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May 24, 2017 In The News

After the Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday released its long-awaited score on the Republican health care plan that passed the House of Representatives on May 4, KQED gathered reaction from California’s congressional caucus on the analysis.

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May 23, 2017 In The News

Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2018, “A New Foundation for American Greatness”:

“President Trump’s damaging budget proposal would slash government programs critical to families, students, and businesses on the central coast of California," Panetta said.

May 19, 2017 In The News

Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME), Dan Newhouse (R-WA), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) recently introduced the Organic Agriculture Research Act to support the continued growth of the nation’s booming organic agriculture industry.

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May 19, 2017 In The News

Congressman Jimmy Panetta said Thursday he has the highest confidence in former FBI director Robert S. Mueller overseeing the investigation into possible links between President Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Russia.

May 17, 2017 In The News
“Our country’s organic industry is a dynamic and growing market, but more must be done to ensure that producers are equipped with the most effective tools available. My district on the central coast of California is the fifth largest organics-producing district in the country, home to over 400 organic producers. To remain competitive, these operations depend on innovations in research – particularly when it comes to improvements in soil health and pest management,” said Panetta. “The Organic Agriculture Research Act will provide economic opportunity for our producers and increase accessibility to consumers through science-based advancements.”
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May 16, 2017 In The News

CARMEL >> “La Vieja,” a black and white photograph by Carmel High School sophomore Korenna Fife is the winning entry of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for the 20th Congressional District.

The winners of this year’s contest were announced Thursday during a reception held at the Hollister Veterans’ Memorial Building.

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May 12, 2017 In The News
San Benito High School student artists were among those recognized in the annual contest
May 11, 2017 In The News
“We honor deputies Day and Pomber not because of how they died, but because of how they lived … Many of us would like to think that if the time came, we could risk our lives to protect people we love, but law enforcement officers choose to face the threat of danger every day to protect people they don’t even know,” Panetta told the audience.
May 11, 2017 In The News

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula’s Kids Eat Right Program received a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from Congressman Jimmy Panetta on May 9.

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May 8, 2017 In The News

Congressman Jimmy Panetta is expected to announce the winner of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition in Hollister later this week.

According to a press release from Panetta’s office, the 20th Congressional District representative will announce the winning entry at the Veterans’ Memorial Building on Thursday May 11 at 5 p.m.

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