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Sherman Oaks - A commission evaluating Pentagon plans to close and consolidate military bases voted Thursday to shift thousands of jobs from Naval Base Ventura County to the Naval Air Weapons Station at China Lake.
œThis is an enormous disappointment, said Congressman Brad Sherman. œThe unfortunate consequence of this decision will be a brain drain because most of the civilian workers simply will not move to China Lake. It makes no sense to waste the skills of the talented people already doing these jobs in Ventura County.
Sherman Oaks - Congressman Brad Sherman on Monday released a report showing President Bushs plan to cut off enrollment in health care programs for veterans would deny coverage for an estimated 113,000 Californians, including 2,000 veterans in his San Fernando Valley congressional district.
Thousands more veterans would face increased costs in order to remain eligible for the health care they were promised.
œI am grateful for your service and appreciate the sacrifices of those who were called up for duty in the war, Sherman told the Marines. He called the reserve unit œa credit to California.
Sherman spoke at a Family Day ceremony for about 140 Marines in the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division and their families and guests.
Cars have shaped our California culture. Drive-in restaurants, drive-through banks, and even drive-in churches started here. The flip side of our car culture is that we dont take a back seat to anyone when it comes to traffic congestion. But help is on the way.
After years of legislative gridlock, Congress approved a transportation bill that will both improve the flow of traffic on our freeways and surface streets and help the environment.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Friday helped break ground on a major expansion of the Providence Holy Cross Emergency Department and Trauma Center.
œThis is a very important project for a hospital that is expanding to meet the critical health care needs of the growing and aging population in the San Fernando Valley and beyond, said Sherman.
Washington, D.C. - A transportation bill signed Wednesday by President Bush includes a provision by Congressman Brad Sherman that cleared the way for California to allow hybrid vehicles on High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.
œThis gives California a way to ease freeway congestion and promote the use of more fuel-efficient cars, Sherman said.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman secured $800,000 for projects in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in legislation that President Bush signed on Wednesday.
The funds are expected to be used to complete the Backbone Trail, and to improve access in Tarzana for San Fernando Valley residents entering the mountain trail network.
œThe park is a national treasure right here in the Valleys back yard. Sherman said. œImproving the trails will let hikers and other park visitors enjoy the mountains even more.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday urged Los Angeles County officials to make the company that owns Sunshine Canyon Landfill accept long-term responsibility for the sites safety.
œThe public should not be left holding the bag, Sherman told the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission.
The panel is considering a conditional use permit for Browning-Ferris Industries to continue operating the San Fernando Valley landfill.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Friday that he secured more than $13 million for San Fernando Valley road improvements and mass-transit projects, including $9,083,185 for the West Valley.
The highway bill includes:
Washington, D.C. - A transportation bill headed for final passage by Congress would clear the way for California and other states to allow hybrid vehicles on HOV lanes.
Congressman Brad Sherman earlier this year introduced hybrid car legislation along with a California colleague, Congressman Darrell Issa.
œThis will give California and other states a way to ease freeway congestion and encourage the use of more fuel-efficient cars, Sherman said.