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09/12/2012
McNerney, Costa Introduce Air Quality Bill To Improve Public Health
September 12, 2012 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) today introduced the Air and Health Quality Empowerment Zone Designation Act, H.R. 6378, to address the poor air quality in San Joaquin Valley. Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) is an original cosponsor of the bill.“Here in the San Joaquin Valley, we have...
08/29/2012
McNerney Announces $750,000 for Contra Costa Probation Department
Funds will help implement programs to increase public safety August 28, 2012 Stockton, Calif. – Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) announced that the Contra Costa County Probation Department will receive $750,000 through the Department of Justice’s Second Chance Reentry program. The money will provide pre- and post-release services for parolees, aiding in successful...
08/14/2012
Congressional Hearing In Stockton, CA: Is the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Prepared For a Disaster?
August 14, 2012 Stockton, Calif. – Disaster preparedness in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta region will be the focus of a congressional field hearing in Stockton on Thursday. Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) will be joined by Rep. Jeff Denham, Chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public...
08/14/2012
Internship Positions Available In The Office of Congressman McNerney
August 14, 2012 Stockton, Calif. – Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) announced today that he has openings in each of his district offices for Congressional Interns. The interns will be engaged in the civics process and get first-hand experience in the daily operations of a Congressional office. “I encourage students who have an...
08/06/2012
McNerney's Bill to Help Hire Heroes Signed into Law
Helps veterans find information about employment with federal contractors Washington, D.C. – A bill authored by Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) to make sure veterans have access to good job opportunities was signed into law this afternoon. McNerney’s bill, the Veterans Employment Promotion Act, H.R. 2243 was included in H.R. 1627. It...
08/31/2012
Contra Costa County secures $750,000 federal grant to boost probation services
Contra Costa Times August 29, 2012 STOCKTON -- A federal grant of $750,000 will help the Contra Costa County Probation Department provide services to parolees re-emerging from incarceration and hopefully help reduce recidivism, according to Chief Probation Officer Philip Kader. "Statistics show us that the first 72 hours after release are really pivotal...
08/31/2012
More Pressure on FDA to Inspect Dog Treats
NBC Bay Area August 30, 2012 Update: Strong criticism from Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) calling on Inspector General to review the FDA's investigation of "death treats." He joins Senator Boxer and Rep. Jerry McNerney in urging FDA to find out what's killing American pets. FDA expands its investigation into certain jerky treats imported...
08/23/2012
Levee Concerns Aired At Hearing
The Riverbank News August 23, 2012 Brendan Murphy knows that it's coming.It could be the massive earthquake that scientists predict could hammer California within the next century or a massive flood caused by multiple levee breaches.Either way, the Assistant Secretary for the California Emergency Management Agency had no problem telling the Chairman...
08/18/2012
McNerney has intern openings
Stockton Record August 18, 2012 STOCKTON — Congressman Jerry McNerney, whose district includes Stockton and much of San Joaquin County, has openings for congressional interns in his Stockton office.College and post-graduate students are preferred, but high school students will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The internships are unpaid but offer educational...
08/11/2012
Law will help track federal veteran hires
Stockton Record August 11, 2012 A bill by Rep. Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton, that was signed into law this week will require the federal government to post on the Internet information about how many military veterans are hired by federal contractors. McNerney said the law will help veterans by allowing them to easily identify...
Rep. McNerney Honors the Sikh Community
The Sikh community has always exemplified the American commitment to peace, civility and respect. In the wake of the senseless acts of violence earlier this summer in Wisconsin, the Sikh community continues to show strength, integrity and honor. I want to recognize your resilience in the face of adversity. Together we stand shoulder-to-shoulder against any acts committed because of hate speech, hate music, and discrimination. We will strive to continue to build understanding and eliminate intolerance.
