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(Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) and members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus today introduced a Fiscal Year 2012 budget in the House. “The People’s Budget” will eliminate the deficit by 2021.

“A budget is about priorities and values,” said Chu. “And Democrats priorities and values are those of the American people – a strong middle class, a secure retirement for seniors, and fair and responsible spending cuts.”

Highlights of the “The People’s Budget” include:
• No cuts to Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid

(Washington, D.C.) – Rep. Chu (CA-32) today called for the Republican leadership to abandon its pursuit of a divisive social and political agenda, come to the table, and work with Democrats to prevent a shutdown.

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32) today spoke on the House Floor in strong opposition to the GOP’s Fiscal Year 2012 budget proposal.

“The Republican budget is a road to ruin for America’s working families,” said Chu. “Instead of reducing the deficit by ending subsidies to Big Oil and eliminating tax breaks for companies that ship jobs overseas, the House Leadership has decided to single out seniors, students, children and the middle class for devastating cuts.”

(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. “

(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.

(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.