“We can celebrate today. We know that so much has been accomplished,” said Rep. Susan Davis, D-San Diego, speaking at the ceremony. But “our work is not done. We know that we’ll need to continue working to ensure that the rest of this project is fully funded.”
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) honored our nation’s veterans this Veterans Day and called for a continued effort to improve the VA health and benefit system. “The freedoms we enjoy today are due to the sacrifice our veterans made to protect and defend the principals that define America,” said Rep. Davis, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. “While we have taken steps to make improvements to the VA system that has failed too many of our veterans, we must not end our...
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As the nation recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) urged a stronger response to putting an end to domestic violence. “Recent incidences have shown that there is still a lot of work to be done to stop domestic violence,” said Rep. Davis. “We have policies in place, such as the Violence Against Women Act, that provide a resource for survivors, prosecute domestic violence crimes and work to prevent acts of violence. While these programs have made a ...
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There is a growing and warranted concern over student loan debt in this country. On a daily basis we are reminded about record levels of student debt, stories of struggling borrowers, and general anxiety among Americans about the cost of college. Add to this a little known fact that students and parents are actually being taxed on their federal student loans. It has to stop. The federal government assesses on each student loan borrower an “origination fee.” The fee is a pre-determined percentage...
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A bill to eliminate administrative fees on federal student loans has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Susan Davis, D-San Diego. The measure would eliminate more than $1.5 billion a year in fees charged on federal government loans used to pay for college and university tuition and materials. “The debt saddling students when they leave college hurts not only the student but impacts our economy,” said Davis, a senior member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforc...
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U.S. Reps. Susan Davis (CA-53), Allyson Y. Schwartz (PA-13), and Mark Takano (CA-41) led 127 U.S. Representatives today in urging the Social Security Administration to improve outreach to same-sex couples. State and federal laws determining Social Security benefits for same-sex couples have changed significantly in recent years. Prior to 2013, same-sex couples were unable to obtain Social Security benefits, even if they were legally married and lived in a state that recognized marriage equality...
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SAN DIEGO – Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) recognized the contributions of Filipino Americans at the start of Filipino American History Month. She also called for fulfilling a promise to Filipino American veterans by proving full veterans benefits to those who joined the fight to protect America. "America has not only benefited culturally and economically from the contributions of Filipino Americans, but they have always been willing to join the fight to protect our freedoms,” said Rep....
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) was named a 2014 Defender of Children. First Focus Campaign for Children recognized Davis for her work in Congress to create policies that improve the well-being of children. “We have a responsibility to bring our children up in a caring and supportive environment that gives them the best chance at success in the future,” said Davis. “I am honored by this recognition and thank First Focus Campaign for Children for all they do for our kids. The future of A...
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Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) praised the Obama Administration for its new regulations to boost financial protections for military families – an issue that Davis has championed in Congress. "These added protections will help end the vicious cycle of high interest rates, high debt, and allow servicemembers to get their finances under control," said Rep. Davis, Ranking Member of the Military Personnel Subcommittee. "This is not just a military family issue. High levels of debt and finan...
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