110th Congress

House Trade Working Group Members Decry Job Loss to China EPI Report Shows Trade Deficit Hurting U.S. Economy

July 30, 2008

WASHINGTON, DC -- Members of the House Trade Working Group today reacted to a report by the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) that shows the growing U.S. trade deficit with China cost our economy 2.3 million jobs between 2001 and 2007, including 366,000 last year alone. A copy can be provided upon request.

More than half (55.6 percent) of the jobs displaced by trade with China were in the top half of American wage earners. Nearly a third (31 percent) were among workers with a college degree.

Congresswoman Sánchez backs comprehensive plan to support homeowners, address mortgage crisis

July 24, 2008

Press Release

Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-Lakewood) backed the most comprehensive response yet to the American mortgage crisis. The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act will help families keep their homes, aid local communities hit hard by the foreclosure crisis and strengthen the economy and financial markets. The bill passed yesterday in the House by a vote of 272-152.

Congresswoman Sánchez applauds new initiative by Women in Non Traditional Employment Roles

July 24, 2008

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Award of $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor helps to fund mentoring services for women pursuing careers in the electrical field

Lakewood, CA -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez today congratulated Women in Non Traditional Employment Roles (WINTER) on their award of a $300,000 grant from the United States Department of Labor that provides for a groundbreaking initiative designed to establish mentor programs and leadership opportunities for women working in the electrical field in the Los Angeles County area.

Sánchez presses Attorney General on executive privilege, corporate monitoring

July 23, 2008

Press Release

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) pressed Attorney General Michael Mukasey today at a House Judiciary Committee hearing with questions on the validity of Karl Rove’s decision to ignore a congressional subpoena and on the Department's lack of leadership in bringing transparency to corporate monitorships.

Sánchez, Roybal-Allard Mortgage Assistance Workshop Draws More Than 500

July 19, 2008

Press Release

Downey, CA -- More than 500 people from throughout Los Angeles County attended a foreclosure prevention and homeownership preservation workshop in Downey co-sponsored by Congresswomen Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34) and Linda Sánchez (CA-39). Held at West Middle School on Old River School Road, credit counselors and lenders were available at the free event to offer on-site assistance, one-on-one counseling, and information on viable options regarding foreclosure prevention assistance.

Rep. Sánchez announces promotions and staff additions to "Team Sánchez"

July 17, 2008

Press Release

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-39) today announced the promotion and hiring of new staff for her offices in Washington and in California.

"I am proud to have assembled such a strong and experienced team who work hard for the people of California every day," said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. "These staff members are all great assets to Team Sánchez and will serve the constituents of my district well."

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Reps. Sánchez, Pascrell, Pallone Announce Introduction of Accountability in Deferred Prosecutions Act

July 15, 2008

Press Release

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (D-CA) joined with New Jersey Congressmen Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ) at a press conference today to announce the introduction of the Accountability in Deferred Prosecutions Act of 2008. The bill creates guidelines and oversight for deferred prosecution agreements.

Rep. Sánchez Welcomes Subcommittee Passage of Arbitration Reform Measures

July 15, 2008

Press Release

Washington, DC -- The Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL) favorably reported three arbitration reform bills to the full Judiciary Committee today. Previous CAL Subcommittee hearings have exposed problems with mandatory pre-dispute binding arbitration clauses.

H.R. 6126, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which Congresswoman Sánchez introduced, and which would prohibit mandatory pre-dispute binding arbitration clauses in nursing home contracts, was approved on a 5-4 party-line vote.

Chairwoman's Statement on Rove Ignoring Subpoena to Appear at Subcommittee Hearing on Politicization of Justice Department

July 10, 2008

Press Release

Washington, DC -- Congresswoman Linda Sánchez, chairwoman of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law (CAL), issued the following statement today at the subcommittee's hearing on the politicization of the Department of Justice and allegations of selective prosecution. Former Deputy White House Chief of Staff Karl Rove did not appear at the hearing despite a congressional subpoena requesting his testimony.

Sánchez, Lofgren Lead California Delegation in Calling for Settlement of UC Labor Dispute

July 1, 2008

Press Release

Washington, DC -- Congresswomen Linda Sánchez (D-Lakewood) and California Democratic Congressional Delegation Chair Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) called on the University of California's new president to support a resolution to the labor dispute affecting over 20,000 UC service workers. Sánchez and Lofgren were joined by 27 other members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation. Their letter to UC President Mark Yudof follows below.

"Dear President Yudof: