Politics & Government

Congressman Juan Vargas On Syria, Immigration and Filner

If President Obama plans to get "deeply involved" in Syria, Congress should debate and decide whether America military are authorized to engage, Rep. Juan Vargas said.

By Maureen CavanaughPatty Lane and Peggy Pico/KPBS Staff

Congress is on recess and KPBS has invited each of San Diego's congressional delegation to join us in studio for an update.

Today we're joined by Congressman Juan Vargas, representing San Diego's 51st Congressional District.

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Vargas, who was elected this year, is the first Latino represented to the district which covers portions of San Diego County, Chula Vista, East County and Imperial Valley.

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