Mark Takano
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Mark Allan Takano is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 41st congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and labor rights during his tenure in Congress. Takano has been an advocate for improving the lives of servicemembers and has emphasized the importance of checks and balances in government. He has also been vocal about the need to support workers and address the challenges they face in a changing economy.
Jan 19, 2016
Housing First is a good policy, but we can't eliminate the--we still have a need for--the transition and temporary.
Jan 19, 2016
As President Obama has said, 'too many of those who once wore our Nation's uniform now sleep in our Nation's streets.'
Jan 19, 2016
I am very pleased to welcome you to my home district here in Riverside County and the Inland Empire.
Dec 8, 2015
Updating the overtime exemption will help millions of workers make ends meet and give an added boost to our economy.
Dec 8, 2015
The $23,000 threshold is outdated and below the poverty level for a family of four.
Dec 8, 2015
It is past time for the Department to update the Fair Labor Standards Act's exemption for overtime pay.
Dec 2, 2015
I thank the chairman for supporting this bipartisan amendment. I am honored to have that support. I encourage its adoption. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by…
Nov 30, 2015
President George W. Bush deserves some credit for the point we are at with the Paris climate talks.
Nov 17, 2015
Is this just the cost to the VA? Or are we also looking at the cost to the providers?
Nov 17, 2015
How expensive will it be, do you think? I mean, we are talking about small providers and large community providers.
Nov 17, 2015
I believe that we as a Committee need to listen today, and if what we hear makes sense, then hold them to this course that they have set out to follow to ensure that the veterans of today and of the future are assured quality, safe health…
Nov 17, 2015
I do, however, have some concerns with the price tag that this plan comes with, and the ability of the VA to implement this plan throughout the agency.
Nov 17, 2015
One of my main concerns is how we streamline and improve the flow of information between the VA and community providers.
Nov 17, 2015
Access to safe, quality health care is a priority for this Committee, and one that veterans who have served expect.
Nov 17, 2015
One of the VA programs that has really impressed me the most recently, and I think also our Chairman, is the VetSuccess on Campus, or VSOC, Program, where students have access to counselors.
Nov 3, 2015
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 32 Offered by Ms. Brownley of California The…
Nov 3, 2015
I appreciate the sentiment of the gentleman from Pennsylvania, that he has been to our region and understands the importance of making sure that freight through rail is moved expeditiously. I do urge my colleagues to support this…
Nov 3, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 68, after line 21, insert the following: ``(3) Special rule.--The Secretary may treat a program of…
Nov 2, 2015
I was surprised to learn that VSOC counselors also have a VR&E caseload, which to me means that they have little time to also address the wider veterans community that are not necessarily on VR&E but also need, you know, counseling advice.
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