As we talk about the need to foster academic achievement, we must recognize and reward those who strive academically, just as we honor athletic champions. Meeting the President of the United States is just the honor we should bestow on our academic champions.

Sherman introduced legislation in 2008 and 2010 to eliminate so-called state “Right to Work” laws nationwide. Sherman introduced the “Too Big to Fail Too Big to Exist Act” with regard to large financial entities. Sherman replied calling it "one of the most outrageous hit pieces in contemporary California political history.

Sherman represents California’s San Fernando Valley and currently resides in Sherman Oaks CA. Bradley James "Brad" Sherman (born October 24 1954) is an American politician.