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Introduces the 'Global Languages Early Education Act' to establish and fund foreign language learning programs nationwide

"Balancing the budget on the backs of America's seniors is completely unacceptable."

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., criticized a proposal from the co-chairs of President Obama's fiscal commission that would dramatically reduce Social Security Benefits. The plan, unveiled to commission members today by co-chairmen Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, would reduce the annual cost-of-living increases in Social Security and raise the retirement age to 68.

Department of Transportation allocates grant for new energy-efficient Ecoliner buses

Urges Congress to stand up for seniors and fight to prevent second straight year of benefit freezes

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., called on Congress to address the lack of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the Social Security program as soon it resumes following the November elections. Without Congressional intervention, recipients face a benefit freeze for a second year in a row.

“With this decision, the United States can finally put this intolerance behind us and work toward a more inclusive military that’s focused solely on protecting America instead of promoting prejudice.”

WASHINGTON – Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., issued the following statement today praising U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips' decision to halt all enforcement of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy that bars gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the military.

"When we cut red tape, encourage business and 'Make It In America', we create jobs to lead the world's economy"

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., joined Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., and Harry Kazazian, Chief Executive Officer of Exxel Outdoors in Irwindale, for a press conference in support of domestic manufacturing jobs. The event drew attention to the Democrat's "Make it in America" agenda, which aims to revive the domestic manufacturing sector and help American companies compete in the global market place.