Fixing the economy

When the recession hit, Brad Sherman made job creation his top priority. He voted for legislation that saved or created over 3 million jobs. Construction was accelerated on transportation projects in the San Fernando Valley, like the 405 Sepulveda Pass freeway widening project. Hundreds of teachers threatened with layoffs are still teaching in Valley schools. And Brad Sherman is leading the fight to protect entertainment industry jobs in our community.
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Standing up to Wall Street

As a CPA and tax policy expert, Brad Sherman led the effort to oppose the Bush Administration’s TARP bailouts of Wall Street. He successfully fought to prevent future bailouts. He helped author the legislation to protect consumers from credit and mortgage fraud, increase capital requirements for banks and end conflicts of interest for bond rating agencies.
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Protecting Social Security and Medicare

Top Republican leaders are proposing privatizing Social Security and Medicare, cutting benefits, and raising the retirement age to 70. Brad Sherman strongly opposes all efforts to replace Social Security with private accounts that will place retirees at the mercy of the Wall Street. Brad Sherman will fight to stop proposals to replace Medicare with a “voucher” system that would eliminate Medicare’s guaranteed health benefits. Congressman Sherman’s voting record is rated 100% by AARP.
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Protecting our environment

Brad Sherman has been a strong environmental leader, providing critical support to efforts to protect and expand parklands in the Santa Monica Mountains. He has worked to improve the Sepulveda Basin recreation area and to build more local playgrounds, sports fields and bike lanes. Congressman Sherman’s voting record is rated 100% by the Sierra Club.
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