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Washington, DC – Today, on the eve of over 800,000 federal workers missing their regularly scheduled paychecks due to the government shutdown, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) sent a letter to the Consumer Bankers Association, the Credit Union National Association, and the Mortgage Bankers Association recognizing credit unions for offering interest-free loans to federal workers. The letter also highlights DeSaulnier's hope that other financial institutions will follow suit.
Last week we officially rang in the 116th Congress and the new Democratic Majority in the House of Representatives. Being sworn-in as your Representative in the historic Capitol Building is a privilege I do not take for granted. I hope you enjoy some photos of the festivities below.
Day 1 of the 116th Congress
Surrounded by my family for the ceremonial swearing-in with Speaker Pelosi.
Last week, plans to be voting in DC were changed to pay respects and lay President George H.W. Bush to rest. Bush served our country with dignity, and our thoughts remain with the Bush family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Mark DeSaulnier
Member of Congress
AT A GLANCE
In this week's edition of the DeSaulnier Digest you will find updates on:
As 2018 comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to look back on all that we have accomplished for Contra Costa County and our country, and find out what you'd like to hear from me about in the coming year.
Among our many accomplishments in 2018, we have:
As 2018 comes to an end, my colleagues and I are preparing for the new Democratic Majority that begins in January. Details on what we are doing to get ready and our priorities for the new Congress are included below.
AT A GLANCE
In this week's edition of the DeSaulnier Digest you will find updates on:
Please join me in taking a moment to reflect on the devastation caused by the wildfires raging across our state and sending our sincere thanks to the firefighters, first responders, volunteers, and good samaritans helping with the recovery. Our deepest condolences are with our fellow Californians who have been impacted by the wildfires.