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Warner Holds Middle Class Squeeze Event to Highlight Rising Cost of Living
Warner passed out fresh squeezed orange juice, talked about growing pressure on families
Rancho Cucamonga - Russ Warner, Democratic candidate for California's 26th congressional seat, held a ‘Middle Class Squeeze' event on Sunday to highlight how the high prices of gas, groceries and health care are affecting American families. The event was held at the Claremont Farmer's Market, and Warner passed out fresh squeezed orange juice to underline his point.
Dreier Votes Against Veterans’ Education Benefit
Warner: “Cutting corners on our men and women in uniform is not leadership.”
Rancho Cucamonga - David Dreier voted against a bill to increase educational opportunities for veterans today. The legislation expands the education benefits veterans receive under the GI bill to restore the promise of a full, four-year college education. It passed the House with broad bi-partisan support, 256 to 166.
Moved By The Moving Wall
Russ Warner visited the Moving Wall in Covina, where he found the name of his cousin, 21-year-old Michael Walker, one of the 58,000 names inscribed on the wall.
Dreier Votes Against Homeowners Twice In One Day
Warner: "Dreier's series of ‘no' votes = no leadership on foreclosure crisis."
Congressman David Dreier sided twice today with subprime lenders and against American homeowners. Dreier first voted against the Neighborhood Stabilization Act, which allows states to protect property values by acquiring vacant, foreclosed homes and rehabilitating them. Later in the afternoon, Dreier got his second wind and voted against the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act, which provides mortgage refinancing assistance and will keep an estimated 500,000 families from losing their homes. He was on the losing side of both votes.
Russ Warner’s Earth Day Bike Tour Across the 26th District
A message from Russ about Earth Day
This year to commemorate Earth Day, my family and I were joined by supporters of my campaign, for a bicycle tour across the 26th Congressional district. The 53 mile ride was energizing to say the least, and the response we got throughout the district was very encouraging.
Tax Day A Reminder of War’s Cost
Rancho Cucamonga - Today's federal tax filing deadline serves as a reminder of the cost of the war and the trade-offs made, says Russ Warner, Democratic candidate for California's 26th congressional seat.
"Up to 35% of our income is due to be sent to the federal government. According to estimates made by the Congressional Budget Office, each household in America will spend an average of $4,681 financing the war in Iraq. Rep. David Dreier has supported President Bush and his management of this war every step of the way - so on a day like today, it's fair to ask what we could have gotten instead.
Dreier Takes More Than $12,000 From Sub-Prime Lender, Votes Against Help for Homeowners
Warner: “Everyone – except those in Washington – can see what’s wrong with this picture.”
Rancho Cucamonga - Congressman David Dreier has taken over $12,000 in campaign contributions from the sub-prime lender Countrywide. And it looks like their money was well spent - after accepting the funds, Dreier voted against H Con Res 312 - a provision of which creates a reserve fund for affordable housing, which would be paid for through proposed lending reforms. [H.R. 312, #141 <http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2008/roll141.xml> , 3/13/08]
Russ Warner Endorsed by California Democratic Party
San Jose, CA -- The California Democratic Party voted Sunday to endorse Russ Warner, the Democrat running against David Dreier in the 26th Congressional district.
"I am honored to receive the endorsement of the California Democratic Party," Warner said following Sunday's vote at the state convention held in San Jose.
Dreier fails to disclose up to $263,000 in stock profits
Rep. David Dreier, former Chair and current ranking member of the House Rules Committee, failed to report tens of thousands of dollars in profits he made in stock transactions in the years 2004, 2005 and 2006. Under House rules, each Member of Congress is required to file a personal financial disclosure form each year listing income, assets, liabilities and transactions. Dreier flubbed his, repeatedly ‘forgetting' to report tens of thousands of dollars.
Local Races Take Shape
Of the five races in local House districts, the most competitive appears to be in Rep. David Dreier's 26th District, which hugs the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains from Rancho Cucamonga to La Canada Flintridge.
The longtime Republican representative is being challenged by Rancho Cucamonga Democrat Russ Warner, who reported about $240,000 cash on hand at the end of December - by far the highest amount a Dreier opponent has raised in many years.
This Valentine’s Day, Make Sure You’re With The One Who Will Put You First
Russ Warner, Democratic congressional candidate from California's 26th
district, released a Valentine's Day card highlighting the mutually
beneficial relationship between Congressman David Dreier and President Bush.
Democrats Unite in Support of Russ Warner After Hoyt Hilsman Drops Out of Race
Russ Warner, the Democrat running for Congress against David Dreier in California's 26th district, reacted to news that his primary challenger, Hoyt Hilsman has decided to drop out of the race.
Dreier One of the 40 Most Vulnerable Members of Congress
26th District makes the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Target List
Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) was listed among the nation's 40 most vulnerable members of Congress, and Russ Warner was named the leading Democratic challenger. The list, put out by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, takes into consideration the incumbent's job performance, approval ratings and the strength of the challenging candidate.
Russ Warner Thanks Local Veterans for Their Service
November 12, 2007 (Rancho Cucamonga) Russ Warner, a Democrat running for Congress in California's 26th district, spent the weekend traveling across the district and surrounding areas, hearing veterans' stories and thanking them for their service to our country.
Dreier Votes Yet Again to Deny Kids In California Health Care
Today David Dreier voted for the second time in the last few weeks against the reauthorization of SCHIP, which would provide health care for more than one million children in California including tens of thousands in the Foothill communities Dreier represents.
Dreier’s foe raises nearly $130K in 3-month period
The money raised by Russ Warner, a Rancho Cucamonga resident, is far larger than what is typically raised this early in the race by Democratic candidates in the Republican-leaning 26th Congressional District.
Russ Warner Challenges David Dreier to Stand Up for Children’s Health Care
Russ Warner and more than 30 health and child care advocates rallied in front of Congressman David Dreier's San Dimas office, protesting his vote against a bill that will likely cause hundreds of thousands of California families to lose health insurance for their children in the coming months.
CQ Politics Campaign Money Watch
Presidential candidates have been selectively leaking their campaign fundraising numbers for the year's second quarter, which ended June 30 - even though their official reports are not due to be filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) until Sunday, July 15.
Warner Seeks to Unseat Dreier
Rancho Cucamonga businessman Russ Warner will take another shot at unseating many-term incumbent David Dreier next year in the 26th Congressional District.
Warner Announces Candidacy for Congress in 26th District
Democrat Russ Warner announced his candidacy for Congress in California's 26th Congressional District Tuesday, calling for an end to the war and Congressman David Dreier's tenure in office.
CALIFORNIA 26 - Going Cucamonga for Warner
Rancho Cucamonga businessman Russ Warner (D) "announced his candidacy for Congress" on 6/26 "calling for an end of the war in Iraq..."
