“This year marks the 16th anniversary of the House-Senate Joint Resolution designating May 11th as Vietnam Human Rights Day. I would like to thank Senator Sam Brownback and the Organizing Committee for the Sixteenth Annual Commemoration of Vietnam Human Rights Day for organizing this important event today.
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Rep. Loretta Sanchez urges colleagues to be “Voices of Conscience” for imprisoned Vietnamese democracy activists
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“As Members of Congress, it is our duty to speak for those who have no voice. We must collectively stand up for the freedom of these activists by urging the Vietnamese government to unconditionally release these activists. We as Members of Congress have an obligation to engage the Government of Vietnam and call on them to uphold and respect human rights by releasing all activists.”
Joint Economic Committee Report Details Unemployment in the Hispanic Community
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“Long term economic recovery will depend on initiatives that create jobs and expand opportunity for all Americans, including Hispanics,†said Rep. Loretta Sanchez. “Latinos are the fastest-growing minority group in the United States and, as such, are a vital part of our workforce. It’s important for Congress to understand the unique economic challenges and opportunities facing this community, particularly as we begin to rebuild our housing and construction sectors.”
Loretta Sanchez Working For Us – Cutting Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Government
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“As the ranking female on the House Armed Services Committee, I am committed to getting our men and women in uniform the resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,†said Rep. Sanchez. “At the same time, we also have an obligation to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse in government.â€
Rep. Loretta Sanchez votes to block Congressional pay raise
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“Families in my district have been forced to make hard decisions and cut spending to make ends meet. Why shouldn’t Members of Congress do the same?†said Rep. Sanchez. “Our focus must be on getting people back to work, strengthening our economy, and reducing the deficit. That’s what I will continue to fight for in Congress.
DPOC installs Gerrie Schipske as new Executive Director
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On Monday night, the Democratic Party of Orange County installed Long Beach City Councilwoman Gerrie Schipske as their new Executive Director. Schipske comes to the DPOC with a terriffic background of work in democratic politics. Schipske has a long history of working with the community of organized labor.
Rep. Loretta Sanchez on Health Care Tax Credits for California Businesses
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“Everyone knows that rising health care costs are crushing small businesses in our community,†said Rep. Sanchez, who is a member of the bipartisan Joint Economic Committee. “Over half a million businesses in California are eligible for this credit, and I hope every single one will take full advantage of these savings.â€
