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August 14, 2015
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Today, 80 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act.
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August 11, 2015
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Today marks the 15th anniversary of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.” This Executive Order requires federal agencies to create systems to provide meaningful access to their services for those with limited English proficiency. In commemoration of this anniversary,
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August 11, 2015
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In response to calls to defund Planned Parenthood, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement of support for the women’s health organization.
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August 6, 2015
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Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
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August 5, 2015
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Today marks three years since the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, during which a gunman opened fire in a Sikh gurdwara, killing six people and injuring several others
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August 4, 2015
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Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted U.S. Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet in Pasadena to tour an area business and meet with local entrepreneurs.
August 4, 2015
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Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and other members of CAPAC sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) outlining their support for transparency, opportunity for all, and diversity in the higher education admissions process as the DOJ reviews a recent complaint of alleged discrimination against Asian Americans in the Harvard University admissions process.
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August 3, 2015
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Today, President Obama announced new details for his Clean Power Plan. The plan aims to reduce U.S. contributions to climate change by setting new standards for power plants that cut carbon emissions.
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August 3, 2015
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On Saturday, August 1, 2015, Congresswoman Judy Chu honored outstanding and diverse business people, volunteers, educators and non-profit organizations in the San Gabriel Valley at her 6th Annual DiverCities Congressional Awards Ceremony.
July 28, 2015
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Today marks the observance of World Hepatitis Day, which encourages communities and governments around the world to join in efforts to prevent and eliminate viral hepatitis. Rep. Judy Chu, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statements.
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