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'It's a real serious problem': Members of Congress reflect on recent death threats The recent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump has lawmakers reflecting on the threats they've received while being in office; with some of those threats coming as recent as last week. After watching Trump walk away from Saturday's gunfire, Rep. John Duarte (R-Turlock)… Read more »

California congressman says resource abandonment is destroying the U.S. economy U.S. Representative and Farmer John Duarte (CA-R) says resource abandonment is hurting the U.S. economy, and the practice is becoming a major problem for everyday Americans. “If you look at what we’re doing with our farm water in California, what we’re doing with American energy policy, what we’re doing with… Read more »

Fresno County towns to get $5M to improve infrastructure $5 million from the federal government is headed to the Fresno County towns of Tranquillity and Cantua Creek for some infrastructure projects.   $2 million will go to Cantua Creek for sidewalk improvements, and $3 million will go to neighboring Tranquillity for their complete streets project.  Valley Congressman John… Read more »

Duarte talks to Turlock crowd about honoring those who ‘fight so bravely on the field’ Rep. John Duarte arrived at Turlock Memorial Park with just minutes to spare before the start of Monday’s Memorial Day festivities. Like much of the area’s high school students at this time of year, Duarte needed to do some last-minute cramming before giving his speech. His staff inserted a new… Read more »

Bill introduced in Merced to better VA, veteran communications A new bill proposed Friday by Central Valley Congressman John Duarte, who represents California’s 13th Congressional District, aims to ease the VA claims process, which many vets claim is a large roadblock in the way of receiving proper care. Duarte announced the bill surrounded by veterans and veteran advocates in… Read more »