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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) joined President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius at the White House for a Conference on Bullying Prevention. Congresswoman Sánchez was invited to the conference because of her leadership in Congress in pushing for anti-bullying legislation.

Washington, DC –Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is pleased to announce her annual Congressional Arts Competition, also known as "An Artistic Discovery," for high school students.

Washington, DC – On Monday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez introduced a House Resolution (H. Res. 117) honoring the life of Baseball Hall-of-Famer and Dodgers great, Edwin Donald "Duke" Snider. Snider passed away on Sunday February 27, 2011 at the age of 84. The Congresswoman released this statement following the introduction of the resolution:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (CA-39) joined Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) at a press conference to address the potentially devastating consequences the Republican Spending Bill will have on the country's ability to out-innovate and out-build our global competitors.

Congresswoman introduces bill for more high school counselors

Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez introduced the "Put School Counselors Where They're Needed Act" (H.R. 667). This legislation would provide vital funding for high schools with high drop-out rates to hire additional counselors.

Washington, DC –Today, Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez met with Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki to discuss VA department needs and address crucial issues facing the nation's veterans.

"Secretary Shinseki and I had a very constructive discussion about how to best continue our commitment to the brave men and women who have defended our country and our freedoms," said Congresswoman Sánchez. "We owe it to our veterans to make sure they have the tools to succeed economically when they return from service."

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez continued her monthly veterans' outreach program and named Operation Desert Storm veteran Brian Moralez as the 39^th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for January 2011. Mr. Moralez was chosen by Congresswoman Sánchez's Veterans Advisory Council.

Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez continued her monthly veterans' outreach program and named retired U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Arthur (Art) Steinbroner as the 39^th Congressional District's "Veteran of the Month" for December 2010. Mr. Steinbroner was chosen by Congresswoman Sánchez' Veterans Advisory Council.