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5/8/2008
ON REP. BECERRA’S MUSEUM BILL BECOMING LAW
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On learning that the president today signed S.2739, legislation that includes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of the American Latino Act (H.R.512/S.500), Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31), Assistant to the Speaker of the House and author...
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5/1/2008
REP. BECERRA VOTES TO PROHIBIT GENETIC DISCRIMINATION, URGES PASSAGE OF GENE PATENTING BAN

4/29/2008
REP. BECERRA’S LATINO MUSEUM LEGISLATION IS NOW HEADED TO THE WHITE HOUSE

4/23/2008
REP. BECERRA PRESSES FOR PLAN OF ACTION ON SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BACKLOG

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Rep. Becerra (center) moderates a mock congressional debate and vote with students at West Adams Preparatory High School, April 21, 2008. Rep. Becerra emphasized to the students the importance of continuing their education, and answered questions about his work as a member of Congress.

 


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Congressman Becerra's Legislation in Focus
Learn more about the legislation authored and introduced by Rep. Becerra by visiting his "Legislation in Focus" Web pages. These pages serve as a resource to educate constituents, staff and media alike on the issues Rep. Becerra is working to address in Congress.
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Economic Stimulus for America’s Working Families
America’s working families are facing a wave of economic insecurity as unemployment and the cost of basic necessities continue to rise.
Rep. Becerra joined with fellow members of congressional leadership and his colleagues on the Ways and Means and Budget committees to craft a bipartisan stimulus package and continues to explore further measures to protect the economically vulnerable and get the American economy back on track. Click here to learn more.

War in Iraq
In March 2008, the war in Iraq entered its sixth year, with no end in sight. Congressman Becerra opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning, and continues to work toward ending our involvement there. Click here to learn more about the state of the war in Iraq and recent developments in congress.


Moving America in a New Direction
The Democratic majority has moved swiftly to chart a new course for America - toward a future of fiscal responsibility, real national security, energy independence, a fairer economy and a dignified retirement for all. As Assistant to the Speaker, Rep. Becerra is working hard to lead the House in this exciting new direction for America. Follow the links below to learn more about the key pieces of progressive legislation passed by the House in the first seven months of the 110th Congress:
 
A New Direction (pdf)               Defending Our Country

Restoring Accountability          Growing Our Economy  Srengthening Our Families      Preserving Our Planet


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Becerra Broadcasts

April 30, 2008

Economy & Gas Prices 

Rep. Becerra discusses the economy and gas prices on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" program.

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April 23, 2008

Social Security Hearing

 Rep. Becerra presses for a plan of action for the Social Security Administration's disability benefits backlog from SSA Commissioner Michael Astrue at a hearing of the Ways and Means Committee.

There are two segments: Part 1 | Part 2

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Becerra Podcasts

April 12, 2008

Rep. Becerra delivers the national Democratic Hispanic radio address in Spanish. He discusses the impact of the war in Iraq, the economic slowdown and the Colombia Free Trade Agreement. Click here to read an English transcript of Rep. Becerra's remarks.

 

Hispanic Radio Address (Spanish)




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