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Congressman Sam Farr

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Congressman Sam Farr, a fifth-generation Californian, represents the state's beautiful Central Coast. Throughout his 14-year tenure, Sam has been a leading advocate for California agriculture, an outspoken activist for affordable housing and a champion of the oceans.

Among Sam's current priorities are ending the Iraq War and bringing our troops safely home, preventing the Bush Administration from starting a reckless war with Iran, and promoting a healthy, prosperous and green future for the Central Coast. Learn more...

Academy Application Period Approaching

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Beginning August 1, Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) will accept applications for nomination to one of the nation's service academies. Operated by the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines and Navy, these academies provide a college education in exchange for a commitment to serve as a commissioned officer.

For all service academies (except the Coast Guard), applicants must be nominated by one of several federal officials including the U.S. representatives, U.S. senators and the vice president.

West Coast Governors Release Ocean Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The governors of California, Oregon and Washington on Tuesday released their Ocean Action Plan outlining strategies to coordinate management of coast and ocean resources.

The plan will implement ecosystem-based management similar to provisions in Oceans-21 (H.R. 21), a bill introduced by Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel). Rep. Farr released the following statement:

Peace Group Awards Farr Perfect Rating

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Peace Action and Peace Action West, two foreign policy advocacy groups that lobby for civic activism as a solution to global problems, recently released their Congressional Scorecard for 2007. The organizations awarded Congressman Sam Farr (D-Carmel) a 100 percent rating.

King City Gets Firefighter Grant

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The King City Volunteer Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant worth $162,242 from the Department of Homeland Security. The grant can be directed toward training, equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security. The program awards around $500 million each year to fire departments and EMS organizations to enhance their response capabilities.