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U.S. Rep. Sanchez questions why the Obama and Brown administrations are screwing California soldiers

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama, California, Democratic Party, Jerry Brown, Loretta Sanchez, Military, Orange County 1 Comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2016

MEDIA CONTACT: Kelsey Cork, Kelsey.Cork@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON CALIFORNIA SOLDIERS FORCED TO REPAY ENLISTMENT BONUSES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, released the following statement following the news that California soldiers and veterans are being forced to repay their enlistment bonus to the federal government.

Nearly a decade ago, the California National Guard used enlistment bonuses as a tool for recruitment. Today, over 10,000 veterans are being forced to pay back these bonuses and students loans because, according to the Pentagon, they were not authorized to receive them. The California National Guard, as well as National Guard recruitment centers in other states, misappropriated funds in order to enlist badly needed soldiers that would go on to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. Instead of writing off the debt, the Pentagon is billing soldiers for their enlistment bonus with high interest and threatening debt collection and liens if they do not comply. Continue reading→

Sanchez speaks out about Obama’s endorsement of her Senate opponent

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Editor Posted in 2016 Elections, Barack Obama, Congress, Democratic Party, Kamala Harris, Loretta Sanchez 1 Comment

Loretta Sanchez for U.S. Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2016

CONTACT: Press Office, 714-774-0236

U.S. Senate Candidate Loretta Sanchez Issued the Following Statement Regarding President Obama Endorsing Her Opponent in Historic Race Between Two Democrats:

Said Rep. Sanchez:

“I am disappointed that President Obama chose to endorse in an historic Senate race between two Democrats. I would think the Leader of the Democratic Party would be focused on defeating Donald Trump and supporting Democratic Senate candidates against Republicans. Continue reading→

U.S. Rep. Sanchez reacts to the SCOTUS decision to review Obama’s immigration executive orders

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama, Courts, Democratic Party, Immigrants, Loretta Sanchez Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 19, 2016

MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965, Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON SCOTUS DECISION TO REVIEW IMMIGRATION EXECUTIVE ACTIONS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would review the President’s Immigration Executive Actions—Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA):
“The battle to fix our broken immigration system has reached our Supreme Court. Allowing DAPA and the expanded DACA programs to move forward will allow many hard-working immigrant families to come out of the shadows. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez applauds President Obama’s gun control executive orders

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama, Gun Rights, Loretta Sanchez Leave a comment

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

STATEMENT, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 5, 2016

MEDIA CONTACT: Emily Morris, 202-225-2965, Emily.Morris@mail.house.gov

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ APPLAUDS PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKING ACTION TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after President Obama announced a series of new executive actions to prevent and reduce gun violence in America.

“I applaud President Obama’s executive actions to strengthen federal enforcement of gun laws and to address the crisis of gun violence across America. I believe these measures are consistent with existing law and essential to effective enforcement, which is the President’s responsibility. Continue reading→

GOP State Senate leaders urge immediate action to prepare for impending El Niño

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama, California, Jean Fuller, Jerry Brown, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Party, Water Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 22, 2015

CONTACT: Jacqui Nguyen @ 916.651.4016, Matt Sparks @ 202.225.2915

Republican Leaders McCarthy, Fuller Urge Immediate Action To Prepare For Impending El Niño

Letter To President, Governor Calls On State And Federal Agencies To Capture, Store And Replenish Our Water Supply

SACRAMENTO – Recognizing that an impending El Niño this winter may result in record rainfall, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and Senate Republican Leader Jean Fuller (R-Bakersfield) joined by their Republican colleagues issued a statement regarding a letter sent earlier today to the president and governor urging action on El Niño preparation. The letter calls on state and federal agencies to take all steps necessary to capture, store and move as much water as possible in the event that El Niño-related precipitation materializes in California this winter.

“This coming winter could present an opportunity to provide our communities that are suffering under record drought conditions with relief. To do so requires the right policies and leadership to be in place. It is imperative our leaders in the Obama and Brown Administrations rise to the occasion and ensure potential El Niño rain benefits all Californians.” – Rep. Kevin McCarthy Continue reading→

Why won’t President Obama recognize the Armenian Genocide?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Editor Posted in Barack Obama 2 Comments

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 24, 2015
CONTACT: Tim Lineberger 714-676-4317

Friday April 24th Marks the 100-Year Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 24, 2015): In 2008, current President Barack Obama, electrified us with hope when he said, “America deserves a leader who speaks truthfully about the Armenian Genocide. I intend to be that President.” Friday, April 24th, marks the 100-year Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in which Turkey committed a deliberate systematic act of murder, massacre and attempted the eradication of the entire Armenian race, and it’s time to recognize that this was indeed a Genocide. To pay homage to those that were affected by these tragic events, Ardashes Fine Art has taken out a full-page advertisement in the LA Times that will run this Friday in an effort to have this 100-Year Anniversary recognized.

As you will read in the LA Times this Friday, the overwhelming majority of historians as well as the academic institutions on Holocaust and Genocide Studies recognize the Armenian Genocide. As of 2014, the governments of 22 countries, including Russia, France as well as 43 states within the United States of America have recognized the events in Armenia as “genocide.” President Barack Obama has been quoted as saying the following: Continue reading→