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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: DECEMBER 10, 2002 Baca Re-elected to Regional Whip Post
Asserts "Democrats are Back" at Economic Summit WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Joe Baca (D-Rialto) today was reelected by his peers in the House of Representatives Democratic Caucus to serve as the Democratic Floor Whip for Region 1. The vote took place at a meeting in Washington, D.C., of House Democrats that was convened by the newly elected Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to discuss a comprehensive Democratic proposal to rescue the failing national economy from what they consider a faulty Republican economic agenda. Baca, who served in the same capacity during the 107th Congress, will be joined as Regional Whip by Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-NV), whom he worked closely with during the recent fight against the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository plan. Region 1, which Berkley and Baca will serve as Whips, includes Congressional Districts in Southern California, the Inland Empire, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. The following is Baca's statement regarding his reelection as Regional Whip and the Democratic Economic Summit: "I appreciate that my colleagues have faith in my ability to rally the troops here in Washington. Shelley and I will work hard to represent the interests of our constituents in the American Southwest and California and to rally Democrats around our proposals to bring pride, prosperity, and justice to the American People." "One over arching theme came out of this week's Democratic Summit - we're back! While Bush and his so-called economic gurus scramble to find real economic leadership in this nation, Democrats are already putting forth proposals for meaningful economic growth and stability for all working families. We're advocating for meaningful economic stimulus, job creation, pension protection, health care insurance, and a quality prescription drug benefit under Medicare. And, we will be fighting even harder than ever to bring aid to the poor, underserved and underrepresented people in our neighborhoods." "The American people deserve to have an end to this Republican charade, and it starts now." # # # |
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