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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) released the following statement in anticipation of tonight’s vote to reopen the government and avoid default:
“Today marks a major victory for sensible governmental decision making and a repudiation of hostage taking. Because of President Obama’s strong stance, it is unlikely that an extremist faction will again demand legislation changes in order to allow the government to function and the country to pay its bills.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-30) along with Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE), and Rep. Gary G. Miller (CA-31), Vice Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to Edward DeMarco, Acting Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), opposing any FHFA action to reduce loan limits. The letter was signed by a bipartisan group of 66 House Members.
If Congress does not pass a spending bill (either a continuing resolution or appropriations bill) by September 30th, there will be a "federal shutdown" on the morning of October 1st. The purpose of this email is to provide you with practical advice. If you're interested in charges and counter-charges as to who is at fault in this impasse just turn on any cable news television show.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) met with Russian Ambassador to the United States Sergey Kislyak today in Sherman’s office to discuss the Russian proposal for the disposal of Syrian chemical weapons. Sherman is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. Sherman’s statement on the proposal and his meeting with Ambassador Kislyak follows:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) sent a letter today to all Senate and House Members with suggested improvements to the Senate Resolution on Syria, which passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on September 4, 2013. Sherman is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade. The text of the letter follows:
September 6, 2013
TO: Senate and House Members
Congressman Brad Sherman, a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member of the Terrorism and Non-Proliferation Subcommittee, released the following statement concerning Syria.
“In marked contrast to the U.S. involvement in Libya, the President has decided to seek a Congressional resolution before using military force. I commend the President for seeking such an authorization.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) made the following statement regarding intervention in Syria. Sherman is a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Trade, and Nonproliferation.
“While supporting democracy abroad we should respect the rule of law at home. The President should comply with the War Powers Act and at this stage he is doing so by conferring with Congressional leaders.
Sherman Oaks, CA – On Sunday, August 25th, 2013, Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) hosted a town hall meeting at El Camino High School in Woodland Hills, fielding questions from some of the approximately 450 constituents who attended.
GRANADA HILLS, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman joined Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao this past weekend at a festival in Granada Hills celebrating the 66th anniversary of India's Independence. Thousands of Valley residents participated in the celebration at Granada Hills High School.
Congressman Sherman invited Ambassador Rao to the San Fernando Valley and hosted her over the weekend at a number of events.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) made the following statement after a House Financial Services Committee markup on the Protecting American Taxpayers and Homeowners Act. To watch a video of his full remarks, click here.