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November 17, 2009
Washington D.C. - Ways and Means member Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) testified today before the Trade Subcommittee hearing on trade preference systems. Rep. Sánchez, a long time advocate for a new trade model, took the opportunity to discuss what works about U.S. trade preferences policy as well as what does not.
November 13, 2009
Whittier, CA - Rep. Linda Sánchez helped kicked off a middle school football game yesterday by tossing the pre-game coin. Dexter Middle School’s afterschool program, Club Dexter, hosted Rep. Linda Sánchez to show appreciation for over $238,000 in funding received for the program, which allows Club Dexter to provide students a safe place to get help with homework, play sports, and participate in arts and crafts activities and field trips.
November 11, 2009
Cerritos, CA - Rep. Linda Sánchez gave the following remarks at the City of Cerritos Veteran’s Day Celebration November 11, 2009:

“I am honored to be here as we commemorate the bravery, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s veterans, particularly those right here in our community.
November 10, 2009
i-SAFE project started with $190,000 federal funds secured by Sánchez

Whittier, CA  Rep. Linda Sánchez spoke to students and teachers at Nelson Elementary School today on the dangers of cyberbullying. Rep. Sánchez secured $190,000 in federal funding for i-SAFE, Inc., a non-profit foundation, to provide anti-bullying , internet safety programs, training and a mobile computer lab at Los Nietos School District.
November 7, 2009

Legislation Covers 96 percent of Americans, Reduces the Deficit

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, joined her colleagues tonight to vote for the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962).

Rep. Linda Sánchez gave the following statement:

"I vote on behalf of the nearly 50 million Americans who don't have health insurance.

"On behalf of parents who have to choose between taking their sick child to the doctor and paying the electric bill on time.

November 4, 2009

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez worked to accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers from the abusive practices of the credit card industry. The House of Representatives passed a bill today to move up the effective date for credit card reforms to Dec. 1, 2009, from Feb. 22, 2010.

October 29, 2009

Legislation Covers 96 percent of Americans, Reduces the Deficit

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over healthcare, joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at a press conference today to unveil a new health reform bill.

Issues:Health Care
October 28, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA) today applauded the enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, which will extend protections to victims of violent crimes committed on the basis of a person's actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and/or disability. It also strengthens existing hate crimes protections for a variety of other categories, including race, color, religion, national origin, and ethnicity.
October 27, 2009
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced a bi-partisan resolution calling for the observance of a National Labor History Month, encouraging reflection on the labor movement’s heritage and its many contributions to America’s history.
October 21, 2009
Collective Bargaining Agreement will Level Out the Field

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) applauded the agreement today between the National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) to level the playing field for retired and disabled football players and current players.