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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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Last week, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.), a proud defender of the free market, went through great pains to make the case for a border adjustment tax. He knows that the entire Republican budget blueprint hinges on this provision because it is the only way to pay for massive tax cuts. The problem is that working families and the middle class will foot the bill.
Democrats in Congress are questioning the new FCC chief over his decision to slow the expansion of broadband subsidies for low-income households.
In a letter sent this morning, 41 House Democrats write that the commission's actions have the effect of "reducing, not expanding, internet access" and "will hurt those in our country that need the most help."
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.
Washington, D.C. -- California Congressman Ro Khanna -- one of just six lawmakers who refuses contributions from PACs and lobbyists -- issued the following statement on Neil Gorsuch's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court and his record on money in politics.
Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) stated:
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) issued the following statement in response the executive order signed by President Trump today:
"It's sad that President Trump signed an order banning refugees on Holocaust Remembrance Day. What makes us great is being open to immigrants regardless of race or creed. I am working with colleagues to reverse these policies that are not consistent with our founding ideals."
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Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17) denounced the Trump Administration's action to immediately halt all advertising and other outreach activities for the health care marketplaces by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services in the critical last few days of ACA Open Enrollment.