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Video: Rep. Chu House Floor Speech Criticizing Arizona Law, Urging Immigration Reform

April 30, 2010

Rep. Judy Chu spoke during Special Orders on the House Floor on Thursday, April 29, 2010 in favor of comprehensive immigration reform. She also strongly criticized the harsh new Arizona law that targets undocumented immigrants by requiring law enforcement to request identification documents from individuals they suspect to be in the country illegally, a law which many scholars consider unconstitutional and which would essentially institutionalize racial profiling.

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Issues:Immigration

Rep. Chu Supports Bill to Counter Supreme Court Ruling on Campaign Finance

April 29, 2010

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) announced her support for The Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act.

"The Supreme Court’s decision in Citizens United v. Federal ElectionCommission was a major setback for democratic elections in America. Today, Congress has taken an important step toward stemming the inevitable flood of special interest money into America's elections with the introduction of The DISCLOSE Act.

Rep. Chu Votes to Save Taxpayers Billions of Dollars by Cutting Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Government Programs

April 28, 2010

Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA32, voted to save U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars by cracking down on waste, fraud, and abuse in government programs. The bipartisan IMPROVE Acquisition Act will reform the defense acquisition system to save American taxpayers $135 billion over the next five years and make sure that the men and women who are risking their lives to safeguard our country get the proper equipment they need to do their jobs and protect themselves on the battlefield.

Rep. Chu Issues Statement Decrying Harsh Arizona Immigration Law

April 27, 2010

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA32, issued the following statement today about the harsh new immigration law signed into law by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer over the weekend:

"The passage of Arizona's harsh and unjust immigration law is strong proof that now more than ever, we need to pass the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill authored by Rep. Gutierrez.

Issues:Immigration

Rep. Chu Votes to Block Congressional Pay Raise during Recession

April 27, 2010

Press Release

Continues Fight to Restore Fiscal Discipline and Accountability in Washington

House Passes Rep. Chu's Extension of Job Creation Program

March 24, 2010

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4849, the Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act that included extension of vital job creation program in Los Angeles County informally referred to as Jobs NOW.

At a press conference today Congresswoman Judy Chu issued the following statement:

"Good afternoon! Today is a great day for Americans around the country – but an especially great day for Californians! Passage of H.R. 4849 means that Californians in 50 counties will see a very effective job creation program extended—the Jobs NOW program.

Rep. Chu Lauds Passage of Health Reform, Reconciliation Bills

March 22, 2010

Press Release

Rep. Judy Chu today issued the following statement lauding yesterday's historic House vote on health care reform. Congresswoman Chu voted yes on both H.R. 3590, the Senate version of the health care reform bill, and on H.R. 4872, the Reconciliation Act approved by the House to make changes to the Senate bill (Click here to see video of Rep. Chu's floor speech).

Issues:Health Care

Summary of the Final Health Care Reconciliation Bill

March 19, 2010

Press Release

Click here or on the link below for a comprehensive, 3-page summary of the final, historic health insurance reform legislation that the House will be considering this weekend.

Issues:Health Care

Rep. Chu Seeks Young Artists for Annual Congressional Art Competition

March 16, 2010

Press Release

Rep. Judy Chu announced today that the 32nd Congressional District of California is once again participating in the Annual Congressional Art Competition. This competition provides an excellent opportunity to encourage and recognize the rich artistic talents of our district's youth.

For the past 26 years, more than 300 Congressional offices have participated in this competition. The winning entries (one from each Congressional District) are displayed in the corridors of the U.S Capitol.

Rep. Chu Promotes Emergency Jobs Program and Assistance for Families Act

March 15, 2010

Speech

Rep. Judy Chu, D-CA32, addressed the House on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 on H.R. 4564, the Emergency Jobs Program and Assistance for Families Act. This bill, which is co-sponsored by Rep. Chu, would extend a successful job creation program that has already generated 156,000 new jobs in 29 states, including 11,000 in Los Angeles County alone.

Through the program, the federal government subsidizes 80% of the salary of workers, who are then hired through local government, private business or non-profits.

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the Economy

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