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Washington, D.C.— Congressman Brad Sherman proposes revoking Most Favored Nation (MFN) status for China and directing the President to negotiate a new trading relationship with the country that is designed to eliminate the trade imbalance.
Sherman, the Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade, is joined by the Ranking Member of the full Foreign Affairs Committee, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), among others, in introducing the legislation.
As a CPA, I understand the struggles that many San Fernando Valley families face when balancing their budgets. I am also aware of how tough the current economic situation is and the difficulty of finding good paying jobs. That is why, in Congress, I have focused on fighting the deficit and wasteful spending and looking for ways to create and preserve job opportunities, just like people are doing at home.
Fighting the Deficit and Wasteful Spending
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) welcomed Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar, to Solstice Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area during a visit as part of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors Initiative. Congressman Sherman invited Secretary Salazar and other administration officials to the Santa Monica Mountains to showcase the park’s innovative programs as a blueprint for other national parks.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) issued the following statement today about an attack on him aired on the Fox News Channel this afternoon.
“Fox News has claimed that I am negligent in not being knowledgeable about the attacks on Attorney General Eric Holder regarding his treatment of an incident in Philadelphia on November 4, 2008.
“A review of major sources of information which I rely upon most during the month prior to my July 11th Town Hall Meeting shows the following mentions of this issue:
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) issued the following statement today about Republican Leader John Boehner's proposal to means-test Social Security:
"Today, Congressman John Boehner, leader of the Republicans in the House of Representatives, suggested reducing or eliminating Social Security benefits for Americans with "substantial non-Social Security income."
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, applauded the approval of a proposal he first offered in 2009 to require the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end conflicts of interest in the selection of credit ratings.
Americans seeking to assist the people of Gaza can legally do so through highly respected non-governmental organizations such as CARE and Oxfam.
In fact, the United States Agency for International Development gives grants to the following additional organizations for Gaza aid operations: American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA), Catholic Relief Services (CRS), CHF International, International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC), Mercy Corps, Relief International, Save the Children, World Vision, and World Food Program. All of these organizations accept private donations.
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.
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.
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.