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Calvert: New bill cuts 'non-defense discretionary spending by $40 billion – the largest amount ever'

Expressing his support for the budget-taming power of the Fiscal Responsibility Act, Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) said the federal budget needs to be cut especially in the area of non-defense expenditures.


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FEDERAL REPORT: 20k-member labor union Unite Here Local 11 spends heavy on losing Orange County referendum, ends 2022 with $1,651 in bank

Despite having more than 20,000 dues-paying members, a Los Angeles labor union that spent heavily in a losing Orange County referendum ended 2022 with less than 2,000 in cash.


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Calvert on APFIT: 'I look forward to its continued growth so I have no doubt that our warfighters do too."

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Calif.) has stated his support for the U.S. Department of Defense's (DOD) announcement of the next projects to receive funding through a program Calvert introduced in 2022.


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'Now I'm back in the fight for 2024' : Palm Springs' Rollins on bid for 41st congressional district

Democrat Will Rollins is planning a rematch with Republican Congressman Ken Calvert in the 2024 election after one close race in 2022.


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Calvert’s Legal Workforce Act approved: 'We want people to come to our nation through our legal immigration pathways'

On April 19, the House Judiciary Committee approved the Border Security and Enforcement Act (HR 2640), which includes the Legal Workforce Act (HR 319), proposed by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) earlier this year.


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Former California Sen. Melendez says ‘Californians deserve a fuel economy' despite new Senate bill

Former California State Sen. Melissa Melendez recently spoke out against California’s Senate bill SBX1-2, which Melendez said could cause fuel prices to spike and hurt residents.


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Calvert on bill to lower energy costs: ‘It will put us back on track to produce more energy responsibly and efficiently here in America’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA), along with a bipartisan majority (225 to 204) of the House of Representatives, voted for H.R. 1, a bill to lower energy costs, on March 30.


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Former Palm Springs mayor to run for California Senate

Former Palm Springs Mayor Lisa Middleton, after making history as the first transgender mayor in California, has announced her candidacy for the state Senate, which would be another transgender first.


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Heritage Foundation backs California conservative think tank

The Heritage Foundation applauded the California-based organization Golden State Policy Council (GSPC), a conservative think tank aimed at putting academic research to legislative use, at a kickoff event Jan. 9 at Desert Willow Golf Resort in Palm Desert.


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Calvert votes for Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act: ‘The last thing American families need is an army of IRS agents’

Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41) voted along with a 221-210 House of Representatives majority to approve the Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act on Monday.


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Calvert: Ukraine fight is 'the frontline of defending liberty and democracy'

Moved by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent address to Congress, California Rep. Ken Calvert (R-Corona) and many others are showing their willingness to further fuel Ukraine's defense against the Russian invasion.


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Freitas: California's vote against sale of flavored nicotine products protects kids from 'lifetime of addiction'

As a result of Tuesday's election, the sale of flavored tobacco products continues to be banned in the State of California.


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Survey: Wallis, Holstege in statistical voting tie for state assembly District 47

Greg Wallis and Christy Holstege are in a statistical voting tie among active voters for state assembly, District 47, according to a new survey.


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Press-Enterprise, San Bernardino Sun endorse Wallis for California's 47th Assembly District

The Press-Enterprise and The San Bernardino Sun both provided editorial endorsements for Greg Wallis, running for California's 47th Assembly District.


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Calvert supports SBIR, STTR programs: ‘They are tools that can help our country maintain its technological edge’

U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert is stressing the importance of staying on the cutting edge of technology and innovation this month when it comes to small business and supporting technology.


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Bill designating ‘Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office’ heads to President

A bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-California) to rename the Norco (California) Post Office to Marine Lance Corporal Kareem Nikoui Memorial Post Office has passed the House and Senate and is headed to President Biden for signature.


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Mejia to speak on ranked-choice voting Tuesday; 'all residents of Palm Desert Green Country Club' invited

The Republican and Democrat clubs in Palm Desert will host a meeting for residents on Tuesday to discuss the system of ranked-choice voting now active in the city.


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'We've received no explanation': Rep. Ken Calvert calls for accountability from Biden one year after Afghanistan attack

Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona), the top Republican on the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, is demanding accountability from President Joe Biden for the Kabul, Afghanistan, airport terror attack.


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Wallis, AD-47 candidate, commits to ‘10 common-sense reforms’ to help California

Greg Wallis, Republican candidate for California’s Assembly District 47, has laid out a plan for his potential first days in office focused on making the state more affordable, safe and livable for its residents.


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ONE-PS, Palm Springs Cultural Center to host City Council candidate forums

The Organized Neighborhoods of Palm Springs (ONE-PS), in partnership with the Palm Springs Cultural Center, will host a series of City Council candidate forums from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 1-2 at the Palm Springs Cultural Center.