Ro Khanna U.S. House of Representatives from California's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Ro Khanna U.S. House of Representatives from California's 17th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Representative Ro Khanna, a current member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 17th District, has been actively updating on economic changes in various sectors through his social media. Born in Philadelphia in 1976, Khanna has been a congressman since 2017, and he frequently discusses the economic challenges faced across different regions in the United States.
On April 5, 2025, Rep. Ro Khanna announced that battery manufacturer Quantumscape Battery Inc. "laid off 53 workers in San Jose, California, as part of a restructuring effort." According to Khanna, these layoffs are part of a broader strategy by the company to reorganize its operations.
On the same day, Khanna reported layoffs by a bakery wholesaler in Massachusetts. He stated that "In Agawam, Massachusetts, bakery wholesaler Connecticut Pie, LLC DBA Diana's Bakery laid off 229 workers." The reduction in workforce comes amid changes in the bakery's business operations.
Furthermore, Khanna highlighted cutbacks in the food processing sector, noting that "Food processor Del Monte Foods, Inc. in Hannaford, California, cut 378." These changes reflect the ongoing adjustments and impact within the industry.
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