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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Bob Huff, Senate Minority Leader?

Capitol Weekly is reporting that Diamond Bar Sen. Bob Huff is one of two Senators being considered for Minority Leader by his fellow Senators.

Huff was elected to the Senate in 2008 and is currently the Republican Caucus Chairman.

His competition is San Diego area Sen. Joel Anderson.

Current Leader Bob Dutton, who is term limited, will be running for the State Assembly. Dutton previously served one term in the Assembly, so he can serve two more.

Coffee and Conversation with Assemblyman Curt Hagman this Saturday

From the Office of Assemblyman Curt Hagman:

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I am proud to announce that I am hosting more "Coffee and Conversation" events. In the past, we have had a great turnout and I encourage you to attend and invite your friends. This is a great opportunity to have an informal discussion with me to talk about the state issues that matter most to you. Legislative suggestions are also welcome.

The next Coffees are Saturday, May 21st:

10:00am - 10:45am
Starbuck's
1195 S Diamond Bar Blvd.
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
(Corner of Grand/DB Blvd)

11:15am - Noon
Rockwell's Café
17853 Santiago Blvd.
Villa Park, CA 92861
(at Ralph's Center)


Hope to see you there. In case you cannot attend, please be on the lookout for further announcements for additional coffees in your area.
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Senator Bob Huff to Hold Education Reform Summit in Glendora

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff.

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Senator Huff to Hold Education Reform Summit in Glendora

Reform Summit to Explore Education Options & Reforms to Best Serve California Children
Keynote Speaker: John Deasy, Superintendent, Los Angeles Unified School District

Special Guests:
Former State Senator, Gloria Romero
Citrus College President, Dr. Geraldine Perri
Riverside Unified School District Superintendent, Dr. Rick Miller

WHO: Senator Bob Huff
WHAT: Education Reform Summit
WHEN: Thursday, March 31st, 6:00 – 8:00 PM
WHERE: Louis E. Zellers Center for Innovation, Community Room CI 159, Citrus College Campus
WHY: Explore education options and reforms to best serve California children. The Summit will also include a roundtable discussion with questions from the audience.

Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) is hosting an Education Reform Summit at the Louis E. Zellers Center for Innovation on the campus of Citrus College to discuss bold education reforms, some of which have already been introduced in the State Legislature.

The Summit, which will also feature a Keynote Address from Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent John Deasy, is open to the public and the roundtable discussion will involve questions from the audience.

Contact (909) 598-3981 for more information and to RSVP.
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Re-Election Spring Gala Honoring Senator Bob Huff March 18

From the Orange County GOP:

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You are cordially invited to:

A Re-Election Spring Gala Honoring Senator Bob Huff. "Dancing to the Music!" will take place Friday, March 18th, 2011 at the Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center in the City of Industry. Registration begins at 6:00PM and the dinner dance begins at 7:00PM.
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Tickets start at $99.

For more information call (909) 815-7272

Sen. Bob Huff to speak at Pat Nixon Republican Women Federated

Sen. Bob Huff will be speaking to the Pat Nixon Republican Women Federated on Thursday, February 24.

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff:

Pat Nixon Republican Women Federated
@ Yorba Linda Country Club
19400 Mountain View Ave., Yorba Linda
6:30 p.m. Social time
7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:45 p.m. Senator Bob Huff speaks

Rep. Gary Miller's Tribute to Ronald Reagan

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

Senator Bob Huff Seeks Artist Submissions for Capitol Contest

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff:

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Senator Huff Seeks Artist Submissions for Capitol Contest

Artwork Winners Will be Displayed at State Capitol

SACRAMENTO: Senator Bob Huff (R-Diamond Bar) is now seeking entries for the California State Senate art show, which features local artwork from every corner of California. Artists from the 29th Senate District can submit as many works as they would like, and Senator Huff will select the entry that best represents his district, which covers portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties.

“Artwork entries can include oil paintings, works on paper, weavings, wall hangings and sculpture,” said Senator Huff. “However, the works must be no larger than three feet by five feet, as space at the State Capitol is limited. The purpose of this event is to showcase California’s original artists.”

The California State Senate art show competition is open to all ages. All submissions will be treated with the utmost respect and care and will be safely returned to artists at the end of the exhibit.

Artists who wish to enter the contest should send a photograph of the artwork submission, either by mail or email, with a brief description of the entry. Artists should also send a brief description of themselves and why they feel their artwork best represents the 29th Senate District.

“The deadline for submitting entries is February 23rd,” said Senator Huff. “That will give my office time to review each entry, notify the winner and ship the art to the State Capitol in Sacramento by March 18th.”

Entries can be delivered to Senator Huff’s District Office in Walnut. The address is 20888 Amar Road, Suite 205, Walnut, CA 91789. Photos of entries can also be emailed to Senator Huff through his District Director at tim.shaw@sen.ca.gov. Please put California State Senate Art Show Submission in the subject line.

Senator Huff serves as the Senate Republican Caucus Chair and represents portions of Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. You can follow Senator Huff on Twitter at @bobhuff99.

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Update: Rep. Jane Harman to Resign Seat

According to Politico, Los Angeles County Democrat Rep. Jane Harman will resign from Congress to become President of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars.

Politico is also reporting that Los Angeles City Councilwoman Janice Hahn will seek election to the seat once a special election is called by Governor Brown.

Update: Secretary of State Debra Bowen and 2008 Democratic candidate Marcy Winograd are looking at the race.

Politico is reporting that Los Angeles Democratic Party Chairman Eric Bauman was informed by Winograd last night that she intended to switch her party registration to "Decline to State." Winograd claims she hasn't left the party but considered it.

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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Sen. Bob Huff to speak at Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated

Sen. Bob Huff will be speaking at the Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated this Thursday, January 27.

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff:

Diamond Bar Republican Women Federated
@ Diamond Bar Golf Course
22751 Golden Springs Dr., Diamond Bar
6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:45 p.m. Senator Bob Huff Speaks

Assemblyman Curt Hagman Issues Statement On Proposed Tax Elections

From Assemblyman Curt Hagman

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Assemblyman Curt Hagman Issues Statement On Proposed Tax Elections

SACRAMENTO - Assemblyman Curt Hagman, R-Chino Hills issued the following statement concerning Governor Brown's proposal to place extensions of previous tax increases on the ballot.

"In 2009, I was one of only three GOP Assemblymen to oppose Proposition 1A from the beginning. I will not be voting to place these five year tax extensions on the ballot."

Re-elected to the Legislature in 2010, Assemblyman Hagman also serves as Assistant Republican Floor Leader, responsible for representing Republican interests on procedure and process on the Assembly floor.

Assemblyman Hagman represents the 60th Assembly District, which includes the communities of Anaheim, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Industry, La Habra , La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Orange, San Dimas, Villa Park, Walnut, Whittier and Yorba Linda.
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Christmas Break

We are going to take a little time off from Three Corners Politics for a few weeks. So there will be no new posts until January. We will also be turning off the ability to leave comments until we return.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Sen. Bob Huff Holiday Open House

From the Office of Sen. Bob Huff

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Senator Bob Huff cordially invites you and your family to attend a Holiday Open House

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 ~ 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
20888 Amar Road, Suite 205, Walnut, CA
(SW corner of N. Grand Avenue & Amar Road)

Parking is available in Mt. San Antonio College Lot B. Enter off of Grand Avenue at San Jose Hills Road.

There will be a legislative update, entertainment provided by the Diamond Bar High School Orchestra and hors d’oeuvres.

To RSVP, please contact the District Office at (909) 598-3981.

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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Sen. Gloria Negrete McLeod removed as Committee Chair

Senate leader Darrell Steinberg announced yesterday that he was replacing State Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod as Chair of the Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee. Sen. Curren Price Jr. (D-Inglewood) will be the new Chair.

McLeod told the LA Times, "It's the prerogative of the pro tem to appoint who he wants. I just wish I had gotten a heads-up.''