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December 11, 2021
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U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland visited the California desert on Saturday to promote industrial solar farms and other major renewable projects on public lands in the West.

December 9, 2021
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Lisa Middleton was sworn in Thursday as Palm Springs' mayor, becoming the first openly transgender mayor in the state and only the third nationwide.

Middleton, who represents District 5 and served as mayor pro tem for the past year, replaced Christy Holstege.

December 9, 2021
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Hospital and physician groups on Thursday announced their plan to sue the federal government over its plan for addressing disputes about surprise medical bills, which tilts toward using prevailing rates paid for services.

December 8, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) to take more than 2,500 acres of land in the San Jacinto Mountains into trust for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. H.R.

December 2, 2021
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Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) sounded the alarm on the need to address the opioid epidemic plaguing the nation.

Issues:Health Care
November 29, 2021
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Professionals who help with some of the most needed services in the valley were highlighted today.

November 24, 2021
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While a pathway to citizenship was nixed in the most recent version of the Build Back Better Act, a flagship legislation part of President Joe Biden's agenda, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and immigration advocates still welcome the protections from deportation expected to impact about 6.5 million undocumented immigrants.

Issues:Immigration
November 24, 2021
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The White House on Monday promoted what the Biden administration sees as the benefits for Latino families of the $1.7 trillion safety net and climate change package Democrats passed last week.

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November 19, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act, historic legislation that builds on the success of the American Rescue Plan by delivering once-in-a-generation action to lower the everyday costs that burden working families in the 36th District – from health care to child care to housing. Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D.

November 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2433, the Burn Pit Registry Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and co-led by Republican Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) to improve the Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry.

Issues:Veterans