Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47)announced that she has introduced a bill to help improve Orange County’s access to clean, reliable sources of water. H.R. 5039 would authorize $26 million in federal funding for the expansion of the Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System (GWRS). The largest water purification project of its kind in the world, the GWRS takes highly treated wastewater and purifies it to levels that meet state and federal drinking water standards.
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Rep. Loretta Sanchez Calls for Investigation of Military Food Services Contract
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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today announced that she is asking the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate the U.S. Marine Corps’ primary food services vendor for excessive waste and possible food safety concerns. Sodexo, which is currently nearing the end of its eight-year, $881 million contract with the Marine Corps, has been under scrutiny following multiple reports of food safety non-compliance and a drastic, mid-contract change to its food operations.
Local Garden Grove Activist Joe Pak sworn in as a member of the National Council on Disability
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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today issued the following statement congratulating Joseph “Joe†Pak, a disability rights advocate from Garden Grove, on his recent appointment to the National Council on Disability
Closing the Latino Achievement Gap – New Orange County Committee Formed
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“Currently we see practice in the classroom guided by policies from the federal government that are not aligned to qualitative research. One of our main goals is to better align research to policy to practice. We are pleased that this initiative has the support and participation of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Senator Lou Correa and Assembly Member Jose Solorio and look forward to working with all legislators interested in taking action.â€
Rep. Loretta Sanchez – Working to Strengthen Orange County Small Businesses
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“Our economic recovery will be largely dependent on smart investments in America’s small businesses,†said Rep. Sanchez. “This bill will help local entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses and, in the process, strengthen Orange County’s economy. It’s a surefire way to create new jobs and new opportunities here at home.â€
Loretta Sanchez cosponsors bill to reinstate Discretionary Spending Caps
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“Out-of-control discretionary spending threatens to cripple America’s economy and saddle future generations of Americans with mountains of debt,†said Rep. Sanchez. “Orange County families have been forced to make tough financial decisions, and it’s time for Congress to do the same. Discretionary spending caps will be an important tool in our fight to restore fiscal discipline in government.â€
Loretta: “Repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Now.”
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“I wish we could just get this done and move on as many other militaries have,†Sanchez, D-Santa Ana, said at an Armed Services subcommittee meeting Wednesday afternoon. Sanchez said the U.S. should follow the lead of at least 20 countries in reworking its policy on allowing gays and Lesbians to serve openly. Canada, Great Britain, Australia and Israel are among those 20 nations.
