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Students in California March Today, I Stand with Them
Students at public universities in California are planning a series of demonstrations across the state protesting tuition hikes today. While a few isolated incidents in recent weeks have provided fodder for some in the media to dismiss their concerns, the students' cause is incredibly important. If we continue to yearly raise tuition in California far beyond inflation, we threaten to derail all that has enabled my home state to prosper in decades past.
Congressman Garamendi's Q and A with Daily Kos
Greetings Kossaks. With everyone’s attention focused on health care reform this week, I wanted to make myself available to you today for the hour to discuss health care policy or anything else that is on your mind.
Garamendi Signs on to Insurance Anti-trust Bill
Rep. John Garamendi, D-Walnut Grove, has signed on as a co-author of legislation that would require the the health insurance industry to follow the same anti-trust laws imposed on other businesses.
The legislation comes on the heels of outcry over Anthem Blue Cross’ announcement that it would raise premiums as much as 39 percent for some customers.
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Rep. John Garamendi Criticizes GOP's "Alternative Budget"
Congressman John Garamendi (D-Walnut Creek, CA) warns that the Republicans' budget is an attempt to privatize Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. The Congressman released the following statement:
Representative John Garamendi and High Speed Rail
"In 1989, I co-authored legislation with then-Assemblymember Jim Costa to launch high speed rail service in California. 20 years later our dream is becoming closer to a reality. The President's announcement that California will get $2.25 billion is a great first step for a program that I will continue to fight hard for in Congress in the months and years ahead. Not only does this program create well paying jobs today, it will also change the way Californians live and work in the future by putting our state on the cutting edge of transportation technology."
Construction Starts on 4th Bore of Caldecott Tunnel
ORINDA, CA - Congressman John Garamendi (D-Walnut Creek) joined local leaders and transportation officials in the ground breaking ceremony for the fourth bore of the Caldecott Tunnel.
Set to cost around 420 million dollars, it is the single largest project that has received funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
"The Recovery Act and other recent measures to improve our economy have done much to turn around the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression," states Rep. John Garamendi.
John Garamendi Wins in 10th Congressional District with Commanding Lead
WALNUT CREEK – Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi today comfortably won Northern California’s 10th Congressional District special election. With 29 percent reporting, Garamendi currently holds an 18-point lead.
Garamendi Podcast: Federal Stimulus Package is Lifeline for 10th Congressional District Public Schools
WALNUT CREEK – The John Garamendi for Congress campaign today released its latest podcast entitled “Education is Opportunity.” The podcast highlights how President Barack Obama’s federal stimulus package brings improvements to 10th Congressional District schools and keeps tens-of-thousands of teachers in the classroom statewide.
A link to the podcast is available here: http://www.garamendi.org/sites/default/files/Education-Podcast%20MP3.mp3.
New CBS 5/Survey USA Poll Shows John Garamendi with Double Digit Lead
WALNUT CREEK – A new CBS 5/Survey USA poll shows Lieutenant Governor John Garamendi holds a double digit lead in the 10th Congressional district special election, including among voters who have already voted.
Given his overall lead and lead among those who have already voted, Garamendi is the “likely congressional winner” CBS 5 reports. His lead is strong despite his conservative Republican opponent’s last minute flurry of spending on distortions and attacks.
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