Posts Tagged ‘Congress’
Mark DeSaulnier re-elected to the 11th Congressional District
Incumbent Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) will continue to represent the state’s 11th congressional district after winning another two years in office on Tuesday evening. DeSaulnier, who represents a large swath of Contra Costa County, was boosted to victory with approximately 75% of the vote across his district.
Read MoreRichmond clinics to lose major funding source unless Congress votes tomorrow
Republicans recently failed again to repeal the Affordable Care Act. But if Congress doesn’t act by tomorrow, Contra Costa County health clinics that serve thousands of low-income patients could still lose millions of dollars from the federal Community Health Center Fund–which is set to expire tomorrow.
Read MoreRichmond City Council supports federal government help for child refugees
The resolution was passed by City Council in a meeting on Tuesday evening, to show support and solidarity for those fleeing violence from Central America. The resolution was merely symbolic, but received unanimous support from all members of the council.
Read MoreRichmond dealing with lines of dissatisfaction
Since a state citizens’ commission proposed new Congressional district boundaries earlier this summer that would divide Richmond, there’s been no shortage of opinions from Richmond residents and leaders – and most of them think it’s a bad idea.
Read MoreRichmond council divided over proposed Congressional redistricting
By August, Richmond may have a new representative in Congress – and the city’s leaders are divided over whether that’s a step in the right direction.
Read MoreTubbs: The Nov. 2 surprise?
Rick Tubbs is aiming for an upset in next week’s election.
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