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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 19, 2005 Printer-Friendly Version

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WOMEN MEMBERS OF CONGRESS ENDORSE ALEX PADILLA FOR SENATE LOS ANGELES – A majority of the women representing Los Angeles in the Congress today announced their support for Los Angeles City Council President Alex Padilla in his race for the 20th State Senate district. Of the eight women who represent portions of Los Angeles County in the Congress, five are supporting Padilla. Announcing their support today are Congresswoman Jane Harman, Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald, Congresswoman Grace Napolitano, Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Congresswoman Diane Watson. Today's five endorsements give Padilla the support of a majority of the women members of Congress who represent Los Angeles. “I am incredibly proud and honored to have the support of these outstanding Congressional leaders,” said Council President Padilla. “These five Congresswomen are among our most respected leaders. They are working in Washington every day to help meet the urgent needs of the people of Los Angeles.” In the past two weeks, Padilla has picked up endorsements from U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein and Los Angeles County Supervisor Gloria Molina. Council President Padilla is running for the State Senate seat being vacated by State Senator Richard Alarcon. The primary election will be held in June 2006. ###