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Rep. Sanchez blasts banks for illegally foreclosing on U.S. service members

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Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez, Representing California’s 47th Congressional District
PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 30, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson, 202-309-0825

REP. SANCHEZ RESPONDS TO REPORTS THAT BANKS HAVE ILLEGALLY FORECLOSED ON NEARLY 5,000 SERVICE MEMBERS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to news that several banks may have foreclosed illegally on the homes of thousands of active-duty military members currently fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Data recently released by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency indicates that nearly 5,000 military members may have been improperly foreclosed upon. Continue reading→

Freedom Rings Tour coming to Santa Ana Metro PCS on June 24

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MetroPCS Freedom Rings Tour Visits Los Angeles, Collecting Recycled Cell Phones to Benefit Cell Phone for Soldiers

Partnership aims to provide more calling funds for soldiers overseas

WHAT: The Freedom Rings Tour bus is visiting Los Angeles and accepting donations for Cell Phone for Soldiers, a non-profit organization that recycles old cell phones into prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops stationed overseas. MetroPCS’ partnership with Cell Phone for Soldiers is part of an initiative to ensure more cell phones are recycled so every soldier has means to call home.

Local residents can stop by the Freedom Rings Tour to drop off their old cell phones and learn more about MetroPCS and Huawei’s latest cell phones: the Huawei Ascend and Huawei M735.

Attendees will also have a chance to name a future Huawei cell phone and participate in several giveaways at the event.

WHEN/WHERE: 6/24/2011 4pm MetroPCS- retail store 2307 S. Bristol Street Santa Ana 92704

CONTACT: Bridgette Haxton with GolinHarris at bhaxton@golinharris.com or 972.341.2509

For More Information:
www.twitter.com/MetroPCS,
www.Facebook.com/MetroPCS,
http://www.freedomringstour.com/

About Cell Phone for Soldiers

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Massachusetts, with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $2 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones with prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.

About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. is a provider of unlimited wireless communications service for a flat-rate with no annual contract. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA, MetroPCS customers can use their services in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of December 31, 2010, MetroPCS had over 8.1 million subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com.

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Rep. Sanchez’ Memorial Day Statement

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

PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 27, 2011

MEDIA CONTACT: Adrienne Watson 202-309-0825

REP. LORETTA SANCHEZ MEMORIAL DAY STATEMENT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day this Monday, May 30, 2011.

“As Memorial Day approaches, let us all take time out of our busy schedules to reflect on the true meaning of this day – a day of remembrance and thanks to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending this country. Our nation’s service members and veterans are our country’s source of pride and honor. They have protected our nation, our freedom and our lives.

“Our nation is still engaged in two wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and young men and women continue to pay the ultimate price on the battlefield to protect our freedom. Let us honor the memory of the 4,400 Americans who have died in Iraq and more than 1,500 who have died in Afghanistan.

“As we remember their patriotic sacrifices, we must also renew our commitment to our troops and reservists, including the over 21,000 Californians currently serving our country. As a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, I pledge to take care of these soldiers and their families who have given so much for our great nation. You have my promise to keep working to ensure our troops have the tools they need to complete their mission safely and the benefits and health care they need and deserve once they return home.

“Let us thank our troops, veterans, members of the National Guard and Reserve, and their families not just on Memorial Day but every day. If you are a soldier, veteran or military spouse and are experiencing difficulties obtaining your benefits, please contact my offices in Washington, DC or Garden Grove for assistance.”

Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is proud to represent California’s 47th Congressional District, which includes the cities of Anaheim, Garden Grove, Santa Ana, and parts of Fullerton in Orange County. She serves as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces and a senior member of the Committee on Homeland Security. Rep. Sanchez is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Joint Economic Committee.

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United States House of Representatives
1114 Longworth House Office Building • Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2965 • Fax: 202-225-5859

Correa’s bill to train cops to identify post-war mental illnesses passes Senate

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For Immediate Release: June 1, 2010
Contact: Lina Hamilton, (916) 651-4034

Correa’s Bill to Train Law Enforcement Officers to Identify Post-War Mental Illnesses Passes Senate Unanimously

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California State Senate this week unanimously approved Senate Bill 1296 (SB 1296) introduced by Senator Lou Correa (Orange County). This legislative measure would require the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) in collaboration with the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA), to assess the training needed by peace officers on the topic of returning veterans or other persons suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). SB 1296 directs POST to create a course for peace officers who are emergency first responders on how to recognize and interact with persons suffering from TBI or PTSD, and requires that the course be made available to law enforcement agencies in California. Continue reading→