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Last Thursday, the House voted to move into the next phase of our impeachment inquiry. The resolution, which passed without a single Republican Member in support, outlines the rights of Republican Members and the President or his attorney to be active participants in the process. It also empowers the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Committee on the Judiciary to hold open impeachment hearings so that the public can watch the process unfold with their own eyes.
We are thinking about all who have been impacted by the wildfires and power outages confronting Contra Costa and Northern California. We thank the first responders throughout our region who are working to protect our communities and encourage all Contra Costa residents to stay alert and informed. As the weather changes and conditions evolve over the next few days, you can stay up to date by visiting https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/. As always, please do not hesitate to contact our office if you need assistance.
Last Thursday, October 17th, our nation and Congress suffered a great loss with the passing of House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings. He was a steadfast force for good and had a knack for bringing both sides together. Chairman Cummings was a true statesman and defender of justice, who will be remembered for his goodness, decency, and integrity.
Walnut Creek, CA — Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that he will host a "Women in Leadership, Politics, and Society" town hall on Saturday, November 2nd in Danville. The town hall will explore the most pressing issues facing women today, like achieving gender and economic equity in the workplace and society, overcoming barriers to women's health care, and increasing the representation of women in government.
This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of a woman's right to vote and a record-breaking 127 women were sworn in as part of the most diverse Congressional class in our nation's history! Despite the significant jump in female representation in Congress and the strides we have made in advancing women's rights – we are a far cry from true gender equity.
Join us on Saturday, November 2nd in Danville for a special town hall titled "Women in Leadership, Politics, and Society."