Politics

WASHINGTON, DC (OBSNews.com) – Following a historic vote to reform the nation’s health care system Congressman Lungren (R-CA) gave the following statement:

“Last August my constituents and Americans across the nation rose up and voiced their objections with the Majority’s attempt to completely overturn our health care system. The message was simple, ‘Stop what you are doing and start over.’

Congresswoman Matsui Votes to Ensure Quality, Affordable Health Care for Sacramento Families, Hold Insurance Companies Accountable, and Reduce the Deficit

By Mara Lee

WASHINGTON, DC (OBSNews.com) – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D–Sacramento) voted in support of the health insurance legislation that has been debated in the halls of Congress and across this country for the past year. She voted to ensure quality, affordable health care for Sacramento families and to hold insurance companies accountable. H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which was passed by the House today, will now be sent to the President for his signature. A separate bill, H.R. 4872, the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010, which makes important improvements to the previously-passed Senate bill—is now being sent to the Senate for final passage. Together, these two bills comprise a health insurance reform package that will make critical short- and long-term improvements to the current system, while reducing the national deficit by $143 billion in the first 10 years.

The Sacramento Police Officers Association joins Local Area Firefighters 522 in Endorsing Lauren Hammond

SACRAMENTO (OBSNews.com)– The Sacramento Police Officers Association (SPOA) has endorsed Sacramento City Councilmember Lauren Hammond to represent District 9 in the California State Assembly.

“The Sacramento Police Officers Association believes Lauren Hammond is the best choice to represent Sacramento and the interests of its citizens in the state Legislature,” said Brent J. Meyer, president of the Sacramento Police Officers Association. “We proudly endorse her to represent State Assembly District 9, and know she will be accountable not only to Sacramentans, but also to the residents of the State of California.”

SACRAMENTO (OBSNews.com) The Sacramento Police Officers Association (SPOA) has endorsed Patrick Kennedy for Sacramento City Council.

“The Sacramento Police Officers Association is proud to endorse Patrick Kennedy for City Council,” said Brent J. Meyer, president of the Sacramento Police Officers Association. “Patrick is from this community and has given back with his work in the neighborhoods, and as a member of the school board. We look forward to working with him in the future.”