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Rep. Juan Vargas addresses Trump's actions and opens new DC office

In recent tweets dated December 10-11, Rep. Juan Vargas criticized actions by Donald Trump as unconstitutional and announced the opening of a new office in Washington D.C., along with releasing a statement on the NDAA

By Imperial CA News | Dec 11, 2024

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Juan Vargas highlights ongoing social issues through recent statements

In recent posts dated early December 2024, Rep. Juan Vargas addressed critical topics including World AIDS Day advocacy for accessible healthcare services; recognition from NAHREPsd with a focus on tackling housing issues; and collaboration with...

By Imperial CA News | Dec 4, 2024

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Juan Vargas emphasizes transparency and societal unity in recent tweets

By Imperial CA News | Nov 21, 2024

In a series of tweets from November 19-21, Rep. Juan Vargas calls for transparency and condemns hate and violence while opposing legislation H.R.9495.

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Juan Vargas highlights key developments in healthcare savings and environmental funding

By Imperial CA News | Nov 19, 2024

Congressman Juan Vargas discusses recent developments regarding Medicare savings under the Biden-Harris Administration as well as federal funding for environmental improvements in Southern California's Tijuana River Valley region.

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U.S. Rep. Ruiz votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Imperial CA News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-CA) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Imperial County rise or fall in 2021?

By Imperial CA News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Imperial County received $36.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Imperial County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Imperial CA News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Imperial County received $16,094,791 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California

By Imperial CA News | Jun 1, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the VA San Diego Healthcare System in California published on May 31.

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California U.S. Rep Juan Vargas: "Forcing families to go hungry isn't a budget solution, it's just cruelty. @HouseDemocrats will always..."

By Imperial CA News | Feb 24, 2023

Juan Vargas has 28,088 Twitter followers as of Feb. 23.

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California U.S. Rep Juan Vargas: "Team Vargas attended the @ncccommerce Breakfast this morning & heard an informative Port 101 presentation..."

By Imperial CA News | Feb 24, 2023

Juan Vargas has 28,088 Twitter followers as of Feb. 23.

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California U.S. Rep Juan Vargas: "Had a productive meeting with @IBEW569 discussing how we can better work together to stand with our..."

By Imperial CA News | Feb 17, 2023

Juan Vargas has 28,073 Twitter followers as of Feb. 16.

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California U.S. Rep Juan Vargas: "(1/2) Meet CA-52s Constituent of the Month, Wendy McKinney! She is an author, community leader, volunteer,..."

By Imperial CA News | Feb 16, 2023

Juan Vargas has 28,073 Twitter followers as of Feb. 15.

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California U.S. Rep Juan Vargas: "Great to join @juliemason on @MasonMornings to talk about Friendship Park our nations ONLY cross border..."

By Imperial CA News | Feb 16, 2023

Juan Vargas has 28,073 Twitter followers as of Feb. 15.

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California U.S. Rep Juan Vargas: "(2/2) She is married to a local pastor in San Diego and has three children. Honored to have you in..."

By Imperial CA News | Feb 16, 2023

Juan Vargas has 28,073 Twitter followers as of Feb. 15.