Los Angeles Times: ICE processing center is all but empty when California Congress members arrive to inspect

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On Monday, the Congress members got their first look at the basement facility known as B-18. But Reps. Brad Sherman, Judy Chu and Jimmy Gomez said that they were left with more questions than answers — and accused the government of sanitizing the center. “They wanted to show us nothing,” said Gomez, whose district includes downtown L.A. “It was nothing, it was…

CNN: Rep. Gomez Discusses ICE Raids in MacArthur Park in Downtown Los Angeles

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Watch full video here Representative Jimmy Gomez joins CNN's Jessica Dean to discuss the outrage in Los Angeles after dozens of federal immigration agents in tactical gear and accompanied by National Guard troops, swarmed McArthur Park. They appeared to arrive in armored vehicles, by horseback and also on foot yesterday.…

Newsweek: Medicare Update: Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Program

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Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have reintroduced the Choose Medicare Act, a proposal that would allow individuals and employers to voluntarily enroll in a new, expanded version of Medicare. Democratic Representatives Jimmy Gomez of California and Don Beyer of Virginia led the unveiling of the new version of the bill in the House on Tuesday, while Democratic Senators Jeff Merkley of Oregon and…

MSNBC: DHS Clashes with Democratic Lawmakers Intensify

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Watch full video here MSNBC's Jen Psaki discusses Representatives Gomez and Torres' first attempt to conduct congressional oversight at the Roybal Federal Building in LA, where migrants are reportedly being detained under inhumane conditions.