Investing in Our Infrastructure, Fighting for Our Fair Share
Investing in Our Infrastructure
On Wednesday, the Senate passed a bipartisan transportation bill by a vote of 74 – 22 to create jobs, invest in road, rail, transit, and highway construction, rebuild our infrastructure, and strengthen our economy. Now, House Republicans must end their efforts to put forth a partisan bill that destroys half a million jobs, cuts highway investments in 45 states, bankrupts the Highway Trust Fund, and weakens our economy.
We must pursue a different path – the bipartisan path of sending the Senate bill to the President – to make the investments necessary to strengthen our economy and our middle class, create jobs, and rebuild America. My Democratic colleagues and I are committed to reigniting the American Dream and rebuilding the pillars of America that have made our economy strong: small businesses, entrepreneurs, and an all-inclusive and thriving middle class. Congress must take action to create good-paying jobs and aid our economic recovery.
Fighting for Our Fair Share
As our nation’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, a center for international commerce, trade and finance, and the home to the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, the San Francisco Bay Area is one of our nation’s at-risk regions and, as such, deserves the appropriate investment of federal resources to ensure our region’s security and the safety of our citizens.
That is why I recently wrote a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security, Janet Napolitano, expressing concern over a disproportionate proposed reduction in preparedness funding to the San Francisco Bay Area. These critical funds, which enable our region to stand prepared to effectively respond to a disaster or emergency, were slashed by 38.3 percent, from $42.8 million to $26.4 million.
To read the full text of the letter, please visit my website.
Congresswoman Pelosi and Members of Congress meet with U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Daniel Rooney.
President Announces San Franciscan to Lead AIDS Policy
The announcement by President Obama this week that Dr. Grant Colfax will serve as the New Director of President Obama's Office of National AIDS Policy brings enormous pride to many San Franciscans and prestige to our city's efforts to increase prevention, ensure treatment, and support research.
As Director of the HIV Prevention Section in the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Dr. Colfax has been essential in ensuring a decline in new HIV infections. With experience as a health care practitioner, researcher, and public policy thinker, Dr. Colfax is uniquely suited to lead the lifesaving efforts of the Office of National AIDS Policy. He has pioneered groundbreaking, evidence-based prevention strategies, such as monitoring and mapping 'community viral load' for decreasing new HIV infections.
San Francisco's model of care for HIV/AIDS has become the national standard, and today, with the appointment of Dr. Grant Colfax, President Obama has recognized our efforts.
You're Invited!
Congress on Your Corner
Join the Office of Congresswoman Pelosi for a “Congress on Your Corner” at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF) as part of their “Art of Aging Gracefully” Resource Fair. My staff will be available to offer assistance in resolving issues with federal agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, and problems securing Social Security, Medicare or other federal benefits.
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
10:00am to 2:00pm
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF)
3200 California Street
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