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It's Politics: Ron Calderon mortgage legislation's hopes tied to second bill
State Sen. Ron Calderon's legislation limiting taxation of forgiven mortgage debt was approved this week by the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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Help for bullied LGBT students
Getting through adolescence is hard enough. There's the agony of puberty, the mood swings, the withering self-consciousness and the pressure to conform.
Sunday Spotlight: Moms on Capitol Hill
In a special Mother's Day edition of our Sunday Spotlight, ABC's " This Week " had a glimpse inside an exclusive club on Capitol Hill: women who give birth while serving in Congress.
As scrutiny of the September attacks on the American diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, intensifies , Representative Darrell Issa of California, chairman of the House oversight committee , and Senator Dianne Feinstein of California, chairwoman of the Intelligence Committee, will join NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday.
Benghazi attack tops Sunday morning news menu
Sen. Dianne Feinstein , D-Calif., and Rep. Darrell Issa , R-Calif., talk to NBC 's "Meet the Press" at 9 a.m. on WESH-Channel 2. They will discuss whether there was a failure of leadership by the administration and whether more could have been done to save the four American lives lost.
Speech of Hon. Linda Sanchez of CA in House of Reps.
US Official News May 8, 2013 Wednesday Washington: SPEECH OF HON. LINDA T. SÁNCHEZ OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2013 Washington The Library of Congress, The Government of USA has issued the following Speach: Ms.
Bipartisanship surfaces on issue of helium reserve
Federal lawmakers from both parties say they're eager to scale down the nation's helium reserve without disrupting the supply chain, a seemingly arcane effort that is so urgent it may "rise above" the partisan rancor on Capitol Hill.
Hispanic leaders warn GOP not to block Thomas Perez as labor secretary
Hispanic lawmakers and community leaders warned Republicans on Tuesday about the consequences of blocking President Barack Obama's nomination of Thomas Perez to be labor secretary.
Walorski, Sanchez Introduce Whistleblower Protections Bill for Military Sexual Assault Victims
In light of Tuesday's Pentagon report stating a disturbing rise in sexual assault in the military, Congresswoman Jackie Walorski and Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez , members of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation providing protections for survivors of military sexual violence.
Reps. Chu, Napolitano & Sanchez fight for San Gabriel basin restoration funds
Congresswoman Judy Chu was joined by Representatives Grace Napolitano and Linda Sanchez to introduce legislation Tuesday ensuring federal funding for groundwater cleanup efforts in the San Gabriel River Basin.
May Day marchers call for immigration reform in downtown L.A.
Widespread expectations that Congress will soon act on major immigration legislation united crowds of demonstrators who gathered here and elsewhere in support of policies that would allow millions of people who are living in the United States illegally to pursue citizenship.
Is there a mom in the House? GOP rep is pregnant
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-Wash., right, is sworn in to the 113th Congress by House Speaker John Boehner.
'Made in USA' label can help exports, experts say at Santa Fe Springs conference
Rep. Linda Sanchez speaks at a forum to help local businesses increase their international exports at Golden Supreme & Cinderella Hair in Santa Fe Springs April 30, 2013.
Helium reserve of urgent concern for Congress ahead of shutdown
Most Americans equate helium with clowns and squeaky-voiced numbskulls, but with a worldwide shortage looming, Congress has suddenly taken a keen interest in the gas.
Menendez: There is no other word for Armenian Genocide
Menendez: There is no other word for Armenian Genocide 13:33 26/04/2013 » COMMENTS The Chairmen of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee - the two powerful Congressional panels with oversight over U.S. foreign policy - joined with their colleagues on the evening of April 24th on Capitol Hill in rallying ... (more)
Lawmakers Weigh Mortgage Interest Tax Break
U.S. lawmakers are weighing how far they can go in altering one of the most politically sensitive provisions in the tax code: the deduction for home mortgage interest.
Rep. Sanchez Asks Community to Pick 'Fan Favorite' in Congressional Art Competition
Dear Neighbor, Recently, I invited high school artists from across California's 38th Congressional District to participate in the 2013 Congressional Art Competition .