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Sherman Oaks, CA - Today Congressman Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) commended the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announcement to set up a complaint system that would track helicopter noise in the Los Angeles area.
“I am relieved to see the FAA is taking a constructive step towards helping Los Angeles residents find relief from helicopters buzzing over their homes,” said Rep. Sherman.
Washington DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D-Sherman Oaks) along with many colleagues wrote a letter to Speaker Boehner urging him to keep Congress open for legislative business from September 29th through October 2nd as was originally scheduled. The 2014 House schedule which was set by the House Speaker and Majority Leader included voting days on September 29th through October 2nd. Republican leadership subsequently announced that they would cancel those voting days.
Washington DC – Congressman Brad Sherman (D- Sherman Oaks) released the following statement after news that Time Warner Cable will telecast the final week of the LA Dodgers regular season on a local broadcast station KDOC:
“I am pleased that Time Warner Cable has agreed to allow SportsNet LA to be telecast for the last week of the Dodgers season,” said Congressman Sherman. Now millions of Angelinos will finally be able to enjoy the games telecast on KDOC.”
While partisan rancor has prevented Congress from passing important national legislation, I have worked hard to fight for issues of concern to Valley residents. I would like to update you on just a few of my most recent priorities which include improving Valley transportation, preserving our local environment, maintaining Valley home prices, and protecting consumer privacy.
By Brad Sherman
Friday, August 1, 2014 DailyNews.com
Time Warner Cable bought the rights to telecast Dodgers games throughout the Los Angeles area.
Everyone agrees that the Dodgers games should be available on DirecTV, and other cable and satellite
systems that are following DirecTV’s lead.
But the companies can’t agree over how much Time Warner Cable should be paid. This dispute has
already cost Dodgers fans in most of the Southland the chance to watch their team for well over half the
season.
Time-Warner Cable Immediately Accepts It
MLB Also Lauds Proposal
Dodgers Could Be On the Air Tonight
Los Angeles – The CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Stan Kasten praised Congressman Brad Sherman (D – Sherman Oaks) for his proposal to have Time Warner Cable, DIRECTV and all other providers to enter into binding arbitration to resolve the current dispute and air Dodgers games on all LA-area cable and satellite systems. Time Warner Cable immediately accepted the proposal.
Washington DC – Six Los Angeles area members of Congress, led by Congressman Brad Sherman (D - Sherman Oaks) called on Time Warner Cable, DIRECTV and all other providers to enter into binding arbitration to resolve the current dispute and air Dodgers games on all LA-area cable and satellite systems.
By Brad Sherman
POSTED: 07/17/14
At a time when 70 percent of working-age Americans with disabilities are outside the workforce and more than 9 million working-age Americans with disabilities are living on government benefits, I was proud to join the majority of the U.S. House of Representatives in passing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to increase opportunities for people with disabilities by reauthorizing federal investment in disability related workforce training, employment, independent living and research programs.
Congressman Brad Sherman Issues Statement on President’s Announcement to End Discrimination Against LGBT Federal Contractors
Washington DC – Following an announcement by President Barack Obama that he would sign an Executive Order to ban workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender federal contractors, Congressman Sherman released the following statement:
Washington DC - Congressman Brad Sherman released the following statement following the narrow defeat of an amendment to allow nighttime curfews at Bob Hope Airport.
"Since coming to Congress, I have worked to reduce noise for those living near Burbank Bob Hope Airport. Noise restrictions have helped improve the quality of life for many Valley residents, but more is needed to balance the needs of the community with those of the airport, particularly during evening hours.