John Garamendi
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Country:
United States

Current Office

Office:
Lieutenant Governor
State:
California
Party:
Democratic
 
John Garamendi

John Garamendi REMINDER: My first town halll as a Congressman is today. The Economic Development Brown Bag Lunch will be at Livermore City Hall Chambers, 3575 Pacific Avenue from 11:30 am - 1 pm on Thursday. The focus will be on job creation and economic development.

November 12 at 8:12am
Patty Hughes
November 12 at 9:17am
Nancy Homans
Nancy Homans
Just heard an interesting presentation by a labor economist about the efficacy of subsidized employment as a tool for labor market recovery. Let me know if you would like references etc.
November 12 at 5:18pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi
Veterans Day is a solemn & celebratory day. We remember the brave men & women who sacrificed everything to secure our freedom, and we honor the millions of veterans in America who risked their lives to keep us safe. It is our duty as Americans to make sure that all current & former military personnel are treated with r...espect & have access to all the services they require to live a fulfilling life. Happy Veterans Day.Read More

November 11 at 4:21pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Join me for my first CA-10 public appearance as a Congressman at the Antioch Veterans Day Parade today. 2nd St and L St beginning at 11am.

November 11 at 8:54am
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Check out the Ed Show on MSNBC today. 3 pm PST 6 pm EST. I will be appearing during the first half hour to discuss health care reform.

November 10 at 2:20pm
Annette Wyrick-Solari
Annette Wyrick-Solari
I love that show. Congratulations on the win.
November 10 at 10:15pm
Laura
Laura
good luck. i know you will be great
November 11 at 1:47pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi I have a new blog post on health care reform: The Most Important Vote I Have Ever Cast http://bit.ly/hcrvote Also on Twitter, today I am posting 10 ways yesterday's health care reform bill will help Americans. http://www.twitter.com/johngaramendi.

Source: bit.ly
We still have a big fight ahead of us in the Senate, and I encourage all of you to call your Senators and demand they pass a good comprehensive health care reform bill that includes the public option. With helpful endorsements from the AARP and American Medical Association, and with two different co...
Jacqui
Jacqui
TY John :) I am so happy that Bill Owens was the 218th vote!
November 8 at 1:33pm
Patricia Ann Washington
Patricia Ann Washington
Thank you so much, Pat Washington
November 8 at 2:24pm
Craig
Craig
Thanks John!
November 9 at 6:54am
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Today, the House of Representatives passed a comprehensive health care reform bill that includes the public option! I voted "yes." It is a bill that will help my constituents and millions of Californians, and it is the most important vote of my public service career.

November 7 at 8:44pm
Janna
Janna
Thank you!
November 8 at 12:20pm
Robert Bulwa
Robert Bulwa
The first step toward single payer, one hopes.
November 8 at 5:31pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi My first vote yesterday was to honor female veterans and military personnel. I was happy to vote “Yes.”

November 6 at 5:12pm
James Britto
James Britto
We are so proud to have you serve for us. Thank you again for being the kind of man that "does". We were so honored to have you take time to speak with us at our home and we are with you all the way!
November 7 at 1:03pm
Cheryl Ele
Cheryl Ele
So proud to have a man of such great integrity serving our district! Best wishes to you, Congressman Garamendi!
November 7 at 5:32pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi New blog post: CA-10: Sworn in and Looking forward to Voting on Health Care Reform. http://bit.ly/ca10wantshcr "It’s a new day in America. I look forward to working with you to solve the many problems we’ve inherited, to progress our nation forward and to make our beloved country and my beloved district and state places where quality health care is available to all. Now let’s get to work."

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"I’m prepared to do what is necessary to pass health care reform, and I am ecstatic that I am able to enter Congress perhaps only two days before my colleagues and I put into place the most significant improvement in health care delivery since Medicare."
John Garamendi

John Garamendi “I want to thank the voters in my district and all my constituents for their support, giving me this opportunity to extend what has been the most important thing I think any of us can do, which is to spend our life in public policy addressing the issues that confront our fellow citizens and the world beyond.”--Rep. Garamendi

November 5 at 10:33am
Olga
Olga
Thank you Congressman Garamendi!
November 5 at 12:06pm
Lindy Burke
Lindy Burke
Cheers for you!
November 6 at 10:14am
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Today I was sworn in to represent the people of the 10th Congressional District. Video is here: http://bit.ly/swearingin “Madame Speaker, if I might just tell you what a great privilege it is for me to be here. I look forward to working with all of you. We have many issues I look forward to addressing,” Garamendi said.

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“I want to thank the voters in my district and all my constituents for their support, giving me this opportunity to extend what has been the most important thing I think any of us can do, which is to spend our life in public policy addressing the issues that confront our fellow citizens and the worl...
Patty Hughes
November 5 at 11:54am
Nikki Linnerman
Nikki Linnerman
Congratulations!
November 5 at 4:28pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Thank you everyone who offered so many kind words on my Facebook Wall, in notes, comments and e-mails, on Twitter and on the campaign trail. I look forward to fighting for our shared values in Congress. You can check out my swearing in ceremony live at noon EST tomorrow on CSPAN live stream: http://www.c-span.org/Watch/C-SPAN_wm.aspx

Source: www.c-span.org
Leslie Lafayette
Leslie Lafayette
Congratulations John!!
November 5 at 12:13am
Charlotte Konrad
Charlotte Konrad
You looked a bit overwhelmed speaking after swear in, but don't worry - you'll be great!
November 6 at 5:17pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi We suffered a marriage equality setback yesterday in Maine, but the fight for equality continues. Equality under the law can be delayed, but in the long run, it won't be denied.

November 4 at 2:05pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi
We won! Thank you everyone. Your hard work for our campaign made this victory possible. http://bit.ly/ca10change “Today, the voters have spoken; they still have hope and still want change,” Garamendi told a crowd of hundreds of enthusiastic supporters. “I will hit the ground running in Congress and look forward to cast......ing a vote for comprehensive health care reform that includes the public option, helping to enact President Obama’s vision for America.”Read More

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“We stayed true to ourselves throughout this campaign, articulating a vision for the district and America that is bold and necessary. President Obama’s federal stimulus package helped save us from the brink of economic ruin, but our work is not done. At this moment of crisis in America, we need lead...
Dave Hart
Dave Hart
Like I tell people..."There really are a few good people in Congress like Dennis Kucinich, Barbara Lee and now...John Garamendi.
November 4 at 7:20pm
Allen
Allen
Congratulations John, I'm glad there are still truely intelligent well informed public servants willing to do the right thing who actually listen to the polis.
November 4 at 7:51pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Polls close in 25 minutes! If you live in the 10th Congressional District, make sure your vote is counted!

November 3 at 7:37pm
Mrs. R. Breshears
Mrs. R. Breshears
So effective this evening which should we call you?
Lt. Gov or Congressman Garamendi?
November 3 at 8:16pm
Cheryl Ele
Cheryl Ele
I hope Mr. Congressman!
November 3 at 9:24pm
Kira McDonough
Kira McDonough
Mr. Congressman, Did you hear Keith Olbermann talking about you tonight on Countdown? Very cool!!!
November 3 at 10:02pm
John Garamendi

John Garamendi Polls close in 75 minutes! It's now or never to help us with remote phone banking to make sure CA-10 stays Blue! Please call 925-979-1050 if you can help.

November 3 at 6:47pm