December 16, 2014

Sacramento, CA – California State Senator Mike McGuire and fellow legislators, today asked Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to issue a Disaster Declaration for Sonoma, Marin and Lake Counties due to the severe flooding in those areas.

“The flash flooding and storm damage experienced by communities in Sonoma, Lake and Marin is the worst we’ve seen in decades,” said Senator McGuire.  “We’re asking the Governor to issues a Disaster Declaration so that residents and business owners can get the help they need as soon as possible”

McGuire’s request was joined by Senator Lois Wolk and Assemblymembers Jim Wood, Marc Levine and Bill Dodd, all of whom represent the impacted areas.

In their letter to the Governor, the legislators highlighted the extreme weather conditions that impacted the region, including strong winds and record rainfall. Last week’s large storm event caused tens of millions of dollars in damage to homes and businesses throughout California.  Current damage estimates are over $20 million just between the three counties, and the total figure is anticipated to grow substantially as assessments of damaged public and private property advance in the weeks to come.

“The response from the Governor’s office of Emergency Services has been excellent during this storm event,” said McGuire, “and now we are asking for help in getting our communities the resources and services they need to rebuild and thrive.”

For more information or questions, please contact Jason Liles in my office at 916-651-4002 or at 707-570-7070.

December 13, 2014

In this week’s address, the President thanked the men and women in uniform who serve and sacrifice to protect the freedom, prosperity, and security that we all enjoy as Americans. On Monday the President will visit troops at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey and voice his appreciation in person for their incredible service.

These troops, as well as the many who are still overseas, have met every mission they have been tasked with, from bringing a responsible end to our war in Afghanistan, to working to degrade and ultimately destroy ISIL, to saving lives by fighting to contain the spread of Ebola. During this holiday season, a time of blessings and gratitude, the President reminded everyone to find a way to thank and serve the members of the military who serve us every day.

December 1, 2014

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November 15, 2014

In this week’s address, the President reminded Americans that Affordable Care Act open enrollment begins this weekend. In the past year, more than 10 million people have gained health insurance, including more than 7 million who enrolled in Health Insurance Marketplace coverage. They are proof that the Affordable Care Act is working, making health care more affordable, accessible, and of higher quality for millions of people.

The President encouraged all Americans to take advantage of open enrollment, and remind their friends and families to do so as well.https://www.youtube.com/watch?

November 8, 2014

In this week’s address, in advance of Veterans’ Day, the President paid tribute to the men and women in uniform who have given so much in service of America.

Veterans have risked their lives to protect our freedom, and we need to be there for them when they return from duty by ensuring they get the care they need and the opportunities they deserve. The President asked every American to thank and welcome home the veterans in their lives who, like all who fight for our country, are heroes worthy of our constant gratitude and support.

November 4, 2014

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October 28, 2014

In this week’s address, the President discusses the measures we are taking to respond to Ebola cases at home, while containing the epidemic at its source in West Africa.