tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26678495788964384992024-03-13T01:35:50.968-07:00San Pedro News, Washington EditionWashington, DC, News for San Pedro and the 44th Congressional District of CaliforniaAndrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.comBlogger600125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-51219660871444244192013-08-29T12:04:00.003-07:002013-08-29T12:04:44.039-07:00National Trust for Historic Preservation: LA Port Plan Makes Terminal Island Preservation a Key Goal<div class="tr_bq">
The <a href="http://www.preservationnation.org/" target="_blank">National Trust for Historic Preservation</a> has issued the following <a href="http://www.preservationnation.org/who-we-are/press-center/press-releases/2013/la-port-plan-makes-terminal.html" target="_blank">press release</a> about upcoming Terminal Island preservation efforts and its new LA field office.</div>
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The Los Angeles Port Master Plan Update, adopted by the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners earlier this month, offers a path forward for the preservation and re-use of historic buildings on Terminal Island in the Port of Los Angeles. The National Trust for Historic Preservation and Los Angeles Conservancy collaborated on an advocacy campaign to preserve Terminal Island, which appeared on the National Trust’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places List in 2012.<br /><br />“Terminal Island represents important chapters of Los Angeles and America’s cultural, naval and economic history,” said Brian Turner, senior field officer, National Trust for Historic Preservation. “The re-use of historic buildings at the port will help keep alive the area’s historic significance as a once-vibrant Japanese-American fishing village, a major World War I and II shipbuilding center and the birthplace of the worldwide tuna canning industry.”<br /><br />The National Trust and the Los Angeles Conservancy worked to ensure that the final master plan would not pose barriers to preservation and serves as a replicable model for other industrial ports throughout the country. Preservation-focused components of the plan include the identification of Fish Harbor’s Japanese-American Commercial Village as a historic resource, the removal of road realignments originally intended to bisect historic buildings and mixed-use land use designations that provide greater flexibility in adaptively reusing historic buildings. The approved plan is the first comprehensive update of the Port’s development policies and procedures in more than three decades.<br /><br />“The LA Conservancy has been advocating for the preservation of individual historic buildings at the port for years, so we’re thrilled that the updated master plan provides for the reuse of historic structures on Terminal Island,” said Linda Dishman, Los Angeles Conservancy Executive Director. “Terminal Island is unique in that it is historically important for several different reasons, all of which are of local and national significance.”<br /><br />On the heels of this preservation victory, the National Trust will open a field office in Los Angeles on September 1 to further its efforts to preserve historic places in Southern California and the Southwest. In addition to the National Trust’s work at Terminal Island, the organization’s Preservation Green Lab is collaborating with the Urban Land Institute to advance the reuse of historic buildings in the City of Los Angeles that will help guide building reuse in other cities.</blockquote>
Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-9547942158046007592013-07-21T17:32:00.000-07:002013-07-21T17:32:53.287-07:00First ‘Term’ Served: Congratulations to Rep. Janice Hahn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Elected two years ago this month, Rep. Janice Hahn has now served the equivalent to a first term in Congress. She was sworn in to represent the former 36th Congressional District on July 19, 2011 after winning a special election. She was subsequently elected to a full term representing the 44th Congressional District in November.<br />
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<a href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-janice-hahn-20130721,0,109296.story" target="_blank">“For Rep. Janice Hahn, dad’s legacy is a selling point,”</a> reports the <i>Los Angeles Times.</i><br />
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<i>San Pedro News Washington Edition</i> invites readers to sign this congratulations card by writing your name and a message in the comments section below.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-87085225263211303052013-01-14T12:33:00.003-08:002022-07-12T18:38:22.750-07:00In the Inauguration Zone<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Needless to say, Washington is abuzz over the Inauguration. The evidence is all around, from the fences and risers under construction to Friday’s opening of the official Inaugural store. Your <i>San Pedro News DC</i> editor submitted a field report of the store opening to Curbed DC. <a href="http://dc.curbed.com/archives/2013/01/ghosts-of-inaugurations-past-come-out-for-grand-opening-of-the-official-inauguration-store.php" target="_blank">“Ghosts Of Inaugurations Past Come Out For Grand Opening Of the Official Inauguration Store”</a> has all the vivid details.<br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washingtonians flock to political events the way Angelenos flip for movie premiers.</td></tr>
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Harbor Area residents coming to DC for the Inauguration are invited to contact us at SanPedroNews[at]aol[dot]com and we’ll do our best to answer your questions about the city, restaurants, sightseeing, etc.<br />
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Back in the district, Rep. Janice Hahn is holding a <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/event/congresswoman-hahn-community-swearing" target="_blank">Community Swearing-in</a> this Thursday in Carson. It takes place at 3 pm on Jan. 17 in the main hall of the Carson Community Center, 801 E Carson St. For information, contact (310) 831-1799 or HahnRSVP@mail.house.gov.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-12763114230020138242013-01-01T11:14:00.001-08:002013-01-01T11:14:27.471-08:00Have a ‘Super’ New YearWishing our readers a Happy New Year. Let’s make it super, shall we?<br />
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Exhibit A: View a fun <a href="http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=ba7_1356667574" target="_blank">video</a> of Superman over the Pacific.<br />
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Greetings from SuperObama, striking a presidential pose at the DC train station.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-12434450142138852962012-12-31T12:08:00.000-08:002012-12-31T12:08:08.050-08:00Hahn to Congress on Fiscal Cliff: Don't Drop the Ball<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Rep. Janice Hahn spoke on the House floor hours before the fiscal cliff deadline. Her office released this transcript of Hahn's remarks:<br />
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<i>Tonight in Times Square, hundreds of thousands of people will be there at midnight to watch that ball drop. But here in Congress, we’ve also dropped the ball.</i> </blockquote>
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<i>We are in the final days of the 112th Congress. And no one expected us to be here on the House Floor on New Year’s Eve. </i> </blockquote>
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<i>But here we are, racing towards that fiscal cliff—towards higher taxes on the middle class, on slashed investment for the American people – including nutrition for mothers and infants, education for our children, and our infrastructure.</i> </blockquote>
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<i>What part of the “cliff” sounds like a good plan? I know I’m not the only one who has spent time with families that it will hurt. I know I’m not the only one who has visited the businesses that are worried that our country could have another recession.</i> </blockquote>
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<i>We should not be playing this game of chicken. There is too much at stake to have politics as usual. We have an opportunity to prevent the fiscal cliff, but in order to do so we must act as a unified Congress. So I say to all my friends and colleagues, Democrats and Republicans: Let’s get this thing done. </i> </blockquote>
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<i>Tonight when that ball drops, let’s make sure that we haven’t also dropped the ball.</i></blockquote>
Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-49506944611464062982012-12-02T16:34:00.000-08:002012-12-02T16:35:40.699-08:00January Calendar Line Items: Presidential Inauguration, White House Summer Internship Applications<br />
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Being Sunday, it’s theoretically the day of rest. If you’re restfully perched at your computer, here are two noteworthy opportunities for your consideration.<br />
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Washington is getting atwitter about the presidential inauguration, which occurs on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 21, 2013.<br />
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The <a href="http://washington.org/topics/inauguration" target="_blank">Destination DC</a> visitors bureau is excitedly chirping that today, Dec. 2, is the 50-day countdown. 50 days! You have just 50 days to make plans!<br />
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To wit:<br />
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<li>You’ll want to enter Rep. Janice Hahn’s lottery for <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/2013-inauguration-ticket-request" target="_blank">tickets.</a></li>
<li>Then visit the <a href="http://www.inaugural.senate.gov/" target="_blank">Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies</a> for news, info and history.</li>
<li>Click back to <a href="http://washington.org/topics/inauguration" target="_blank">Destination DC</a> for one-stop travel planning and event information.</li>
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<b>White House Summer 2013 Internships</b><br />
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The White House is now accepting <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/11/26/open-today-summer-2013-white-house-internship-program-application" target="_blank">applications</a> for 2013 summer interns. Applicants must be US citizens over age 18 and post-secondary students, recent graduates or veterans.<br />
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The internships are full time and unpaid. Application deadline is Jan. 27.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-44293299894174642172012-06-09T08:21:00.000-07:002012-06-09T10:53:38.159-07:00Food-minded Washingtonians Find Two Excuses to Ditch Work FridayA tale of two queues unfolded Friday as food-minded Washingtonians lined the sidewalks for a pair of events.<br />
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Earlybirds gathered at sunrise for a chance to attend the one and only booksigning First Lady Michelle Obama is doing for her newly released <i>“American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America.”</i><br />
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The signing is taking place on June 12 at Barnes&Noble in downtown Washington. As reported on <a href="http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2012/05/first-lady-michelle-obama-will.html" target="_blank">Obama Foodorama,</a> attendees were required to buy the book in advance and submit to a Secret Service background check beginning at 9 a.m. on June 8.<br />
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The queue formed when Bobby Campbell assumed the first spot at 5:45 a.m., by his own report. No telling how many worker bees mysteriously had doctors’ appointments first thing Friday morning.<br />
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The next opportunity to skip work began at 10 a.m. across town, when <a href="http://georgetowncupcake.com/" target="_blank">Georgetown Cupcake</a> opened for the day. The renowned bakery offered free cupcakes to promote Friday’s episode of <a href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/dc-cupcakes" target="_blank">DC Cupcakes,</a> The Learning Channel reality show about the energetic sisters who own the cupcakery.<br />
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The promise of a free cupcake created a fine excuse to take a very long lunch or get stuck in, ahem, massive traffic.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Washingtonians vote with their feet to endorse the Georgetown Cupcake giveaway.</td></tr>
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In fact, the traffic jams occurred on the sidewalk, where a midday line snaked out the door. The weekday after-lunch slot is usually an off-peak time when a customer can practically walk right up to the counter. The lure of free cupcakes changed the equation and left cubicles emptier than normal as the city’s cupcake enthusiasts queued up for a TGIF treat.<br />
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The political and pop culture circles actually overlap at this top-of-the-ticket bakery, which hosted First Daughter Sasha Obama’s <a href="http://obamafoodorama.blogspot.com/2011/06/sasha-obama-celebrates-tenth-birthday.html" target="_blank">10th birthday party</a> last year.<br />
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This year, the bakery has expanded beyond the Washington metropolitan area. Following openings in New York and Boston, it will set up shop on Los Angeles’ westside this fall.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-45863565891571932962012-05-01T18:24:00.003-07:002012-05-01T18:31:21.585-07:00Hahn to Open S.P. Campaign Office Thursday<br />
Rep. Janice Hahn is opening a campaign office in downtown San Pedro Thursday. The May 3 event takes place from 6 to 8 pm in conjunction with the monthly <a href="http://www.1stthursday.com/" target="_blank">First Thursday</a> artwalk and street festival. The office is located at 447 W. Sixth St. View the event details <a href="http://janicehahn.com/news/next-week-congresswoman-hahn%E2%80%99s-san-pedro-campaign-office-opening/" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Hahn and Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach) are competing for the new <a href="http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/downloads/meeting_handouts_082011/map_20110815_ap_cd_44_certified.pdf" target="_blank">44th Congressional District</a> seat. The primary election is June 5.<br />
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Richardson’s campaign is headquartered in Carson and online at <a href="http://www.laurarichardson.us/" target="_blank">www.laurarichardson.us</a>.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-81598201083867947622012-05-01T18:21:00.005-07:002012-05-04T09:20:52.798-07:00Candidates Interview for Newspaper Endorsement<br />
Hahn and Richardson interviewed with the editorial board of the San Fernando Valley-based <i><a href="http://www.dailynews.com/" target="_blank">LA Daily News,</a></i> the flagship newspaper in the chain that includes the <i><a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/" target="_blank">Daily Breeze.</a></i><br />
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Each made her case for endorsement, and, by extension, election to the newly drawn <a href="http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/downloads/meeting_handouts_082011/map_20110815_ap_cd_44_certified.pdf" target="_blank">44th Congressional District.</a><br />
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The candidates’ arguments are summarized in <a href="http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_20340664/janice-hahn-makes-her-argument" target="_blank">“Rep. Janice Hahn is all about the ports”</a> and <a href="http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_20340666/laura-richardson-makes-her-pitch" target="_blank">“Rep. Laura Richardson: ‘I am this district.’”</a><br />
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The <i>Daily News</i> has not yet made its endorsement for the June 5 election.<br />
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<b>UPDATE</b> -- May 4 -- The <i>Daily News</i> <a href="http://www.dailynews.com/opinions/ci_20544007/editorial-janice-hahn-44th-congressional-district" target="_blank">endorses Hahn.</a>Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-72668345602003513432012-03-29T12:17:00.000-07:002012-03-29T12:18:19.506-07:00Happy Birthday, Janice Hahn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friday, March 30 is Rep. Janice Hahn’s birthday. Sign our e-card to wish her a happy birthday by writing here in the comments.<br />
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As for gifts, when you have the privilege of public service in this glorious building, what more do you need?
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<br />Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-37165356217283814352012-02-22T12:30:00.000-08:002012-02-22T12:30:53.494-08:00Hahn Small Business Workshop Friday<br />
Rep. Janice Hahn is hosting <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/event/surviving-and-thriving-economic-recovery" target="_blank">“Surviving and Thriving in the Economic Recovery: Accessing Capital for the Entrepreneur and Small Business Owner”</a> Friday. The free workshop is taking place on Feb. 24 at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Toyota Meeting Room, 3330 Civic Center Dr., from 8:30 am to 12 pm.<br />
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The workshop will feature presenters from the Small Business Administration (SBA), local business lenders and business service providers.<br />
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Local participants include the Port of Los Angeles. Port contract and purchasing officials will be on hand to share information about current and upcoming port procurement, construction and professional service contract opportunities.<br />
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Here is the workshop <a href="http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102313671993-367/HAHNAccessingCapitalWorkshop.pdf" target="_blank">agenda.</a> RSVPs are required to HahnRSVP@mail.house.gov or (310) 831-1799.<br />Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-15793730507537355792012-02-22T12:23:00.000-08:002012-02-22T12:32:01.158-08:00‘Congress on Your Corner’ Notes: SP Video, Live in Wilmington Saturday<br>Here’s a <a href="http://youtu.be/MZ6Zcl1SFzA" target="_blank">video</a> of Hahn’s “Congress on Your Corner” event in San Pedro last month.<br />
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The congresswoman will visit the corner of Avalon Boulevard and East Opp Street in Wilmington Saturday for another such gathering. Constituents are invited to <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/event/wilmington-congress-your-corner" target="_blank">meet and talk with Hahn</a> on Feb. 25 from 10 to 11:30 am.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-70224778166270723902012-02-22T12:20:00.001-08:002012-02-22T12:34:08.370-08:00Buscaino Community Swearing-in Saturday<br />
Newly minted Harbor Area Councilman Joe Buscaino is holding a community swearing-in ceremony Saturday.<br />
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The Feb. 25 proceedings begin with a 10 am prayer service in Watts, followed by a 2 pm community ceremony at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.<br />
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Details and RSVP information are <a href="http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=wh8tucjab&v=001uhMSa17EQAcRsYZpF26RxJpFaerOlCFhVOykd706PNG3K53I0nfxDm5blXA0vhDITX4xB7gKCnJEBMOj5ctcSkLcOYZuxW0hmDiKAbpE23g%3D" target="_blank">here.</a>Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-73078755423778873762012-01-19T15:19:00.000-08:002012-01-19T15:35:11.944-08:00White House Asks: What Makes Your Hometown a Great Place to Visit?San Pedro civic boosters, take note.<br />
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The White House this morning asked Americans to brag about their hometowns. It’s part of President Obama’s new push to boost foreign tourism, unveiled this afternoon in a speech at Disney World. (<a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/01/19/president-obama-promotes-tourism-disney-world" target="_blank">WH blog post</a> | <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/01/19/remarks-president-unveiling-strategy-help-boost-travel-and-tourism" target="_blank">Speech</a>)<br />
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The specific question the White House posed is, “what makes your city or town a great place to visit?”<br />
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Here’s how to reply:<br />
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<li>Via the White House <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/what-makes-your-hometown-great-place-visit" target="_blank">web form</a></li>
<li>On Twitter using #visitUS</li>
<li>Here at <i>San Pedro News.</i> Reply in the comments and email a photo for possible posting. (Submit to our email address at right).</li>
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The “Congress on Your Corner” session will take place on Jan. 21 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ace Hardware at 25th Street and Western Avenue (2515 S. Western Ave.)<br />
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Constituents are encouraged to voice their concerns to the congresswoman and advise on matters of federal policy.<br />
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For more information, call (310) 831-1799 or email michael.aguilera@mail.house.gov.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-60738863250107681042012-01-02T17:53:00.000-08:002012-01-02T18:03:49.908-08:00Holidays, UnwrappedAfter another showdown, Congress passed the payroll tax bill on Dec. 22 and adjourned until mid-January. Legislators returned to their districts and the president jetted to Hawaii.<br />
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Flipping through the holiday news files, we bring you these snapshots of DC:<br />
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Here is a <a href="http://dc.about.com/od/christmasphotos/ig/Christmas-in-Washington--DC-/" target="_blank">photo gallery</a> of DC all dressed up for the holidays.<br />
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President Obama goes shopping with the masses -- With his family already in Hawaii, the president and First Dog Bo went shopping at Best Buy, PetSmart and a suburban pizzeria. <a href="http://media.talkingpointsmemo.com/slideshow/obama-shopping-trip" target="_blank">Photo gallery.</a> <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/post/hey-isnt-that----president-obama-at-del-ray-pizzeria-potomac-yard/2011/12/21/gIQAm2Bk9O_blog.html" target="_blank">Story with raw, play-by-play video footage.</a>Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-82703118173869125362012-01-02T17:51:00.000-08:002012-01-02T18:05:00.487-08:00Hahn District Office Opening ThursdayHahn is opening a district office at 140 W. Sixth St. in downtown San Pedro on Jan. 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the First Thursday event. View the <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/event/congressional-district-office-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-san-pedro" target="_blank">announcement</a> or call (310) 831-1799 for more information and to RSVP.<br />
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For regular updates, subscribe to Hahn’s <a href="https://hahn.house.gov/contact-me/newsletter" target="_blank">newsletter</a> and follow the congresswoman on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Janice-Hahn/256471267712118" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/Rep_JaniceHahn" target="_blank">Twitter.</a>Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-44738743271451146682011-12-23T21:13:00.000-08:002011-12-24T07:10:26.487-08:00Happy HolidaysWe’ll return to political news next week. Right now, the most important government agency is NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defense Command, and its critical Santa-tracking mission. <br />
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From the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/technology/when-will-santa-be-here-check-the-radar/2011/12/22/gIQAGxhQBP_story.html" target="_blank"><i>Washington Post:</i></a><br />
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According to the <a href="http://www.noradsanta.org/en/" target="_blank">NORAD Tracks Santa</a> Web site, radar gives NORAD the first indication that Santa has taken off from the North Pole. NORAD uses, in addition to Santa cams and a fighter jet escort, geosynchronous satellites equipped with infrared sensors that can zero in on — “Amazingly, Rudolph’s bright red nose gives off an infrared signature, which allows our satellites to detect Rudolph and Santa,” the site says.</blockquote>
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Have yourself a merry little holiday!Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-90648122893296965502011-12-10T12:01:00.001-08:002011-12-10T12:11:48.900-08:00Hahn HappeningsUpon return from the Thanksgiving recess, the House resumed debate over the payroll tax cut. In floor remarks on Nov. 30, <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/press-release/hahn-asks-house-vote-payroll-tax-cut" target="_blank">Hahn said,</a> “Americans need jobs and businesses need customers. A payroll tax cut helps accomplish both.”<br />
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House Republicans released a <a href="http://www.speaker.gov/blog/?postid=271892" target="_blank">payroll tax cut proposal</a> Friday and it is expected to
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From the <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/2chambers/post/house-gop-formally-unveils-payroll-tax-package/2011/12/09/gIQA2Z4MiO_blog.html" target="_blank"><i>Washington Post:</i></a> “At a Capitol news conference, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) warned that congressional Democrats would reject the latest GOP offering as an effort to ‘hold hostage’ the payroll benefit for middle-class workers.”<br />
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Because the legislative package includes provisions related to a controversial oil pipeline project, Senate Democrats have pledged to vote down the Republican proposal. <br />
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Joined by nine Congressional colleagues, Hahn continued to push for additional customs agents at LAX. In a letter to the administrator of the Customs and Border Protection agency, the lawmakers emphasized, “LAX simply does not have an adequate number of inspectors to accommodate current and future passenger traffic.” <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/ci_19498101" target="_blank">Daily Breeze.</a> <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/press-release/hahn-berman-and-chu-call-more-agents-lax" target="_blank">Hahn press release.</a><br />
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With support from Hahn, the <a href="http://www.grandvision.org/" target="_blank">Grand Vision Foundation</a> in downtown San Pedro received a $10,00 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_19500720" target="_blank">Daily Breeze.</a> <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/press-release/hahn-announces-federal-grant-grand-vision-foundation" target="_blank">Hahn press release.</a><br />
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<i>Los Angeles Times</i> sports columnist Chris Erskine speculated tongue-in-cheek about <a href="http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-1208-erskine-20111208,0,358456.column" target="_blank">public ownership of the LA Dodgers,</a> mentioning a bill Hahn co-authored to permit such arrangements.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-702095774683846532011-12-10T12:00:00.001-08:002011-12-10T12:00:47.365-08:00San Pedro District Office OpeningHahn is opening a district office at 140 W. Sixth St. in downtown San Pedro on Jan. 5. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place during the First Thursday event. View the <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/event/congressional-district-office-grand-opening-and-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-san-pedro" target="_blank">announcement</a> for details and to RSVP.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-84836954659457086062011-12-01T15:42:00.001-08:002011-12-01T15:47:51.588-08:00Talk to the White HouseOn Dec. 2, the White House is hosting a public conference call. This is not to say President Obama is coming on the line to chat, but it is a chance to dialog with the administration.<br />
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<i>From the White House:</i><br />
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On Friday, December 2nd at 1:00 p.m. ET, please join us for a conference call with Mark Zuckerman, Deputy Director of the <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/dpc" target="_blank">White House Domestic Policy Council,</a> to discuss this week’s We Can’t Wait Executive Actions. These announcements build on our ongoing effort to take action and help middle class families. These steps aren’t a substitute for the bold action we need to create jobs and grow the economy, but they’ll make a difference.<br />
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WHAT: We Can’t Wait Update Call<br />
WHEN: Friday, December 2nd <br />
Start Time: 1:00 p.m. EST <br />
Dial In: (877) 941-6029<br />
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If it goes like a previous call did, the officials will speak semi-formally but casually and then there is time for callers’ questions.<br />
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The call is hosted by the White House <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/engage/" target="_blank">Office of Public Engagement.</a><br />
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Here is the <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/get-email-updates" target="_blank">sign-up form</a> for White House newsletters, including notices of other such conference calls.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-43282205061853433252011-11-26T19:20:00.001-08:002011-11-27T12:00:20.825-08:00Hahn Happenings<br />
Noting that 28,000 veterans live in the district, Rep. Hahn voted for legislation that gives businesses incentives to hire veterans. The legislation is part of President Obama’s jobs bill and was signed into law this month. <a href="http://hahn.house.gov/press-release/hahn-votes-veterans-jobs-bill" target="_blank">Hahn’s press release.</a> <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2011/11/21/fact-sheet-returning-heroes-and-wounded-warrior-tax-credits" target="_blank">White House fact sheet.</a><br />
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With economics and national security at play, <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_19368314" target="_blank">“Hahn asks for review of Customs and Border Protection staffing issues.”</a> LAX officials have urged the federal government to increase staffing and this month Hahn called on Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin to review the personnel situation.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-28801927162359240242011-11-26T19:13:00.001-08:002011-11-27T12:30:59.919-08:00Voting with Dollars to Support Small Businesses<b><i>Rep. Hahn marks nationwide Small Business Saturday with shopping tour of local communities</i></b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hahn makes a point of signaling her support for small business.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Newsradio interview at Village Garden in Redondo Beach, as the owner toils in the background at left.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fringe Home Furnishings and Boutique in Redondo Beach.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hahn votes with her consumer dollars at Grand Emporium in San Pedro. </td></tr>
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The second annual Small Business Saturday was held on Nov. 26. Created by American Express, the day encourages shoppers to patronize local small businesses in their communities.<br />
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In endorsing the effort, President Obama called small business the <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/11/23/support-your-local-businesses-small-business-saturday" target="_blank">“backbone of our economy and the cornerstones of our nation’s promise.”</a> For their part, the president and his daughters <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/whitehouse/status/140616824021725185/photo/1" target="_blank">shopped at an independent bookstore</a> in Washington.<br />
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With two TV cameras rolling, Rep. Hahn shopped at several stores in San Pedro and Redondo Beach.<br />
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“These are the businesses that are hiring people. These are the businesses that are really helping our economy,” Hahn told Channel 7.<br />
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Shopping small and local is “friendlier and more convenient and it helps the local community,” Hahn said.<br />
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Between buying gifts for her grandchildren and browsing jewelry collections, Hahn talked shop with the business owners to get a sense of how they’ve weathered the current economic climate. By and large, the shopkeepers reported steady business from a local customer base.<br />
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After browsing and buying in the Riviera Village area of Redondo Beach, Hahn bought Christmas decorations from the Grand Emporium in downtown San Pedro.<br />
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As member of the House Small Business Committee, Hahn is pushing to streamline the loan process and otherwise increase small business’ access to capital.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-27974798105120231362011-11-26T19:11:00.001-08:002011-11-27T12:08:07.884-08:00Easterly Snapshot<br />
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<br />Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2667849578896438499.post-53274621090038858222011-11-12T08:21:00.001-08:002011-11-12T08:23:59.978-08:00In BriefNot much to report about Congresswoman Janice Hahn this issue.<br /><br />Hahn and Oregon Rep. Earl Blumenauer introduced a bill to allow fans to own sports teams, but it wouldn’t become law in time for public ownership of the Dodgers. <a href="https://hahn.house.gov/press-release/blumenauer-and-hahn-push-%E2%80%9Cgive-fans-chance%E2%80%9D" target="_blank">Hahn’s press release.</a> <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_19257796" target="_blank">Daily Breeze.</a><br /><br />The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Laura Richardson (D-Long Beach), who is running against Hahn next year in the newly redrawn 44th Congressional District. Richardson faces charges of requiring aides to work on her 2010 re-election campaign. <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/ci_19264975" target="_blank">Daily Breeze.</a><br /><br />Harbor Area residents were among the <a href="http://www.dailybreeze.com/latestnews/ci_19251474" target="_blank">“Japanese-American World War II veterans awarded Congressional Gold Medal”</a> at the Capitol on Nov. 2.<br /><br />Needless to say, Rep. Hahn and <i>San Pedro News</i> readers had some voting to do this past week. Following Tuesday’s primary election for the LA City Council seat Hahn vacated, state Assemblyman Warren Furutani and police officer Joe Buscaino are headed for a January runoff.Andrea Adlemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03443079448647336500noreply@blogger.com0