Press Releases
May 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) today released the following statement regarding his vote against H.R. 45, legislation to repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act:
Issues:Health Care
May 13, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC -- Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement today regarding reports that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) targeted groups based on political affiliation:
May 9, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) today joined a bipartisan group of House members in opposing H.R. 807. This so-called “debt prioritization” legislation would mandate that in the event of a default on the national debt, China and other foreign nations would be paid before military service members, retired and disabled veterans, doctors and hospitals that treat Medicare patients, and American small businesses that provide goods and services.
Issues:Health Care
May 8, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) voted against H.R. 1406, legislation that attempts to strip workers of the right to hard-earned overtime pay.
April 25, 2013
Washington, DC – Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) today introduced legislation to help identify and eliminate red tape in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) claims process.
Issues:Veterans
April 23, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC – Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) announced today that he has joined the Congressional Veterans Jobs Caucus, a bipartisan, bicameral group focused on reducing the unemployment rate of the nation's nearly 800,000 veterans looking for
Issues:Veterans
April 22, 2013
WASHINGTON, DC -- Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) today praised the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its new initiative to expedite the processing of benefit claims for veterans who have waited one year or longer.
Issues:Health CareVeterans
April 15, 2013
Washington, DC – Last Friday marked the first 100 days in Congress for Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert). Since being sworn into office on January 3, 2013, Dr. Ruiz has:
April 10, 2013
Washington, DC – Today Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement on the proposed cuts to Medicare and Social Security included in the President's budget:
Issues:Health Care