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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.
Noise and lots of it comes with the territory navigated by flying machines, and the sooner someone comes up with an aerial Tesla, the better for our earthbound ears.
Congressman Brad Sherman Issues Statement on President's Announcement to End Discrimination Against LGBT Federal Contractors
Washington DC – Following an announcement by President Barack Obama that he would sign an Executive Order to ban workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender federal contractors, Congressman Sherman released the following statement:
Washington DC - Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement following the narrow defeat of an amendment to allow nighttime curfews at Bob Hope Airport.
"Since coming to Congress, I have worked to reduce noise for those living near Burbank Bob Hope Airport. Noise restrictions have helped improve the quality of life for many Valley residents, but more is needed to balance the needs of the community with those of the airport, particularly during evening hours.
Commuters in the Sepulveda Pass will get a nice present today when a long-awaited 10-mile carpool lane opens on the northbound San Diego (405) Freeway.
The carpool lane between the Santa Monica (10) and Ventura (101) freeways is the cornerstone of the $1 billion-plus Sepulveda Pass improvement project, which has been highlighted by a pair of full freeway closures dubbed "Carmageddon.''
405 Carpool Lane Opens
Congressman Sherman and Colleagues Played Critical Role in Funding Construction
Sherman Calls for Subway through the Sepulveda Pass
Embattled Clippers owner Donald Sterling may be able to write off his critics, but if two state lawmakers have their way, he won't have the same option with the $2.5-million fine imposed on him by the NBA.
Two state Assembly members from Los Angeles filed legislation Tuesday that would prevent sports team owners from writing off league fines as a business expense when they file their state income tax returns.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver banned Sterling from the basketball league for life and fined him after a nationwide uproar over comments he made about African Americans.
Sherman Oaks - Congressman Sherman commemorated the Armenian Genocide at the AGBU Manoogian-Demirdjian School in Canoga Park. Congressman Sherman was the keynote speaker at an assembly for students, staff and parents to commemorate the 99th anniversary of the first genocide of the 20th century.
Sherman remarked that "genocide denial is the last step in a genocide, the first step of the next genocide."