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Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) today delivered the keynote address at the annual Minority Media and Telecommunications Council (MMTC) Policy Conference Breakfast in Washington, D.C.
Rep. Sánchez' priority on gender-rating included
Washington, DC - The three Committees with jurisdiction over health policy in the U.S. House of Representatives introduced comprehensive health care reform legislation today that will reduce out-of-control costs, encourage competition among insurance plans to improve choices for patients, and expand access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. One of Rep. Linda Sánchez' priorities - to prohibit health insurance companies from engaging in "gender-rating" - is included in the bill.
Washington, DC - Reps. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) and Phil Hare (D-IL) spearheaded a congressional effort to urge Guatemalan President Alvaro Colóm to end the continued exploitation of and violence against workers and unions. 38 other Members of Congress joined them to send a letter to President Colóm urging him to address this dire situation and pledging their support to work with him to effectively enforce the nation's labor laws.
Invites constituents to share stories, suggestions on health care reform
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez, member of the Ways and Means Committee, which is developing health care reform legislation, today unveiled "Linda's Online Health Care Forum," and invited her constituents to share their questions, suggestions, and stories with her through her website.
Washington, DC - On July 1, new benefits will take effect that will make student loans more affordable to repay by allowing borrowers to cap their monthly loan payments at a reasonable percentage of their income. Certain eligible low-and moderate-income students taking out new federal student loans will also see lower interest rates and higher Pell Grant scholarships.
Local High School Artist's Piece on Display in Nation's Capitol
Washington, DC - South Gate resident Xochitl Castillo, who attends South Gate High School, is this year's winner of Congresswoman Linda Sánchez' Annual 39th Congressional District High School Arts Competition. Castillo's piece is called "Storyland."
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the Medicare Adult Day Care Services Act which would allow seniors, people with disabilities, and their families by including adult day care as a covered service in Medicare.
“I encourage students interested in the legislative process and contributing to the betterment of Southern California to apply for an internship at my office,” Rep. Linda Sánchez said. “An internship in my Cerritos office can offer our young rising stars a tremendous learning and service opportunity.”