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Democratic Congresswoman representing California's 46th district, which covers parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties
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Loretta Sanchez
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FROM Loretta Sanchez
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
US Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez on GOP voters and her path to victory With election day just seven weeks away, US Senate candidate Loretta Sanchez lags behind her opponent Kamala Harris by 22 points, according to a recent Field Poll. But Representative Sanchez still sees a path to victory. Sanchez joined Press Play to discuss how she’s trying to appeal to Republican voters, as well as about her record and what her proudest achievements have been over her nearly 20 year congressional career.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Loretta Sanchez on Muslim Comments, Senate Race The House of Representatives passed a huge tax cut package worth more than $600 billion today. Tomorrow , it will vote on a $1.1 trillion spending bill to keep the government open until September of next year. That’s also expected to pass. Seventy-seven Democrats voted with the Republican majority in support of the tax cut bill today, but Nancy Pelosi and the Democratic leadership in the House opposed it. One naysayer was Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez of Orange County, who’s campaigning to replace California Senator Barbara Boxer when she retires after this term. Sanchez speaks about the race, recently passed measures and responds to criticism over her comments on Muslims.
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Obama’s Immigration About-Face In June, President Obama pledged to take executive action on immigration reform before the end of the summer. But he reneged over the weekend. On Saturday, he said he won’t act on immigration policy until after the November elections. That’s made some California lawmakers angry.
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