110th Congress
April 26, 2007
Washington - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez announced today that the House Judiciary Committee will continue its investigation into the firings of U.S. Attorneys by seeking the testimony of former Deputy Attorney General James Comey.
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee (CAL) is scheduled to vote on Tuesday to authorize Committee Chairman John Conyers to subpoena Comey, who would then testify before the subcommittee in an open hearing on Thursday morning.
The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law Subcommittee (CAL) is scheduled to vote on Tuesday to authorize Committee Chairman John Conyers to subpoena Comey, who would then testify before the subcommittee in an open hearing on Thursday morning.
April 24, 2007
Washington - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez joined Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and the new Congressional majority in commemorating Equal Pay Day, which recognizes the right of women to earn equal pay for doing equal work. Each year, Equal Pay Day represents the number of days into the year the average woman must work just to earn the same amount as the average man earned by December 31 of the prior year.
April 23, 2007
Congresswoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement today on the passing of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald.
"I was saddened to hear the news of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald's passing yesterday.
"I was saddened to hear the news of Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald's passing yesterday.
April 19, 2007
Washington - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling yesterday to uphold a law banning certain abortion procedures.
April 17, 2007
Washington - At a hearing today in the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL), a working single mother joined bankruptcy and employment experts to testify about the corporate practice of awarding extravagant compensation packages to senior executives while their companies are reorganizing under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
April 17, 2007
Washington - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez secured a win for Southern California’s environment and water supply today, when the U.S. House of Representatives passed her bill, the “Southern California Water Augmentation Study Act” (H.R.786).
Statement from Rep. Linda Sánchez on Decision to Suspend Membership in Congressional Hispanic Caucus
April 12, 2007
Cerritos - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez today issued the following statement on her decision to suspend her membership in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 110th Congress.
“I have decided to suspend my membership in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) for the 110th Congress because I believe that the current leadership has not made needed structural reforms to ensure that the caucus is more equitable and inclusive of all its members.
“I have decided to suspend my membership in the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) for the 110th Congress because I believe that the current leadership has not made needed structural reforms to ensure that the caucus is more equitable and inclusive of all its members.
March 27, 2007
Washington - Working to recognize the artistic talents and creative spirit of California’s high school youth, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez is pleased to hold her annual “Artistic Discovery” High School Congressional Arts Competition again this year.
“I love this competition because each year it shows me just how talented and creative our students are,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “Their gifts deserve to be recognized and nurtured.”
“I love this competition because each year it shows me just how talented and creative our students are,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “Their gifts deserve to be recognized and nurtured.”
March 23, 2007
Washington - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, issued the following statement on her decision to vote in support of the “U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health, and Iraq Accountability Act.” The bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 218-212.
March 19, 2007
Washington - Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, released the following statement following the start of the fifth year of the war in Iraq.
“Today marks another unfortunate milestone for the tragic war in Iraq.
“Today marks another unfortunate milestone for the tragic war in Iraq.