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Bill would increase the number of school counselors, social workers and school psychologists in low-income schools
Washington, DC - Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-39) introduced education legislation in Congress today to increase the number of school counselors, school social workers and school psychologists in qualified schools in low-income communities.
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) issued the following statement after an agreement was reached today between the former Bush Administration and House Judiciary Chairman John Conyers, Jr., in which Karl Rove and former White House Counsel Harriet Miers will testify on matters related to the dismissal and retention of U.S. Attorneys.
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Reimbursement Protection Act today, which would help states and localities to be reimbursed for some of the costs of incarcerating individuals who are here illegally and who are either charged with or convicted of a felony or two or more misdemeanors.
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced legislation today to provide long overdue recognition to thousands of Vietnam War veterans for their dedicated service to our country by designating March 30, 2009 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.” March 30 is intended to recognize the day when the last U.S. combat troops completed their service and left Vietnam.
The Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act will make pre-dispute, mandatory, binding arbitration clauses in contracts between long-term care facilities and their residents unenforceable. This legislation will not prohibit arbitration, but will simply ensure that nursing home residents have the choice whether to arbitrate a dispute after it has arisen.
“This is terrific news for the region,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “These federal dollars will go a long way to improve our communities.”
Washington, DC - Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA), a co-sponsor of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act, spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today to urge her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support homeowners and neighborhoods by supporting this legislation.
"For too many, the American Dream of owning a home has quickly eroded into a nightmare," said Rep. Linda Sánchez. "The mortgage bankruptcy and loan modification provisions in the Helping Families Save Their Home Act will provide direct help to real American families."