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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the National Park Service has been awarded $2.6 million to construct a visitor center at King Gillette Ranch, in the heart of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Washington, D.C. (May 1, 2008) - Lewis Chappelear, the 2008 California Teacher of the Year met with Congressman Brad Sherman following a White House Ceremony in which the California high school educator was recognized as one of four National Teacher of the Year finalist for 2008. This national award sponsored by the Council of Chief State School Officers has been presented in Washington, DC since 1952.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) announced today that the U.S. Department of Interior awarded $356,000 in federal funds to the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. Sherman had sought the funding from the U.S. Department of Interior for the environmental education and stewardship programs.
The Interior Department awarded funds for these projects in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Wednesday that he has nominated the following outstanding Valley students for admission to the nation’s elite military service academies.
Washington, D.C. - The Child Care Resource Center has been awarded a $5 million federal grant to provide Head Start services to 700 children and their families in the San Fernando Valley, Congressman Brad Sherman announced Monday.
Another $5.5 million will go to Volunteers of America for Head Start programs in the East Valley and elsewhere.
Families across the country are worried about high gas prices, skyrocketing health care costs and rising college tuition. They are concerned about the Iraq War, which has been mismanaged, as well as the security of their cities and towns. It has never been clearer that our country needs a new direction.
I am proud to have worked with other members of Congress to unveil a clear, bold plan for a New Direction for America that responds to these urgent concerns.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman will host a town hall meeting on August 24 at Reseda High School.