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Construction in Pasadena is in rapid-clip mode these past few years.This new development on the corner of Sierra Madre Villa and Foothill Boulevard, ironically the busy and noisy construction site dwarfs… A Noise Within Theatre company and a new apartment building east of the new construction. Many of the new developments also obscure views of the San Gabriel Mountains - Photo by Terry Miller
Judy Chu Speaks Out Against Attacks on Planned Parenthood and Women’s Health BY STAFF WRITER Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed the Women’s Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 3495). This bill would allow states to withhold Medicaid reimbursements to doctors and other healthcare providers that legally perform abortions. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) made the following remarks in opposition to H.R. 3495 on the floor of the House: “Another day, another attack by Republicans on women’s health care in the House of Representatives.
But this one is different. It goes beyond the typical attacks on women and endangers their health and the health of entire communities. By holding Medicaid hostage, this bill seeks to intimidate doctors and hospitals into not providing a safe and constitutionally protected service. “I’m appalled at how far Republicans are willing to go. The language in the bill is so vague that it would alSEE PG. 17
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‘Enduring Heroes’ Monument Approved by City Council BY STAFF WRITER
Last weekend Planned Parenthood supporters showed up en masse to protest the attempts by Republicans to defund the program. “For many, it’s the only place they can turn to for even the most basic care,” Rep. Chu said. – Photo by Terry Miller
Pasadena City Council approved a divisive statue placement in ‘Defenders Park’ by the Colorado Street Bridge during Monday night’s Council meeting. The so-called “Enduring Heroes” war memorial project asked the Council’s permission to place an eight foot high sculpture in Defenders Park. According to some estimates, California has lost
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over 700 servicemen and women in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and six hailed from Pasadena. Members of the Gold Star families — an organization created by families who lost a loved one in the Iraq war — came to show their support. Veterans, family members of the servicemen to be honored, neighbors, SEE PG. 17