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Working to Prevent Gun Violence

The epidemic of gun violence continues to grip the nation. From the concert shooting on the Las Vegas strip, the deadliest mass shooting in our nation's history, to the horrific scene at a high school in Florida where seventeen people were killed by a gunman, this past year saw citizens across the country continue to grapple with the realities of gun violence.

Sherman Oaks – On Sunday, Congressman Brad Sherman hosted a Valley Town Hall at Reseda High School via Skype. Due to the government shutdown, Congressman Sherman was unable to attend the town hall in person but joined via Skype from his office in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. – Today, on the eve of the 24^th anniversary of the Northridge Earthquake, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) is reminding residents of the San Fernando Valley and metropolitan Los Angeles about how they can prepare for a future seismic event.

Twenty-four years ago, dozens of lives were lost and thousands were injured by one of the largest earthquakes in our nation's history. The Northridge Earthquake was also one of the most costly federal disasters, with damages in excess of $20 billion.

Sherman Oaks - On Wednesday evening, over 5,500 Valley residents participated in an interactive "Telephone Town Hall" hosted by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).

Residents from all over the district called in and participated in a conversation with Congressman Sherman for ninety minutes. During this time, the Congressman addressed the questions and concerns of constituents, including on the Republican tax plan, U.S. foreign policy in Iran, clean air and climate change, and health care for veterans.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following chart that demonstrates how Democratic tax policies produce stronger economic growth than Republican tax policies.

"The GOP wants Americans to believe its tax plan will jumpstart the economy, but the numbers simply prove them wrong," said Rep. Sherman.

Washington, D.C. – Today, as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photos, Congressman Brad Sherman released the following chart examining the rise of the U.S.-China trade deficit under Donald Trump's leadership.

Washington, D.C. – Sunday, October 29, marks the 12th anniversary of the Metro's Orange Line. The Orange Line, an 18-mile bus rapid transit system that runs through the San Fernando Valley from Chatsworth to North Hollywood, has helped residents of the Valley connect to other essential public transportation systems and has helped reduce traffic on the 101 Freeway.

"I am very pleased with the success of the Metro Orange Line which has served commuters in the Valley for over ten years," said Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks).