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O.C. Sheriff Hutchens endorses Correa for Congress

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For Immediate Release: January 19, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

ORANGE COUNTY SHERIFF CALLS LOU CORREA “BEST CHOICE” FOR CONGRESS

Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchins Endorses Lou Correa for CA-46

SANTA ANA, CA— Catapulting his campaign forward with renewed momentum, today former State Senator Lou Correa garnered a milestone endorsement from Orange County’s widely respected top law enforcement officer, and Orange County’s first woman Sheriff — Sandra Hutchens— as he campaigns to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat.

In announcing her support of Correa’s bid for Congress, Sheriff Hutchens released the following statement: Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association

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For Immediate Release: January 7, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SANTA ANA SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSN. ENDORSES LOU CORREA FOR CONGRESS

Say Lou “has sponsored, as well as authored numerous bills that have assisted Law Enforcement with keeping the citizens and our students safe.”

SANTA ANA, CA– Illustrating his extensive public safety support, today former State Senator Lou Correa secured a pivotal endorsement from the Santa Ana School Police Officers’ Association (SASPOA) in his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat. The endorsement further validates Correa has law enforcements choice in the race, following recent endorsements from the California Police Chiefs’ Association and the National Latino Peace Officers Association. Continue reading→

Loretta Sanchez appears to be backing Bao Nguyen for Congress

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Loretta Sanchez and Bao Nguyen

U.S. Rep. Linda Chavez endorsed former State Legislator Lou Correa’s congressional campaign back in September but it looks like her sister Loretta has other ideas as she showed up today at a major fundraiser in Hollywood for Garden Grove Mayor Bao Nguyen’s congressional campaign.

Apparently Loretta convinced Nguyen to run – and while she has not come out publicly as his supporter it is pretty obvious that she has chosen a side in this race. Continue reading→

Bao Nguyen announces his candidacy for Congress in the 46th C.D.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Soham Pandit, (267) 391-8512, soham@bao2016.com

Bao Nguyen Announces Candidacy for Congress in CA-46

Garden Grove Mayor running to replace Loretta Sanchez

SANTA ANA, CA – Bao Nguyen today announced his candidacy for Congress in California’s 46th district. Bao, whose family emigrated from Vietnam, has devoted his career to the citizens of the district, serving as a teacher, running for school board and most recently, serving as the Mayor of Garden Grove.
“I’m excited to announce that I will be running for Congress in the place I have always called home. I can’t wait to take my passion, and the passions of so many others around me, to bring reform to Washington, D.C,” said Mayor Bao Nguyen on Tuesday.

Born in a Thailand refugee camp, Bao and his family arrived to the United States when he was only three months of age. His parents emigrated to the U.S. to ensure that their children would be provided with the opportunities that they otherwise would not have been given in Vietnam. Continue reading→

Correa endorsed for Congress by the pioneer of CA drivers licenses for immigrants

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Gil Cedillo

Gil Cedillo

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For Immediate Release: September 14, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

LOU CORREA WINS COVETED BACKING OF GIL CEDILLO

Pioneer of CA Drivers Licenses for Immigrants, Former Senator & Current L.A. Councilman Gil Cedillo Endorses Correa for Congress

SANTA ANA, CA— Bolstering his campaign to represent California’s 46th Congressional District seat, today former State Senator Lou Correa received a sought-after endorsement from former State Senator and current Los Angeles City Councilman Gil Cedillo.

Widely acknowledged as a pioneer in the effort to establish state drivers licenses for California’s undocumented individuals, Councilman Gil Cedillo’s endorsement carries significant weight among Latinos throughout California, and is particularly meaningful in the 46th Congressional District given its large Latino population. Continue reading→

Correa’s Congressional campaign endorsed by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ BOLD PAC

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Bold PAC

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For Immediate Release: September 4, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

SEN. LOU CORREA EARNS POWERFUL BOLD PAC ENDORSEMENT

Backing of Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ Fundraising Arm BOLD PAC Illustrates Correa’s Early Momentum in CA-46 Contest

SANTA ANA, CA— Injecting his campaign with a big boost of momentum, today former California State Senator Lou Correa secured a heavyweight endorsement from the Congressional Hispanic Caucus’ fundraising arm, the Building Our Leadership Diversity (BOLD) PAC, in his bid to represent California’s 46th District in Congress.

Today’s announcement follows an endorsement Correa received yesterday from Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair and Congresswoman Linda Sanchez. Continue reading→

Congresswoman Linda Sanchez endorses Lou Correa for Congress

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Lou Correa

For Immediate Release: September 3, 2015

Contact: Dave Jacobson, (818) 943-2348, Shallman Communications

CONGRESSWOMAN LINDA SÁNCHEZ ENDORSES FORMER SENATOR LOU CORREA FOR CONGRESS

SANTA ANA, CA – In an early and significant development, Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-37) has officially endorsed former State Senator Lou Correa to replace Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez in the 46th Congressional District.

“I have known and worked with Lou for more than 20 years. He has spent the majority of his life in Orange County and he has served almost three quarters of the 46th Congressional District since 1998 — as an Assemblyman, a Supervisor, and a State Senator. I have followed him over the years as he made decisions based on the best interests of those he represented,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez announces 2014 Congressional Art Competition

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Funky Loretta

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 24, 2014

MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

SANCHEZ ANNOUNCES 2014 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-46), co-chair of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition, today announced the start of this year’s competition, “An Artistic Discovery.” This nationwide high school art competition recognizes the artistic talents of each Congressional district. Since 1982 more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

“Every year, we have the honor of recognizing home-grown talent through the annual Congressional Art Competition,” said Sanchez. “We will be looking for a piece that captures the culture and vibrant life in Orange County. I am excited to see how each student interprets this year’s theme, ‘An Artistic Discovery,’ and translates it into a unique piece of artwork.” Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez votes against HR 5, the Student Success Act

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Loretta-Sanchez-plays-the-flute

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 46th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 19, 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Barb Solish, 202-226-8373, Barb.Solish@mail.house.gov

REP. SANCHEZ VOTES AGAINST THE “LETTING STUDENTS DOWN ACT”

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Loretta Sanchez (CA-46) today voted against H.R. 5, dubbed the “Letting Students Down Act,” a bill that undermines the foundations of America’s education system. (Editor’s Note: this bill is actually called the Student Success Act).

During consideration, Rep. Sanchez put forth an amendment that House Republicans denied debate on. The amendment would have created a grant program to fund international education supplemental activities for students including Model U.N., geography bees, and foreign language clubs. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez responds to Congressional Super Committee failure

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 21, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON SUPER COMMITTEE FAILURE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee and member of the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statementtoday after the Super Committee’s announcement it will not be able to reach a bipartisan deficit reduction agreement before the November 23 deadline. Continue reading→

Rep. Sanchez’ statement regarding the U.S. Congressional debt deal

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1, 2011
MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ STATEMENT ON DEBT DEAL

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) released the following statement regarding her vote tonight in favor of the debt deal.

“It is with the well-being of Californians in mind that I have cast this vote in favor of an increase in the debt ceiling,” said Sanchez. “If we do not increase the debt limit, our economic recovery and our future prosperity will be seriously jeopardized. Continue reading→

Passage of Dream Act would have a huge impact on Santa Ana’s young people

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Congress on Wednesday is expected to begin its fight over extending legal immigration status to foreign-born youngsters with a scheduled cloture vote on the DREAM Act in the Senate, according to the L.A. Times.

The bill, whose cloture vote is expected about 4 p.m. EST, is being heavily pushed by Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), who was reelected with a large Latino vote last month. He pledged to bring the measure to a vote, though it will likely fail because of strong opposition from Republicans to a what they have called a mass amnesty for illegal immigrants.

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) is urging members of Congress to pass the “Development, Relief, and Education of Alien Minors (DREAM) Act.”  This sensible piece of legislation would allow undocumented kids who have grown up in this country the opportunity to achieve conditional legal status, and eventually earn the ability to apply for citizenship, if they attend college or serve in the military.  Polls show the majority of the American public supports the measure, according to The Hill.

In an attempt to round up more votes on the DREAM Act immigration bill, House leaders are looking at adding an agriculture jobs bill that would ease rules for farm laborers, according to Politico.  I hope that works!

I just posted a story yesterday about the graduation and drop-out rates in Santa Ana.  While the dropout rates are discouraging, a lot of our students at the SAUSD do end up graduating.  It is so sad that many of them cannot go any further for lack of documentation.

The Dream Act would be a huge economic boost to the U.S.  We already paid to educate these kids.  Why not finish the task and let them go to college and have a path to citizenship?

For the Democrats this vote is crucial.  They must find a way to pass the Dream Act.  Republicans are generally against it, but if they don’t start working with Latinos their future is going to be quite dim.  This is one bill that both parties should support!

How would you like to work for Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez?

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The Office of Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is seeking a strategic, proactive, and community-oriented individual for the position of Field Representative. The position will be based in the Garden Grove District Office.

Field Representatives serve as liaisons to constituents, government agencies, businesses, and local community groups. The portfolio for this specific opening includes banking/finance, housing, transportation, business groups, and telecommunications.

Deadline to submit resumes is December 13, 2010. Send, fax, or e-mail cover letter and resume to: Paula Negrete District Director 12397 Lewis St., Suite 101 Garden Grove, CA 92840 paula.negrete@mail.house.gov 714-621-0401 Fax

Essential Duties:

  • Attend meetings of local government and community groups, speak on behalf of the Congresswoman, and report back with recommendations for action on issues of importance to the district.
  • Responsible for tracking district priorities as identified by the Congresswoman, recommending strategies for achieving those priorities, and executing a district plan.
  • Identify, plan, and coordinate events for the Congresswoman’s district trips, including advancing the event site and writing event memorandums, talking points, and preparing background information.
  • Maintain an awareness and involvement in district affairs and issues, reporting to the Congresswoman as appropriate. -Contribute to a strategic weekly report, with updates on the progress of priority district issues.
  • Other related work as assigned. Knowledge of/ Ability to: -Familiarity with communities within the 47th Congressional District. -Establish and maintain cooperative relationships/ verbally communicate effectively with constituent groups, elected officials, government agencies, and business leaders.
  • Strong written communication skills; ability to research and draft memorandums, reports, and talking points.
  • Knowledge of office computer applications. -Event planning experience desirable.
  • Work night and/or weekend hours as necessary to attend meetings, staff the Congresswoman, or perform other essential duties.
  • Work independently in the absence of supervision.
  • Understand and carry out directions, and take the initiative.

Click here to read a full job description.