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Washington DC – Six Los Angeles area members of Congress, led by Congressman Brad Sherman (D - Sherman Oaks) called on Time Warner Cable, DIRECTV and all other providers to enter into binding arbitration to resolve the current dispute and air Dodgers games on all LA-area cable and satellite systems.
More U.S. Lawmakers Want to Hear Modi When He Visits Washington
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers want to invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of Congress during his visit to Washington in September.
Eighty-three congressmen–lead by a Rep. Brad Sherman, a California Democrat –have written a letter to the Speaker of the House and others suggesting that the leader of the world's largest democracy be invited to speak to the U.S. House and Senate.
Washington, D.C. – Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is spearheading an effort along with Rep. Ted Poe and Rep. Eni Faleomavaega to request that Congressional leadership invite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a Joint Session of Congress during the Prime Minister's expected visit to the United States in late September.
By Brad Sherman
POSTED: 07/17/14
At a time when 70 percent of working-age Americans with disabilities are outside the workforce and more than 9 million working-age Americans with disabilities are living on government benefits, I was proud to join the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives in passing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by reauthorizing federal investment in disability related workforce training, employment, independent living and research programs.
Sherman Leads House Effort to Invite PM Modi to Address Congress
"I am deeply saddened by the death of the three Israeli teens, one of whom was also an American citizen. There is substantial evidence that this murder is the responsibility of Hamas. We must bring to justice, not only the murderers, but their commanders. Earlier this month, I attended a press conference with my colleagues on the Foreign Affairs Committee calling for the safe release of these boys. We met with family of Israeli-American teen Naftali Frenkel. My deepest sympathies go out to the all the families and loved ones of the three boys."
Bob Hope Airport Unveils New Transportation Center
Congressman Sherman Helped Secure Funding For Project
Sherman Oaks – Today Bob Hope Airport unveiled a new Regional Intermodal Transportation Center (RITC) located along Empire Avenue, across from the Bob Hope Airport Train Station. Congressman Brad Sherman was instrumental in securing approximately $1.5 million in federal funds to construct the project.
Sherman and Colleagues Express Deep Concern to Prime Minister Sharif over Human Rights Violations against Sindhis in Pakistan
Sherman, Bentivolio, Schiff, Gabbard, and Petri Urge Prime Minister Sharif to Take Action
Last month, LA County Metro and Caltrans announced the opening of the 10-mile, northbound carpool lane on the 405 Freeway. After five years of construction, this milestone represents a major achievement in the $1 billion-plus endeavor to improve the 405 through the Sepulveda Pass. Los Angeles residents are long overdue for traffic improvements, and this carpool lane will relieve some of the busiest traffic through the Sepulveda Pass that links the San Fernando Valley to the Westside.