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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Orange County in 2023

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,999,844 in grants for economic development projects in Orange County, California.

By West OC Times | Jan 20, 2025

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Rep. Michelle Steel delivers farewell address reflecting on congressional service

U.S. Representative Michelle Steel delivered her farewell address on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, marking the end of her tenure in Congress.

By West OC Times | Dec 18, 2024

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Michelle Steel emphasizes stability in Indo-Pacific amid China's aggression

By West OC Times | Dec 13, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 12-13, 2024, Rep. Michelle Steel addressed significant topics including regional security challenges posed by China, educational reforms alongside Virginia Foxx, and commemorated the U.S. National Guard's...

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Steel's Taiwan security bill included in final House NDAA

By West OC Times | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel's legislation aimed at bolstering security cooperation between the United States and Taiwan has been incorporated into the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed by the House of Representatives for Fiscal Year...

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Michelle Steel highlights educational success and geopolitical challenges in recent tweets

By West OC Times | Nov 28, 2024

In a series of tweets from late November 2024, Representative Michelle Steel discussed topics ranging from student achievements in technology to geopolitical issues involving China.

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Rep. Michelle Steel outlines Asia-Pacific strategy for Trump's administration

By West OC Times | Nov 26, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel has expressed her views on the Asia-Pacific region's challenges and opportunities for the incoming Trump Administration through an op-ed in Newsweek.

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Steel announces winners of 2024 Congressional App Challenge

By West OC Times | Nov 22, 2024

Congresswoman Michelle Steel has announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge, a competition aimed at encouraging students from California's 45th District to develop innovative applications addressing societal issues.

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Michelle Steel highlights appreciation month, campus safety issues

By West OC Times | Nov 19, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel discusses key issues including Military Families Appreciation Month on November 17-19 through social media posts addressing military family appreciation, campus safety for Jewish students at UCLA, and improvements in veteran...

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Republican lawmakers urge CMS to revise software practice expense methodology

By West OC Times | Nov 11, 2024

Three Republican lawmakers have urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to revise its practice expense methodology concerning software as a medical device (SaMD).

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Congressional report criticizes UCLA over handling of antisemitism incidents

By West OC Times | Nov 1, 2024

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Michelle Steel urges UN to remove China, Cuba & Vietnam from Human Rights Council

By West OC Times | Oct 31, 2024

Following the announcement that China, Cuba, and Vietnam will remain on the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Representative Michelle Steel has urged the United Nations to remove these nations from the council.

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Michelle Steel urges US action on North Korea ahead of UN review

By West OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

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Steel urges Biden administration action on North Korean human rights abuses

By West OC Times | Oct 30, 2024

Ahead of an upcoming United Nations review, U.S. Representative Michelle Steel is urging the Biden-Harris Administration to address human rights violations in North Korea.

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California Republicans urge delay on air board's gas price policy vote

By West OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

California's Republican representatives in the U.S. House are urging the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to postpone a November 8 vote on new policies that may lead to higher gasoline prices.

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California Republicans request delay on planned gas price hike

By West OC Times | Oct 25, 2024

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Assemblyman Tri Ta comments on Andrew Do’s guilty plea and resignation

By West OC Times | Oct 22, 2024

Today, Assemblyman Tri Ta issued a statement in response to Former Supervisor Andrew Do's guilty plea and resignation. In his statement, Ta expressed disappointment over Do's actions, saying that "public corruption cannot be tolerated." He added that he is thankful to the Orange County District Attorney, the US Attorney, and all involved law enforcement for their efforts in addressing the issue.

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Senator Nguyen criticizes new California oil regulation over potential gas price hikes

By West OC Times | Oct 18, 2024

Senator Janet Nguyen has voiced strong opposition to Governor Gavin Newsom's recent oil regulation law, arguing that it will lead to increased gas prices. In an article published in the Orange County Register on October 14, 2024, Nguyen criticized the legislation passed during a special session of the Senate.

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Steel introduces bill requiring mediation before port strikes

By West OC Times | Oct 2, 2024

Rep. Michelle Steel has introduced legislation aimed at ending strikes at U.S. East and Gulf Coast ports by mandating that mediation efforts be fully exhausted before port workers can initiate a labor strike. This approach is similar to the processes currently in place for rail and airline workers under the Railroad Labor Act.

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Steel urges action on Vietnamese refugee facing extradition

By West OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

In a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Representative Michelle Steel urged the Biden Administration to intervene in the case of Vietnamese refugee Y Quynh Bdap. Bdap is facing extradition from Thailand back to Vietnam, following a Thai judge's ruling that the extradition should proceed.

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Michelle Steel calls on Canada for safe resettlement of Vietnamese refugee

By West OC Times | Oct 1, 2024

Vietnamese American leaders and various community organizations have aligned with Representative Michelle Steel's initiative to secure a home in Canada for Y Quynh Bdap, a UN-recognized refugee and victim of religious persecution by the Communist Party of Vietnam. Currently, Bdap is facing extradition from Thailand back to Vietnam, following a Thai judge's ruling today that the extradition should proceed.