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Congressman McKeon Supports Legislation to Help Job Creators and Workers; Implores Senate to Act on Crucial Jobs Legislation Washington, D.C.- Today the Department of Labor released the November jobs report, indicating the nation’s November unemployment rate was 8.6%, falling slightly from the October rate of 9%. This marks the 34th straight month that unemployment has remained over 8%. This news comes on the heels of the House passing several bills aimed at helping get Americans back to work. This year the House has passed over 20 crucial pro-growth, pro-jobs bills, which have been left to languish in the Democrat lead Senate....
Legislation Represents Yet Another Attack on Middle Class Families by Republican Congress Washington, DC – Today Rep. Joe Baca (D-Rialto) voted against Republican-backed legislation in the House of Representatives, designed to deny American workers their right to a free and fair election to form a union. H.R. 3094, the Election Prevention Act, unfortunately passed the House of Representatives with a 235 – 188 vote. “After more than 11 months in control, House Republicans have made it clear to the American people that they have absolutely no agenda to create new jobs here in America,” said Rep. Baca. “With over 13%...
Washington, D.C. - After failing to act on over 20 pro-job creation bills for months, while millions of Americans search for work, the Democrat controlled Senate has finally passed two of these important pro-jobs bills, both of which were strongly supported by Congressman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon when they passed the House earlier this year and last night. “All year, Republicans have been working on passing legislation that would foster economic growth and private-sector job creation. In May, House Republicans outlined our Plan for American Job Creators, and over the course of this year we’ve passed dozens of bills that will get our economy...
WASHINGTON – The House on Wednesday moved forward on legislation that will provide tax credits to businesses that hire veterans, and will eliminate an onerous new provision that would require a 3 percent tax withholding from all payments to contractors working for federal, state or local governments. The legislation was enthusiastically supported by Congressman Jerry Lewis as a bi-partisan effort to help create new jobs. “I am delighted that Congress is working on these measures to help our veterans and small businesses gain some stability in our continuing economic turmoil,” Lewis said. “The House passed versions of these bills...
Legislation Calling for USGS Study of Rialto-Colton Water Basin Now Awaits Vote on Final House Passage Washington, DC – Today, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved legislation introduced by Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) that calls for a government based study of perhclorate contamination in the Inland Empire. H.R. 200, the Inland Empire Perchlorate Ground Water Plume Assessment Act, directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study of water resources and perchlorate contamination in the Inland Empire, specifically ordering the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) to conduct a study of the Rialto-Colton water basin focused on the perchlorate contaminated...
Redlands, California, November 10, 2011— Richard Hammar’s Legal and Tax Update captivated the diverse audience at the 2011 Risk Management Conference for Ministries in Yorba Linda, CA, held at Friendship Baptist Church, on November 9, 2011. The annual conference is sponsored by The Cutler Group, located in Redlands, CA. The full-day program, with afternoon breakout sessions, including tracks on the topics of Security, Legal and Finance, was targeted to those in church ministry who wish to become better informed on liability issues that directly impact them. Topics included: Top 10 Legal Issues Facing Churches Today; Tax Changes for 2012; and,...
Eastvale Community Foundation Non-Profit Established to Bring Family Events to the New City of Eastvale While Generating Funds for Eastvale-based Charities November 7, 2011 — Eastvale, CA — Residents of the City of Eastvale have formed a non-profit organization, the Eastvale Community Foundation (ECF), to raise funds for Eastvale’s charitable organizations and bring events to the community. With these goals in mind, the Eastvale City Council initiated the necessary procedures to create the foundation. Heading the efforts to bring this non-profit to the community were Mayor Pro-Tem Jeff DeGrandpre and Council Member Kelly Howell. All five of the council members...
(Indio, CA) Building new beginnings and a mission accomplished were the words of the day when Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack, the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and other locally elected officials gathered at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission for the ribbon cutting of their new facility located at 47-518 Van Buren Blvd, in the City of Indio, California. “It has been a long eight years since the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission stepped out on faith, purchasing 7.75 acres of land directly across the street from its current location,” said Floyd Rhodes, Chairman of Coachella Valley Rescue Mission’s Board of...
Continues to champion Veteran’s protection in Congress Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon today released the following statement commemorating Veteran’s Day: “Our veterans who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces deserve the greatest honor and respect. On this day we pause as a country to pay thanks to those who have bravely answered our nation’s call to duty, and to reflect on their selfless service and sacrifice. “As Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, I have the opportunity to see firsthand the challenges that our veterans endure each and every day. I am proud that we have passed over 13 bills in the...
ASSEMBLYMAN MIKE MORRELL 1st ANNUAL 63rd ASSEMBLY DISTRICT TOP CHAMBER BUSINESS AWARDS 55 Local businesses named for their community contributions. Inland Empire, CA – Recently Assemblyman Mike Morrell, in collaboration with the 11 presiding chambers within the 63rd Assembly District, unveiled plans to host the 1st Annual Top Chamber Business (TCB) Awards. A total of 55 businesses will be honored for their contributions to our neighborhoods. Each chamber throughout the district has worked in collaboration with their organization and peers to choose 5 businesses that have added jobs to the local economy, shown unprecedented commitment to their local communities and...
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