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June 10, 2010
Opinion-Editorial

From the beginning of these difficult economic times, I have been committed to supporting and proposing reforms to ensure that consumers, investors, small businesses and everyday Americans are no longer taken advantage of by the big institutions on Wall Street.

Issues:Economy Taxes and Trade
June 9, 2010

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) joined his colleagues and UCLA alumni in introducing a House resolution to honor the remarkable life and achievements of one of the greatest sports figures and educators in our lifetime, Coach John Wooden. The legislation passed with unanimous support.

May 7, 2010
Opinion-Editorial

By Congressman Brad Sherman

As of April 27, 2010, domestic air travelers were spared of lengthy airplane delays on the tarmac and will enjoy additional consumer protections. Although not everyone considers air travel to be fun, it should certainly be safe and free of suffering.

Under a new rule, U.S. airlines operating domestic flights may not permit an aircraft to remain on the tarmac at large and medium hub airports (LAX and Burbank Airport) for more than three hours without deplaning passengers. Three hours is still too long but this is a reasonable start.

Issues:Consumer ProtectionTransportation
May 3, 2010
Opinion-Editorial

Depending on whether you are due a refund or owe a debt, you have come to either love or hate Internal Revenue Service (IRS) around this time of the year. Overall, I suspect that public sentiment towards this agency takes a turn for the worse – especially during tough economic times like we are experiencing now. That is why, with the tax filing deadline behind us, I am highlighting the fact that the IRS actually owes some Los Angelenos money.

April 29, 2010

Up to 15,000 San Fernando Valley companies eligible for substantial tax credit now

Washington, D.C. – San Fernando Valley small businesses will be getting a little bit of good news in their mailboxes. Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) said today that companies eligible for new health reform tax credits will be getting a postcard explaining the credits and encouraging them to take advantage of the tax cut.

Congressman Sherman said the tax credit is especially important to getting the Valley economy moving again.

April 28, 2010

Washington, D.C. – Starting Thursday domestic air travelers will be spared of lengthy airplane delays on the tarmac and will enjoy additional consumer protections.

Under the new rule, U.S. airlines operating domestic flights may not permit an aircraft to remain on the tarmac at large and medium hub airports (LAX and Burbank Airport) for more than three hours without deplaning passengers.

April 22, 2010

Washington, DC – Today, as the nation marks Earth Day the House Financial Services Committee passed the Green Resources for Energy Efficient Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act (H.R. 2336) which includes language authored by Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) to promote the use of plug-in electric vehicles, both plug-in hybrids and pure electric.

April 21, 2010

Let the Sun Shine on Government, Says Sherman

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Faster FOIA Act, which establishes an advisory commission of experts and government officials to study whether changes in federal law and policy are needed to ensure more effective and timely compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) law.

April 15, 2010

Sherman Announces How Los Angeles and Ventura County Residents Can Find Out If They Have Unclaimed Tax Refunds

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) announced that nearly 5,000 taxpayers in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties are owed $5,477,862 in undeliverable tax refunds from the 2008 tax year. In many instances, the United States Postal Service was unable to deliver refund checks due to mailing address errors.

April 13, 2010

Canoga Park, CA – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) addressed over 100 high school students inside the auditorium at Armenian General Benevolent Union (AGBU) Manoogian Demirdjian School, in Canoga Park. Sherman has routinely hosted town hall meetings for high school students during his time in Congress.