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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday, speaking at a House hearing on the proposed takeover of terminal operations at six United States ports by a Dubai company, demanded that the UAE prohibit œcontributions by its citizens to Hamas and other organizations listed on the U.S. State Department terrorist list.
Sherman also demanded that the state-owned Dubai Ports World, and the UAE cease participation in a boycott of Israel.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Saturday helped mark the opening of a Lake View Terrace branch of the Pacoima Development Federal Credit Union.
The congressman joined Los Angeles City Councilman Alex Padilla and leaders of the Valley Economic Development Center at an open house. A member of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, Sherman helped the credit union obtain its charter to serve the northeastern San Fernando Valley.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Wednesday that he has nominated outstanding Valley students for admission to the nations elite military service academies.
œI am proud of these young men and women, and grateful for their willingness to serve our country at this critical time, Sherman said. Shermans nominees to the military service academies are:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Wednesday that he has nominated outstanding Valley students for admission to the nations elite military service academies.
œI am proud of these young men and women, and grateful for their willingness to serve our country at this critical time, Sherman said. Shermans nominees to the military service academies are:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Monday criticized President Bushs proposed $2.7 trillion budget that the congressman said would shortchange ordinary Americans next year while giving more tax breaks to the rich.
The budget deficit, meanwhile, was projected to soar to an all-time high of $423 billion by the end of this year, the administration projected.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Monday criticized President Bushs proposed $2.7 trillion budget that the congressman said would shortchange ordinary Americans next year while giving more tax breaks to the rich.
The budget deficit, meanwhile, was projected to soar to an all-time high of $423 billion by the end of this year, the administration projected.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday joined colleagues in introducing legislation to rein in unethical lobbyists and reform the culture of corruption in the Republican-run Congress.
œPeople are fed up. Enough is enough, Sherman said. œA stream of scandals involving Republican congressmen and Republican lobbyists has laid bare the ugly truth about how unethical lobbyists ply crooked congressmen with extravagant gifts and favors to get their way.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday joined colleagues in introducing legislation to rein in unethical lobbyists and reform the culture of corruption in the Republican-run Congress.
œPeople are fed up. Enough is enough, Sherman said. œA stream of scandals involving Republican congressmen and Republican lobbyists has laid bare the ugly truth about how unethical lobbyists ply crooked congressmen with extravagant gifts and favors to get their way.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Monday that he introduced legislation to name a post office after legendary UCLA basketball coach John Wooden, a long-time San Fernando Valley resident.
œPassing this bill through all the hoops in Congress should be a slam dunk, Sherman said.
Sherman, who saw the Wooden-coached Bruins win Pac-10 and NCAA championships each season while he was a student at UCLA, introduced legislation to name the Reseda post office the Coach John Wooden Post Office.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman at the White House on Wednesday commended President Bush for taking steps to improve public access to government records, but he said Congress should enact additional measures to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act.
The president signed an executive order requiring agencies to designate a senior official to oversee compliance with the law that for 40 years has provided an important tool for reporters and citizens to obtain information about the government.