TORRANCE EVENT SHINES SPOTLIGHT ON SHOCHU

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September 20, 2018

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TORRANCE — Seeking to take its place in the United States alongside sake and biru, the lesser-known Japanese distilled spirit shochu made a splash at a tasting event on Sept. 5 that featured products from six shochu makers from Amami Island, Kagoshima Prefecture.

Introduced in 16th-century Japan, shochu is a national, traditional alcoholic beverage (koku-shu); however, it is considered a youngster when compared to sake (Nihon-shu), which debuted in Japan around 300 B.C.

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Recognized by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

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June 05, 2018

I am honored to announce that my campaign has been given the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction, for standing up for gun violence prevention and recognizing gun safety.

As your South Bay Assemblymember, I’m standing up to the NRA and the gun lobby to say, enough is enough.

I will continue to fight for common sense gun safety laws, like universal background checks for gun buyers and assault weapons bans. This year, I wrote a bill to allow teachers and principals to take guns away from mentally disturbed and dangerous students.

As a former prosecutor, I have a proven record of enforcing gun safety laws and fighting to protect our families and neighborhoods.

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Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes. Since its inception after the tragedy at Sandy Hook School, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and, along with Mayors Against Illegal Guns and the Everytown Survivor Network, is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than four million supporters.

Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) initiates second investigation into Assemblyman David Hadley for Assembly’s campaign

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November 03, 2016

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CONTACT: Kerry Townsend Jacob, 310-806-0893

Torrance, CA – For the second time this year, the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) has initiated an official investigation into allegations that the David Hadley for Assembly campaign has violated California election law. This time, the FPPC is investigating a complaint filed by the Al Muratsuchi for Assembly campaign that the Hadley campaign failed to identify itself on a robocall that went out to voters across the 66th Assembly District. Failing to identify the candidate or organization with “paid for by” or “authorized by” on a robocall to over 500 voters is a violation of California law.

As laid out in the complaint:

“We write you to submit a formal complaint against David Hadley, Assemblymember and candidate for re-election to the 66th Assembly District, and the David Hadley for Assembly 2016 committee, for violation of the Political Reform Act, specifically Government Code section 84310, which requires that the candidate or committee that paid for a robocall be disclosed during the call.

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Independent Expenditure (IE) groups supporting Republican David Hadley spend over $1.6 million in just the month of October

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October 28, 2016

Charles Munger Jr.’s Spirit of Democracy California, an IE currently involved in an FPPC investigation for illegal “coordination” with Hadley’s campaign, spends over $1 million, along with thousands from Howard Ahmanson who backed Prop 8

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CONTACT: Kerry Townsend Jacob, 310-806-0893

Torrance, CA – Republican Assemblyman David Hadley’s various Independent Expenditure groups have been busy this month trying to keep him in office. Groups like Charles Munger Jr.’s “Spirit of Democracy California”, the Walton family’s “Parents and Teachers for Student Success”, Gerald Marcil’s “South Bay Residents For Better Schools & Jobs” as well as businessman Bill Bloomfield spent more than $1.6 million in just the month of October. Christian conservative Howard F. Ahmanson, one of the prominent backers of Prop 8, also contributed over $25,000.

Munger’s Spirit of Democracy, which is part of a Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) investigation along with the David Hadley for Assembly campaign for illegal “coordination” between the two parties, spent over $1 million alone in October.

“Oil money and school choice advocates are spending millions of dollars in this race to keep their friend Hadley in office, sending nasty, negative mailers filled with lies nearly every day to thousands of voters in the South Bay,” said Mike Shimpock, campaign consultant. “Now, we find out that one of his buddy IEs has been illegally coordinating with the Hadley campaign. And, what’s more, instead of following the law and abiding by the rules of the investigation, Hadley has been stonewalling and only handing over evidence to avoid going to court."

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PRESIDENT OBAMA ENDORSES AL MURATSUCHI FOR ASSEMBLY FOR THE 66TH DISTRICT

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October 27, 2016

Muratsuchi is among a select group of state legislative candidates from around the country to be endorsed by the President

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CONTACT: Kerry Townsend Jacob, 310-806-0893

WASHINGTON —Today President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat Al Muratsuchi in his race for Assembly for the 66th District. Muratsuchi is among a select group of state legislative candidates from around the country to be endorsed by the President.

This contest has caught national attention because Muratsuchi is the only bi-partisan, moderate candidate in the race who will get things done for the 66th district.

“I am proud to have the support of our great President Barack Obama. The voters of the 66th District deserve a candidate who will fight for them again in Sacramento. I am the candidate who will protect a woman’s right to choose and Planned Parenthood funding, create jobs and improve our public schools. I will also stand up to powerful special interests to fight for clean air, water, and beaches," said Muratsuchi.

“We are thrilled that President Obama is endorsing our candidates in some of the most competitive races across the country,” said Jessica Post, Executive Director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. “His endorsement highlights how crucial state legislative elections are to building on the progress the President has achieved and to continuing to move our nation forward.”

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