Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, introduced House Resolution 216, calling on Vietnam’s government to respect the Vietnamese people’s right to free speech and open internet access.
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U.S.- Korea Trade Agreement Addresses Liberal Concerns
by Deborah White • • Comments Off
President Obama’s recently announced, renegotiated U.S. – South Korea free trade agreement holds strong potential to energize the U.S. economy over the next few years and decades. Democrats should be pleased because this, Obama’s first trade agreement, appears to adequately…
Rep. Loretta Sanchez Praises South Korea Trade Deal
by Chris Prevatt • • 1 Comment
“America’s new trade agreement with South Korea is welcome news on the heels of November’s disappointing job numbers. In the long-run, America’s economic recovery will largely depend on whether we can adapt to and compete in an increasingly global market. This landmark agreement, which enjoys broad support in both the public and private sectors, will help us do both by boosting U.S. exports to the world’s 12th largest economy and creating an estimated 70,000 American jobs in the process. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to quickly approve this historic pact.â€
Rep. Loretta Sanchez on introduction of the Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act
by Chris Prevatt • • Comments Off
The Vietnam Human Rights Sanctions Act would impose sanctions on individuals who perpetrate or are complicit in human rights abuses committed against nationals of Vietnam or their family members. Individuals who warrant sanctions would be disqualified from applying for a U.S. visa or taking part in financial or property transactions in the U.S., among other penalties.
Happy Birthday Mayor Kang
by Dan Chmielewski • • 3 Comments
I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know that past three mayors of Irvine personally. And knowing how strong willed each of them are, I always laugh when someone suggests they are not independent. Voting alike doesn’t necessarily constitute…
Sanchez calls for Release of Vietnamese Political Prisoners
by Dan Chmielewski • • Comments Off
REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ, COLLEAGUES CALL FOR RELEASE OF VIETNAMESE POLITICAL AND RELIGIOUS PRISONERS WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Vietnam, and a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers today sent a letter to Vietnamese President…
The Middle Class is Going to Hell in a Handbasket
by Saad • • 5 Comments
Greed and the profit motive are slowly eroding the middle class. Real wages have stagnated while debt has increased for the average American family. Inside are the statistics suggesting this fearful reality.
