"Today's job report provides further evidence that our economy is on the path to recovery. The unemployment rate dropped to 7.7 percent, the lowest level since December 2008, with businesses hiring 147,000 new employees last month."
- “It’s time to extend tax cuts for 98% percent of Californians. Californians need solutions, not political stalemates."
- The workshop for Dreamers and their families has been postponed. More details will follow. If you have any questions, please call my district office at (562) - 426-3828.
- The workshop will be held at 132 East Artesia Blvd., Long Beach, California, 90805. For more information please call Congresswoman Richardson's district office at (562 )436-3828.
- This morning I attended a press conference with my colleagues in support of U.N. ambassador, Susan Rice.
- “As a former preschool teacher, I know firsthand of the challenges educators today. As classes grow and budgets shrink, teachers are often asked to do more with less. Nevertheless, millions of dedicated Americans continue to serve our nation’s youth as teachers, administrators and school personnel. I am continually impressed by their hard work and by the tremendous impact they have on shaping future generations."
- “This grant is great news for young medical professionals specializing in pediatrics and all of the children and families who depend on its services to be healthy and strong."
- "I encourage all interested organizations to apply for this grant opportunity. Less than one half of American adults read literature for pleasure, but this grant program is making great strides in keeping an appreciation of great literary classics alive. Reading fosters a lifelong love of learning, and these programs truly enrich the entire community"