Feb 28, 2013
Mr. Speaker, the sequester is scheduled to go into effect in less than 24 hours, and I stand today to call out a particularly objectionable concept that this is not taking effect today, that this is going to somehow not affect people…
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Scott Peters is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 52nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Peters has focused on issues such as healthcare, environmental protection, and economic development during his time in Congress. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and improving access to affordable healthcare for his constituents. Peters previously served on the San Diego City Council, where he gained experience in local governance and community issues.
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Feb 27, 2013
Tomorrow is the last day we have to avoid sequester. I've spoken on the House floor about how San Diego will be disproportionately affected. Today, I want to address our national security. Almost one in four jobs in San Diego County are…
Feb 26, 2013
Mr. Speaker, last week I visited the Salk Institute, a cutting-edge biological research facility whose work has contributed to San Diego's status as the number two life science cluster in the United States. At Salk, I met Dr. Geoff Wahl, a…
Feb 25, 2013
Mr. Speaker, many will be hurt by the sequester, but San Diego will be hurt in particular. Today, I'm here to urge Congress to work together to find a bipartisan solution to sequestration. The Port of San Diego is our window to national…
Feb 15, 2013
Mr. Speaker, San Diego is the largest metropolitan area for military personnel and base operations. My district is home to seven military installations, and sequestration will have a broad and devastating effect on our military families…
Feb 14, 2013
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for the opportunity to serve with you and Mr. Maffei on this Committee.
Feb 14, 2013
The impacts of sequester will be felt in every district and State. San Diego is home to major research universities and technology firms. Last year, firms working on everything from improving cancer diagnostics to protecting our computer…
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