High Profile Member of the California State Board of Equalization Representing 1^st District Backs Hahn for CA-44

SAN PEDRO, CA- Congresswoman Janice Hahn picked up a key endorsement from a Board Member of the California State Board of Equalization, Betty T. Yee, today in her bid to fill California’s new 44^th Congressional District. Today’s endorsement follows Hahn’s release of endorsements earlier this week from the California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) union and Tony Perez, the Chairman of the Chicano Latino Caucus of the California Democratic Party.

“For far too long, California has been dealing with severe budget deficits, and our federal government has been going further and further into debt,” said Board of Equalization Member, Yee. “If we want to fix our financial problems at the state and national level, we need representatives in Congress, like Janice Hahn, who have a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding fiscal and tax policies. Janice not only understands these issues, but she has experience balancing a budget while serving on the LA City Council. And, she’s developed a profound knowledge of some of the various proposals to overhaul the current system with a more simplified tax code that’s broader and fairer for the middle class, which also aims to end tax loopholes to oil companies and businesses that send jobs overseas. That’s why I’m pleased to endorse her for re-election.”

“It’s simply unacceptable that the wealthiest 1% of top earners in our nation pay less taxes than most of the middle class,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “We need to boldly transform our tax code, make the wealthy 1% pay their fair share, and end unnecessary tax loopholes for millionaires and billionaires. With those additional revenue streams we will finally be able to fully invest in our economy, job creation, infrastructure, and education, which as a result will help make our country a leader in the 21^st century.”

Congresswoman Hahn added, “I am sincerely grateful to have the support of my friend, Board of Equalization Member, Betty Yee,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “I plan to work with her to ensure we get our state back on track and our nation’s fiscal house in order, all while protecting the vital services and programs that Americans depend on. “

The California State Board of Equalization has five members that serve concurrent four-year terms as the nation’s only elected tax commission. Their popular election ensures that the Board’s tax program administration remains directly accountable to the people. Four members are elected by district. The fifth member, the State Controller, is elected at large and serves in an ex officio capacity.

For the full list of Congresswoman Hahn’s endorsements, please click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

Hahn Continues to Woo Support from CA Dem Party Leaders, Dem Party Clubs, and Grassroots Dems

SAN PEDRO, CA- Coming on the heels of her endorsement earlier this week from the California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) union, today Congresswoman Hahn picked up an endorsement from Tony Perez, the Chairman of the Chicano Latino Caucus of the California Democratic Party.

Today’s endorsement is especially significant given the fact that 68% of the population for California’s new 44^th Congressional District is Latino.

“Congresswoman Janice Hahn has always been a strong ally of California’s Latino community,” said Chairman of the Chicano Latino Caucus of the California Democratic Party, Tony Perez. “She’s followed in the Hahn family tradition of standing up for the issues our community cares most about—like ensuring a quality education, good jobs, affordable/accessible health care and comprehension immigration reform. That’s why I’m proud to strongly endorse her for re-election for Congress”

“It’s time for comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship for the millions of immigrants who have been living here in the shadows,” said Congresswoman Hahn.  “California has been leading the nation in policy effecting immigrants, particularly with the recent passage of the ‘California Dream Act,’ of which my friend and supporter Assemblyman Gil Cedillo authored.  I plan on joining forces with Tony Perez and the Chicano Latino Caucus of the California Democratic Party on policy issues that reform our broken immigration system and give immigrants the opportunity to become citizens.”

Congresswoman Hahn has been steadily picking up endorsements from key Democratic leaders and Democratic Clubs, and recently, she secured a recommendation for the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) endorsement by a vote of 79% of eligible delegates at the January 22^nd ‘Pre-Endorsement conference. To view further information about the delegate vote, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-wins-79-of-delegate-vote-at-ca-dem-party-pre-endorsement-conference/

Last week, Hahn earned endorsements from the California Federation of Teachers (CFT), Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce, and every elected leader in the City of South Gate.

To view Congresswoman Hahn’s full list of endorsements click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) Union Joins Over 30 Other Local Unions in Backing Hahn for CA-44

SAN PEDRO, CA- Continuing to dominate the race to fill California’s new 44^th Congressional District, today Congresswoman Janice Hahn won an endorsement from the California Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) union.

“We are pleased to add our name to the growing list of supporters joining Congresswoman Janice Hahn’s re-election campaign,” said Carlos Clayton, President of CAPE union. “She’s got the tenacity, intelligence, energy, and vision that’s necessary to develop coalitions in the Congress in order to build broad support for policies that can actually pass, even in this toxic and partisan environment. And, she’s a devoted champion for workers, the advancement of their rights, and for growing America’s middle class, which is why it was such a no-brainer for us to back her efforts.”

“Having the support of the CAPE union demonstrates my close ties to working people,” said Congresswoman Hahn. “I’m delighted to have their support, and plan on working with them to develop solutions that will rebuild our economy, bring jobs back from overseas, and invest in education and American ingenuity, in order to ensure we once again lead the world in innovation and opportunity.”

Beyond today’s endorsement, Congresswoman Hahn has already picked up endorsements from over 30 influential and powerful local unions. To view the list, click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

Last week, Hahn scored endorsements from the California Federation of Teachers (CFT), Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce, and over 79% of the delegate vote at the California Democratic Party’s ‘Pre-Endorsement,’ giving Hahn a recommendation for the Party’s official endorsement.

For further information about Congresswoman Hahn securing a recommendation for the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) endorsement by a vote of 79% of eligible delegates at the January 22^nd ‘Pre-Endorsement conference, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-wins-79-of-delegate-vote-at-ca-dem-party-pre-endorsement-conference/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

South Gate Leaders Rally Behind Hahn, Citing Her Record of Consensus Building as a Testament to what is Sorely Needed in Washington

SAN PEDRO, CA- Catapulting her campaign forward and continuing to soar ahead of her opponent in the race to secure important endorsements, today Congresswoman Janice Hahn won endorsements from South Gate City Councilmember Jorge Morales and South Gate City Treasurer Maria Bernal. Today’s endorsements are in addition to her previous endorsements from South Gate Mayor Maria Davila, Vice Mayor Bill De Witt, City Clerk Carmen Avalos, along with Councilmembers Gil Hurtado and Henry Gonzalez.

“Throughout her career as a local LA City Councilwoman and now as a member of Congress, Janice Hahn has always been dedicated to accomplishing meaningful goals and passing legislation that actually helps the people she represents,” said Councilmember Jorge Morales.

“She’s not only a troubleshooter, but she’s someone who thinks practically and knows how to bring people together from different party’s, in order to get things done. Her blend of leadership coupled with her unique ability to build consensus among differing views is a exactly what we need more of in Washington, D.C., and that’s why I’m pleased to endorse her for re-election.”

“South Gate deserves a representative in Congress who will stand up for the values and the issues that we care deeply about, like more good jobs, better schools, a safe environment, and increased access to quality and affordable healthcare,” said Treasurer Maria Bernal. “I am proud to strongly endorse Congresswoman Hahn, because she has proven herself as someone we can trust to deliver real results for our city.”

“I am pleased to have the support of so many important local leaders in South Gate, and I will continue Congresswoman Linda Sanchez’s tradition of standing up for South Gate, and focusing on important issues like job creation, speeding up our economic recovery by providing aid to small businesses, investing in our schools and infrastructure, and ensuring safe neighborhoods by making sure we have enough cops and firefighters on our streets. And in Washington, I’ll continue my efforts to break through the deep partisan divide and develop common-sense solutions that can build broad support in the Congress.”

Beyond today’s endorsement, Hahn has been picking up steam by winning endorsements this week from the California Federation of Teachers (CFT), Compton Latino Chamber of Commerce, and over 79% of the delegate vote at the California Democratic Party’s ‘Pre-Endorsement,’ giving Hahn a recommendation for the Party’s official endorsement.

For further information about Congresswoman Hahn securing a recommendation for the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) endorsement by a vote of 79% of eligible delegates at the January 22^nd ‘Pre-Endorsement conference, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-wins-79-of-delegate-vote-at-ca-dem-party-pre-endorsement-conference/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

For the full list of Congresswoman Hahn’s endorsements, please click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *

Classroom Teachers Side With Hahn Calling Her “Best Candidate to Fix Our Schools”

SAN PEDRO, CA- Seizing on the momentum following her landslide victory this past weekend at the CA Dem Party ‘Pre-Endorsement’ conference where she received a recommendation for the Party’s endorsement, today Congresswoman Hahn scored a major win by earning a highly coveted endorsement from the California Federation of Teachers (CFT)

“Classroom teachers need representatives in Washington who are willing to be their voice and stand up to the extreme slash and burn antics of the Tea Partyers in Congress,” said Josh Pechthalt, President of the California Federation of Teachers (CFT). “Congresswoman Janice Hahn understands that our education system can no longer afford the current barebones funding, reckless cuts and budget constraints placed on our schools.  She’ll work hard to secure increased investments in our schools, protect teachers from further layoffs, shrink class sizes, and ensure that our kids get the best education possible. We believe she is the best candidate in this race to fix our schools, and that’s why we’re proud to endorse her for re-election.”

“As a former teacher, this endorsement means a great deal to me,” said Congresswoman Janice Hahn. “I have firsthand experiences of working with students inside the classroom, and I know how difficult the job can be—especially with continuously agonizing rounds of steep budget cuts. It’s time for California and our county to reinvest in education, make it a top priority by fully finding our schools, and giving our teachers the necessary tools they need to ensure our students get a first-class education.  In Congress, I plan to do everything I can to work with our teachers and restore vital funding, so that we can improve our education system.”

The California Federation of Teachers (CFT) is the statewide affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers.  The CFT represents faculty and other school employees in public and private schools and colleges, from early childhood through higher education.

For further information about Congresswoman Hahn securing a recommendation for the California Democratic Party’s (CDP) endorsement by a vote of 79% of eligible delegates at the January 22^nd ‘Pre-Endorsement conference, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/hahn-wins-79-of-delegate-vote-at-ca-dem-party-pre-endorsement-conference/

To view the Hahn for Congress campaign’s recently released polling memo, click here: http://janicehahn.com/news/analysis-of-ca-congressional-district-44-after-isadore-hall%E2%80%99s-announcement-to-leave-the-race/

For the full list of Congresswoman Hahn’s endorsements, please click here: http://janicehahn.com/about/endorsements-2/

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Congresswoman Hahn is the only incumbent member of Congress in the new 44th Congressional District.  She has been a resident of San Pedro for two decades, and raised her three children in the community.  The Congresswoman has represented the Harbor-Area and Watts communities for more than a dozen years, as a member of the Los Angeles City Council and an elected member of the Los Angeles Charter Commission. *

California’s new 44th Congressional District includes the communities of Watts, San Pedro, Wilmington, Carson, South Gate, Compton, Lynwood, parts of Long Beach, and Walnut Park. *