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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 5h

Full Event Recap ⬇️ (2/2)

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Nearly 3,000 Join Congressman Brad Sherman’s Telephone Town Hall Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown

Nearly 3,000 residents joined Congressman Brad Sherman’s live Telephone Town Hall to discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown and the broader challenges under the Trump Administration.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 5h

The government may be shut down — but our work to stay connected isn’t. Last night, nearly 3,000 residents joined our Telephone #TownHall to discuss the shutdown’s impact & the broader challenges facing our nation. Thanks to Councilmember Bob Blumenfield for joining us. (1/2)

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 9h

The Armenian National Committee of America evaluates congressional actions every two years, which is why I have grades in 2020, 2022, and 2024. 2/2

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 9h

Thank you to the ANCA for my A+ rating during the 118th Congress. As Vice Chair of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, I am proud to be an unwavering advocate here in DC for strengthening the U.S.-Armenia relationship and bolstering Armenia's security. 1/2

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 23h

We've started our Telephone #TownHall!

To join, dial ➡️ 747-331-8100

Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the #governmentshutdown, our Telephone #TownHall is still ON tonight starting at 7 PM!

Our guest tonight will be L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield

📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 🕖 7 PM

📲 Number to dial: 747-331-8100

🔗 RSVP: BradSherman.house.gov/RSVP

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 1d

#Republicans in Congress slashed #Medicaid, targeted #Medicare, and now are jacking up the cost of premiums. It’s a death spiral that leaves all of us worse off, which is why #Democrats are fighting back to protect America’s health care.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 1d

Despite the #governmentshutdown, our Telephone #TownHall is still ON tonight starting at 7 PM!

Our guest tonight will be L.A. City Councilmember Bob Blumenfield

📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 🕖 7 PM

📲 Number to dial: 747-331-8100

🔗 RSVP: BradSherman.house.gov/RSVP

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 1d

We discussed key issues in the U.S.-Armenia relationship, including strengthening economic ties, expanding bilateral trade, and the need to sign a U.S.-Armenia double taxation treaty to begin a new era of economic interconnectedness between #Armenia and the United States. (2/2)

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 1d

Was pleased to meet with Armenian Minister of Finance, Vahe Hovhannisyan, and #Armenia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Narek Mkrtchyan, in my office today. (1/2)

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 2d

Neither Palestinians nor Israelis will be safe until Hamas fulfills its commitment to disarm. 2/2

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 2d

Hamas is responsible for the death and devastation seen in Gaza today—whether through its brutal executions of Palestinian dissidents this week or the two years of war that Hamas needlessly began on October 7 and prolonged by refusing to release the hostages or disarm until now. 1/2

New York Post @nypost.com · 2d

Hamas carries out public executions just hours after signing peace treaty with Israel

The graphic footage shows eight badly beaten, blindfolded men kneeling in the street before each is shot dead by Hamas gunmen in front of a cheering crowd.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 2d

The government may be shut down — but our Telephone #TownHall is still on for tomorrow, October 15!

Join us to make your voice heard on all the key issues facing our nation.

📅 Wednesday, October 15 | 🕖 7 PM

📲 Number to dial: 747-331-8100

🔗 RSVP: BradSherman.house.gov/RSVP

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 2d

The ability to collectively bargain for safe staffing, fair pay, and to protect patient care is a fundamental right. (2/2)

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 2d

I join those standing with the nurses and healthcare professions with UNAC/UHCP @unacuhcp.bsky.social

Frontline registered #nurses and health care professions at #KaiserPermanente began a 5-day strike today across California. (1/2)

KTLA 5 @ktla.com · 2d

31,000 California Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers begin 5-day strike

More than 40,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers began a strike Tuesday morning across the West Coast. The strike marks the largest action in the history of the union representing the wo…

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 3d

But I also mourn and remember those who were killed by Hamas in captivity and are coming home in caskets, whose families were robbed of this reunion. 28 lives needlessly cut short by Hamas’s brutality. (2/2)

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 3d

After over two years, I am overjoyed to see hostages brutally held in Hamas captivity finally reunite with their families. (1/2)

The Wall Street Journal @wsj.com · 3d

The last group of living hostages is with Israel's military, bringing an end to two years of captivity.

Israel-Hamas Peace Deal: First Hostages Handed to Red Cross in Gaza — Live Updates

Twenty living hostages in Gaza were set to be handed over to Israel early Monday, a first step in a peace deal that would force U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas to disarm and give up power in Gaza.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 3d

At last.

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Israelis erupt in joy as last living hostages released after 738 days in Gaza

As 20 captives begin return to Israel, tens of thousands gather at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv and around the country to watch live feeds of their release

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 6d

I joined BBC World News America to discuss the ongoing #governmentshutdown, prospects for peace in #Gaza, and what Congress needs to do next, at home and abroad.

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Sherman on BBC: Day 10 of Shutdown & Phase 1 of Gaza Peace Plan

YouTube video by Congressman Brad Sherman

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · 6d

TO ALL FEDERAL WORKERS: if you were illegally fired today and have information of wrongdoing or abuse of power by the Trump Administration, our whistleblower tip line is open.

We want to hear from you. All whistleblowers are federally protected.

Report Potential Wrongdoing Under the Trump Administration

Whistleblowers play a vital role in helping Congress conduct our constitutionally mandated oversight responsibilities. If you have knowledge of corporate or government corruption and abuses of power; insights into the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates; or information regarding potential wrongdoing or waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars, your disclosure can make a difference.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 6d

Argentina has taken over our soybean markets at the expense of America’s farmers. Yet, President Trump is rewarding Argentina with a $20 billion bailout.

How is that America First?

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Farmers struggle under Trump's tariffs. But he has a plan ... to save Argentina. | Opinion

American farmers are an afterthought for Trump in his tariff war, which doesn't seem to be based on much thought at all.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 6d

I joined Balance of Power on @bloomberg.com to discuss the latest on the #governmentshutdown, the #Gaza peace plan, and other key issues facing the United States.

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Bloomberg News - Government Shutdown, Gaza Peace Plan & More

YouTube video by Congressman Brad Sherman

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 7d

My thoughts are with the hostages and their family members this evening, as we pray for their safe return.

Among them, please God, is Rom Braslavski, whose family in the San Fernando Valley movingly described to me the unimaginable pain of the past two years. Healing cannot begin soon enough.

Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · Aug 20

Today I met with my constituent Anat Benmenahem, aunt of Rom Braslavski, an innocent civilian held hostage in Gaza since #October7 by Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists. She spoke about the heartbreak of seeing him exploited in last month’s horrific propaganda video. 1/2

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 7d

After a bit more than two years, it’s time for the hostages, all of them, to come home.

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 8d

Breaking news: Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to end the two-year war in Gaza, President Trump said.

The two sides agreed to halt the fighting, then exchange hostages and prisoners, after which Israeli forces would withdraw, a Hamas official said.

Trump announces ceasefire deal to begin ending the war in Gaza

President’s announcement says agreement includes Hamas releasing hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 8d

Today I met with #Armenia’s new Ambassador to the United States, Narek Mkrtchyan.

We discussed the refugees from #Artsakh and the need to stop all U.S. aid to Azerbaijan.

We also discussed the need for direct flights from Los Angeles to Yerevan and a U.S.-Armenia tax treaty.

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Congressman Brad Sherman @repbradsherman.bsky.social · 8d

My full statement on today's arrest made in connection with the ignition of the #PalisadesFire ⬇

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Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on Arrest Regarding Ignition of Palisades Fire

Congressman Brad Sherman has issued a statement following the arrest made in connection with the ignition of the Palisades Fire.

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