Politics

By Mara Lee

SACRAMENTO (OBSNews.com) – In commemorating May 6 – May 14 as National Nurses Week, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) heralded local nurses as community heroes for their efforts in supporting public health. Representative Matsui acknowledged the thousands of hard working nurses which serve American families. Rep. Matsui is a co-sponsor of legislation in the House, H.Res. 1261, Recognizing National Nurses Week 2010.

“Sacramento should take pride in our great health care providers and many of us owe great thanks for the region’s growth to our nurses,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “These dedicated women and men care for our friends and families when we are most in need – during times of sickness. From the school nurse we visited as a child to the caregiver for our elderly parents, nurses have made an immeasurable contribution to our society and for that I will always be grateful.”

By Mara Lee

SACRAMENTO (OBSNews.com) – Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-Sacramento) commemorated the celebration of Cinco de Mayo, which marks the triumph of the Mexican people over the French Army in the battle of Puebla in 1862.

“Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of the rich cultural heritage of Latinos in the United States and the great contributions Mexican-Americans continue to make to our society,” said Congresswoman Matsui. “I join with many across Sacramento in celebrating that history today, and am committed to continuing my work in Congress to provide all Americans with the resources and opportunities they need to realize the American dream. Today, we say thank you to our local Latino community for making our economy stronger and our culture more vibrant.”

WASHINGTON, D.C. (OBSNews.com) – Today, Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that California health insurance company Anthem Blue Cross (a subsidiary of nationwide insurance giant WellPoint) will withdraw its proposed 39-percent rate increase for policyholders in the individual market:

“Anthem’s recent announcement that it is withdrawing its plan to hike health insurance premiums by 39 percent is a welcome sign that health insurance reform is already working in California to drive down costs for people who have health coverage. By reining in the worst practices of many of America’s health insurance companies, the new health reform law is demonstrating that practices like these now-canceled rate hikes will not be tolerated.

By Patrick McGilvray

SACRAMENTO (OBSNews.com) — Former governors Howard Dean and Sarah Palin will appear October 15, 2010 at the Sacramento Convention Center for the Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce's Perspectives 2010.

“We are pleased once again to bring dynamic speakers whose current contribution to our nation’s political dialogue will captivate the Perspectives audience,” commented Matt Mahood, president & CEO of the Sac Metro Chamber.

Other speakers on the lineup will be announced soon.