Washington November 30, 2016 – Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Representative Adam Schiff (all D-Calif.) announced that a measure was included in the National Defense Authorization Act to permanently halt efforts to claw back reenlistment bonuses and benefits paid to California National Guard soldiers a decade ago. This provision mirrors legislation that the members […]
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Feinstein Statement on Steve Bannon
Washington November 15, 2016 – Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today released the following statement on reports that President-elect Donald Trump will hire Steve Bannon as a senior advisor: “I became mayor of San Francisco when my predecessor was assassinated—I know how fear can tear apart a community. Today we’re again seeing the spread of […]
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Feinstein, Boxer Call on Defense Secretary to Forgive Repayment of National Guard Bonuses
Washington October 24, 2016 – Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer (both D-Calif.) today called on Defense Secretary Ash Carter to halt the department’s efforts to recoup reenlistment bonuses and benefit payments paid to service members nearly a decade ago. Nearly 10,000 service members have been ordered to pay back enlistment bonuses and other benefits […]
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Feinstein Announces Federal Funds for Dead Tree Removal
Washington October 17, 2016 – Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is designating $11 million to help complete 10 dead tree removal projects on 12,000 acres of California’s national forests. Feinstein last month urged USDA to take this action. “USDA has designated $11 million to remove dead trees on […]