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January 3, 2020 In The News

Members of California’s congressional delegation react to President Trump’s authorization of the drone attack that killed Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad Thursday:

December 27, 2019 In The News

Responding to growing concerns about airplane noise, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier has proposed a series of bills that would allow airports to restrict flight times, require the Federal Aviation Administration to give greater primacy to noise impacts when developing flight routes and procedures and allow local communities to have a significant say in developing flight plans.

December 27, 2019 In The News

Medal of Honor recipients and prisoners of war are entitled to burial with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery, regardless of rank, under the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act signed into law last week by President Donald Trump.

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December 25, 2019 In The News

Residents who live near San Francisco International Airport may soon be hearing less noise from airplane flights thanks to a series of new bills that aim to mitigate the noise, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, announced Monday.

December 25, 2019 In The News

SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — Residents who live near San Francisco International Airport may soon be hearing less noise from airplane flights thanks to a series of new bills that aim to mitigate the noise, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier (D-San Francisco/San Mateo) announced Monday.

December 24, 2019 In The News

From The Office of Jackie Speier: Monday, Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-CA) announced the introduction of five bills to mitigate the scourge of airport noise that plagues communities across the country. Rep.

December 23, 2019 In The News

Have you heard of the ‘For Country’ caucus? In a political moment defined by acrimony above all else, this caucus brings together members of Congress who have served in the military — Democrats and Republicans. They meet regularly and work together on interests of common concern, including defense, but also beyond.

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December 23, 2019 In The News

Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39) cosponsored bipartisan legislation to restore eligibility to servicemembers seeking to transfer their educational benefits to dependents.

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December 20, 2019 In The News

Democratic Congressman Jimmy Panetta Wednesday voted with nearly all of the members of his party in the House of Representatives to impeach President Donald Trump.

December 20, 2019 In The News

Many of our local military families are fighting a battle on the home front. They say living in privatized military housing, like the Parks at Monterey Bay, is making their families sick. During a recent town hall meeting at the Presidio of Monterey, they voiced concerns about mold and infrastructure issues.

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