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    <title><![CDATA[Honda Leads Efforts to Include Immigrants in Health Reform]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[WASHINGTON, DC &ndash; U.S. Rep. Michael Honda (CA-15), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, is leading efforts to contain health care costs for all Americans and boost public health by including legal and undocumented immigrants in health care reform legislation. Joining Rep. Honda are leaders within the Congressional Tri-Caucus, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), and other Members of Congress. These congressional leaders are sending two letters to key players in the reform debate in the House of Representatives and the Senate. ]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[El Congresista Michael Honda Conmemora el Mes de la Herencia Hispana[Congressman Michael Honda Commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month]]]></title>
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                                            Washington, DC &ndash; Cuando  estudiamos la historia de los Estados Unidos, se ve claro el creciente protagonismo de los Hispanos en todos los aspectos de la Vida en Estados Unidos.  Durante el mes de la herencia Hispana, honramos a los miembros de la Comunidad Hispana no solo por sus contribuciones y esfuerzo, sino tambi&eacute;n por el camino recorrido para formar parte de la diversidad y  las metas en una sociedad justa, democr&aacute;tica y verdarderamente libre.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[US Rep. Michael Honda to Introduce Comprehensive Hepatitis B and C Legislation to Address National Hepatitis Epidemic]]></title>
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                                            WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representative Michael Honda (D-CA) is introducing bi-partisan legislation in Congress to address a national Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C epidemic impacting America. The bill incorporates the monitoring, testing and research and education provisions contained in the Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C bills from the 110th Congress.  This month, as House Appropriator, Rep Honda secured a $1.8 million increase, in the Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Subcommittee appropriations bill, to boost the Center for Disease Control&rsquo;s ability to assess and address hepatitis. ]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Rep Michael Honda Hosts US-China Green Energy Council Delegation Visit to Washington]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[&ldquo;As US and China governments engage in strategic and economic talks in this week, the US-China Green Energy Council is drawing attention to the unparalleled potential for clean energy partnerships between our two countries.  As economic powerhouses, the resultant US-China carbon footprint calls for joint leadership capable of moving forward the global climate commitment, while making green technology affordable and accessible for the most economically underdeveloped nations.  The Council&rsquo;s call for clean energy is helping to make sure this leadership happens.&rdquo;  - Congressman Michael Honda]]></description>
    <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[House Appropriator Rep. Michael Honda Secures Millions for CA-15 District in Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Transportation and Housing Bills]]></title>
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                                            WASHINGTON DC (Today) &ndash; House Appropriator Michael Honda (CA-15) secured much-needed dollars for California&rsquo;s 15th district as part of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Transportation and Housing bills, which passed out of the House Appropriations committee today. Rep. Honda commented on his funding requests, detailed below, by saying, &ldquo;Given the rising unemployment rate in Santa Clara County and throughout California, as well as the economic crunch facing the state, if there is federal funding available &ndash; in assistance for job training, educational programs, social services, and affordable housing &ndash; I will make sure my constituents are receiving it. These federal dollars come at a critical time, helping keep my district afloat throughout this recession, while preparing the solid foundation for successfully weathering uncertain times.  These funds reassure my constituents that their tax dollars are being efficiently and effectively returned to their communities in visible and meaningful ways.&rdquo;  ]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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    <title><![CDATA[Rep. Michael Honda Assists Immigrant Families with English Language Education, Civics Instruction and Business Incentives]]></title>
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    <description><![CDATA[(Today) - Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives today &ndash; The Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 &ndash; which helps new Americans integrate into the social and economic fabric of this country, through English language education, civics instruction and incentives for businesses to invest in the education of their non-English speaking employees.]]></description>
    <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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