There were 156 companies in cities associated with Orange County that received 160 FDA inspections in 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) have spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging the State Department and USAID to oppose the nomination of Pierre Krahenbuhl as Director General of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and USAID Administrator Samantha Power, the lawmakers, along with 13 House colleagues, called for Mr. Krahenbuhl's appointment to be reversed, citing concerns over his previous tenure as Commissioner General of the United Nations Relief...
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee and co-chair of the Congressional Study Group on Korea, has arrived in South Korea with a bipartisan Congressional delegation for meetings with senior Korean elected officials and businesses.During the visit, Congresswoman Kim emphasized the importance of the partnership between the United States and South Korea. She stated, "South Korea is a valued economic and security partner of the United States. As we face shared threats and growing instability in the region, our...
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance to provide additional information about a kidnapping that occurred in Midway City. According to the report, a woman living near the area of Hunter Lane and Madison Avenue in Midway City reported a possible kidnapping on Friday, March 15, 2024.Sheriff’s Investigators successfully identified two of the individuals responsible for the kidnapping of Tony Lam: Nhan Chin Nguyen and Phi Hung Nguyen. Both have since been arrested and booked into custody at the Orange County Sheriff’s Intake & Release Center...
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has voted in favor of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, emphasizing the importance of protecting national security and improving public safety and maternity care in the California 40th district.In her statement regarding the vote, Rep. Young Kim expressed her dedication to serving her district, stating, “Delivering results for my district is my top priority.” She highlighted the bill's focus on reducing wasteful spending while strengthening national security, securing the border, supporting allies,...
Of the 3,182,923 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 78% were old enough to vote, equating to 2,483,232 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Mar 21 2024U.S. Representative Young Kim, chairwoman of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, highlighted the significance of the Indo-Pacific region in a hearing titled “Commerce as Statecraft: Better Leveraging U.S. Business to Advance our Economic and National Security Goals in the Indo-Pacific.”Chairwoman Kim underscored the economic importance of the Indo-Pacific region to the United States, stating, "The Indo-Pacific region is the largest market in the world for U.S. exports." She emphasized that the region supports over three million U.S. jobs and $900...
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) has joined a coalition of 75 parliamentarians and public figures in condemning the enactment of new national security legislation under Article 23 of the Basic Law in Hong Kong. In a joint statement, the international coalition expressed grave concerns about the impact of the new law on Hong Kong's autonomy, rule of law, and fundamental freedoms.The coalition called for the repeal of the 2020 National Security Law in Hong Kong and urged the government to ensure compliance with international legal obligations. They...
Laguna Hills, Ca. (March 20, 2024): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, March 22, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of Laguna Hills.DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Deputies will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with deputies checking drivers for proper licensing.The Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those...
Washington – In response to the House of Representatives passing H.R. 6610, the Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act, Congressman Darrell Issa, co-led by Rep. Jim Costa, Rep. María Elvira Salazar, and Rep. Nikema Williams, have expressed their satisfaction and hopes for the future."The Passport System Reform and Backlog Prevention Act is the solution Americans deserve in the wake of a two-year-long passport backlog that impacted 50 million of our fellow citizens and still takes more than a month to process an application. With the House’s approval, we are now...
Washington – Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) has taken a stand in support of Gold Star father Steve Nikoui by sending a letter to the U.S. Capitol Police, urging for all charges against Nikoui to be dropped. This action comes after Nikoui was arrested by Capitol Police for speaking out about his fallen son, LCpl Kareem M. Nikoui, during President Biden's State of the Union Speech on March 7.In the letter, Issa highlighted the importance of recognizing the sacrifices made by service members and the need for acknowledgment of their families' grief. Issa stated, "Mr....