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Rep. Chu Urges Congress to Improve Southern California Infrastructure

April 5, 2011

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Rep. Chu (CA-32) today testified to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and called on Congress to improve Southern California’s infrastructure.

“Los Angeles is one of the most congested and polluted counties in the nation,” said Chu. “Now more than ever, we need a transportation system that will create jobs. “

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the EconomyTransportation

Rep. Chu takes Stand for Working Families, Labor Rights

April 4, 2011

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(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) today took a stand for working families and labor rights, voting against job killing cuts to the aviation industry, and in favor of an amendment ensuring rail and airline unions have the right to fair elections.

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the Economy

Rep. Chu Honors Distinguished Women of the 32nd District

April 4, 2011

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EL MONTE, CA – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., today recognized outstanding women from the 32nd Congressional District during her second annual Women of Distinction Awards Ceremony in El Monte.

The event, which took place at the Grace T. Black Auditorium, honored women educators, entrepreneurs, volunteers and civil servants from throughout East Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley.

Rep. Chu takes Stand for Working Families, Labor Rights

April 2, 2011

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Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the Economy

Rep. Chu Issues Remarks on Speaker Boehner's Anti-Public Education Pet-Project

March 30, 2011

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Rep. Chu Issues Remarks on Speaker Boehner’s Anti-Public Education Pet-Project

(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) today released the following remarks prepared for the House Floor on Speaker John Boehner’s pet-project school-voucher plan that will hurt public school teachers and students.

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the Economy

Congresswoman Chu Presents Congressional Medal to Local Youth

March 30, 2011

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\EL MONTE, CA – Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) hosted an awards ceremony at her district office on Friday, March 25, 2011 to honor local youth Belinda Cheng, the recipient of the Congressional Bronze Medal.

The Congressional Award program is a public private partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative and service in America’s youth.

Congresswoman Chu Announces Legislation to Fix Gun Checks

March 15, 2011

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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., today joined with colleagues to announce legislation that will improve our nation’s ineffective background check. The Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 represents the type of sensible gun policy that Rep. Chu has long supported.

CAPAC Members Express Condolences for Victims of Disasters in Japan, Stand Ready to Support in Recovery Efforts

March 11, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) expressed their support for the people of Japan after an 8.9-magnitude earthquake struck the island nation early this morning. The earthquake was the largest to hit Japan in 140 years and unleashed tsunami waves that were over 30-feet high.

Rep. Chu Calls on Speaker Boehner to Stop Wasting Taxpayer Money to Deny Marriage Equality

March 10, 2011

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Washington D.C. - Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) today strongly condemned Speaker of the House John Boehner’s decision to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) in court using the House of Representative’s Office of the General Counsel. This decision came in the wake of President Obama’s order for the Justice Department to stop defending the controversial law in court.

Rep. Chu Continues Fighting to Protect the Health and Lives of Women

March 4, 2011

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Washington, D.C -- Yesterday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) and her fellow House Judiciary Committee members took up debate on H.R. 3, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act. This dangerous bill would raise taxes on small businesses, individuals and companies, while severely limiting a woman’s ability to access and afford abortion services. Rep. Chu introduced two amendments to the bill to ensure that pregnant women continue to have access to a full range of healthcare services. Both amendments failed passage in a vote along party lines.