
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">“I thank the Senators for their support,” said Congressman Mike Honda. “We all agree that the formula for growth in Silicon Valley jobs is straightforward. It requires smart and targeted incentives to help companies locate and grow here while accessing our unique and diverse workforce, and providing our students with the education they’ll need to compete.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">Newly-released <a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=204">polling data</a> shows Rep. Honda with an overwhelming 52-point lead over a potential opponent. Rep. Honda begins with 57% of the vote while potential challenger Ro Khanna carries just 5%. Republican Evelyn Li picks up 13% of open primary voters with 23% undecided. Honda is viewed favorably by voters with 66% saying that have a favorable opinion of him. Khanna, on the other hand, is unknown to 86% of voters.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: book antiqua,palatino; font-size: 12pt;">For more than a decade,&nbsp;Congressman Honda has provided a strong voice for the tech community of Silicon Valley by fighting for jobs, funding, and platforms for innovations across the region. He co-authored the Nanotechnology Research and Development Act of 2003, which authorized federal investment of up to $3.7 billion over 4 years in nanotechnology R&amp;D and was signed into law. He has also sponsored and supported numerous bills designed to promote small business investments and hiring and the growth of manufacturing jobs, and is a leader on the issue of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.</span></p>