 as "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day." March 30 is intended to commemorate the day when the last U.S. combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.

March 17, 2011

Six Democratic members of the House, led by U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and U.S. Rep. George Miller (D-CA) today issued a detailed memo to the Obama Administration outlining several necessary conditions before the President submits the Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to the House for consideration.

March 17, 2011

Members of Congress highlight what the Obama Administration isn't saying about the deal

March 15, 2011

Washington, DC–Today, Reps. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), Joseph Crowley (D-NY), Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) and Tim Ryan (D-OH), who first challenged members of Congress who support the repeal of the Affordable Care Act to "walk the walk" and decline their taxpayer-subsidized health benefits in November 2010, introduced a resolution that would require all members of Congress to disclose whether they are enrolled in taxpayer-subsidized health care through the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).

March 15, 2011

Washington, DCCongresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA), spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to recognize the Honorable Joseph Esquivel for his 39 years of public service to the people of Lakewood, California.

"Joe made it his priority to make sure Lakewood is a safe, family-friendly, and thriving community in his time as Mayor and as a member of City Council," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "Lakewood would not be the community it is today without his dedication and hard work."