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113th Congress

Every year thousands of Californians do not receive their tax refund from the IRS or the California Franchise Tax Board due to a change of address or a change of name.

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Are you a reservist or a family member of a reservist? Do you have questions about your healthcare plan, your pay, your pension, or are you looking to join a local support group? Need more information?

The following links and information have been compiled for reservists and their families as they adjust to life changes associated with being called up for active duty.

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On February 13, 2009, Congressman Brad Sherman voted for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (also known as the Economic Stimulus Bill). President Obama signed this bill into law on February 17, 2009.

The Economic Stimulus Bill has important provisions to help families deal with college costs. Below are descriptions of the provisions concerning Pell Grants and the American Opportunity Tax Credit.


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It has happened to everyone. You are in the middle of dinner or watching your favorite TV show when the phone rings. It's not family calling. Nor friends. It's a telemarketer.

March 27, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following statement on the attacks on Armenian civilians in Kessab, Syria.

March 24, 2014

Sherman Oaks, CA – This past week, Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) hosted five town hall meetings in the San Fernando Valley.

Issues:Town Halls
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It is important for residents of the San Fernando Valley to remember how vulnerable we are to earthquakes. Many Valley residents have vivid memories of the destruction caused by the Northridge Earthquake. Fifty-seven lives were lost and more than $20 billion dollars in property damage resulted from those ten seconds of violent shaking.

When calamity strikes, good preparation can help mitigate the damage caused, keep loved ones safe, and make it easier for our emergency services to respond effectively.


January 24, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Brad Sherman (D-CA) released the following statement on the unprovoked killing of an Armenian soldier, Armen Hovannisyan, by Azeri forces along the border of Nagorno-Karabakh.