Celebrating the birth of our nationHappy Independence Day!Last week, I had the honor of introducing HR 32 and leading a ceremony on the Assembly Floor to honor the birth of our nation 236 years ago. Below are my comments from the ceremony. Thank you Mr. Speaker and Members. I rise today to present HR 32 which celebrates the birth of our Nation and the signing of our Declaration of Independence 236 years ago. America, this experiment in...(Read Entire Article) Kevin CleppeMeet Our InternKevin Cleppe is a Political Science major, and is currently attending CSUSB, where he also lifeguards. After receiving his bachelor's degree, Kevin seeks to enroll the National Security Studies Master's program at his school, which he will supplement with an East Asia emphasis. Upon receiving his Master's degree in the NSS program, Kevin plans to join the United States Air force, just like his father. For Kevin, the internship program has provided for him a way to gain valuable experience, as well as obtaining a better grasp of what the world of politics is like. He is thankful for the opportunity Mike Morrell has provided for him with this internship.  Community Spotlight - HighlandMadison wins Merci AwardThis article was originally published in the Highland Community News. Click here to see the original story. Madison Edwards wins the National Charity League Merci Award. The San Bernardino Chapter of the National Charity League has presented...(Read Full Article)  This is a courtesy photo provided to the Highland Community News- Madison Edwards wins the National Charity League Merci Award. California Facts and StatsBudgetThe 2012 - 2013 State Budget Includes:
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Assembly District 63 Veteran of the YearMike Morrell Honors Christopher "Mac" McDonald as Veteran of the YearAssemblyman Mike Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, today honored Christopher "Mac" McDonald as the 2012 Veteran of the Year...(Read Full Story)  Assemblyman Morrell and Mac visit the Assembly Floor during Mac's visit to Sacramento to accept the "Veteran of the Year" award. cOMMUNITY sPOTLIGHT- sAN bERNARDINOVeterans Grow Wellness in New San Bernardino GardenThis article was authored by Michael Nolan and published in The San Bernardino Sun. Click here to read the original article. SAN BERNARDINO - Thanks to generosity and hard work, local Disabled American Veterans have a garden to nourish both body and soul. San Bernardino DAV Chapter 12 has grabbed their shovels, rakes and garden hoses...(Read Full Article) High Speed RailWhere will the "train to nowhere" go?
Below, you can find a quick summary of Senate votes, the High Speed Rail route, and what the project will cost Californians.
 California Facts and StatsHigh Speed RailLast week, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1029 on a partisan vote in both houses. The bill scraped by with a 21-16 in the Senate and a 52-28 vote in the Assembly. SB 1029 appropriates $8 billion to begin the acquisition and construction of the California High-Speed Rail.
The final cost: $68 Billion. This does NOT include inflation or any increases in costs. Now is not the right time for High Speed Rail. We need to get our priorities right:
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Freedom had been hunted round the globe; reason was considered as rebellion; and the slavery of fear had made men afraid to think. But such is the irresistible nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants, is the liberty of appearing.
-Thomas Paine
