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What a Week! GI Bill, Gas Prices, and more...
This week … In Congress
Unemployment benefits were extended by Democrats and some Republicans when Congress passed legislation that would immediately provide up to 13 weeks workers who have exhausted the 26 weeks of regular unemployment benefits. Many families who are finding it tough to find a job in the current economy can benefit from this extension. In addition, extending unemployment benefits is one of the most cost-effective and fast-acting ways to stimulate the economy because the money is spent quickly, according to the CBO.
House Democrats overrode the President’s veto of the Farm Bill on Wednesday.
This week we took the first step to make it absolutely clear that the Americans with Disabilities Act protects anyone who faces discrimination on the basis of a disability as the Education and Labor committee approved the ADA Amendments Act.
The GI Bill for the 21st Century passed Congress this week. This new GI bill restores full, four-year college scholarships to veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars to help make them part of an economic recovery like the veterans of World War II. It will give our returning troops the tools to succeed after military service.
This week … In the District
Over 100 families joined me at the Foreclosure Prevention Event. Check out news coverage of the event below. If you have questions about foreclosure or your mortgage, please call my Concord district office at (925) 602-1880.
This week… In the News
As gas prices remain well above $4.00 per gallon in California, the President continued to advocate for drilling off the coast of California. Oil companies already have access to 68 million acres of federal land that is not even in production. I joined fellow Democrats in telling oil companies to either use this land, or lose it. They shouldn’t get to stockpile while Americans are paying $4.00 at the pump. The real solution to America’s energy crisis is an investment in renewable and alternative energy sources.
This week … In Washington
It’s always a pleasure to see my constituents when they stop by my office when visiting DC. This week the Garcha family from Vallejo stopped by. (If you are planning a trip to DC, contact my office at 202-225-2095 for information about Congressional tours and tickets).
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What a Week! Unemployment Insurance and more...
On the House Floor…
The Emergency Extended Unemployment Compensation Act of 2008 passed the House on Thursday. The Act provides an additional 13 weeks of unemployment insurance to help families hold themselves together in this difficult job market.
The Conquer Childhood Cancer Act of 2007, to advance medical research and treatments into pediatric cancer received a bipartisan support and passed the House.
In the News…
Gas and energy prices continue to climb to record levels. Check out my blog on lowering your energy bills as I work with Congress to create renewable energy policies for our future.
In the district…
Join me at a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop on Saturday, June 14th. The purpose of this workshop is to provide immediate assistance families facing foreclosure.
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What a Week!
On the House Floor
This week the house passed several important pieces of legislation, including a bill to fund school construction projects. The 21st Century Green High-Performing Public Schools Facilities Act includes a green component encourages energy efficiency and meets widely accepted green building standards that benefit both our students and our environment.
The Democratic budget, passed earlier this week, charts a new direction and provides significant funding increases to support key education priorities such as No Child Left Behind, Head Start and the Individuals with Disabilities Act.
The house also passed a bill to reauthorize funds for the Chesapeake Bay.
In California
I joined fellow Bay Area democrats Nancy Pelosi, Anna Eshoo, and Mike Honda in discussing a wide variety of issues, including education, at the Silicon Valley Leadership Group.
In the News
Fulbright Scholarships to Palestinian Students in Gaza were reinstated by the State Dept. Read the letter from me and my colleagues here.
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