"Instead of taking this matter seriously, career politician Jim Gerlach and his campaign decided to try to distract the public from a complicated issue. This is exactly why so many people are frustrated with Washington politicians — they'd rather play games than take on the issues affecting our communities."

"If the allegations about this company are true, then a great disservice has been done to our community. Companies that employ undocumented workers and guide them on how to operate outside the law are only encouraging more immigrants to pursue jobs in our country illegally. And with so many in our community already looking for job opportunities just like these, it is outrageous that any company would skirt the law by hiring undocumented workers. In any instance where there are questions regarding a company's hiring practices, it's imperative that the company be investigated thoroughly by the proper authorities."

"With our economy so saddled with debt, the federal government has to be a better steward of the people's money and restore balance to our budget, and the tens of billions of dollars that will be saved under this law is a crucial piece of that. But more work must be done. In Congress, I will stand up to out-of-control government spending, increase accountability and transparency in contracting and expenditures, and restore basic fiscal sense to our government."

"Small business owners and hard-working families across the 6th district have all told me the same thing: that to spur small business growth and reboot our economy, simpler, more readily-understandable banking practices have to be in place."

In a fundraising quarter that saw him win a competitive primary election against an opponent with a $1 million campaign effort, Manan Trivedi continued to demonstrate his momentum and grassroots support moving into the November general election by raising over $434,000.

"Small businesses drive our local economy and we have to start representing them in a way that reflects their impact," said Manan Trivedi. "Jim Gerlach unfortunately decided to side with the guys in the high finance industry instead of the hardworking folks right here at home. "

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