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Congressman Brad Sherman

Representing the 30th District of CALIFORNIA

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Sherman Bill Offers Improved Export Controls

Aug 6, 2008 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced today that he has introduced the Export Control Improvements Act, H.R.

Issues:
Economy Taxes and Trade, Trade

Census Bureau Agrees to Updated San Fernando Valley Report

Aug 5, 2008 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - At the request of Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks), the U.S. Census Bureau agreed to issue a new San Fernando Valley Report. The Report, to be released in November 2008, will offer a more current demographic snapshot of the San Fernando Valley using 2007 American Community Survey data.

Bill Provides Tax Deferral for Those Divesting from Iran and Sudan

Aug 4, 2008 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced today that he has introduced the Enable Divestment from Sudan and Iran Act. This bill seeks to increase the economic isolation of Sudan and Iran by facilitating divestment from companies doing particular types of business with either government. The bill has ten bipartisan co-sponsors including several
Issues:
Iran, Foreign Policy

Foreign Aid and the Fights Against Terrorism and Proliferation: Leveraging Foreign Aid to Achieve U.S. Policy Goals

Aug 4, 2008 Opinion-Editorial

I have called for hearings to consider how U.S. aid for counterterrorism and nonproliferation can be made more effective, and to discuss how foreign aid programs generally, especially large, government-to-government security assistance programs, can be better leveraged to help the United States achieve its foreign policy objectives.

Issues:
Foreign Policy, Iran, Education, Other Domestic Issues

Sherman Amends the Green Act to Promote Plug-in Vehicles

Aug 1, 2008 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Green Act (H.R. 6078) including Congressman Brad Sherman’s (CA-27) amendment to the Green Act to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and pure electrical.

Muslim Public Affairs Council Tries to Halt Congressman Sherman’s Hearings

Jul 30, 2008 Press Release

Washington, D.C. - Sherman Oaks, CA – On Tuesday, the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) demonstrated in front of the Office of Congressman Brad Sherman, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism and Nonproliferation. The demonstrators demanded the cancellation of a subcommittee hearing on whether American foreign aid is going to organizations

Issues:
Foreign Policy, U.S. - Israel Relationship

Two Additional Groups Criticized Sherman

Jul 30, 2008 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Muslim Public Affairs Council demonstrated at Congressman Brad Sherman’s district office in an effort to derail the hearings [See press release of July 30]. Two other groups have criticized Sherman.
 

Sherman Helps Pass the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Jul 23, 2008 Press Release
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sherman voted for a package of housing and tax bills that will provide crucial relief from foreclosure to many San Fernando Valley homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage loans. The package will also help to stabilize the housing finance market and the economy. He made the following statement:

Sherman Salutes Reservists

Jul 19, 2008 Press Release
Sherman Oaks - On Saturday, Congressman Brad Sherman honored soldiers and families of the U.S. Army Reserve upon their deployment to Iraq.
 

Housing Bill Topic Discussed at Foreclosure Prevention Workshop in Van Nuys

Jul 2, 2008 Press Release
Van Nuys - Tonight, Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) joined the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and the Los Angeles County NeighborWorks Center for Foreclosure Solutions at a foreclosure prevention workshop to discuss Congressional efforts to assist Valley residents at risk of losing their homes.

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