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Peter Mathews

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About Me

TO REGISTER TO VOTE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:WWW.LAVOTE.NETHello, My name is Peter Mathews and I am running for Congress. I am currently a Professor of American Government and International Relations at Cypress College.
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**Contact me Directly at (562) 234-3319. As Congressman, I will fight for you and the following Issues
*Quality Affordable Education K-12 and at the College and University level*
*Health Care for All*
*Ending the War in Iraq*
*Clean Money Elections*
*Equality for Women*
*Preserving Social Security and Medicare*
*Business Opportunity and Job Creation*
*A New and Responsible Foreign Policy
*A Clean Environment*
Peter refuses to accept money from wealthy special interest lobbyists. His staff is composed entirely of VOLUNTEERS from local colleges and universities, as well as local community residents. As our Congressional Representative, PETER MATHEWS will work to close unfair corporate tax loopholes, cancel the Bush tax cuts for the rich, and end the War in Iraq in order to rebuild America.
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My Interests

Special Election:
June 3, 2008

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Music:

37th Congressional District: Long Beach, Carson, Compton, Signal Hill, Willowbrook, and Watts.

Movies:

Progressive Democrat for Congress

Television:

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Heroes:

2007 Endorsements:
Progressive Democrats of America (PDA national organization)
California Teachers for Academic Excellence Communities for Affordable and Secure Homes
Tim Carpenter – PDA National Director
Dr. Bill Honigman – PDA California State Coordinator
Rose Siazon (Bonoan) – Carson President of Filipino-American Alliance
Bea Foster – Chairperson of California Teachers for Academic Excellence
Dan Rosenberg – Founder of Communities for Affordable and Secure Homes, Long Beach
Mandissa Burr – Human Relations Commissioner of Carson Rev. Clyvester Williams – Prayer Assembly Church of Cod in Christ, Los Angeles/Compton
Mimi Kennedy – Political Activist / Actress (Abby O’Neil of Dharma and Greg)
Dr. O.W. Wilson – Professor of Political Science (CSU – Dominguez Hills)
Dr. Ernie A. Smith – Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Member, Vice-Chairperson Congress of Racial Equality (CORE-California)
Jeff Cohen – Executive Director, Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
Aldo Ruiz – Small Businessman and Owner of Ruiz Engineering, Long Beach
Lary Marquez – Vice President of the Sun Ray Manor Neighborhood Association, Carson
Burnett W. Spruell – Sativa Water District Compton Area Board Member (recent)
Carmen Cruz Rodriguez – National Women’s Political Caucus, Mid-Cities Chapter Former Chairwoman
Fortunato Tingson – Former President of the Confederation of Filipino-American Associations, Carson, California
Marcy Winograd – Los Angeles PDAmerica chapter member and activist
2006 Endorsements:
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1589, Long Beach
Human Relations Commissioner of Carson Mandisa Burr
Long Beach Unified School District Parents Teachers Advisory Board President Leonardo Figueroa
Los Angeles County Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council Member and Congress of Racial Equality (CORE-California) Vice Chairperson, Dr. Ernie A. Smith
National Women's Political Caucus Mid-Cities Chapter Former Chairwoman Carmen Cruz Rodriguez
Planning Commissioner of Carson Amador Saenz
Sativa Water District Compton Area Board Member(recent) Burnett W. Spruell
Teamsters Union Local 404
Mayor of Carson (recent) Elito Santarina
Vice-Mayor of Carson (recent) Kay Calas
Vice President of Teamsters Union Local 404, Doug Brown
President of the Board of Trustees, Compton Community College, Gerald Burgess
Californial Community Colleges Board of Governors member Stacey L. McMullen
Rev. Clyvester Williams Prayer Assembly Church of God in Christ Los Angeles/Compton
Pre-2006 Endorsements:
Americans for Democratic Action
California Democratic Council (CDC)
California Democratic Party
IBEW, Long Beach
International Longshore and Warehousemens Union (ILWU) Local 13
Laborors Union
LAMBDA Democratic Club, Long Beach
Contact: Sonny Bozeman (562) 951-0326
Los Angeles County Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO)
LACo Federation of Labor and Affiliates
Police Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB),
Affiliate of California Teachers Association and National Education Association
Teamsters Union Long Beach Local
United Steelworkers of America
United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA)
Affiliate of California Federation of Teachers and American Federation of Teachers
United Auto and Aerospace Workers (UAW) Local 148 and Regional UAW
Congressman Bob Filner, (D)San Diego
Then Assemblywoman Juanita Millender-McDonald
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer
Then U.S. Senator Paul Wellstone

My Blog

REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE NOW!

Register online! Just follow these easy steps:http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_vr.htm...
Posted by Peter Mathews on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:28:00 PST

Groups Update 11/30/07

Hey Peter Mathews Fans, Want to spread the word at some important club meetings?  Stop by get some flyers, then go to: Code Pink Vigil - Broadway & Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach Every Wednesday...
Posted by Peter Mathews on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:48:00 PST

Town Hall Meeting

You're Invited to Meet Your Next Neighborhood Congressional Representative. Enjoy a dinner party discussing important issues. -Iraq War -Health Care -Education -Infrastructure -Economy and Jobs -Immig...
Posted by Peter Mathews on Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:07:00 PST

War Funds Approval

Newest Congresswoman Laura Richardson (D-CA) Indecisive by Alan B. Covey Press Secretary - Mathews for Congress 2008   Newest Congressmember Laura Richardson recently stated that she has not made...
Posted by Peter Mathews on Mon, 22 Oct 2007 11:42:00 PST