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Norma Judith Torres is a U.S. Representative for California's 35th congressional district, having served since January 13, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has a strong background in public service and community activism. Torres has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development throughout her tenure in Congress. She has been an advocate for immigrant rights and has worked to address the needs of her constituents in the diverse communities of her district.
I was struck by the message that the gentleman from Ohio talked about the parables of sin and that it is sinful not to help. At the same time, he said it is a sin not to help one's self... But what about when we have bad times? What about…
I am pleased to see the House addressing the issue of recycling. The bill under consideration today would encourage voluntary battery recycling, curtail the use of mercury-containing batteries and improve the procedures for recycling such…
I object to both of them. I think it is an equal state. Goodlatte has new packaging. It is Pombo Lite.
I rise to oppose the conference report on H.R. 927. I am grateful to my colleague, the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Burton] for this opportunity to explain why the passage of H.R. 927 would be, in my opinion, not only a grave policy mistake…
When I step onto the House floor every day, I am never certain what I will face: Will the agenda promote progress and growth? Or will the House encourage policies that deliver an America of inequality? Unfortunately, inequality is often…
Mr. Vento, I thank the gentleman for yielding, but is this not really a question of a sort of cantankerous attitude on the part of our colleagues on the other side saying ``We want it our way or no way at all?'' Have I not understood, have…
that is true, that the Government is not totally shut down, but most of it is shut down and today Federal workers, joined by senior citizens and others, will take to the street to protest. They are going to picket the houses and the…
I have a particular interest, of course close to home, because I represent a large sector of the San Gabriel Valley in California wherein the water is polluted and a particular San Gabriel basin provides drinking water for a million…
the current debate over the B-2 bomber marks a turning point for the preservation of U.S. air power. It has been said that the history of U.S. military power is characterized by technological achievements that produced globally dominating…
today, I join my colleagues, Representatives Joseph Kennedy and Christopher Smith in introducing the Humanitarian Aid Corridor Act. This bill would withhold U.S. assistance to any country which blocks the delivery of congressional approved…
I think that today's action by the President of the United States in taking his prerogative as a Chief Executive to order an Executive order guaranteeing the $47.5 billion guarantees to Mexico was a prudent move. I believe it sends out a…
much ado has been made about the Republican Contract With America, especially the pie in the sky balanced budget amendment. This publicity stunt demonstrates the mastery of soundbites by Republicans. But it is obvious that they are not…
following this past week's events regarding the Speaker's book deal it has become clear to us here in Congress that the Republicans do not want the American people to know about the details. I ask, is it coincidence that Republican members…
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