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Inland veterans frustrated by delays turn to Congress for help
May 10, 2013
The Press Enterprise

Herberto Eddie Garcia, 65, of Riverside, said it took help from Rep. Mark Takano’s office to break loose a decade-long delay and get him approved for disability payments based on his exposure to Agent Orange. He also was awarded $113,000 in back payments.

ELECTION 2012: Clinton boosts Inland Democrats
October 25, 2012
The Press-Enterprise

Inland Democratic congressional candidates Mark Takano and Raul Ruiz got a boost from one of their party’s luminaries when former President Bill Clinton endorsed the two House hopefuls during a rally in Orange County on Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Takano sees changed political landscape
September 21, 2012
The Press-Enterprise

Takano, again a candidate for Congress in Riverside County, finds himself in a changed political atmosphere as he heads into the final stretch of one of the most closely watched House races in the nation.

Mark Takano Up by 4 in Internal Poll
August 22, 2012
Roll Call

In a California House race targeted by both parties, Riverside Community College Board Trustee Mark Takano (D) led by 4 points in a poll conducted for his campaign.

Balance of power in House may hinge on state races
June 3, 2012
Los Angeles Times

The balance of power in Congress will hinge partly on the outcome of California's demolition-derby elections this year, with new voting districts and Tuesday's "top-two" state primary attracting Washington's attention and money.

Boxer Endorses Takano for Congress
May 23, 2012
Rafu Shimpo

The Mark Takano campaign announced Thursday that he has received the endorsement of Sen. Barbara Boxer, one of California’s most respected public officials.

Democrats look to California in bid to retake House
May 20, 2012
Politico

Top Democratic prospects include Redlands Mayor Pete Aguilar, who is seeking an Inland Empire-area seat, and Mark Takano, a local community college official who is running for a Riverside County-area seat.

SEIU Endorses Mark Takano for Congress
April 6, 2012
Asian American Action Fund

Mark Takano’s campaign for Congress today announced that his candidacy has been endorsed by the Service Employees International Union, one of the most active and important organizations in America’s labor movement.

House race shows Democrats' improved prospects in Inland Empire
March 16, 2012
The Los Angeles Times

Democrats have a shot at winning at least three congressional seats in Riverside and San Bernardino counties this year, after holding just one since the Vietnam War ended.

2012 ELECTIONS: NRCC robocalls to target Takano
February 16, 2012
The Press-Enterprise

On the third anniversary of passage of President Barrack Obama's $787 billion stimulus bill, the National Republican Congressional Committee is preparing to launch a robocall campaign targeting four sitting Democrats and four Democratic House hopefuls, including Riverside's Mark Takano.

Press Releases

Mark Takano Wins Election for Newly Redrawn 41st Congressional District
November 7, 2012

Today, Mark Takano, teacher and candidate for Congress in the newly redrawn 41st Congressional District, released the following statement after he was declared the winner.

Rep. Karen Bass: Support Mark Takano for California's 41st Congressional District
October 31, 2012
On Monday, President Obama endorsed Mark Takano who is running for a seat in the U.S. Congress in California’s 41st district. With your vote, Mark will join me in Washington and fight for those in Riverside County and the Inland Empire.
 
This is an historic election because we have the opportunity and responsibility to re-elect President Obama and launch a successful second term that will allow the President to complete the work he’s started – to focus on jobs, economic growth and protecting social programs including Medicare, Social Security, and services for veterans and students.
President Barack Obama Endorses Mark Takano for Congress
October 29, 2012

"America's middle class needs Mark Takano in Congress to stand up and fight for them," said President Barack Obama. "Takano will create jobs here at home by building from the middle out, not the top down. He will protect Medicare for our seniors and education for our next generation.  Middle class families can count on Mark and he needs your support on election day."

PRESIDENT CLINTON ENDORSES MARK TAKANO FOR CONGRESS
October 25, 2012

Clinton took the stage, speaking in support of Mark Takano. "There are two reasons used to be for Mark.  First of all, he is a public school teacher and politicians make more speeches about public schools than any other subject, and a lot of them don’t know what they’re talking about.  It would be nice to put somebody there who has been in the classroom and performed, and educated our young people. 

Takano Campaign Releases New Ad Tying Tavaglione to Pay to Play Politics, Extreme Washington Republicans
October 17, 2012

"John Tavaglione will go to Washington to embolden an extreme Republican caucus who will vote to cut Social Security and Medicare, pass tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires, and hurt the Middle Class," said Patrick Boland, spokesman for Mark Takano. "We can't afford to have someone like John Tavaglione in Congress who says seniors are 'depending too much on Social Security' or that 'corporations are people' -- we need someone who will fight for the middle class, not his donors."

John Tavaglione Doubles Romney Trickle-Down Economics: "Corporations Are People"
October 4, 2012

In the final debate with Democrat Mark Takano last night, Republican congressional candidate John Tavaglione continued to wrap his arms around Mitt Romney's failed economic policies that benefit millionaires like Tavaglione over the middle class. In addition to voicing his support for extending the Bush tax cuts for millionaires, Tavaglione agreed with Romney, saying “corporations are people” and even claimed people are depending too much on Social Security.

Mark Takano Statement on Board of Supervisors Vote to Fast Track Surface Mines
September 25, 2012

Takano: “I support the fast-tracking of projects to create jobs in Riverside County. Yet in this instance, Supervisor Tavaglione’s actions raise grave questions about who influences his decisions. Voters understand that you don’t change the direction of Congress, and put the needs of middle class families back on the agenda, by sending another pay-to-play politician to Washington.”

Will John Tavaglione Stand By Mitt Romney?
September 19, 2012

Takano: "I’ll be a Representative who works on behalf of every single person in my district, even those Mitt Romney and his billionaire backers insult when they think no one is looking.

Families that work long hours to make ends meet, young people attending college, older Americans looking for security in their retirement years, and the soldiers fighting to protect our nation aren’t dependent victims looking for a handout, they’re proud Americans doing their part to keep our nation moving forward."

Mark Takano Statement on 
Congressman Paul Ryan’s Speech
August 29, 2012

Takano: "My opponent may be proud to stand with a party that has committed itself to breaking one of America’s most sacred promises. I’m proud to oppose that agenda, and to stand firmly on the side of Riverside County families."

Mark Takano Calls Out Opponent for Standing With Boehner
August 22, 2012

Mark Takano, candidate for Congress in the 41st District of California, released the following statement today regarding tomorrow’s fundraising luncheon for Republican John Tavaglione with House Speaker John Boehner…

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