Category: Democratic Party News

Weekly Address: America’s Resurgence Is Real

January 10, 2015 In this week’s address, President Obama discussed the economic gains we made in 2014, which was the strongest year for job growth since the 1990s.  

Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill Demands Accountability, Says Congressman Garamendi in House Floor Amendment

January 10, 2015 Keystone Pipeline Oil Spill Demands Accountability, Says Congressman Garamendi in House Floor Amendment | Congressman John Garamendi WASHINGTON, DC – Today on the House Floor, Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA) offered the only amendment allowed to be considered for H.R. 3, a bill to override safety and environmental standards and automatically approve …

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Weekly Address: Make 2015 the Year for Quality, Affordable Health Insurance

January 03, 2015 In this week’s address, the Vice President wished Americans a Happy New Year, and asked that as we make resolutions to get healthier in 2015, we take the time to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

Weekly Address: Happy Holidays from the President and First Lady

December 25, 2014 In this week’s address, the President and First Lady wished Americans a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, and thanked our brave troops for their service. Especially as our combat mission in Afghanistan comes to a responsible end in the coming days, we are reminded of all that military men, women, and families …

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Weekly Address: America’s Resurgence Is Real

December 20, 2014 In this week’s address, the President reflected on the significant progress made by this country in 2014, and in the nearly six years since he took office. This past year has been the strongest for job growth since the 1990s, contributing to the nearly 11 million jobs added by our businesses over …

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State Senator Mike McGuire Asks Governor to Declare Disaster for Flood Areas

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 …

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Weekly Address: Giving Thanks for Our Troops

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 …

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Mike McGuire Sworn in as State Senator

December 1, 2014 Mike McGuire Sworn in as State Senator

Weekly Address: Open Enrollment Starts Today

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, …

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Weekly Address: This Veterans’ Day, Let’s Honor Our Veterans

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 …

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Weekly Address: It’s Time to Help Women and Working Families

November 4, 2014 Weekly Address: It’s Time to Help Women and Working Families | The White House In this week’s address, the President highlighted the progress our economy is making, and the commonsense policies that could make it even stronger by ensuring that everyone who works hard has the opportunity to get ahead, especially women …

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Weekly Address: Focused on the Fight Against Ebola

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.  

Weekly Address: What You Need To Know About Ebola

October 18, 2017 In this week’s address, the President discussed what the United States is doing to respond to Ebola, both here at home and abroad, and the key facts Americans need to know. There is no country better prepared to confront the challenge Ebola poses than the U.S. and although even one case here …

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State Senator Alex Padilla to be on Hand for the Democratic Legislators BBQ

October 4, 2014 <meta http-equiv=”X-Frame-Options” content=”DENY” /> State Senator Alex Padilla, candidate for Secretary of State will join us at the upcoming Democratic Legislators BBQ . The barbecue takes place at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave. in Clearlake from 2 p.m. to 5p.m. Enjoy tri-tip, tempting side dishes, homemade desserts and Lake County …

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President Obama Ask You to Vote

October 3, 2014 President Obama ask you to volunteer to get the word out to register and vote. Visit the Lake County Democrats United Democratic Campaign Headquarters located at 390 N. Main Street in Lakeport. Wednesday – Saturday from 12pm-6pm Or call: (707) 533-4885.