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STATEMENT: Rep. Ro Khanna on Trump's Repackaged Muslim & Refugee Ban
Monday, March 6, 2017 – SILICON VALLEY, CA– Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement after President Trump's executive order seeking to reinstate his Muslim and Refugee ban:
Washington, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement:
"Jeff Sessions should resign. We are a nation that respects the rule of law, and he lied under oath to Congress. There must be an independent, bipartisan investigation into Russia's interference in our democratic process."
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Washington, DC - Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement on President Trump's address to Congress this evening:
SAN JOSE, CA – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement:
"My condolences go out to the families of the men involved in this senseless incident of violence in Kansas City. Any act of violence fueled by hatred and xenophobia and prejudice cannot be tolerated. I have faith in local and federal law enforcement to justly investigate this shooting as a hate crime."
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Washington, DC – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement on the Trump Administration rescinding guidance on how Title IX protects transgender students from discrimination.
SAN JOSE, CA – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement on Uber's recent sexism allegations.
SAN JOSE – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) released the following statement in response to the flooding in San Jose and mandatory evacuation orders.
"I am concerned by the dislocation of so many residents by the flooding, and my heart goes out to them. We will work with the local, state, and federal government to take all necessary actions in alleviating damage for anyone affected. I encourage any resident in San Jose who needs help to contact our office at 408-436-2720 so we can help to connect them with the appropriate agency."
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai today asking the agency to expand subsidized broadband Internet access through the Lifeline program. The letter was in response to the FCC revoking Lifeline Broadband Provider status to nine companies that provide broadband access to low-income households.
Forty members of Congress joined with Rep. Khanna in urging the FCC to reconsider these companies' ability to provide affordable broadband and expand opportunity for low-income families and individuals.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) took to the House floor this evening to address the recent announcement made by Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai revoking Lifeline Broadband Provider status to nine companies that provide broadband access to low-income households.
On Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 pm, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) will hold a town hall meeting in Fremont at Ohlone College. He will discuss recent developments and current legislative activities in Congress and take questions from constituents in attendance.