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July 2, 2005

MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK " A new shuttle bus service today begins taking hikers, bicyclists, beach goers and sight seers through the Santa Monica Mountains to stops along the Pacific coast.

œThis is another reason to celebrate on Independence Day, said Congressman Brad Sherman, who secured $110,000 in federal funds for the shuttle.

œThe park shuttle service will allow thousands of people a convenient way to visit the mountains and beaches, the congressman added.

July 1, 2005

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Friday issued a statement on the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor and the process for selecting a replacement:

œJustice OConnor has been a symbol of moderation on the Supreme Court. President Bush should replace her with someone who, like Justice OConnor, is in the mainstream not the extreme.

June 29, 2005

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday called on President Bush to fill a $1 billion funding gap in the budget for veterans health care.

œToo many veterans already are waiting too long for the healthcare they were promised and deserve, Sherman said. œWe must fix this problem and fix it now

June 28, 2005

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman, a member of the House International Relations Committee, issued the following statement on Tuesday after President Bush delivered a speech on the 27-month-old war in Iraq:

I am a fervent environmentalist, but even I know youre not supposed to recycle speeches. The president said nothing tonight that he hasnt said many times before.

We need to talk about withdrawal from Iraq, not necessarily by a specific date but in terms of specific milestones.

June 25, 2005

Washington, D.C." Congressman Brad Sherman on Saturday congratulated Canoga Park for winning the All-America City Award for 2005.

œThis designation will put Canoga Park on the map and help attract business and investment in the community as people understand what a great job they are doing, Sherman said.

June 23, 2005

Washington, D.C. " Congressman Brad Sherman on Thursday voted to restore $100 million that a committee tried to cut from the budget for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

The full House voted 284 to 140 in favor of an amendment to keep the public broadcasting appropriation at $400 million.

June 22, 2005

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman on Wednesday urged college students and recent graduates to consider consolidating their student loans before June 30.

A money-saving opportunity to consolidate student loans and lock in record-low interest rates expires in one week. New rates take effect on July 1.

June 17, 2005

Washington, D.C. - Defying President Bush, the House voted Friday to cut U.S. contributions to the United Nations in half unless it carries out reforms.

June 16, 2005

Washington, D.C. - The House on Thursday voted for a proposal by Congressman Brad Sherman to help build a new youth center in Northridge.

œThe new youth center will provide an atmosphere where the youth and families will feel safe, Sherman said. œThe result will be less crime, less gang participation, a safer community and happier families, he added.

The project was included in a bill that the House approved 418 to 7 to fund the Justice Department and other federal agencies.

June 14, 2005
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman today welcomed Tyler Bailey from Cleveland High School in Reseda to the Capitol, where his first-place entry in the 27th Congressional District Student Art Competition is on display.