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Congressman Sam Farr, a fifth-generation Californian, represents the state's beautiful Central Coast. Throughout his 14-year tenure, Sam has been a leading advocate for California agriculture, an outspoken activist for affordable housing and a champion of the oceans.
Among Sam's current priorities are ending the Iraq War and bringing our troops safely home, preventing the Bush Administration from starting a reckless war with Iran, and promoting a healthy, prosperous and green future for the Central Coast. Learn more...
Sam on YouTube: "First Presidential Primary in the Nation"
At this straw poll event in Salinas (Dec 9, 2007), Sam gave an impassioned speech on the importance of engagement with democracy - now more than ever. Click to see it on YouTube.
Farr Calls for Iraq Redeployment
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 14, 2007 - The House of Representatives was scheduled to vote Wednesday night for the redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq.
The "Orderly and Responsible Iraq Redeployment Appropriations Act" would force redeployment to begin within 30 days of enactment, with December 15, 2008, set as the target for completion. The bill would provide $50 billion to begin the withdrawal. Read more...
Farr Votes to Support Economy
January 29, 2008 - Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives in voting for a federal economic stimulus package. The "Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act" will help stimulate the economy, providing tax rebates to 13.3 million households in California.
The bill provides a rebate to 117 million families nationwide, including 35 million families who work but make too little to pay income taxes. The House version of the stimulus package will provide tax relief of up to $600 per individual and $1,200 per married couple, plus an additional $300 per child. It also includes provisions to help families avoid home foreclosure and offers tax cuts for small businesses to promote job growth.
All told, the bill is estimated to provide California families an average tax rebate of $887, saving them a total of $11.8 billion across the state and creating new jobs.
The bill passed by a vote of 385 to 35, with one member voting present. The Senate will take up its version of the bill later this week. The two versions will then be reconciled and sent to the president for his signature.
