The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers is a diverse union representing over 100,000 workers throughout the United States and Canada in construction, repair, maintenance, manufacturing, professional emergency medical services, and related industries. With its headquarters in Kansas City, Kansas, the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers unites 420 local lodges throughout North America, providing numerous services for local lodges and individual members and uniting all our members in our common endeavor to improve the lives and lifestyles of our members.

source: North County Times

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Recent recent press articles, and radio interviews, have been amplifying Bob’s message of fairness and representation for all the people of the 49th District.

Check out the write-ups in Valley Center’s Roadrunner, and La Prensa San Diego, as well as the interview on Change in 08 Radio here:

(Bob’s section starts at 14:15 you can fast forward by clicking the asterisk, after you start playing)

In issuing their support for candidates Hamilton, Leibham, Lumpkin and Reps. Davis and Filner, Chapter 92 President Malcolm Gettmann said “It is crucial that federal employees support the election of candidates who value and understand the work they perform. These candidates have earned our endorsement by respecting and supporting federal employees and the work they do for our country”.

Hamilton notes, “I am deeply honored to have the endorsement of the NTEU. After a long career in international finance, I value and respect these fine people for the important work they do on our behalf. They deserve our appreciation and support.”

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Candidate Statements for Congress, 9/29/08
Reproduced with permission from KOCT The Oceanside Channel

The Robert Hamilton campaign for Congress (CA 49^th District) is heating up and drawing national attention with his endorsement by the highly regarded Esquire Magazine over his opponent Darrell Issa. The widely anticipated November endorsement issue is on the newsstands now.

To quote from the endorsement: “Name a Bush-era controversy– the U.S. attorneys scandal, disappearing White House e-mails, disastrously unqualified appointments, warrantless wiretapping, torture– and Issa’s been there to defend the party line. Esquire endorses Hamilton.”

Hamilton notes that “the Esquire endorsement is especially welcome because the magazines’ editorial policy is non-partisan, with a history of endorsing on merit, promise  and proven performance.”

Robert Hamilton’s campaign for the House of Representatives (CA 49^th District) has received the strong endorsement of retired Marine Corps four-star General Joseph P. Hoar.

General Hoar’s long and distinguished career in the Marine Corps included assignments at Camp Pendleton, in Vietnam, and as Commanding General of the Parris Island recruiting depot in South Carolina. In 1991 General Hoar relieved General H. Norman Schwarzkopf as Commander in Chief of United States Central Command. As commander of CENTCOM, he oversaw a number of operations in the Middle-Eastern theatre, including enforcement of the Persian Gulf naval embargo and the southern no-fly zone over Iraq, ground operations in Somalia, and American troop evacuation from Yemen. General Hoar retired from the Marine Corps in 1994.

In making the endorsement, General Hoar said, “Let’s send someone to Congress who really supports the troops. The Disabled American Veterans say that Darrell Issa voted “yes” on veteran’s issues only 29% of the time. Recently, he voted AGAINST the new G.I. Bill of Rights to upgrade education benefits for veterans. Bob Hamilton WILL support veterans in Congress!”

Hamilton’s bid to unseat Darrell Issa is rapidly gaining momentum due in no small measure to his strong bi-partisan support among military personnel and their families. In a recent endorsement, Washington, DC based Veterans & Military Families for Progress stated, “Hamilton’s strong commitment to the issues that are critical to veterans, those serving now, and their families is unsurpassed”.

As a commissioned naval officer Hamilton served in combat aboard a destroyer during the Vietnam War. His two brothers also served, as well as a son who is an Iraq War veteran and recently completed an assignment as commanding officer of a National Guard unit. Hamilton understands and shares the values of our military forces. He will ensure that the rights and needs of veterans, active-duty service members (including national guard and reservists), and their families are protected by legislation, regulation and public policy initiatives.

A national leader on environmental protection, Senator Boxer is the first woman to Chair the U.S. Senate’s Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). On the Committee, she advocates forcefully for clean air and water, with a particular focus on the fight against global warming. She also Chairs EPW’s Subcommittee on Public Sector Solutions to Global Warming, Oversight, and Children’s Health Protection.

In addition to her Chairmanship of the Committee on Environment and Public Works, Senator Boxer also serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Commerce Committee, is the Democratic Chief Deputy Whip, and serves on the Democratic Policy Committee’s Committee on Oversight and Investigations.

Kehoe has served since 2004 as a member of the California State Senate representing the 39th district. She was previously a member of the California State Assembly (2000–2004) and of San Diego City Council (1993–2000).

Kehoe has been an ardent supporter of increased environmental protection for the state’s resources in her appointed position on the California Coastal Commission. Kehoe is a member of the Sierra Club, the National Organization for Women (NOW), National Women’s Political Caucus, Uptown Democratic Club, and California Women in Government, the San Diego Democratic Club, and the Women’s Transportation Seminar. She is also a member of the Board of Directors of the California Elected Women’s Association forEducation and Research (CEWAER).