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Sherman Oaks – Congressman Brad Sherman (D- Sherman Oaks) released the following statement in reaction to an article published by Jeffrey Goldberg in The Atlantic titled, "The Crisis in U.S.-Israel Relations Is Officially Here." Goldberg's article included reports of pejorative terms used by Administration officials to describe Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

I am outraged by the attack that occurred in Jerusalem on Wednesday and deeply saddened by the death of an infant girl, Chaya Zissel Braun. There is an added measure of sadness to this tragedy for us in Los Angeles because the girl's family is from LA. Our thoughts and prayers are with them. I also hope for a quick recovery for those hurt in this terrorist attack, including Shmueli Braun, the girl's father.

Washington DC – A new survey released by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) shows that veterans living in the San Fernando Valley area reported moderate satisfaction with their healthcare and benefits when seeking care at local VA facilities. The survey, which included nearly 150 local Valley veterans, found that 71% of respondents reported receiving timely and adequate healthcare.

Sherman Oaks, CA - Today Congressman Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) commended the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) announcement to set up a complaint system that would track helicopter noise in the Los Angeles area.

"I am relieved to see the FAA is taking a constructive step towards helping Los Angeles residents find relief from helicopters buzzing over their homes," said Rep. Sherman.

Washington DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) along with many colleagues wrote a letter to Speaker Boehner urging him to keep Congress open for legislative business from September 29th through October 2nd as was originally scheduled. The 2014 House schedule which was set by the House Speaker and Majority Leader included voting days on September 29th through October 2nd. Republican leadership subsequently announced that they would cancel those voting days.