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In Brief
Not much to report about Congresswoman Janice Hahn this issue. Hahn and Oregon Rep.
District Business
In speeches to area Chambers of Commerce, Hahn updated local business leaders on her efforts to harness federal resources for the district. Hahn singled out infrastructure, education and business reforms as the three catalysts to a stronger economy. “I’m particularly eager to give small businesses the tools they need to succeed,” said Hahn, who serves on the House Small Business Committee.
People Power
Spotlighting opportunities to speak your mind to Washington elected officials Engage with the White House The White House this week launched a one-stop website of opportunities to express opinions and access information about federal policy. Among the most hands-on aspects of whitehouse.gov/engage is Open for Questions, White House Office Hours and Advise the Advisor – all vehicles for direct and/or real-time communication with senior officials
Vote Nov. 8
The special election for the 15th District Los Angeles City Council seat vacated by Rep. Hahn is Tuesday, Nov.
Images of ‘Occupy DC’
Two cooperating groups are occupying DC as part of the national protest running from Wall Street to San Pedro. Under the rallying cry of “Stop the Machine! Create a New World,” a grassroots group called October2011.org is occupying Freedom Plaza along Pennsylvania Avenue, just blocks from the White House
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October 2011 – Digital Issue
The October 2011 digital issue is available now!
Hahn Happenings
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SP to DC
One in an occasional series on a San Pedran working the Washington political machine Jim Thebaut, a downtown San Pedro resident, recently spearheaded a major environmental conference at the United Nations in New York. Through his South Bay-based think tank, Thebaut produces documentary films on international water policy and other related issues.
All About Connections
San Pedro News will be establishing Facebook and Twitter accounts early next week and we look forward to connecting with you. Meanwhile, you may wish to friend and follow Hahn’s accounts, listed on the right-hand side here. House committees have their own Facebook and Twitter accounts as well
Easterly Snapshot
Maintaining a Nixon-era tradition, the White House gardens are open to the public in the spring and fall.
People who Work (or Want to)
Between Labor Day and President Obama’s jobs bill, labor issues have been headline news this month. In a statement following Obama’s address to Congress, Rep. Janice Hahn outlined the local angle to the national jobs bill, referring to three political leaders and constituents to illustrate the stakes and far-reaching impact of the proposal.
Hahn Speaks Up at First Homeland Security Committee Meeting
Rep. Janice Hahn was appointed to the Homeland Security Committee and actively participated in her first committee meeting on Sept. 8.
Announcing San Pedro News, Washington Edition
Welcome to the premier issue of San Pedro News, Washington Edition. From our new headquarters on Capitol Hill, the news department (of one) will be reporting on federal issues that impact San Pedro
September 2011 Digital Issue
The September 2011 issue is ready to download!
August 2011 – Digital Issue
The August 2011 digital issue is ready to download!
July 2011 – Digital Issue
The July 2011 issue is ready to download.
June 2011 – Digital Issue
The special Father’s Day edition of San Pedro Today is available to download.
Father’s Day 2011 Submissions Now Open!
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. What better way to show how much you love your father by expressing it in the pages of San Pedro Today’s June 2011 issue? That’s right, we’re publishing our first-ever Father’s Day issue next month and, as always, we want you to be a part of it!
April 2011 – Digital Issue
The April 2011 issue is available to download!
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