Congressman Dennis Cardoza
18th Congressional District of California

 

“Our country and the 18th Congressional District face real challenges,” said Cardoza. “The economy has weakened and the middle class is now struggling to make ends meet, we are spending billions of dollars every month in Iraq, and our deficit continues to grow. The people of California want us to work together, but we need real leadership from the President.  I suspect once again this year, much of the progress we will make will originate in Congress and I hopeto find a partner more willing to negotiate in the White House.”

 

“In his speech tonight the President addressed the foreclosure crisis crippling our economy, which has its epicenter in the Central Valley. Valley residents are struggling and I’m proud we have a bipartisan stimulus plan to give relief to working families and those facing foreclosure,” said Cardoza. “I hope Democrats and Republicans can continue to work together throughout the remainder of the session for the good of the American people.” 

 

“I’m also pleased President Bush is interested in joining our effort to reform the earmark process,” added Cardoza. “As part of our overall effort to restore accountability, the highest ethical standards, and fiscal responsibility, this year’s Congress has fought for unprecedented transparency and accountability in the earmark process and we look forward to working with the Bush White House to shine more light on earmarks requested by the President and Congress.”