Archive for News Articles

Washington-House Republicans today joined Senate Republicans in adopting an earmark ban for the 112th Congress. The measure was offered by Rep.-elect Sean Duffy (R-WI), who was elected to the seat long held by Appropriations Chairman David Obey (D-WI). The Duffy motion was adopted by unanimous consent. Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-West Chester) issued the following statement: [...]

Palm Springs congresswoman says jumpstarting economy top priority by Erica Felci • The Desert Sun• After two years of Democratic policies designed to stimulate the economy, reform health care and overhaul financial regulations, voters nationwide decided on Tuesday it was time to take the House of Representatives in a new direction. Republican Rep. Mary Bono [...]

Indian Wells, CA – Upon receiving the election results of the highly anticipated and nationally watched congressional race between Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) and the failed Mayor of Palm Springs, Steve Pougnet, in which Bono Mack secured a convincing victory over her well-funded, liberal candidate, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack released the following statements: “It [...]

Dick Heckmann • Special to The Desert Sun • October 31, 2010 As a desert resident for more than 30 years, I care deeply about our community and especially about our future. That is why I believe it is critically important that we elect the right kind of leaders to help guide us through these [...]

Election 2010 is of historic importance nationally and also in California’s 45th Congressional District. A floundering economy, near-record unemployment, a glut of foreclosures and a host of other woes have dominated headlines in the Coachella Valley and beyond for months. It has been a painful time in our cities, our county and our nation. Recovery, [...]

Palm Desert, CA – The Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) has announced their endorsement of Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack’s re-election effort to the United States House of Representatives for California’s 45th Congressional District. “We are grateful for your support of humane issues, and for your work to create a more humane society, ” said Sara [...]

Palm Desert, CA – According to campaign finance reports filed today with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), the Mary Bono Mack Campaign raised $382,628.89 in the 3rd Quarter, $2.1 million dollars for the 2010 election cycle, and now has $1.1 million dollars Cash on Hand. After filing this report, Ryan Mahoney, Campaign Manager for Congresswoman [...]

Palm Desert, CA – Today, the National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition endorsed Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45), citing her strong support of the brave men and women of our military. “Your leadership and patriotism are especially needed in the House of Representatives at this particular time in our history,” said John J. Molloy, [...]

Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (CA-45) released the following statements condemning California Attorney General and gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown and Palm Springs Mayor and congressional candidate Steve Pougnet: “It is obvious that politicians like Jerry Brown and Steve Pougnet will say and do anything to get elected, even if they have [...]

Palm Desert, CA – Following the groundbreaking of “Gateway Park” in Palm Springs, which was funded through the federal government’s $787 billion dollar stimulus program, and the report released today by the Social Security Administration’s Inspector General which states that $18 million dollars worth of stimulus funds went to dead Americans, Ryan Mahoney, Campaign Manager [...]