In the News
Alex Padilla is California’s first Latino senator
Gov. Gavin Newsom has chosen Secretary of State Alex Padilla to replace Kamala Harris in the U.S. Senate. Padilla, who hails from Pacoima, will be California's first Latino senator.In a statement released to social media, Padilla said his first job as a U.S. senator will be to help lead California back from the throes of the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic slump."I'm going to the Senate to protect health care, make sure every Californian has access to a vaccine, to get our economy … Continue Reading
November 24, 2020
Cárdenas: Democrats need to be more "culturally competent" to win
Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.), who's running for chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, told "Axios on HBO" that the DCCC needs to change "overnight" and his colleagues need to be more "culturally competent" if they want to be successful in the next election. Why it matters: House Democrats are confronting what went wrong and what their party needs to change after they failed to expand their House majority and President Trump expanded his support among Latino … Continue Reading
July 27, 2020
House votes to approve the creation of a National Latino Museum
Many Americans may not know there are Hispanic families in the Southwest who trace their roots to the 16th century-or that before Brown vs. Board of Education, a Mexican-American family challenged school segregation in Méndez vs. Westminster. Having a place where visitors can learn about U.S. Latino history-and how it's a part of American history-may be one step closer to happening. The U.S. House of Representatives voted Monday to approve legislation that would create a national … Continue Reading
August 19, 2015
Lawmakers ask gov't to prevent Trump from putting name on Washington hotel
Two Democratic lawmakers have asked the U.S. government to prohibit Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump from displaying his name on the facade of his new hotel in Washington after his "insulting" comments about Latinos and women. The request was made by Congressmen Ruben Gallego and Tony Cardenas in a letter dated Aug. 13 sent to the Department of the Interior and the General Services Administration and published on Wednesday by several media outlets. "Trump's recent and … Continue Reading
August 12, 2015
New adult wellness center opens in city of San Fernando
Hoping to serve more people with medical needs, Northeast Valley Health Corp. formally dedicated its $5 million adult wellness center Wednesday in the City of San Fernando, near the agency's first health clinic. The 10,000-square-foot facility is the third one to be built on the San Fernando Health Center campus, where an additional 2,500 adults will be seen. Fifteen exam rooms were added for adult care and women's health, which is expected to generate 7,480 visits a year. The three … Continue Reading
August 10, 2015
New Democrats plan ‘assertive’ new presence in House
by Lauren French In the hierarchy of the House, moderate Democrats — a minority in a party already deep in the minority — should be totally powerless. But a group of pro-business Democrats, who allied with President Barack Obama and Republicans to pass landmark trade legislation, are angling to cut more deals with the GOP and White House as a way to assert themselves — and force the Democratic Caucus to the center. Led by Rep. Ron Kind of Wisconsin, the New … Continue Reading
July 29, 2015
Southland politicians voice support for potential L.A. Olympic bid
by David Wharton In the wake of Boston's dropping its bid for the 2024 Summer Olympics, politicians from across Southern California have spoken up in favor of Los Angeles' being named as a replacement candidate. On Wednesday, Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-Los Angeles) and 20 other members of Congress from the region sent a bipartisan letter to Larry Probst, chairman of the U.S. Olympic Committee. "Because many of the competition venues, transportation options and lodging availability are … Continue Reading
July 28, 2015
Rep. Tony Cárdenas Introduces Resolution Eliminating Juvenile Life Sentences
By Michael Oleaga U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., has called for the elimination of life sentences without the possibility of parole for juveniles. The San Fernando Valley congressman introduced a Congressional Resolution, which noted more than 2,500 children have been sentenced to life in prison, but the U.S. is the only country that allows life sentences without the possibility of parole. "We are a nation built on second chances, and on the potential of human life," … Continue Reading
July 28, 2015
Sentencing a Child to Life in Prison Is Taking Away a Life
by Rep. Tony Cardenas In the afterglow of our nation's renewed bipartisan commitment to rethinking our justice and prison system, the U.S. remains the only country that sentences our children to life in prison without parole, effectively extinguishing their lives. In the United States, where we describe ourselves as the greatest nation in the world, this is just one of the many concerns that have remained primarily outside the spotlight with regard to children in our justice … Continue Reading
July 24, 2015
Should the Government Help Eight Million Immigrants Become U.S. citizens?
by Alexia Fernández Campbell Immigrants in the United States all dream of becoming American citizens, right? Apparently not. There are more than 8 million people who qualify for citizenship who have not taken the oath. So what's stopping these green-card holders from pledging allegiance to the American flag? Congress and immigration-policy experts have been asking themselves that question. It turns out that the biggest barrier for many immigrants is their poor English … Continue Reading
June 23, 2015
PACE Act Unites Parties By Tweaking the Employer Mandate
Jon Reid Momentum is building for a House vote on the rarest of bills: bipartisan legislation to reform President Barack Obama's signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act. The Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees, or PACE Act would tweak the employer mandate to shield larger businesses from stricter requirements. Right now, the ACA classifies businesses with up to 50 employees as small employers, meaning they're required to provide essential health benefits - … Continue Reading
November 30, 2014
Saving water with our forks and knives: Tony Cárdenas
Californians are facing a record drought. According to a study by UC San Diego, over the last 18 months, nearly 62 trillion gallons of water have been depleted from our state. This loss of water has been so extreme that statewide restrictions have now been issued to drastically reduce our water usage. While steps are being taken through government efforts, we all need to be a part of the solution. We can’t create the rain, but we can take actions in our everyday lives to create a … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
2013 Presidential Inauguration
The 2013 presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
113th United States Congress
The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2013 to January 3, … Continue Reading
January 03, 2013
Freshmen Class Members of the 113th United States Congress
The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, … Continue Reading