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Obama Weekly Address: GOP Filibustering Recovery & Obstructing Progress

July 17, 2010 4

In this week’s address, the President blasts Republicans in the Senate who are blocking unemployment insurance and small business tax breaks to create jobs — even as they push for permanent, massive tax cuts for the richest Americans. The Republican leadership in the United States Senate chooses to filibuster our recovery and obstruct our progress. And that has very real consequences.

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State Workers Behind Immigration List

July 16, 2010 0

Earlier this week in Utah, a list of 1,300 people with their personal addresses, social security numbers and family memebers were sent out to media outlets, law enforcement agencies and other random targets. This got the state of Utah to investigate. It turns out two state employees who work in the department that issues food stamps and other social services are behind the list. You can read the story HERE.

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Orange County to receive more than $12.7 million in Homeland Security Grants

July 16, 2010 0

“At a time when budget shortfalls and staff cuts have stretched resources for local law enforcement, UASI grants have been a real lifeline for our county,” said Rep. Sanchez. “Nothing could be more important than protecting Orange County families against potential terrorist threats. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce that our county will be receiving over $12.7 million to help secure our community.”

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The Middle Class is Going to Hell in a Handbasket

July 16, 2010 5

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.

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Rep. Sanchez calls on Fed. Government to pay its fair share of California health care costs

July 14, 2010 1

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today called for an extension of the increased Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) – the share of Medicaid expenditures paid by the federal government. Currently, the federal government pays about 62 cents for every dollar of Medi-Cal services used. This rate will expire at the end of this year, on December 31 unless Congress approves an extension.