Nearly $80 Million in Port Security Funding Supported by Congresswoman Laura Richardson Paying Big Dividends Locally

"These grants will help the city in keeping our neighborhoods healthy and happy by both providing suitable housing and expanding economic opportunities."

"September 11, 2011 was one of the darkest moments in American history and today we remember the 3,000 innocent lives that were lost day that day in the Twin Towers, and the Pentagon and in the fields of Western Pennsylvania. For most of us, it is still hard to believe that 11 years have passed since that tragic morning."

"During my time in Washington, I have fully and eagerly supported legislation that supports these types of grant programs, and I am proud to continue doing my part to strengthen these important services in the 37th Congressional District."

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"CDU has a strong tradition of serving low-income families and has been a steady pillar in the Los Angeles community since 1966. I am proud to have supported the authorization of the programs that made the funding of this grant possible"

Today, Congresswoman Laura Richardson announces that the Department of Labor has awarded $2 million in YouthBuild grants to help Los Angeles youth earn a GED or high school diploma while learning critical skills in construction, health care, information technology, and other fields

This grant will provide vital funding to CSU- Dominguez Hills to continue its successful efforts in providing disadvantaged students with the needed support to establish successful careers. As a Member of Congress I have supported the continued funding of the Ronald McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program when others tried to defund the program.

"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of a true American hero, Neil Armstrong. On July 20th, 1969, Mr. Armstrong made history and "took one giant leap for mankind" by becoming the first person to walk on the moon."