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Sep 13, 2012
Garamendi Supports Veterans, National Labs in Vote to Fund the Government
"We have more to do in fulfilling our solemn obligation to our veterans, but this legislation moves us a big step forward by increasing funding to help disabled veterans," said Congressman Garamendi.
Sep 13, 2012
Garamendi Fights for a Farm Bill
Signs Discharge Petition and Writes a Letter to House Leadership Urging Advancement of a Farm Bill
Sep 12, 2012
California Wind Energy Jobs Threatened by Expiration of Production Tax Credit
The Production Tax Credit has fostered a wind energy industry that has created thousands of jobs in California and across the country and continues to grow. Instead of tearing down the wind turbines that are being built, we need to strengthen our energy independence and Make It In America.
Sep 12, 2012
Garamendi Condemns Murder of American Personnel in Libya
Issues: Foreign Policy
“I strongly condemn the murder of Ambassador Stevens and the three other members of the diplomatic mission to Libya,” said Congressman John Garamendi. “These men and women dedicated themselves to selflessly serving our country and partnering with the Libyan people to build a new democratic government."
Sep 11, 2012
Two New Reports Show Repealing Health Reform Raises Health Care Costs for Seniors & Americans in Private Insurance Market, Garamendi Warns
The first report by the Kaiser Family Foundation shows that Congressional Republican plans to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) would threaten the solvency of Medicare and increase health care costs for seniors.
Sep 6, 2012
Garamendi: Risk of Flood to Sacramento Region Urgent and Ignored by Shortsighted Ryan Republican Budget
Issues: Agriculture, Economy, Fiscal Responsibility, Science and Technology, Transportation and Infrastructure, Water
“The Sacramento region is at grave risk of a flood,” said Congressman John Garamendi. “We can pay now to prevent a disaster from occurring or we can pay substantially more once the destruction has come to our homes and businesses.”
Aug 31, 2012
Garamendi Praises Postal Service for Preventing Voter Disenfranchisement by Suspending Shutdowns in Presidential Election Year
Issues: Social Justice
Nearly a million Californians will vote by mail this election and they must not be disenfranchised because of post office delays. For this reason, I am glad the Post Office will suspend closures and prevent a disruption to our democracy.
Aug 9, 2012
Congressman Garamendi Urges Pentagon to Center KC-46A Tanker at Travis Air Force Base in Bipartisan Letter
"Placing the KC-46A at Travis would save the Pentagon money and more closely unite related Air Force priorities. Travis Air Force Base, the 'Gateway to the Pacific,' has the proven ability to support multiple missions," Congressman Garamendi said. "Basing the KC-46A mission at Travis makes sense for the Air Force, and would be a great boon for Solano County's economy."
Aug 6, 2012
Congressman Garamendi Condemns Terrorist Attack Against Sikh Community, Offers Condolences to Community
Issues: Social Justice
"My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this heart wrenching attack and their grieving family members. The attack in Wisconsin against the Sikh community was terrorism on American soil, and I strongly condemn it."
Aug 3, 2012
Congressman Garamendi Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans and Military Servicemembers from Predatory Debt Practices and Employment Discrimination
"This bill gives more teeth to USERRA and SCRA, which ultimately provides veterans with additional essential protections they so justly deserve, and have earned, often on the battlefield," said the American Legion's National Commander Fang A. Wong.
