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Jimmy Panetta critical of Trump’s latest speech

March 1, 2017 In The News
Amy Wu , The Californian
Jimmy Panetta critical of Trump’s latest speech
“The president continued to rely on his narrative about immigrants posing a threat rather than being a benefit to our communities. The president's idea for a Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement department instills fear in and encourages discrimination against immigrant communities,” Panetta said.

Panetta issues statement on Trump's speech to Congress

March 1, 2017 In The News
BenitoLink
Panetta issues statement on Trump's speech to Congress
Congressman says it is "long past time for Democrats and Republicans to work together to construct policy"

Rep. Panetta says Trump speech still divisive, but agrees with one point

March 1, 2017 In The News
James Herrera, Monterey Herald//Santa Cruz Sentinel
Rep. Panetta says Trump speech still divisive, but agrees with one point

Washington -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-Carmel Valley, issued his assessment of President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday and said Trump continues to deliver “the same divisive and dangerous message he used throughout his campaign.”

County looks at $40M in storm road repairs

March 1, 2017 In The News
Tarmo Hannula, Register-Pajaronian
County looks at $40M in storm road repairs
McPherson said Congress members Anna Eshoo and Jimmy Panetta have been “very helpful” in pushing for immediate repairs. “They have seen it live and in color and they know what we are dealing with,” McPherson said.

Congressman Panetta reacts to President Trump's speech to Congress

February 28, 2017 In The News
Amanda Gomez, KION
Congressman Panetta reacts to President Trump's speech to Congress

CENTRAL COAST, Calif. - Central Coast Congressman Jimmy Panetta is reacting to President Donald Trump’s first speech to Congress.

Panetta: Serious Criminals Should Be Deported

February 24, 2017 In The News
Kelly Nix, Carmel Pine Cone
Panetta: Serious Criminals Should Be Deported

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors’ resolution last week urging county officials, including the sheriff, not to cooperate with federal immigration authorities to deport even hardened criminals is at odds with the opinion of Congressman Jimmy Panetta, who believes those who commit serious crimes shouldn’t be allowed to stay in the country.

Immigration forum attracts more than 600 in Salinas

February 24, 2017 In The News
Amy Wu, The Californian
Immigration forum attracts more than 600 in Salinas

President Trump’s enforcement of outdated immigration regulations continues to set off fear and anxiety in Salinas. The issue remains at the forefront of discussion and debate in town.

County eyes sustainable hospitality

February 23, 2017 In The News
Amy Wu, The Californian
County eyes sustainable hospitality
Immigration was also part of the discussion at Thursday’s symposium, particularly in the aftermath of President Trump’s three executive bans on immigration.Panetta said immigrants are a critical part of the workforce and Trump’s executive orders on immigration would be a hit on the hospitality industry, too. “It definitely won’t be as big as an impact as agriculture, but it will be devastating for all of our economy here,” Panetta said.

Congressman Panetta “wowed” by Presidio visit

February 23, 2017 In The News
Patrick Bray, The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
Congressman Panetta “wowed” by Presidio visit
“I was honored and humbled to visit with the students personally and hear and see these young kids who are anywhere from 19 to their early 20s – how much they appreciated being able to learn the language and have the teachers and the facilities to do so,” said Panetta, visibly impressed by his classroom experience.

County, federal officials tour Aptos to survey damage

February 18, 2017 In The News
Calvin Men, Santa Cruz Sentinel
County, federal officials tour Aptos to survey damage

APTOS -- The bout of storms that battered Santa Cruz County and much of Northern California has taken a toll, eroding away roads that have stood for decades and toppling trees.

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