Congressman Gary Miller: Reception Held to Honor 2011 Service Academy Appointees

From the Office of Congressman Gary Miller:

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Congressman Miller recently hosted a reception for thirteen students from California’s 42nd Congressional District that have been selected to attend a Service Academy this year. These exceptional students have received Congressional, Senatorial or JROTC nominations to attend these fine institutions.

Attending the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York will be Ryan Kim, Ye Young Kim, Minki Lee, Todd MacDonald, Alana Mitchem, and William O’Keefe.

Leaving for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland will be Daniel Lim, Trevor Samaha, and Alexandra Westberg.

Enrolling at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado will be Robert Gutierrez, Justin Moon, Elliott Myers, and Jack Waller.

Congressman Miller extends his congratulations to all of the nominees and their families. For those interested in applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2016, please contact Congressman Miller’s Brea office at 714-257-1142.
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Rep. Gary Miller's Tribute to Ronald Reagan

Click here to watch Rep. Gary Miller's tribute to Ronald Reagan on the House floor.

Congressman Gary Miller Invites Entries for Artistic Discovery Competition

From the Office of Congressman Gary Miller:

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Congressman Miller is pleased to announce that he will once again be sponsoring the Artistic Discovery Congressional Art Competition for all high school students residing in the 42nd Congressional District. The Artistic Discovery competition is designed to provide aspiring high school students with the opportunity to have a winning artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one full year. Second and third place winners will have their pieces displayed in Congressman Miller’s Capitol and district offices. Students are encouraged to submit their finest original artwork to his Brea district office by Friday, April 15, 2011 for consideration. Restrictions on size, weight, and mediums apply. For more information on Artistic Discovery 2010, please contact Sarah Benoit in his Brea office at (714) 257-1142.
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Rep. Gary Miller Named Chairman of International Monetary Policy Subcommittee

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller

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Rep. Gary Miller Named Chairman of International Monetary Policy Subcommittee

Washington, Dec 9 -

Today, Financial Services Chairman-Elect Spencer Bachus named Rep. Gary Miller as Chairman of the International Monetary Policy Subcommittee for the 112th Congress. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over international monetary policy; international finance and banking; international financial and monetary organizations, including the International Monetary Fund and World Bank; and promotion of international trade in financial services.

Chairman-Elect Bachus: “We had a great Committee leadership team this Congress, and Gary Miller played a pivotal role. I look forward to working with him to implement our policy agenda in the next Congress.”

Of the appointment, Rep. Gary Miller said, “I thank Chairman-Elect Bachus for his trust and welcome the increased responsibility that comes with this new position. The U.S. and the global economy have faced historic and unprecedented challenges in recent years and the American family is at the center of this crisis. In this moment of history, it is imperative that the United States continue to lead the way to stabilize, reform, and strengthen the financial markets. With responsible reform and oversight, I believe our financial systems can adapt to the realities of the 21st century marketplace and eventually generate even greater prosperity for Americans. I look forward to working with the Financial Services Committee in this next Congress to address the issues facing our economy.”

In his new capacity as Chairman of the Subcommittee, Rep. Gary Miller will advocate for taxpayer-friendly and fiscally responsible solutions to unfreeze credit and restore confidence to the financial markets. Along with Chairman-Elect Bachus, Rep. Gary Miller is committed to going through the overreaching Dodd Frank Act to correct, replace, or repeal the job killing provisions that unnecessarily punish small businesses and community banks that did nothing to cause the financial crisis. To prevent future crises, Congressman Miller will work with his colleagues to increase the oversight, accountability, and transparency of financial institutions.

Rep. Gary Miller is currently serving his sixth term representing the people of California’s 42nd District. He has been a member of the Committee on Financial Services for nine years, where he most recently served as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and previously served as the Ranking Member on Oversight and Investigations.
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Election Results: All Three Corners Incumbents Reelected

From the Secretary of State (100% of precincts reporting):

42nd Congressional District
Gary Miller (R) 61.8%
Mark Lambert (L) 5.9%
Michael Williamson (D) 32.3

32nd State Senate
Gloria Negrete McLeod (D) 68%
Earl De Vries (R) 32%

60th Assembly
Curt Hagman (R) 64.8%
Gregg Fritchle (D) 35.2%

61st Assembly
Norma Torres (D) 60.8%
Ray Moors (R) 39.2%

72nd Assembly
Chris Norby (R) 62.3%
Jane Rands (G) 6.0%
Esiquio Ramos Uballe (D) 31.7%

Tea Party Express Endorses Gary Miller, Ed Royce and Van Tran

Tea Party Express, one of the most influential Tea Party groups, has announced their West Coast Congressional endorsements. They include Rep. Gary Miller, Rep. Ed Royce and Assemblyman Van Tran, who is challenging Rep. Loretta Sanchez.

The group was pivotal this year in helping to secure the Republican nominations for conservatives including Sharron Angle in Nevada, Joe Miller in Alaska and Christine O'Donnell in Delaware.

Rep. Gary Miller to Host Service Academy Night

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller:

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Congressman Miller to Host Service Academy Night

Washington, Oct 14 -

Interested in attending one of our nation’s service academies? Join Congressman Gary Miller for a Service Academy Night on Thursday, October 21. Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be present to provide information and answer questions about the application and admissions process. This event gives students, parents, and counselors the opportunity to learn about and speak with representatives from the five Service Academies.

What: Service Academy Night
When: Thursday, October 21 at 7:00 PM
Where: East Room, Richard Nixon Presidential Library

To R.S.V.P. or request more information about attending a U.S. Service Academy, please call Congressman Gary Miller’s Brea office at (714) 257-1142.
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Rep. Gary Miller announces 42nd District's "Angels in Adoption"

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller:

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Rep. Gary Miller Joins the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute in Honoring “Angels in Adoption”

Washington, Oct 8 -

On Wednesday, the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) hosted its 12th Annual Angels in Adoption Gala in Washington, DC. The gala highlights the work of celebrities and individuals across the country working tirelessly on behalf of children in U.S. foster care and orphans around the world. This year, Rep. Gary Miller nominated Keith and Jennifer McNichols of Chino Hills as his 2010 Angels in Adoption.

Following the gala, Rep. Gary Miller released the following statement:

“Every year I look forward to honoring a Southern California family that changes lives and communities through adoption, and Keith and Jennifer McNichols have done just that. In addition to their three biological children, Keith and Jennifer McNichols have lovingly integrated five Ethiopian children into their home. Through the McNichols’ example and passion for adoption, several other families in their community have also adopted children from Ethiopia. Keith and Jennifer McNichols’ commitment to the betterment of the lives of children less fortunate than themselves and their dedication to demonstrating their faith through actions are truly commendable.”

About Keith and Jennifer McNichols:

Keith and Jennifer McNichols have three biological children and have adopted five children from Ethiopia. In total, the McNichols’ have spearheaded the adoption of 18 children from Ethiopia to five different families in the Chino Hills area and counseled with families nationwide both pre- and post-adoption. Their daughters, Fevan and Tsion, were 14 and 8 when adopted in 2003. Unknowingly, Fevan carried a rare form of tuberculosis and would have died within 1-2 years had she stayed in Ethiopia. In 2005, the McNichols returned to Ethiopia twice – once to find Tsion’s aged grandparents and a second time to adopt a six year old boy they’d met named Miki. Miki worked as a shoeshine boy to support his parents before they died; after that, he was on the streets. In 2006, the McNichols returned again to Ethiopia on a service project and met Fikerte and Shawn – 8 and 9 year old siblings living more or less on the street. Fikerte and Shawn came home in 2007. The McNichols have spread their passion for adoption and orphans to their local church which is now supporting a new children’s home in Ethiopia. Fevan, now in college, plans on traveling to Ethiopia during the holidays to begin a service ministry caring for the elderly. Others in the family will go in the summer of 2011 to work with the orphan home with a group from the church.

For a complete list of Angels and their states visit http://bit.ly/bCEMEI.
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Congressman Miller to Host Service Academy Night

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller:


Interested in attending one of our nation’s service academies? Join Congressman Miller for a Service Academy Night on October 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the East Room of the Nixon Library. This event will provide information for parents and students interested in applying to one of the five Armed Forces Service Academies. Representatives from each Academy will be present to speak to students and answer questions. If you have any questions about the event or would like to RSVP for the Service Academy Night, please contact Congressman Miller’s Brea office as soon as possible at (714) 257-1142. Those who would like to apply for the Class of 2015 should also contact the Brea office for a nomination application packet immediately, as the review process is already underway.

Rep. Gary Miller Receives NFIB Guardian of Small Business Award

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller

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Washington, Sep 23 -
Today, Rep. Gary Miller was awarded the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his strong small business voting record in the 111th Congress. The Guardian of Small Business Award is a token of the deep appreciation that small business owners have for elected officials who promote and protect their right to own, operate, and grow their businesses. Following this honor, Rep. Gary Miller released the following statement:

“I am honored and humbled to receive this award from the NFIB, but American small businesses deserve the applause. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy—they create nearly seven out of every ten jobs in our great nation. During the current economic recession, however, small businesses have encountered numerous obstacles to continued job creation. From the lack of liquidity in the marketplace, to the new government health care mandates, to new and excessive regulations, the government has created an unfriendly business atmosphere that has forced many small businesses to downsize and has hampered them from hiring new employees.

“The future of job creation in the United States does not rest in reckless government spending by Washington politicians and overreaching regulations promulgated by Washington Bureaucrats—it lies in unleashing the creativity of the American people. As such, I will keep working in Congress to allow small businesses to have access to their own capital so that they can keep their doors open for business and create more job opportunities. Small businesses are the engine of job creation in our great nation and Congress must quit layering massive, uncalled for regulations and taxes on these job creators.”
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Rep. Gary Miller’s Statement on U.S. District Judge’s Decision to Allow Gay Marriages to Resume August 18

From the Office of Rep. Gary Miller.

Washington, Aug 12 -

Today, U.S. District Judge Vaughn Walker announced that gay marriages in California are allowed to resume beginning August 18, 2010. This follows last week’s ruling that California’s Proposition 8 is unconstitutional. Following this announcement, Rep. Gary Miller issued the following statement:

“In 2008, a majority of Californians voiced their belief at the polls that marriage is a covenant shared by a man and a woman. Unfortunately, last week Judge Walker inflicted his personal agenda and defied the will of the majority of Californians. His decision undermines the voice of Californians and citizens across the country who have sought to define marriage in their states as the union between one man and one woman.

“Judge Walker’s announcement today that gay marriages are allowed to resume beginning next week is both hasty and uncalled for. This decision could have severe legal implications should the Court of the Appeals overturn the decision. I believe firmly that Judge Walker’s actions should be opposed and the decision should be quickly overturned.”
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Rep. Gary Miller Appears on Fox News

Rep. Gary Miller appeared on Fox News this morning to discuss Arizona's immigration law.

Video of his appearance can be found here.

Cost per vote in 42nd, Liberatore spent more than triple what Rep. Miller did.

Candidates in the 42nd recently had to file their financial reports with the FEC, which show how much money was raised and spent leading up to the June promary election. Now that the vote totals have been finalized with the Secretary of State's office we can see how much Rep. Gary Miller and Phil Liberatore spent per vote. For this I added the amount spent since January 1 divided by the total votes.

Miller: $328,966.80 spent, 32,669 votes= $10.07
Liberatore: $794,537 spent, 25,181 votes =$31.55

So Liberatore spent more than triple what Miller did per vote and more than double overall. Wow.

Rep. Gary Miller on Democrat's Financial Regulation Overhaul

Rep. Gary Miller's speech against the Democratic Financial Regulation Overhaul bill is on youtube.

The description says, "Today, Rep. Gary Miller went to the House Floor to speak out against the Democrats' 2,300 page financial regulation overhaul bill."

The House of Representatives passed the bill today.

Rep. Gary Miller holds Reception to Honor Service Academy Appointees

From the office of Rep. Gary Miller

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Reception Held to Honor Service Academy Appointees

Last Saturday, Congressman Miller hosted a reception for thirteen high school and college students from California’s 42nd Congressional District that have been selected to attend a Service Academy this year. These exceptional students have received Congressional or Senatorial nominations to attend these fine institutions.

Attending the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York will be Jake Pendleton of Yorba Linda, Jeff Cooley of La Habra, Apphia Kim of La Habra Heights, Brock Redondo of Mission Viejo, and Joon Eo of Brea.

Leaving for the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Marlyand will be Graham Vickers of Diamond Bar, Elaine Zhong of Chino Hills, Lucille Lu of Diamond Bar and Nathalie Pauwels of Mission Viejo.

Enrolling at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado will be Jacob Chavers of Chino Hills, Joshua Stedman of Brea, Michael Arakawa of Whittier and Trevor Cutler of Mission Viejo.

Congressman Miller extends his congratulations to all of the nominees and their families. For those interested in applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies for the class of 2015, please contact Congressman Miller’s Brea office at 714-257-1142.
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42nd Election Results Updated

The results for the Republican primary in the 42nd district have been updated (3:32pm today) on the Secretary of State's web site. The result is the same but the percentages have changed slightly. Phil Liberatore has gone up 0.4%, while the other three candidates have gone down 0.1% to 0.2%

Rep. Gary Miller 48.9%
Phil Liberatore 37.6%
Lee McGroarty 10.5%
David Su 3.0%

The morning after the election we posted the following results at 10:04am.

Gary Miller 49.0%
Phil Liberatore 37.2%
Lee McGroarty 10.7%
David Su 3.1%

Rep. Tom McClintock responds to Phil Liberatore allegation, says he "should know better"

On Wednesday night on the Rick Amato show, Phil Liberatore and Amato claimed that Rep. Gary Miller had used a 2008 endorsement from Rep. Tom McClintock. Amato said that Miller sent out an email that said that Rep. Tom McClintock endorsed Miller. Amato said that the endorsement was from "two years ago," but didn't say why he thought that. Liberatore agreed with Amato.

Today we received the following comment from Rep. Tom McClintock stating that he did endorse Miller.

Statement from Rep. Tom McClintock: "The claim that Gary Miller improperly claimed my endorsement in the 2010 Republican primary is absolutely and completely false, and the people making it should know better. I enthusiastically support Gary Miller's candidacy and was proud to endorse him in the recent primary. On the floor of the House of Representatives I have seen first hand -- day in and day out -- his devotion to taxpayers and to the conservative cause and I could not possibly be stronger in my respect and support of him."

Rep. Gary Miller comments on election

The following has been posted on the campaign web site of Rep. Gary Miller.

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A Message from Congressman Miller...

I am humbled and honored for the outpouring of support I received during this past election. It was a hard fought battle—a lot of money was spent by my opponents—but my supporters and I always remained true to our core conservative values, looked past the lies and false assertions, and pressed on.

Thinking back on the election, I’m disappointed so much money was spent by Republicans to attack Republicans—and how that money could have been used to take back Congress in November or at least defeat the U.S. Senate’s most liberal member, Barbara Boxer.

But this election allowed me the opportunity to broadcast the need to lower taxes to jump start our economy, enact tougher immigration laws to stop taxpayer handouts to illegals, rebuild our crumbling roads and infrastructure, and decrease government spending.

Times are tough and voters are angry—and rightfully so. Congressional Democrats and President Obama have increased taxes, socialized our healthcare and dumped billions of taxpayer dollars to prop up union-plagued industries.

And Democrats are not done yet: amnesty for illegal immigrants and a Cap and Trade tax scheme are right around the corner.

Every day I’m fighting tooth and nail to stop them—as I believe the residents of the 42nd district expect me to do.

For at the end of the day, it’s the voters who are my employer and I am truly honored they have once again put their faith and trust in me to represent their interests in Washington.
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Whittier Daily News story on 42nd race, Liberatore comments

The Whittier Daily News has a story on the 42nd race including some strong comments from Liberatore.

Liberatore told the paper, "Gary Miller had the press in his pocket. He controls all of the cities. He's the incumbent and everybody is bowing down to this guy. It was hard to get any response from the media."

The article spoke about the amount of money spent on the race. It stated, "Liberatore mailed fliers and purchased newspaper ads, after loaning his campaign $725,000. Miller reported spending about $330,000 but said that only $200,000 was for the campaign. The rest was for office expenses."

2008 Polling in the 42nd Congressional District

In September 0f 2008 Democrat Ed Chau, who was challenging Rep. Gary Miller in the General Election, released a poll. The campaign said, "Ed Chau leads Gary Miller by 44% to 38% with 18% of the voters undecided."

On Election Day, Miller received 60.2% and Chau received 39.8%. So in a Democratic year Miller received 4% of Chau's supporters from the poll and all of the undecideds. Unlikely. It is more likely that the poll was inaccurate.