John Garamendi
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I have worked with the community for decades on issues ranging from combating hate crimes to agriculture. I would like to wish Sikhs celebrating in California, across America, and around the world a joyous Vaisakhi. This festival embodies values that we all share, especially service and dedication to the well being of others.
We Americans will never forget the 2,977 victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. If I have any say in the matter, we also won't forget the 2,978th victim, Balbir Singh Sodhi, a loving Sikh father shot and killed in Mesa, Arizona on September 15 because his hateful ignorant killer was out for revenge and thought he was a Muslim
We Americans will never forget the 2,977 victims of the September 11th terrorist attacks. If I have any say in the matter, we also won't forget the 2,978th victim, Balbir Singh Sodhi, a loving Sikh father shot and killed in Mesa, Arizona on September 15 because his hateful ignorant killer was out for revenge and thought he was a MuslimMore quotes »
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California lawmakers John Garamendi, Sam Farr blast Senate vote on new gun regs
-- Guns have been part of Rep. John Garamendi's family for generations. Rep. Mike Thompson is among the Capitol's best skeet shooters. As avid gun enthusiasts, both lawmakers said they were appalled by the U.S. Senate vote to kill new regulations. With the from Santa Cruz Sentinel Read more »
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Rep. Garamendi's $40K Trip
John Garamendi reported that he and his spouse went on a $40,083 trip to South Sudan and Tanzania from 2/17- 2/22 paid for by the Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere Inc. (CARE). Rep. Betty McCollum also reported going on the trip with her costs from Roll Call Read more »
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Garamendi's 'Learning Tour' of Africa Comes in at $40,000
traveler Rep. John Garamendi is gaining on fellow Rep. Jim McDermott. Coming in at just more than $40,000, Garamendi’s recent four-day trip to South Sudan and Tanzania rivals McDermott’s $45,000 trip last year to Jakarta, Indonesia. Both Garamendi’s and McDermott’s from Roll Call Read more »
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`FBI needs to keep track of hate crimes against Hindus, Sikhs`
Joining a bi-partisan group of more than 100 lawmakers, prominent Democratic Congressman from California John Garamendi has asked the FBI to track hate crimes against Hindus, Sikhs and the Arab Americans. "Sikh, Hindu, Muslim, and Arab American communities from Zee News Read more »
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Rep. Garamendi Supports Beale Air Force Base's Global Hawk Program
DC March 20, 2013 â Yesterday, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), a Member of the House Armed Services Committee, continued his support for our nation's defense by protecting the critical Global Hawk mission at Beale Air Force Base. Located near from YubaNet Read more »
