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When it comes to families and communities that have been hurt by global competition, a few things seem clear. Thanks, in part to the campaign of President Trump, their plight is finally very much out in the open. The problem, however, is not simply that he's unlikely to actually help these communities. It's also that his policies, and those of the Republican congressional majority, will hurt them.
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.
Hundreds of Democrats showed up in Fremont on Wednesday night to cheer Rep. Ro Khanna's full-throated support of a new, far more progressive Democratic Party.
"I'd rather have a slightly smaller party, but one that's a morally consistent party," he told the overflow crowd at Ohlone College.
The event was Khanna's first town hall since he trounced long-time incumbent Mike Honda to take the congressional seat in November, and the crowd had plenty to talk about.
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.