THURSDAY
SEPT 21, 2017 Vol. LII No. 3
FREMONT, CA Soccer teams tested at home See photos on Page 4 OHLONEMONITOR.COM
Who is Ro Khanna? 1. Represents 17th Congressional District 2. 17th District includes Fremont and Newark 3. B.A. in Econ. from Univ. of Chicago 4. Has taught Law and Econ. at Stanford and Santa Clara University 5. Calls Fremont “home”
Khanna returns to Ohlone for Town Hall MARK EMMONS STAFF WRITTER
Congressman Ro Khanna made a return to Ohlone College Wednesday night for his September Town Hall, to address his constituency. Over the course of the night the congressman gave his thoughts on DACA and immigration, the middle class, the situation of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, as well as several other issues. In his first visit to Ohlone since February, Khanna began by discussing both the recent developments with DACA and Trump’s comments made to North Korea in the United Nations. Concerning DACA, Rep. Khanna said “Some things are beyond politics, they are matters of conscience,” as well as saying America needs to “get these kids what they deserve, as citizens,” referencing socalled “Dreamers,” those who benefit from DACA. Speaking about Trump’s comments toward North Korea, he said, “I don’t remember another example of that.” Khanna went on to stress the importance of avoiding conflict in North Korea, “Any escalation in Korea would kill millions in Seoul,” he said. Later in the night, he would go on to discuss his plan to try and revoke the license to use
force that was given to the executive branch in 2001. Immigration was a constant theme in the lines of inquiry taken by those in the audience. One such question about the surplus of migrants getting jobs with worker visas and being paid less than what an American citizen would be, causing the loss of jobs for citizens, Khanna said it was an issue that needed attention, as it is “exploitive of immigrants and undercutting of the labor force.” He pressed that as a resolution to the issue of exploiting work visas, the jump that DACA gave immigrants to citizen status would close the loop and force employers to treat the workforce, migrant and domestic alike, equally. “ I t ’s a v e r y e m o tional issue, immigration,” said Rep. Khanna. Alongside the immigration issue, was the topic of jobs and taxes. Khanna’s stance on jobs stands with resolving the issue of stagnating wages for the middle class, saying “We need to have more compassion, more support for our middle class.” Khanna went on to say, “We need to change policies that support Corporations to support workers.” “We need more compassion, more support, for our middle class,” Rep. Khanna said.
Khanna said he is for helping those who feel frustrated with the state of jobs. “We have to provide an aspiration, a plan, to help them live the American Dream,” Khanna said. He went on to discuss how those working in mining communities he’s visited “… want to participate in the new economy,” Rep. Khanna said. Several of those in the audience called for Khanna’s action concerning Myanmar and the ongoing mistreatment of Rohingya Muslims. Khanna detailed his plan to “…introduce a war power resolution to force a vote, and put the house on record, as to how they feel about ongoing aggressions,” said Khanna. Khanna also said, “We don’t believe ethnic cleansing is okay or justified…we cannot be supporting it in any way, shape or form,” he said. Khanna said he wants Republicans to stop “trying to repeal Obamacare every week,” in favor of creating jobs. Khanna also touched on the ongoing issue of LGBTQ community members, specifically transgenders, in the military. “It’s not forgotten among any of us in Congress,” said Khanna. “Anyone in the LGBT community should be able to serve,” he said. Khanna ended the night by thanking those in attendance.
Sign promoting Wednesday night’s Congressman Khanna town hall meeting
“Just give tax credit to the workers, that’s how to fix wages”
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-- Ro Khanna
Flu-shots now available
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This past Monday, the Health Center forwarded an email to alert Ohlone students about the availability of a low-priced flu shot at Building 7. Moreover, the e-mail also stated the importance of taking serious the upcoming flu season. Catherine Hayes, our new director of the Student Health Center, highly recommends getting the promoted flu-shot. “With this flu vaccine, we’re trying to protect you [students]; as a result, protecting the whole population”, said Hayes.
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The flu-vaccines are here. You can find them at the Health Center
However, even though taking the vaccine may prevent possible flu infections, it’s also crucial to maintain a good personal hygiene. Hayes suggests the following: keeping a bottle of hand sanitizer, going to bed early, staying hydrated, and avoiding constant physical contact with sick people. Flu shots are available for $10. The Health Center advises students to take advantabe of this benefit at their office, as missing this time bound service will lead them to pay $35 at any outside pharmacy.