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ICYMI: Rep. Garcia Hosts Successful Service Academy Night

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SANTA CLARITA, CA —Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27) hosted Service Academy Night at the College of the Canyons University Center, where over 200 students and family members filled the room to learn more about the nomination process for the U.S. military service academies. The event was an opportunity for those interested in serving to hear firsthand what it takes to join the ranks as one of our…

Rep. Garcia Congratulates 13 Service Academy Appointees

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) hosted a reception to congratulate the outstanding U.S. military academy appointees from California’s 27th District. This year, thirteen young leaders were recognized for their achievement and appointed to military service academies.   “It’s incredibly inspiring to see so…

Rep. Garcia Announces 2024 Congressional Art Competition Winners

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) announced that Alex Coons, a senior at Vasquez High School from Acton, CA, has been selected as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for California’s 27th District. Alex’s drawing, “Wings of Freedom,” was selected by a panel of independent judges and will be sent to Washington, D.C. where it will hang in the halls of…

Identity Politics Isn’t Progressive

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision that should serve as an important reminder for our nation. The High Court barred the use of race in college admissions, effectively ending affirmative action. This reaffirmed the bedrock American principle of equality under the Constitution, which notably does not include equity.