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December 6, 2011
Dear Neighbor,
I am writing to highlight some things happening in Washington and our community that I would love to share with you and your family.
Working to Turn Around the Economy
Many of the policies implemented during the last Congress continue to pay off, and the state of the economy is improving. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy added 120,000 new jobs in November and the unemployment rate dropped to 8.6% in November—the lowest unemployment rate since March 2009. But the level of unemployment is still unacceptable, and I want you to know that I will continue my hardest to advance policies that put people back to work.
Read my full statement on the Department of Labor’s November jobs report by clicking here.
Standing Up for Local Businesses
Last week the House Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on "Constitutional Limitations on States' Authority to Collect Taxes." I had a chance to talk with local business owners from around the country to hear their concerns. Local businesses are put at a disadvantage by online companies that don’t collect state sales taxes. This unfair leg up makes buying goods in brick and mortar stores more expensive. We need our local businesses to succeed in order to get our economy back on track.
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I spoke to a Michigan small business owner to get an idea of how small businesses are disadvantaged by online companies not collecting state sales taxes. |
Supporting Workers’ Rights
The House Majority continues to insist on considering bills that do nothing to get our friends and neighbors back to work. H.R. 3094, “The Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act,” is just the latest example. H.R. 3094 would deny workers their right to a free and fair election to form a union by causing massive delays in union elections, encouraging frivolous litigation, and manipulating the election process. This bill undermines this process which has brought workers all over this country a safe workplace and the fair wages and benefits they deserve.
We need to focus on lowering the unemployment rate and creating jobs—not taking away the rights of hardworking Americans.
To read more about my opposition to this flawed bill click here.
Congratulating Ken La Vigne—One of California’s 2012 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to La Serna High School teacher Ken La Vigne for being named one of California's 2012 Teachers of the Year! His commitment and love for teaching make him a true inspiration and role model for educators across the state.
You can learn more about Mr. La Vigne by clicking here.
Thank you for taking the time to read the Latest from Linda. Please do not hesitate to contact me with your feedback or if I can ever be of assistance to you.
Sincerely,
Did you know?...
Several areas of the Whittier High School campus were featured as Hill Valley High School in the 1985 blockbuster film Back to the Future, and its 1989 sequel Back to the Future II.
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Linda T. Sánchez
Member of Congress
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