Prior to being elected to Congress I spent 23 years as a high school teacher and proud union member (Rialto Education Association.)
Labor Day is more than just a day off, it’s about honoring the hard working men and women that built this country.
However, the rights of workers to organize have come under attack these past few years and this day should serve as a reminder that the struggle for a living wage and respect in the workplace is still ongoing.
Visit 100 businesses in 100 days - Challenge accepted!
This tour will give me the opportunity to talk with local business owners and employees directly and find out what Congress should be doing to grow the economy and help small businesses.
Title I Funding vs. API Scores in the 41st District
A look at how Title I funding levels relate to API (Academic Performance Index) scores among disadvantaged students in the 41st Congressional District of California.
We went rogue — our first Buzzfeed post. Check it out here:
I already hated Buzzfeed, and someone had to go and figure out how to make me hate it more.
We’re glad you all love us so much! There’s more where this came from :)
(via theheritagefoundation)
You’re looking at the Freshman MVP from the 2013 Online All-Star Competition! Over a three week period, we received the most Facebook likes, Twitter followers, and YouTube subscribers of any Freshman Democrat!
It would have been a blowout if they counted Tumblr.
READS: “Following the June 26, 2013, U.S. Supreme Court opinion in U.S. V. Windsor, these requirements (Congressional financial disclosures) will also be enforced for filers who are legally married to a spouse of the same sex, for any filing obligation originating after June 26.”
Yes, the sheet is on pink paper. This is done commonly with important memos so that they don’t get lost in the shuffle.
Speaker Boehner thinks Congress shouldn’t be judged on the number of laws it passes, but the number of laws it repeals.
That makes no sense. He should know better than anyone that the House cannot repeal a law on its own. I’m calling it #BoehnerLogic.
Photo Credit: AP
Proof that content matters online.
Here is the post that blew past our previous benchmarks on Facebook.
Please like my page while you’re there.
Senate Floor Charts - One of the best Tumblrs around
(Source: floorcharts, via floorcharts)
Spotted: Charts in the wild
Location: Immigration Town Hall in (Perris, CA - 5/12)
The red pen was featured on Hardball.
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Join me tonight at 7:00pm (Pacific) for a YouTube Town Hall on immigration reform with Frank Sharry, Founder and Executive Director of America’s Voice. We’ll be discussing the importance of immigration reform, paths forward in the House, and taking questions from viewers.
You can submit a question in the comments section below or on Twitter using #TakanoTownHall.