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Mark Takano criticizes corporate fees and calls for action on various issues

U.S. Congressman Mark Takano addresses key issues through recent tweets posted in mid-November 2024.

By NW Riverside News | Nov 19, 2024

Calvert announces military academy nominations for 41st Congressional District

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert from California's 41st Congressional District announced his nominations for the U.S. Service Academies.

By NW Riverside News | Nov 8, 2024

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Lawmakers address veteran healthcare issues at Palm Springs roundtable

By NW Riverside News | Oct 31, 2024

Congressman Ken Calvert and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Mike Bost have issued a joint statement addressing issues faced by veterans in accessing healthcare.

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Ken Calvert supports Israeli action against Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar

By NW Riverside News | Oct 17, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert from California's 41st District addressed the recent actions taken by the Israeli Defense Forces. The statement came in response to the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, a leader within Hamas.

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Lawmakers question Cleveland National Forest's refusal of staffing help

By NW Riverside News | Sep 27, 2024

Today, Representatives Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Young Kim (CA-40) led a bipartisan letter to the Supervisor of the Cleveland National Forest (CNF), raising concerns about staffing shortfalls. The letter was also signed by Representatives Darrell Issa (CA-48), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Lou Correa (CA-46). The lawmakers questioned the CNF management's decision not to accept staffing assistance from the Orange County Fire Authority earlier this year.

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House passes bill to improve VA phone system

By NW Riverside News | Sep 25, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the Stuck On Hold Act, H.R. 6656, introduced by Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41). The bill mandates the Veterans’ Administration (VA) to implement a new customer service telephone system. This system will inform callers of their estimated wait times and offer an automated callback option if the wait exceeds 10 minutes.

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Rep. Calvert introduces EMBER Act targeting wildfire threats at southern border

By NW Riverside News | Sep 19, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) introduced the Ending Major Borderland Environmental Ruin from Wildfires (EMBER) Act, H.R. 9682, aimed at reducing wildfire threats along the southern border and protecting Border Patrol officers.

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Rep. Calvert criticizes delays in navy's shipbuilding program

By NW Riverside News | Sep 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Ahead of a classified oversight briefing with Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (R-CA) released prepared remarks addressing persistent delays and cost overruns in the Navy's shipbuilding program.

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House passes bill ensuring veterans' benefits continuity

By NW Riverside News | Sep 17, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act, H.R. 9468, to ensure veterans' benefits remain uninterrupted and hold the Biden Administration accountable for budgeting errors. Representative Calvert was an original cosponsor of the legislation.

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Rep. Calvert calls for increased protection after second Trump assassination attempt

By NW Riverside News | Sep 16, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement regarding the second assassination attempt on President Donald Trump.

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Calvert introduces bill supporting lower colorado river multi-species conservation

By NW Riverside News | Sep 10, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA-31) introduced legislation to support the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (LCR MSCP). The bill proposes the establishment of an interest-bearing account at the Department of Treasury to hold funds contributed by Arizona, California, and Nevada for the LCR MSCP. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate. Rep. Dina Titus (NV-1) and Rep. Susie Lee (NV-3) are original cosponsors of the bill.

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Veterans Benefits Continuity Bill introduced by bipartisan group aims at addressing VA budget shortfalls

By NW Riverside News | Sep 6, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) joined Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27), House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK), House Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL), Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), and Rep. Judge Carter (TX-31) in introducing the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act to ensure veteran benefits remain uninterrupted and hold the Administration accountable for its budgeting errors.

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California deploys C-130 Hercules aircraft for wildfire missions

By NW Riverside News | Aug 26, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) celebrated the announcement by CAL FIRE that the first of the seven C-130 Hercules aircraft transferred from the federal government to CAL FIRE will begin flying missions. Rep. Calvert played a lead role in the bipartisan effort to transfer the aircraft and use them for critical firefighting missions.

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FAA grants $8 million for upgrades at Palm Springs International Airport

By NW Riverside News | Aug 7, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) announced that Palm Springs International Airport is receiving an $8,612,700 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to upgrade its taxiways. The grant funding was awarded from the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program. Earlier this year, Rep. Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority to approve the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill, which provided funding for the Airport Improvement Program.

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Federal prosecutors pursue new charges after acquittal in deputy's attempted murder case

By NW Riverside News | Jul 31, 2024

Assemblyman Bill Essayli issued a statement following the announcement by the United States Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, regarding federal charges against Ari Aki Young. Young had previously been acquitted of attempted murder charges involving retired San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Meagan McCarthy.

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Calvert secures $9 million for Riverside County water infrastructure projects

By NW Riverside News | Jul 30, 2024

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) has announced the allocation of more than $9 million in federal funding for three water infrastructure projects in Riverside County. The funding, included at his request in the Fiscal Year 2025 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill, was approved by a majority vote in the House of Representatives last week. According to Rep. Calvert, this funding will not increase the overall spending level of the bill as it is allocated within respective agency program accounts.

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U.S. Rep. Takano votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By NW Riverside News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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South Perris groundwater desalination program receives $100 million boost

By NW Riverside News | Jul 24, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) and Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) announced the inclusion of a $100 million authorization for the South Perris Groundwater Desalination program in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), H.R. 8812. This represents a $50 million increase in authorization from the previous 2020 WRDA bill. The bill was drafted by Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO). The authorization was requested by Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) to construct Stage II of this desalination program which is expected to add...

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Rep. Calvert supports Netanyahu's address on US-Israel relations

By NW Riverside News | Jul 24, 2024

Today, Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued a statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint meeting of Congress.