“I’m honored to have the support of the Orange County Young Democrats,” said Rep. Sanchez. “I’m always empowered to see our young people involved and committed to the electoral process – it is so important and inspiring. Democrats are committed to enriching the lives of our youth by making college more affordable, improving access to healthcare, and improving our economy. I look forward to working with OCYD over the next few months in support of our shared vision for the future and the best interests of Orange County.”

By The Liberal O.C.
Saturday, January 14, 2012

More than 75 people filled the main room ofBistro 400 in Santa Ana on Thursday night for the regular meeting of the Orange County Young Democrats. They were there to consider early endorsements in 2012 Orange County legislative races. Several current and former elected officials were there to seek endorsement or offer support to other candidates.

Rep. Loretta Sanchez of Santa Ana, the senior Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, raised Foster's case in a brief floor speech Wednesday. "Let us take this time to thank Mr. Foster and our neighbors and friends who are veterans for their services. We will not let you go without the benefits you have earned defending our country," Sanchez said.

By Voice of O.C.
November 17, 2011

Donors have come to the aid of Daniel Foster, the 23-year-old wounded Army veteran who holds a Purple Heart and Silver Star but was facing foreclosure because he couldn't get his veterans benefits.

One donor, who asked to remain anonymous, wrote a check for $12,000, the amount Foster and his disabled father Rex Foster owe for delinquent mortgage payments for the family home in Costa Mesa. Lenders had threatened to foreclose the day before Thanksgiving.

By KPCC
October 12, 2011

Democrats disagree. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez of Santa Ana is the ranking member of the Armed Services Subcommittee. She says there are opportunities for cuts in the military budget. "Many of my colleagues on the House Armed Services Committee agree that in the last ten years of war there have been outdated programs, duplicative efforts, waste and fraud," she says. "We cannot afford to keep our current defense spending levels, and so we must take a look at how to keep our military strong without spending unnecessary taxpayer dollars.”

The "supercommittee" created by Congress to resolve the nation's debt problems has until the end of next month to find ways to trim a trillion and a half dollars from the federal deficit. The California Congressman who heads the Armed Services Committee says don’t cut the defense budget.