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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.
“This is a tangible example for why I worked so hard to pass the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act,” said Rep. Linda Sánchez. “I’m happy to see Lakewood benefit from this award to create local jobs and help our environment.”
Paramount, CA - Today Rep. Linda Sánchez presented Postmaster Debra Pendleton and all the employees of the Paramount Post Office with an American flag which she had flown over the United States Capitol to commemorate the newly improved Paramount Post Office. Rep. Sánchez is responsible for prompting the United States Postal Service (USPS) to make much-needed renovations to the Paramount Post Office including a new parking lot, new passport services, and improved customer service.
Artesia, CA - Over 600 local seniors attended Rep. Linda Sánchez' 7th Annual Senior Fair yesterday at the Artesia Community Center to get free health screenings, receive information and legal advice, and consult with federal agencies. Rep. Sánchez updated seniors on legislation in Congress including social security, Medicare, and health insurance reform.
Lakewood, CA - Over 300 local homeowners and future homeowners attended Rep. Linda Sánchez' Housing Summit in Lakewood on Saturday to get free advice from housing experts and learn about tax incentives for purchasing a first home or making home improvements.
Lakewood, CA - Today, Rep. Linda Sánchez dedicated an innovative environmental project in Lakewood with $950,000 she secured in federal funding.
“I first learned about tree wells a few years ago but there were none in operation in California,” said Rep. Sánchez. “Lakewood today becomes the first small city in Los Angeles County to use this natural technology. I am proud that I was able to bring federal funding for local projects like this that make a positive impact on our environment.”
“Senator Kennedy's death moves me to great sadness but also a sense that we should celebrate a person who embodied the term “public servant”. Senator Kennedy fought the good fight longer than almost any senator in our history. His accomplishments, improving the lives of working people, women, immigrants, minorities, gay and lesbians, people with disabilities and fighting for just causes like affordable health care are too many to list.