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by Mark Gutglueck, 5/27/11 - The San Bernardino County Sentinel San Bernardino County supervisors this week initiated the process of redistricting the county in accordance with data provided by the 2010 U.S. Census. The effort fell under criticism, however, by an attorney and political activist who suggested the board is less interested in drawing the county’s districts along the most logical lines than in ensuring their own future political viability. The county is divided into five districts, which is consistent with how the county has been set up from its inception in 1851. While the intent has always been to have...
Congressman serves as Congressional escort to His Excellency WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (CA-25) issued the following statement after being selected to serve as a Congressional escort to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who today made a historic second address before a joint session of Congress: “It was an honor to have Prime Minister Netanyahu in Washington today addressing a joint session of Congress, where he reaffirmed the strength of the American relationship with Israel. The opportunity to help escort the Prime Minister was truly a privilege,” said McKeon. For Behind the Scenes Video of McKeon Headed to Escort...
Washington, D.C. (permalink)—On Thursday, President Obama announced new leadership for the Department of Defense, Central Intelligence Agency, and the top military and diplomatic posts in Afghanistan. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (Calif.), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement: “With the announcement of new leadership at the Pentagon, the term of one of the nation’s most faithful servants will soon come to an end. Secretary Robert Gates will be sorely missed. Over a lifetime of service to the nation, his honesty and candor have garnered him the utmost respect on all sides of the political spectrum...
Who: Speaker of the Assembly John A. Pérez Assembly Member Wilmer Amina Carter, Assistant Majority Policy Leader Assembly Member Bob Blumenfield, Chair,Assembly Budget Committee What: Education Summit on impact of budget cuts on education When: Tuesday, April 19, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 PM Where: Wilmer Amina Carter High School, 2630 North Linden Avenue, Rialto, Ca. California State Assembly Member Wilmer Amina Carter represents the 62nd District which includes Colton, Rialto, Muscoy, Bloomington and parts of San Bernardino and Fontana. Visit Assembly Member Carter’s web site...
InlandEmpire.US — In the wake of yesterday’s announcement by the White House of a new Executive Order governing Guantanamo detainees, House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.) and members of the committee today announced new legislation to address the Administration’s Executive Order and America’s terrorist prosecution and detention policies. The comprehensive legislation, among other things, would affirm the use of military force against al-Qaeda, the Taliban and affiliated terrorist networks; create certain restrictions which would make it tougher for detainees to return to the battlefield or share information with other terrorists or malign actors; and would permanently...
Congressional Update from Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack Last week, I introduced legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives to abolish the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), which is overseen by the Department of Justice but funded, for many years, by the Department of Defense. I first became aware of the problems at NDIC as part of my fight against drug abuse– especially among our children. Frankly, I was shocked to learn about the center’s inefficiencies and duplication of efforts and decided to do something about it. Every dollar squandered at NDIC is a dollar that we don’t have to help kids...
InlandEmpire.US – Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to better ensure the safety of Members of Congress and their families by adding protections that keep sensitive information regarding a Member of Congress’ place of residence private. The MAPP (Member Address Privacy and Protection) Act amends the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that the private residence information of Members of Congress can only be accessed by certified state election officials in State Voter Registration lists, and gives Members of Congress the ability to keep their home address private when disclosing Public Office Candidacy Forms. “Serving as a Member...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Santa Clarita) today issued the following statement after House Republicans voted 245-189 to repeal ObamaCare: “I joined House Republicans to fulfill the promise we made to our constituents last year through the Pledge to America to vote on a repeal of ObamaCare, the new health care law that if implemented would cost taxpayers and employers $2.6 trillion and add $701 billion to the deficit. “Americans have made it clear through hundreds of townhall meetings nationwide and the Republican’s America Speaking Out initiative that they are fearful of the rate and degree to...
December 8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Fontana, California - The Mayor and City Council would like to invite the residents of the City of Fontana to the Swearing In Ceremony of the Newly Elected Mayor Acquanetta Warren, City Council Members John Roberts and Michael Tahan, City Clerk Tonia Lewis, and City Treasurer Janet Koehler-Brooks. In anticipation of a larger crowd, the meeting will be held in the Steelworkers’ Auditorium at 8437 Sierra Avenue, next to the Lewis Library and Technology Center. The ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m. There will be a reception immediately following the City Council Meeting to greet...
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.), the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, today released the following statement regarding the latest release of sensitive U.S. government documents by Wikileaks: “This release of sensitive Department of State documents is the latest attempt to undermine American power and influence by sowing seeds of mistrust amongst the United States and its allies, but it will not work. “Our nation deals with grave national security concerns every day. A critical tool for dealing with those challenges is the ability of our diplomats and military officials to interact with their counterparts...
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