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July 8, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced that the House Appropriations Committee has approved a half million dollars in federal appropriations funding for a smart grid initiative in the City of Burbank.

June 19, 2009
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) announced that the House of Representatives approved nearly a million dollars in federal appropriations funding for community justice and drug prevention programs serving the San Fernando Valley.
June 3, 2009
Opinion-Editorial
I am pleased to report a major victory for consumers. Last month, with my strong support, the House passed the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act with a strong bipartisan majority.
Issues:Consumer Protection
May 26, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman (Sherman Oaks) was joined by Councilmember Tony Cardenas, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and representatives of the Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks to mark the completion of the $5.2 million Bull Creek Channel Ecosystem Restoration Project located at the Anthony C. Beilenson Park in the Sepulveda Basin.

May 21, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Sherman asked Secretary of Education Arne Duncan to restore prior departmental policy and to override the decision made by the Bush Administration concerning anti-Semitism.

May 20, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, voted to protect consumers from unfair and deceptive credit card practices by supporting the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act. The legislation passed the House by a vote of 361 to 64, and will now go to President Obama who is expected to sign it this week.

May 19, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation along with Congressman Gary G. Miller (R-CA) to permanently increase the limits on the loans made in high cost areas that are purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) or that are insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank (D-MA), and 29other members are original cosponsors of this legislation.

April 15, 2009

Washington, D.C. - As taxpayers rushed to file last-minute returns by tonight’s midnight deadline, Congressman Brad Sherman is helping southern Californians uncover over $10,000,000 in old refunds and stimulus payments that are just waiting to be claimed by 13,050 Angelenos. Three potential claimants each stand to receive more than $250,000.

April 3, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman is reminding San Fernando Valley residents and businesses that beginning on April 18, 2009 they will be required to dial the number one (1) and the area code prior to any phone number, even if dialing an 818 area code.

April 2, 2009

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman followed-up on a brief conversation with President Obama on Monday evening and on a letter he sent Tuesday, sharing his concerns about a proposed communique to be issued by the G-20 nations and its impact on congressional discretion.