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Notes that Hispanics are Disproportionately Lack Insurance

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) gave a passionate argument today on the floor of the House of Representatives to urge her colleagues to pass quality, affordable health care for all Americans. Rep. Sánchez noted that health costs disproportionately affect Hispanics - who have an unbelievable uninsured rate of nearly 31%.

View Rep. Linda Sánchez speech on her YouTube site at: https://www.youtube.com/user/LindaTSanchez

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) testified during a hearing held by the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL Subcommittee) on her legislation that will protect the elderly and their families from being forced to accept mandatory arbitration clauses when they enter into contracts for nursing homes care.

To view Rep. Sánchez testimony, visit her YouTube site at: https://www.youtube.com/user/LindaTSanchez

Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez commended the work of four local students who spent time interning in her Congressional Office in Cerritos this summer. The following interns worked with Sánchez' staff to provide important constituent services:

* Ashley Ramos, Whittier College student
* Nancy Negrete, Firebaugh High School student
* Tiffany Ho, Cerritos High School student
* Nicole Osako, incoming freshman at the University of California, Irvine and recent Cerritos High School graduate

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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez joins with all Americans in commemorating the tragic events of September 11, 2001, with a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Created by the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, the National Day of Service channels the powerful sense of unity, patriotism, and shared purpose Americans felt in the wake of the 9/11 attacks into meaningful action in our communities.