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 Becerra Podcasts 
Welcome to Rep. Becerra's Podcasts page. "Becerra Podcasts" include town hall discussions, statements, and other audio updates.
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)
March 27, 2008
With April 15 just around the corner, Rep. Becerra, L.A. City Councilwoman Jan Perry, California State Controller John Chiang, and the Greater Los Angeles EITC Campaign Partnership held a press conference to educate taxpayers on economic stimulus payments, earned income tax credits, and free tax preparation resources.
Tax Time Press Conference
March 18, 2008
Rep. Becerra announces the support of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, City Council President Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton, and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca for H.R. 5266, the National Crime Gun Identification Act.
Gun Microstamping Press Conference
February 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra discusses FISA renewal and immunity for telecommunications companies, and how the economic stimulus package, signed in to law in February, will impact families and individuals at a February 23, 2008 "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center.
FISA and Telecoms
Economic Stimulus
November 17, 2007
Rep. Becerra talks about the importance of integrating immigrants in to U.S. society at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at Hoover Street Elementary School in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Immigrant Integration ("Coffee" in Pico-Union)
October 20, 2007
Rep. Becerra delivers the national Democratic hispanic radio address in Spanish. He discusses the SCHIP program, and the recent effort in the House of Representatives to override the president's veto of SCHIP reauthorization.
National Hispanic Radio Address (Spanish)
September 10, 2007
Rep. Becerra lays out his principles for immigration reform at a recent "Coffee" town hall meeting. Immigration Principles
July 25, 2007
Rep. Becerra responds to constituents asking him to support impeachment of President Bush at a recent "Coffee With Your Congressman" meeting in Eagle Rock.
Rep. Becerra on Impeachment
July 24, 2007
Rep. Becerra anuncia un aumento en el salario minimo nacional que ocurre hoy.
Aumento en el salario minimo
July 10, 2007
Rep. Becerra explains why he supports a single payer, universal health care system at a recent "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall meeting. Health care is a right, not a privilege
July 9, 2007
The Budget Committee holds a hearing, "Foreign Holdings of U.S. Debt: Is Our Economy Vulnerable?" Rep. Becerra questions the Director of the Congressional Budget Office on whether the United States has ever given out tax cuts to the wealthy during a time of war. Rep. Becerra questions tax cuts during war
July 3, 2007
Congressman Becerra talks about the importance of getting young adults from the neighborhood interested in attending our nation's prestigious military academies.
Rep. Becerra on the Importance of Military Academies
April 21, 2007
Congressman Xavier Becerra hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the war in Iraq and recent actions taken by Congress to end the war directly with constituents. Download the following podcasts to hear highlights:
A Quick History
Rep. Xavier Becerra gives a history of his opposition to the war in Iraq, at his forum on the war April 21, 2007.
Question and Answer Session
Rep. Becerra responds to questions from the audience at his forum on the war in Iraq April 21, 2007. Topics include congressional oversight, deficit spending, accountability, and support for our veterans in the Iraq supplemental legislation.
March 31, 2007
At Rep. Becerra's recent "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall meeting in Highland Park, the principle topic of conversation was the war in Iraq. Here are some highlights from the discussion:
Overview of the war in Iraq and recent action by Congress
Rep. Becerra gives an update on the situation in Iraq and recent action taken by Congress to hold the President accountable and bring the war to a close.
"When a Sunni soldier is ready to defend a Shi'a civilian and vice versa..."
Rep. Becerra discusses the Congress' Iraq strategy with a constituent.
"No longer giving the President carte blanche"
Rep. Becerra gives a preview of what is next in the Iraq debate.
February 16, 2007
Voicing his opposition to the President's escalation plan for the war in Iraq, Rep. Becerra urges his colleagues to vote in favor H.Con.Res 63, which explicitly disapproves of the escalation. Iraq War Resolution Floor Statement
February 10, 2007
Rep. Becerra delivers the keynote address at a symposium on immigration reform at Stanford Law School, his alma mater.
Keynote address on immigration reform.
January 23, 2007
Congressman Xavier Becerra delivers the Democratic State of the Union response in Spanish. His speech discusses the promise of the new Democratic Congress, saying that "the era of 'more of the same' has passed," and highlights plans for comprehensive immigration reform, and redeploying troops out of Iraq.
Respuesta al Estado de la Union
El congresista Xavier Becerra emite la respuesta demócrata al estado de la unión en español. Su discurso habla de la promesa del nuevo congreso demócrata, dice que “la era de la mediocridad se acabó,” y subraya los planes para la reforma migratoria, y la retirada de tropa de Irak.
December 23, 2006
The Spanish Democratic radio address was delivered by Congressman Becerra today, in which he discusses the new direction the House will be taking under the leadership of Speaker Pelosi.
Mensaje democrata
El mensaje demócrata fue emitido hoy por el congresista Becerra, en que habla de la nueva dirección que tomará la Cámara bajo el liderazgo de la Presidenta Pelosi.
December 2, 2006
Congressman Becerra met with dozens of constituents for coffee and conversation at Alexandria Elementary School in East Hollywood. The discussion ranged in subject from the Democratic agenda in Congress, to immigration reform, trade and tax policy, and the war in Iraq.
Coffee With Your Congressman Part 1
Congressman Becerra gives opening remarks.
Coffee With Your Congressman Part 2
Congressman Becerra addresses audience questions on the DREAM Act, immigration reform and family reunification.
Coffee With Your Congressman Part 3
Congressman Becerra answers questions about NAFTA and trade policy, tax policy and the war in Iraq.
September 20, 2006
Rep. Becerra denounces the attempt to implement a 21st century "poll tax", in the form of H.R. 4844, that would require Americans to pay for a federal I.D. card before being allowed to vote. Floor Statement on H.R.4844
September 14, 2006
Congressman Becerra urges Congress to work to enact comprehensive immigration reform, instead of narrow, unfunded, enforecement-only bills like H.R.6061. Floor Statement on H.R.6061
September 13, 2006
Congressman Becerra delivered a floor speech denouncing the politicization of 9/11 in the partisan resolution H.Res.994 and urges Congress to move aggressively to secure our nation against future attacks.
Floor Statement on H.Res.994
September 2, 2006
Following his visit to New Orleans, Congressman Becerra gave the Labor Day Democratic radio address in Spanish. He spoke about the need for a new direction in Gulf Coast recovery, immigration reform, and Iraq. Read an English translation of the radio address here.
Discurso radial en español.
Después de su visita a Nuevo Orleans, el congresista Becerra dió el discurso radial demócrata en español para este día del trabajador. Habló de la necesidad de una nueva dirección para la recpueracion en la costa del gulfo, reforma migratoria, y en Irak.
August 14, 2006
Congressman Becerra participated in a field hearing on immigration held by the Committee on Government Reform in San Diego. In this segment you can hear Congressman Becerra discuss the urgent need for comprehensive immigration reform with witnesses.
Immigration Hearing in San Diego
Witnesses include: CA State Senator Denise Moreno-Ducheny, ICE Special Agent Miguel Unzueta, San Diego Sheriff William Kolender, Steven Escoboza, President & CEO of the Hospital Association of San Diego and Imperial Counties, and the Honorable Bill Horn, Chairman of the San Diego Board of Supervisors.
July 29, 2006
Congressman Becerra met with over 100 constituents for coffee and conversation in Glassell Park. If you missed it, listen in to the discussion by downloading the .mp3 podcasts below:
Opening Remarks
Rep. Becerra discusses the minimum wage, health care, budget deficits and the war in Iraq.
Question & Answer
Rep. Becerra answers questions from the audience. |