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| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-tom-mcclintock-appointed-chairman-house-water-and-power | Congressman Tom McClintock Appointed Chairman House Water and Power Subcommittee | 2010-12-30 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C.--Representative Tom McClintock, CA-04, has been appointed Chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee in the 112th Congress. McClintock served as Ranking Member of the subcommittee in the previous Congress, earning a reputation as a strong advocate for developing the nation’s natural resources. “I am pleased to announce the appointment of Tom McClintock as the Chairman of the Water and Power Subcommittee,” said in-coming House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings. “As Ranking Member he fought to restore abundance as the principal objective of federal water and power policy and to protect jobs by factoring people back into the water supply equation. I look forward to his leadership in advancing these policies in the 112th Congress.” “The Water and Power Subcommittee can shape policy that is of critical importance to the people of the 4th Congressional District,” McClintock said. “By returning to time-tested priorities of water storage, flood protection and hydroelectric generation we can strengthen our economy, create conditions for permanent and productive jobs and protect the environment. Restoring these policies will be a major focus of the subcommittee.” About the House Water and Power Subcommittee As the authorizing Subcommittee for the Bureau of Reclamation and the federal power marketing administrations, the Subcommittee on Water and Power is involved in all aspects of shaping federal policies for water and power resources management. Jurisdiction includes Bureau of Reclamation multi-purpose dams, which provide irrigated waters, hydropower, flood control, recreation and fish and wildlife benefits. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:52Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-statement-on-passage-of-new-start-treaty | Barbara Lee Statement on Passage of New START Treaty | 2010-12-22 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.22.10 Barbara Lee Statement on Passage of New START Treaty For Immediate Release December 22, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate's ratification of the nuclear arms control agreement known as the New START Treaty: I applaud President Obama for his diligence in negotiating this agreement, and my congressional colleagues in the Senate for their support of the New Start Treaty. The New START Treaty lays important groundwork for renewed international cooperation to build confidence, protect and strengthen the international nuclear nonproliferation regime and bring us closer to the realization of a future free of the threat of nuclear weapons. The United States not only can, but must live up to its responsibilities as a nuclear power under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty by taking urgent and meaningful action toward the ultimate goal of nuclear disarmament. It is not in the national security interest of the United States to maintain a nuclear weapons policy that is trapped in the confines of a cold-war era defense framework. I strongly support President Obama's conviction to set a new trajectory for U.S. nuclear policy in order to assure a safer and more secure world. The ratification of the New START Treaty is a modest, but important first step toward that goal. # # # Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-disappointed-in-senate-republicans-blocking-of-omnibus-appropriations-package | Barbara Lee Disappointed in Senate Republicans Blocking of Omnibus Appropriations Package | 2010-12-18 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.18.10 Barbara Lee Disappointed in Senate Republicans Blocking of Omnibus Appropriations Package For Immediate Release December 18, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) commented Senate Republicans efforts to block the passage of the FY11 Omnibus Appropriations package. By blocking the FY11 Omnibus Appropriations bill the Senate Republicans sent forth the message that the American people are not worth investing in, said Congresswoman Lee. What some would call pork I call a vital investment in education, job training, healthcare, alternative energy, and local law enforcement to ensure the continued prosperity of our nation. In my district alone, this bill would have made investments in a number of critical projects and programs that would have helped put people back to work. "Only in Congress are common sense projects like these considered pork - but funding for the corrupt Karzai regime and tax cuts for millionaires and billionaires are considered vital and necessary, said Congresswoman Lee. The American people deserve a government that works for them, and that is willing to invest in them to ensure that they can get a good education, live healthy and productive lives, obtain meaningful employment, and raise their children in a just and peaceful world. "Furthermore, the Congress is charged by the Constitution with determining how the federal budget should be spent, precisely so that Members of Congress can ensure that their local and state interests are fully represented in the mix. It turns our system of government upside down to suggest -- as those who rail against "pork" do -- that the Congress should just roll over and accept what a President proposes for spending. The President's proposed budget may or may not be the right starting point -- but it cannot under our system of government be considered the end of the debate." It is clear that Republicans d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-statement-on-senate-failure-to-pass-the-dream-act | Barbara Lee Statement on Senate Failure to Pass the DREAM Act | 2010-12-18 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.18.10 Barbara Lee Statement on Senate Failure to Pass the DREAM Act For Immediate Release December 18, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released this statement following the defeat of the DREAM Act by Senate Republicans. This legislation would have offered a path to legalization to immigrant minors who were brought to our country by their undocumented parents. DREAM Act applicants would have obtained conditional status only if they met certain requirements, such as arriving in the U.S. at age 15 or younger, living in the U.S. for 5 years before the bill's enactment, earning a high school degree or being admitted to an institution of higher learning: It is incredibly disappointing that Senate Republicans, during this holiday season, did not see fit to stand up on behalf of the more than 800,000 children and young people looking to make better lives for themselves through the passage of the DREAM Act. Instead of passing this bill that is so vital to the future of our country, Senate Republicans have chosen to turn the dreams of these young people into nightmares. I plan to continue to fight for these young people because it is morally right and just. It is in our national interest and it reflects the best of our American values. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-statement-on-senate-vote-to-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell | Barbara Lee Statement on Senate Vote to Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell | 2010-12-18 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.18.10 Barbara Lee Statement on Senate Vote to Repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell For Immediate Release December 18, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement on the Senate vote to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," a controversial policy barring openly gay men and lesbians from serving in the military. The House passed this legislation on December 15th, the second time this year the House passed repeal. With the Senate's vote, the bill will go to the President for his signature into law. She released this statement: Today's landmark vote is a tremendous victory for equality and fairness and puts us on the verge of the full repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell.' For too long the LGBT community have been marginalized in our military forces and this failed policy has unfairly denied fundamental civil liberties to highly qualified individuals who wish to serve our country. As I have said before, discrimination is un-American and the repeal of this policy brings us closer as a nation to fulfilling the principals for which we espouse. "I congratulate all of the leaders who have worked tirelessly to achieve today's victory, including my colleagues Representatives Patrick Murphy, Tammy Baldwin, Barney Frank, Speaker Pelosi, Senator Reid and many others. Barbara Lee is a Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and an original co-sponsor of legislation to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell. This historic action comes on the heels of the passage of an identical bill Wednesday in the U.S. House of Representatives, which Congresswoman Lee strongly supported. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-marion-county-tuesday-4 | Jordan Staff in Marion County Tuesday | 2010-12-17 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 17, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Marion on Tuesday, December 21st. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Morral Room, located at 222 West Center Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:52Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-statement-president-obamas-tax-deal | Jordan Statement on President Obama's Tax Deal | 2010-12-17 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Late this evening, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued the following statement on his vote against H.R. 4853, the tax bill led by President Obama. "Despite the fact that my fellow conservatives and I have fought long and hard against the income tax increases scheduled for the end of this year, I simply could not support this flawed compromise bill." "The American people have been speaking out for the past two years against the out-of-control spending of the Obama administration and Pelosi Congress. Though I strongly support cutting income taxes for all Americans, this bill is saddled with $95 billion in new federal spending that will increase the deficit, and also contains a massive increase in the estate tax that will hurt the families, farmers and small business owners in my district and across America." "Democrats rejected an amendment I offered in rules committee that would have cut over $149 billion in federal spending to offset the $95 billion in spending in this bill. Congress cannot continue to spend like there is no tomorrow. The out-of-control spending must stop. We cannot allow the compromise to put more debt on the backs of our children and grandchildren. We can, and must, do better." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:52Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-opposes-tax-cut-package | Barbara Lee Opposes Tax Cut Package | 2010-12-17 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.17.10 Barbara Lee Opposes Tax Cut Package For Immediate Release December 17, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Tonight, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), voted in opposition to the Senate Tax Cut Package. The measure passed by a vote of 277-148. She released this statement. Today we are voting on a tax package that gives away $139 billion in tax breaks to the wealthiest 2 percent of Americans over the next two years, in exchange for $57 billion in unemployment compensation benefits for the next 13 months. For me and many of my colleagues, that math doesn't add up. I support extending unemployment benefits to workers and several of the tax provisions of the so called deal but we have to ask: at whose expense? Many Members are opposed to this bill because it is bad economic policy and it is morally wrong. On Friday the CBC, led by Rep. Bobby Scott, a member of the Budget Committee, proposed a substitute amendment to give working families a fair deal by eliminating the estate tax giveaway to the richest families in our country and extending: The middle income tax cuts unemployment insurance the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Emergency Contingency Fund (ECF) Build America Bonds Affordable Housing provisions the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Care Tax Credit. Our proposal would also protect social security by offering a tax rebate instead of a payroll tax holiday to ensure that Social Security remains solvent for current and future generations of Americans and it would create the same amount of jobs at half the cost. We should let the Bush tax breaks for the rich expire. Period. They are a big part of the current deficit in the first place. Extending them for another 2 years digs us deeper into this deficit hole - and we know who will end up paying for it. It won't be the rich it will be the poor, low income communities, and communities of color, who lack well pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-tom-mcclintock-appointed-to-house-budget-and-natural-resources | Congressman Tom McClintock Appointed to House Budget and Natural Resources Committees | 2010-12-16 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom McClintock, CA-04, has been appointed to serve on the House Budget Committee and the Natural Resources Committee for the upcoming 112th Congress. McClintock will begin his second term on the Natural Resources Committee where he served as ranking member of the Water and Power sub-committee during the 111th Congress. “The Natural Resources Committee is absolutely vital to the economy of the 4th Congressional District, and I am delighted to have been re-appointed,” McClintock said. During the last session, McClintock was an outspoken advocate of restoring abundance of water and power as a central objective of federal policy and vowed to continue that work in the upcoming session. In addition, McClintock will leave the House Education and Labor Committee to take on new responsibilities on the Budget Committee, which will play a prominent role under Chairman Paul Ryan in bringing federal spending under control. McClintock was a prominent voice for many years in the California legislature warning that the state was on an unsustainable fiscal path. During those years he introduced hundreds of specific budget reforms, including tax, spending and borrowing limitations; contracting out of state services; pension, welfare and education reform and bureaucratic streamlining. “I am deeply gratified by this appointment,” McClintock said. “The nation’s fiscal crisis is one of the most serious threats our government has ever faced, and the opportunity to assist in setting things right is truly the most exciting assignment I have ever had.” About the House Budget Committee As the first panel to examine the President’s annual budget message, the Budget Committee’s chief responsibility is to draft a concurrent resolution that reconciles spending details with the overall comprehensive budget package. The committee is required to draft a budget resolution, agreed to by April 15 of each year, which establishes total targets in five budget areas: authority; outlays; revenues; surplus or deficit; … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:52Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-hails-house-passage-of-bill-to-end-of-dont-ask-dont-tell | Barbara Lee Hails House Passage of Bill to End of Don't Ask Don't Tell | 2010-12-15 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.15.10 Barbara Lee Hails House Passage of Bill to End of Don't Ask Don't Tell For Immediate Release December 15, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) joined a majority of her House colleagues in voting to repeal "don't ask, don't tell," a controversial policy barring openly gay men and lesbians from serving in the military. As Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and an original co-sponsor of legislation to repeal "don't ask, don't tell" this is the second time Congresswoman Lee has voted to repeal the discriminatory policy. This is the first time the measure has been presented before the House as a stand alone bill. The measure passed the House by a vote of 250 to 175. For far too long members of the LGBT community have been marginalized in our military forces, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. The Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy has unfairly denied fundamental civil liberties to highly qualified individuals who wish to serve our country. This is unacceptable. Discrimination is un-American. Now is the time to end it in the military. I applaud my colleagues for supporting this amendment and I encourage the Senate to act swiftly to pass this measure ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-attends-signing-of-child-nutrition-bill | Barbara Lee Attends Signing of Child Nutrition Bill | 2010-12-13 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.13.10 Barbara Lee Attends Signing of Child Nutrition Bill For Immediate Release December 13, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), joined President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and a number of her colleagues for the signing of The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act at the White House. She released this statement: Today's signing of the child nutrition bill is a positive step in the right direction for our children. I particularly want to applaud our First Lady Michelle Obama for her steadfast commitment to ensuring that our children live healthy and active lives. With poverty and childhood obesity on the rise, this legislation achieves the twin goals of expanding the pool of needy children who are eligible for school nutrition programs while establishing healthier meal guidelines for American schools. While I have serious concerns about the cuts in funding to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) program which were required to get this bill passed, I am pleased that President Obama reiterated his commitment to work with us to ensure that these cuts will be restored in the future. With more Americans slipping into poverty and unemployment at painfully high levels, we should not have to choose between feeding poor children or their parents particularly as Congress debates a $900 billion tax cut for the wealthiest Americans. I will remain committed to protecting vital human needs programs, especially in these difficult economic times. # # # Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-elected-chairman-republican-study-committee | Jordan Elected Chairman of Republican Study Committee | 2010-12-08 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 8, 2010 Today, members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) elected Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) to serve as chairman of the caucus for a two-year term beginning in January. The RSC has been the voice of conservative Republicans in the U.S. House since 1973. With the sweeping results of the November election, the RSC is expected to have a record-high of more than 160 members in January. "I thank my fellow members for the opportunity to lead and continue the strong RSC tradition. I believe strongly in the principles and values that unite our members and look forward to leading a group that will fight for conservative principles, develop policy and be a forum for common sense solutions and ideas." "It is important that the new Congress remembers the message the American people sent on election day," said Jordan. "People want Congress to stop the out-of-control spending, reverse the expansion of government into people's personal lives, and put America back on a fiscally-responsible track." Jordan said that he is particularly excited about the potential impact the dozens of new Republicans elected in November's wave election will have. "These newly-elected Republicans are the cavalry, sent by the American people to Washington to change things," said Jordan. "If we are going to tackle the budget and make the type of changes we need, it is critical that our new members stand strong on principle as we move into the majority." Jordan currently serves as chairman of the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force and succeeds outgoing Chairman Tom Price (GA-06). Jordan was elected in November to his third term representing Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. A native of Champaign County, Ohio, Jordan graduated from the University of Wisconsin, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. He later became assistant wrestling coach at the Ohio State University, where he earned his masters degree. Jordan received his law degree from Capital University. He was elected to the Ohio House of Repre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:52Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-hails-the-house-passage-of-the-dream-act | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Hails the House Passage of the DREAM Act | 2010-12-08 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.08.10 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Hails the House Passage of the DREAM Act For Immediate Release December 8, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) joined the majority of her colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting in support of the DREAM Act bipartisan legislation that gives students who already reside in the United States and have grown up in the United States a chance to contribute to our country's well-being by pursuing a higher education or serving in the Armed Forces. Congresswoman Lee released this statement following the passage of the Dream Act in the House by a vote of 216 to 198: This historic legislation immediately improves the lives of an estimated 800,000 young people looking to build a more promising and productive future for themselves. The DREAM Act is vital to the future of our country and it is the right thing to do for these young people. The DREAM Act does not reward illegality. It provides the opportunity to achieve the American dream for a select and deserving group of students. Should we further punish these 800,000 young people through deportation and keep them in legal limbo, or should we allow these highly motivated youth to attend colleges and become productive members of our society? The answer really should be quite obvious. The DREAM Act is long overdue. I supported the DREAM Act because it is in our national interest and it reflects the best of our American values. It is necessary for us to be able to ensure that these young people who have been trained and educated in the United States remain in this country and become our own leaders of tomorrow. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-responds-to-senator-grahams-endorsement-of-permanent-us-bases-in-afghanistan | Congresswoman Lee Responds to Senator Graham's Endorsement of Permanent U.S. Bases in Afghanistan | 2010-12-03 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.03.10 Congresswoman Lee Responds to Senator Graham's Endorsement of Permanent U.S. Bases in Afghanistan For Immediate Release December 3, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement in response to comments made by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham advocating for a permanent U.S. military presence in Afghanistan: I am appalled by Senator Graham's comments supporting the indefinite presence of U.S. armed forces in Afghanistan. Both the House and Senate have passed, and President Obama has signed into law, on multiple occasions, legislation including provisions I authored prohibiting the establishment of permanent U.S. military bases in Afghanistan. Rather than advocating for a permanent extension of the costly and counterproductive military occupation of Afghanistan, it is time to finally end America's longest war and bring our men and women in uniform home. I will continue my work in Congress to ensure the United States lives up to President Obama's pledge that we do not want to keep our troops in Afghanistan. We seek no military bases there.' # # # Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/uc-berkeley-to-receive-grant-for-initiative-to-reduce-cancer-disparities | U.C. Berkeley to Receive Grant for Initiative to Reduce Cancer Disparities | 2010-12-03 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.03.10 U.C. Berkeley to Receive Grant for Initiative to Reduce Cancer Disparities For Immediate Release December 2, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) announced today that the National Cancer Institute (NCI) will award the University of California at Berkeley a five-year grant as part of the Community Networks Program (CNP) National and Regional Centers for Reducing Cancer Disparities initiative. The new CNP Center, which received $788,830 in funding for the first year, is part of a $100 million investment to establish 23 CNP Centers across the country. The awards support highly innovative partnerships among academic institutions, community organizations, and community-serving healthcare providers. It's widely acknowledged that communities of color throughout the nation suffer disproportionately from higher cancer rates, Congresswoman Lee said. I am pleased that the University of California, Berkeley has been selected to work closely with community groups in the East Bay to find ways to reduce cancer disparities. Said Joan Bloom, professor of health policy and management at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health and one of the project's principal investigators: This is an exciting collaboration between UC Berkeley, Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research, and faith-based community organizations, including mosques and African American churches. What's unique about this initiative is that it is one of the first to focus on and work with Afghan immigrant women. Through these CNP Centers, the fight against cancer health disparities is being elevated to a new level, and tangible steps are being taken to eliminate disparities by working in partnership with and through communities to address their cancer prevention and control needs. Community-based participatory research engages diverse stakeholders (community members, health care delivery teams, decision makers) to combine research with action aimed at improvi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-calls-for-the-passage-of-the-dream-act | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for the Passage of the DREAM Act | 2010-12-02 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.02.10 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Calls for the Passage of the DREAM Act For Immediate Release December 2, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) a member of the House immigration whip team on Thursday called for the immediate passage of the DREAM Act before the adjournment of the 111th U.S. Congress. Below are excerpts of Congresswoman's Lee statement that was read during a rally held by local leaders at Oakland City Hall in support of the DREAM Act: Today, I join Assemblyman Sandr Swanson, Mayor-elect Jean Quan, the Alameda Labor Council, and Oakland labor leaders and faith leaders in calling for the immediate passage of the DREAM Act before the end of the 111th U.S. Congress. I would be remiss if I did not admit that we are deeply disappointed that we did not bring home comprehensive immigration reform during these last two years which we all know is so desperately needed. However, over these upcoming weeks, we have the real and present opportunity to bring 825,000 children and young people out of the shadows by passing and signing into law the long awaited DREAM Act. This legislation would allow young adults to legalize their immigration status if they were brought to the U.S. before their 16th birthday, show good moral character, and attend college or serve in the military. And I believe it represents the best of American values.The idea that if you work hard and serve your country, then the only limit to what you make of yourself is the limit of your imagination. And for the thousands of undocumented children currently in U.S. elementary and high schools, America is indeed their country. For many, English is the only language they speak; and the U.S. is the only home they know. Although immigration reform has unfortunately become a heated partisan issue, I do not believe that any one of us left or right; black, white, Latino, or Asian believes it is the mark of a fair and just country to punish children fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-calls-for-change-of-course-in-afghanistan-one-year-after-troop-surge-announcement | Barbara Lee Calls for Change of Course in Afghanistan One Year after Troop Surge Announcement | 2010-12-01 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.01.10 Barbara Lee Calls for Change of Course in Afghanistan One Year after Troop Surge Announcement For Immediate Release December 1, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) released the following statement regarding the one year anniversary of President Obama's December 1, 2009 decision to send an additional 30,000 troops to war in Afghanistan. One year ago, President Obama announced to the nation his plans to further entrench the United States into the military quagmire in Afghanistan by sending an additional 30,000 U.S. troops to war. Since that day, more that 475 U.S. soldiers have lost their lives to this violent conflict - now America's longest war in history. There is no end in sight in to the war in Afghanistan and no military solution. The President's recent decision to extend the timeframe for the transfer of security responsibility to Afghan forces to at least 2014 has put us on the path to another decade of costly and counterproductive military occupation in Afghanistan. Enough is enough. This war is not in the national interest of the United States, nor is it supported by the majority of the American people. Recent reports indicate four out of five Americans oppose the decision to delay the withdrawal of combat troops to 2014. A majority of Americans believe things are going poorly in Afghanistan and have concerns the costs of the war will hamper our ability to address domestic priorities. As the Obama Administration conducts its scheduled December review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, I urge the President to take this opportunity to heed the growing number of calls from across the political spectrum to end the war in Afghanistan. It is time to bring our resources and our brave men and women in uniform home. It is time to finally end this war. # # # Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-commemorates-world-aids-day | Barbara Lee Commemorates World AIDS Day | 2010-12-01 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.01.10 Barbara Lee Commemorates World AIDS Day For Immediate Release December 1, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Calls for Renewed Focus and Commitment to Fight HIV/AIDS Washington, DC Today, in commemoration of World AIDS Day, Congresswoman Barbara Lee called for a renewed focused and commitment across the globe to fighting HIV/AIDS. As we recognize World AIDS Day, we must all recommit ourselves as a global community - to stamping out HIV/AIDS from the face of the earth. Last week we received some encouraging news about the state of the global AIDS pandemic and a potential new tool we can use to combat it. The release of the 2010 Global Report by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS highlights the progress we have achieved over the last decade in fighting this disease. With more people on treatment, fewer new infections and fewer deaths in 2009,the trend lines around the world are encouraging.The American people should take pride in the global impact that their tax dollars,combined with the leadership of theUnited States,are having on the global HIV/AIDS pandemic. "However we cannot dismiss the fact that despite these signs of progress another 1.8 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses last year, while 2.6 million people became newly infected - leading to an increase in the number of people living with HIV to approximately 33.3 million. Now is not the time for us to claim success and walk away from this fight. We must instead accelerate our efforts to combat HIV/AIDS around the world and build on the progresswe have madeby increasing funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. "I also welcomethe resultsofa new studyfunded by the National Institutes of Health indicating that a widely available, two drug combination pill - taken once a day - can substantially reduce the risk of HIV transmission among men who have sex with men. While… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-launches-new-website | Barbara Lee Launches New Website | 2010-12-01 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.01.10 Barbara Lee Launches New Website For Immediate Release December 1, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee announced the launch of her redesigned website. I am extremely pleased to announce the launch of my recently redesigned website, said Congresswoman Lee. I hope everyone will take a moment to explore my website to learn about my work on key issues and discover how to take advantage of the constituent services my office can provide. Rep Lee's newly redesigned website contains new features such as: A homepage newsflash rotator, highlighting Rep Lee's efforts on important issues affecting the Bay Area; An interactive map of the 9th district of California ; And a more user-friendly website design, making information and services more accessible within clicks It is an honor to represent California's 9th Congressional District, and I am pleased to offer this updated online office' to better serve them as I represent their interests in Washington, said Congresswoman Lee. Visit Congresswoman Lee's website at www.lee.house.gov. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-releases-statement-on-international-climate-talks-in-cancun | Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement on International Climate Talks in Cancun | 2010-12-01 | 2010 | 2010-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 12.01.10 Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement on International Climate Talks in Cancun For Immediate Release December 1, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement regarding the ongoing United Nations Climate Change Conference taking place in Cancun, Mexico from November 29 December 10, 2010. There is no denying the urgent threat posed by global climate change, and its potential to exacerbate instances of inequality and suffering around the world, said Congresswoman Lee. The science tells us we will need to take even more significant and urgent action than previously understood in order to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Rather than reducing expectations for our capacity to meet this global challenge, this week the international community must come together in good faith to strengthen the global response to this crisis. I urge President Obama and our international counterparts to recommit to the international negotiation process and cooperative efforts to ensure science-based reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions are accomplished in an equitable and verifiable manner. The United States, as the largest historical emitter of greenhouse gas emissions, has a clear leadership role to play in this process. The United States must live up to, and build upon, previous commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, mobilize funding for adaptation and clean energy deployment activities in developing nations, as well as to avert forest degradation and deforestation abroad. Immediate investment in these measures will greatly reduce the impacts of climate change in the future and is essential to ensuring the most vulnerable populations do not bear a disproportionate burden due to the impacts of climate change. I also remain committed to overcoming obstacles to finally put a price on carbon emissions in the United States, and to enacting the strongest possible cl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-meets-with-president-to-discuss-child-nutrition-bill | Barbara Lee Meets With President to Discuss Child Nutrition Bill | 2010-11-30 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 11.30.10 Barbara Lee Meets With President to Discuss Child Nutrition Bill For Immediate Release November 30, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Following a meeting with the President and his senior staff at the White House earlier today, Congresswoman Lee issued the following statement: I am very pleased we were able to work together with the President and his team to address concerns regarding cuts to the food stamp program that are included in the child nutrition bill. As a result of our discussions, I plan to support the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act when it comes to the floor for a vote this week. # # # Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-calls-for-investigation-of-voting-fraud-allegations-in-haiti | Congresswoman Lee Calls for Investigation of Voting Fraud Allegations in Haiti | 2010-11-30 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 11.30.10 Congresswoman Lee Calls for Investigation of Voting Fraud Allegations in Haiti For Immediate Release November 29, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) today urged United States and international election observers to thoroughly investigate claims of fraud in yesterday's elections in Haiti. Congresswoman Lee participated in a 10-Member delegation on Sunday to observe Haiti's presidential and parliamentarian elections. She released the following statement: Sunday's elections were vital for the resilient Haitian people as they struggle to recover from January's devastating earthquake, Hurricane Tomas, and the ongoing cholera epidemic. I share the views of my colleagues in expressing serious concerns with reports of voter disenfranchisement and allegations of fraud. Discussions with U.S. embassy, Organization of American States (OAS), United Nations, and nongovernmental election observers indicate that there were widespread instances of voters being turned away from polling sites, a few of which I personally observed, and cases of ballot boxes being stuffed and ballots being stolen. It may be too early to determine the scope and scale of voting irregularities, which may be limited enough to not have altered the election outcome. However, it is clear that a thorough investigation must be conducted before the United States and international community can legitimately claim that yesterday's elections were free and fair. I greatly appreciate the challenges and enormous efforts of the Haitian Government, United States, OAS, and UN in conducting yesterday's elections, particularly in the middle of the cholera epidemic. The establishment of a legitimate government in Haiti is vital to Haiti's post-earthquake recovery and reconstruction and to containing the cholera outbreak. I believe that an extensive investigation by the U.S. and OAS-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) election observation mission is necessary to ens… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-morrow-county-tuesday-3 | Jordan Staff in Morrow County Tuesday | 2010-11-24 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Mt. Gilead on Tuesday, November 30th. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, located at 80 N. Walnut Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:51Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-members-urge-president-to-uphold-promises-for-review-july-2011-drawdown-in-afghanistan | Barbara Lee, Members Urge President to Uphold Promises for Review, July 2011 Drawdown in Afghanistan | 2010-11-18 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 11.18.10 Barbara Lee, Members Urge President to Uphold Promises for Review, July 2011 Drawdown in Afghanistan For Immediate Release November 18, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) joined a bipartisan group of House Colleagues in sending President Obama a letter emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and the importance of following through on the scheduled start of withdrawal in July of 2011. Simply put, the failed military-first strategy in Afghanistan is not working, said Congresswoman Lee. It is time to focus on bringing this war to a close. The letter, sent to the White House in advance of the scheduled review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan this December, urges the President to avoid making this a review limited to assessing the military tactics within Afghanistan and instead address the fundamental question: Is the war in Afghanistan and the price our nation is paying for this war truly in the national security interest of the United States? The letter goes on to request that the President remain committed to his pledge for the start of U.S. withdrawal in July 2011 as well as for the Administration to clearly define by when all U.S. forces will return home from Afghanistan. (Full text of the letter below) November 18, 2010 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Mr. President, We write to you, Mr. President, because we have grave concerns that the current course in Afghanistan is compromising our national security interests and is unsustainable even in the short term. Currently, you are carrying out a review and assessment of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, which is due to be released this Friday at the NATO meeting in Lisbon, according to media reports. We strongly support a comprehensive reassessment as we have serious concerns… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-opposes-extension-of-counterproductive-afghan-war | Congresswoman Lee Opposes Extension of Counterproductive Afghan War | 2010-11-17 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 11.17.10 Congresswoman Lee Opposes Extension of Counterproductive Afghan War For immediate Release November 17, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Obama Administration will propose a 2014 timeline for transitioning U.S. and NATO security responsibilities in Afghanistan at the NATO Lisbon Summit scheduled for November 19 20, 2010: I am deeply opposed to any action that would prolong the military occupation of Afghanistan, said Congresswoman Lee. The President's proposal would delay the exit of U.S. troops by three more years. Where does it end? The war in Afghanistan is already the longest war in American history. A military solution in Afghanistan is neither feasible, affordable, or in the national security interest of the United States. Yet the Pentagon's response to this situation is predictably the same- a request for more time and more resources. The Karzai government is corrupt as ever and the reality is that our mission to win the hearts and minds of the Afghan people is unattainable in this environment. Our men and women in uniform have performed with incredible courage and commitment - but they have been put in an impossible situation. I will continue to push for a clear exit strategy and timeline for the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops and military contractors in Afghanistan. We must end this war now. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-marion-county-tuesday-3 | Jordan Staff in Marion County Tuesday | 2010-11-15 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 15, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Marion on Tuesday, November 16th. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Morral Room, located at 222 West Center Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:51Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-honors-troops-veterans-on-veterans-day | Barbara Lee Honors Troops, Veterans on Veteran's Day | 2010-11-11 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 11.11.10 Barbara Lee Honors Troops, Veterans on Veteran's Day For immediate Release November 11, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) extended her support for our veterans, service members and their families in recognition of Veteran's Day. "As the daughter of a veteran, I understand the tremendous sacrifices our men and women in uniform and their families make on a daily basis. They honorably carry out their duties for their county. That is why I believe we have a moral responsibility to keep our promise to the people who have served our nation. American veterans, service members and their families deserve our full support and I will continue to fight for increased and improved services for the people who have fought for us. Over the last year, President Obama and the Democratic Congress have enacted a number of landmark pieces of legislation to assist our veterans, including the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act, and the Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010. These important pieces of legislation will expand and improve physical and mental health, compensation, education and employment benefits, assist family caregivers, prevent homelessness, and ensure that the health needs of women veterans are fully met. The House of Representatives has also proposed to increase funding for Veteran's programs this year by $11.2 billion, including an additional $3.7 billion for the Veteran's Health Administration. "As we move to complete our legislative business for the year and begin the 112th Congress I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that the needs of our Veteran's are taken care of." ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-releases-statement-following-sentencing-of-bart-police-officer | Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement Following Sentencing of BART Police Officer | 2010-11-05 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 11.05.10 Congresswoman Lee Releases Statement Following Sentencing of BART Police Officer For immediate Release November 5, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued this statement following the sentencing of former BART Police Officer Johannes Mehserle. Mehserle was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter on Thursday in the Jan. 1, 2009 shooting death of Oscar Grant III. She released this statement: After nearly two years of dealing with the tragic death of Oscar Grant and its aftermath, today's sentencing is another step in what has been a long, profoundly difficult process for both the family of Oscar Grant and our community. Nothing can ever replace the loss of a son, a father and a friend. Our condolences continue to go out to the family of Oscar Grant during this trying time. I remain deeply troubled with the inequities that exist in our justice system. We must address these challenges head on. During this time, however, it is imperative our city come together peacefully. I continue to support the right for people to assemble and express themselves under the First Amendment. I know that our community will find constructive ways to express themselves and stand together for peace and justice. I will continue to urge the Department of Justice to investigate this matter as well as work with the family and the community in the days ahead. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/medicare-open-enrollment-111510-123110 | Medicare Open Enrollment from 11/15/10 to 12/31/10 | 2010-11-03 | 2010 | 2010-11 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | November 3, 2010 Medicare Open Enrollment is from November 15, 2010 to December 31, 2010. You can search for and compare plan options here with the Medicare Plan Finder. https://www.medicare.gov/find-a-plan/questions/home.aspx | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:51Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-hardin-and-wyandot-counties-wednesday-1 | Jordan Staff in Hardin and Wyandot Counties Wednesday | 2010-10-28 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 28, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Kenton and Upper Sandusky on Wednesday, November 3rd. Cameron Warner, Rep. Jordan's Deputy District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Veteran's Hall in the Hardin County Courthouse, located at One Courthouse Square. Mr. Warner will also be in Upper Sandusky and available to meet with constituents from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Community Room in the Upper Sandusky Library, located at 301 N. Sandusky Ave. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:47Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-morrow-county-thursday | Jordan Staff in Morrow County Thursday | 2010-10-25 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Mt. Gilead on Thursday, October 28th. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, located at 80 N. Walnut Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:47Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/bay-area-members-of-congress-announce-102-million-grant-for-green-transportation-initiative | Bay Area Members of Congress Announce $10.2 Million Grant for Green Transportation Initiative | 2010-10-20 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 10.20.10 Bay Area Members of Congress Announce $10.2 Million Grant for Green Transportation Initiative Donald Lathbury (Garamendi) 202-225-1880 Nicole Y. Williams (Lee) 202-225- 2661 Nick Holder (McNerney) 202-680-8588 Ben Miller (Miller) 202-225-2095 Brian Cook (Stark) 202-225-3202 Funds will help close gaps in bicycle and pedestrian trails PLEASANTON, CA Members of Congress from the San Francisco Bay Area today announced that a major competitive grant of $10.2 million in federal funding was awarded to the East Bay Regional Park District to close critical gaps in at least six communities along the acclaimed nearly 200 mile regional bicycle and pedestrian paved trail system that connects communities, schools, and transportation nodes throughout the greater Bay Area. The grant was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation to help fund seven high priority transportation projects that are part of the Park District's Green Transportation Initiative. It was strongly supported by U.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein, Reps. Jerry McNerney, George Miller, Barbara Lee, John Garamendi, and Pete Stark, and many local and state officials. According to the Park District, the 265,000 residents living within one mile of these proposed projects will benefit from enhanced, healthful, and non-polluting transportation choices. An additional 500,000 residents already live adjacent to existing trails and will also benefit. In addition, the trail network improves economic competitiveness by connecting people directly to business parks and their places of work. A fully completed Green Transportation Network will make the East Bay an even more attractive place for new businesses and a highly skilled workforce to locate. I was proud to secure funding for this project, said Rep. McNerney. The program will improve our quality of life and make the region more attractive to businesses by extending the Iron Horse Trail, expanding outdoor activities for the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-auglaize-and-champaign-counties-thursday | Jordan Staff in Auglaize and Champaign Counties Thursday | 2010-10-19 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 19, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Wapakoneta and Urbana on Thursday, October 21st. Cory Noonan, Rep. Jordan's Deputy District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the basement boardroom of the Auglaize County Public Library, located at 203 S. Perry Street in Wapakoneta. Mr. Noonan will also be available in Urbana from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM in Conference Room B of the Champaign County Community Center, located at 1512 U.S. Highway 68. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:47Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-marion-county-tuesday-2 | Jordan Staff in Marion County Tuesday | 2010-10-18 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 18, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Marion on Tuesday, October 19th. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Morral Room, located at 222 West Center Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:47Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/association-of-asian-pacific-community-health-organizations-to-receive-over-5-million-in-funding-through-affordable-care-act | Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations to Receive Over $5 Million in Funding through Affordable Care Act | 2010-10-08 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 10.08.10 Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations to Receive Over $5 Million in Funding through Affordable Care Act For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the release of over $5,112,131 in funding for The Association of AsianPacific Community Health Organizations. This funding comes as part of an announcement today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of $727 million to 143 community health centers across the country to address pressing construction and renovation needs and expand access to quality health care. These funds will create construction and health center jobs in California and across the country, and enable community health centers to provide affordable care to thousands of additional patients. They are the first in a series of awards that will be made available to community health centers under the Affordable Care Act. Community health centers provide critical preventative and primary care services to so many people in this country - serving nearly 19 million patients, many of whom have no health insurance, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. I am pleased that the Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations will be receiving this important funding to continue providing much needed health services to the people of my district. The Capital Development (CD) program grants, administered by HHS' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will support major construction and renovation at 143 community health centers nationwide. This builds on the more than $2 billion investment in community health centers in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. For more information on the Affordable Care Act, please visit www.Healthcare.gov. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-attends-first-meeting-of-global-commission-on-hiv-and-the-law | Barbara Lee Attends First Meeting of Global Commission on HIV and the Law | 2010-10-07 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 10.07.10 Barbara Lee Attends First Meeting of Global Commission on HIV and the Law For immediate Release October 7, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington D.C. - Today Congresswoman Lee joined her fellow Commissioners in So Paulo, Brazil for the first meeting of the Global Commission on HIV and the Law. Launched in June by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS(UNAIDS), the Commission seeks to develop actionable, evidence-informed and human rights-based recommendations for effective HIV responses that protect and promote the human rights of people living with and most vulnerable to HIV. I'm honored to be selected to participate in the work of this important commission and to join such a distinguished group of individuals in examining the legal barriers to effective national AIDS responses said Congresswoman Lee. In many ways, the success of our global fight against HIV/AIDS relies on the success of our struggle to guarantee human rights for all. Today in the United States, African-Americans, Latinos, and young gay men experience a disproportionate share of new infections and I intend to bring the challenges faced by these communities to this Global Commission. We have made a lot of progress in this country to tackle stigma and discrimination against people living with or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, and to removing legal and structural barriers to accessing HIV/AIDS services. However the United States can also learn from the experience of other countries about ways to effectively empower vulnerable communities to raise awareness of this disease, to protect each other from infection, to get access to treatment, and to allow for the full exercise of their fundamental human rights. Congresswoman Lee is the only member of the Commission from the United States and joins a distinguished group of former presidents, ministers, judges and eminent persons from around the world including Fernando Henrique… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/lawrence-berkeley-national-laboratory-to-receive-grant-for-us-china-clean-energy-research-center | Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to Receive Grant for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center | 2010-10-07 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 10.07.10 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to Receive Grant for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) along with the Department of Energy announced that Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will receive $12.5 million over the next five years to lead a consortium on energy-efficient building technologies under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center (CERC). The funding will be matched by the consortium partners to provide at least $25 million in total U.S. funding. Chinese counterparts will contribute an additional $25 million. Improving the efficiency of domestic and global building stocks is a critical component of efforts to reduce global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, said Congresswoman Lee. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, through this groundbreaking partnership of private and public institutions in the U.S. and China, is poised to jumpstart the development of next generation energy efficient technologies that will become the global standard of the future. The U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center will help to save energy and cut costs in buildings in both the United States and China, said Assistant Secretary Sandalow. This new partnership will also create new export opportunities for American companies, ensure the United States remains at the forefront of technology innovation, and help to reduce global carbon pollution. The Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory will lead a consortium that includes Oak Ridge National Lab, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the University of California-Davis, the National Resources Defense Council, the Energy Foundation, ICF International, the National Association of State Energy Officials, the Association of State Energy Research and Technology Transfer Institutions, The Dow Chemical Company, Honeywell, General Electric, Saint-Gobain, Bentley, ClimateMaster, and Pegasus Capit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-statement-on-obama-administration-pledge-to-global-fund-to-fight-aids-tb-and-malaria | Barbara Lee Statement on Obama Administration Pledge to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria | 2010-10-05 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 10.05.10 Barbara Lee Statement on Obama Administration Pledge to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, TB and Malaria For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement on the Obama Administration's three-year pledge to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis (TB) and Malaria. As a strong supporter and co-author of the legislation that provided the founding contribution and helped establish the framework for the Global Fund I appreciate the President's ongoing commitment to this important institution and his willingness to make a three year contribution pledge. The Global Fund has already saved an estimated 5.7 million lives across 145 countries through its programs a clear and tangible return on the investment that American taxpayers have provided over the years. While athree year commitment of $4 billion does represent an increase in funding, it falls far short of the $6 billion pledge that I and 100 of my colleagues urged the President to make in July. I continue to believe that the United States can and should contribute more to the work of the Global Fund, both in terms of direct contributions, and through further support and collaboration with our bilateral HIV/AIDS programs through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. I am committed to working with my colleagues in Congress to increase the size of our contribution with the view that this $4 billion pledge represents a floor and not the ceiling of our total commitment to the Global Fund. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-wyandot-and-hardin-counties-wednesday-0 | Jordan Staff in Wyandot and Hardin Counties Wednesday | 2010-10-01 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | October 1, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Upper Sandusky and Kenton on Wednesday, October 6th. Cameron Warner, Rep. Jordan's Deputy District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Community Room in the Upper Sandusky Library, located at 301 N. Sandusky Ave. Mr. Warner will also be in Kenton and available to meet with constituents from 4:00PM to 5:00PM in Veterans Hall in the Hardin County Courthouse, located at One Courthouse Square. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:47Z |
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/representative-tom-mcclintock-announces-three-merit-based-awards | Representative Tom McClintock Announces Three Merit-Based Awards | 2010-10-01 | 2010 | 2010-10 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Tom McClintock announced that Community Recovery Resources, Inc.– a substance abuse and mental health services agency in Grass Valley, the City of Alturas Police Department and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians have been awarded competitive grants through the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Program. “These projects were selected for funding on the basis of merit through a competitive process,” McClintock said. “I am pleased that hard work and dedication of the recipients resulted in these awards.” -30- The Awards Center for Hope A $9,317,000 loan to Community Recovery Resources, Inc. of Grass Valley will be used to build the Center for Hope in order to provide care for families and individuals fighting addictions and struggling with mental health issues. Tribal Health Program A $13,600,000 loan to the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians will be used to construct a facility to expand medical services in the county and the surrounding area. The Shingle Springs Tribal Health Program is one of three facilities in the El Dorado County area that accept Medi-Cal patients. Alturas Police The City of Alturas Police Department will receive a $38,210 grant to purchase an electronic records management system. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:47Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-introduces-legislation-to-repeal-the-2001-authorization-for-use-of-military-force | Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force | 2010-09-30 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.30.10 Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Repeal the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC This week, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation to sunset and repeal Public Law 107-40, the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), over a six month period. On September 14, 2001, Congresswoman Lee was the only Member of Congress to vote against the 2001 AUMF. Nine years ago, I made the unpopular decision to vote against this authorization based on a fundamental belief that a blank check to wage war anywhere, at any time, and for any length does not serve the national security interests of the United States, said Congresswoman Lee. In reflecting on the rush-to-war in Afghanistan and President Bush's misguided war-of-choice in Iraq, my worst fears have unfortunately been realized. Over the last nine years this broad authorization of force has had far-reaching implications which shake the very foundations of our great nation and democracy. It has been used to justify warrantless surveillance and wiretapping activities, indefinite detention practices that fly in the face of our constitutional values, extrajudicial targeted-killing operations, and a policy of borderless and open-ended war that threatens to indefinitely extend U.S. military engagement around the world. It is time for Congress to reexamine, and ultimately repeal this flawed authorization. The alternative, to concede Congress's constitutional responsibilities and blindly accept the persistence of war without end, is unacceptable. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/childrens-hospital-and-research-center-oakland-to-receive-funding-to-expand-pediatric-residency-program | Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland to Receive Funding to Expand Pediatric Residency Program | 2010-09-29 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.29.10 Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland to Receive Funding to Expand Pediatric Residency Program For Immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Asian Community Mental Services also targeted for federal support Washington D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) announced today that Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland has been selected to receive $3.84 million in funding through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Affordable Care Act. The funding made possible through the Primary Care Residency Expansion Grant will be used over the next five years to expand the pediatric residency program at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland. This funding is part of 82 awards totaling $320 million nationwide that were announced today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. Children's Hospital received the largest award in the state and the sixth largest in the country. I am pleased that Children's Hospital will receive this much-needed funding to enhance pediatric care, Congresswoman Lee said. With this funding, Children's Hospital will ultimately be able to add physicians who will continue its longstanding legacy of providing quality care for its patients. Congresswoman Lee is also pleased to announce that the Oakland-based Asian Community Mental Health Services will receive a $500,000 grant to support its Behavioral Health Smoking Cessation Program. The grant is funded through the Affordable Care Act's Prevention and Public Health Fund, which seeks to improve health by improving the coordination of healthcare services delivered in publicly-funded community mental health and other community-based health settings. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/out-of-poverty-caucus-co-chair-barbara-lee-hosts-hearing-to-address-poverty-crisis | Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Hosts Hearing To Address Poverty Crisis | 2010-09-29 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.29.10 Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Hosts Hearing To Address Poverty Crisis For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Tomorrow, Congressional Out of Poverty Caucus (COPC) Co-Chair and Founder Congresswoman Barbara Lee along with fellow COPC Co-Chairs Reps. John Conyers, Jim McDermott, Joe Baca and G.K. Butterfield will host a hearing entitled An Emergency Response to the Crisis of Poverty in America: Understanding the Crisis and Refocusing the Fight. This hearing will shine a light on the depth and breadth of the devastating crisis of poverty caused by the financial collapse and what is now being called the Great Recession. Presenters will include the Census Bureau, Center for American Progress, Half in Ten, United Way and the Children's Defense Fund. An estimated 43.5 million Americans lived in poverty in 2009, which means that 3.7 million Americans fell into poverty last year. Communities of color continue to be disproportionately impacted by higher rates of poverty. Whites saw their poverty rates rise from 8.6 to 9.4 percent, while the rate for African Americans rate rose from 24.7 to 25.8 and Latinos saw the largest percentage increase from 23.2 to 25.3 percent. Additionally, more than one in five children (20.7 percent) in America lives in poverty. Racial and ethnic disparities continue to grow at an alarming rate 35.7 percent of African-American children and 33.1 percent of Latino children live in poverty. As a nation we must recommit to the fight against poverty and pursue a strong, sustained, and comprehensive response to help end hunger, homelessness and poverty in America, said Congresswoman Lee. During this hearing we will not only discuss this issue of poverty but identify and discuss concrete solutions to eradicate it on all levels. WHO:Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) Congressman John Conyers (D-MI) Congressman Jim McDermott (D-WA) Congressman Joe Baca (D-CA) Congressman G.K. B… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/sen-lautenberg-and-rep-lee-intro-bill-to-halt-federal-funding-for-abstinence-only-education | SEN. LAUTENBERG & REP. LEE INTRO BILL TO HALT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABSTINENCE-ONLY EDUCATION | 2010-09-29 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.29.10 SEN. LAUTENBERG & REP. LEE INTRO BILL TO HALT FEDERAL FUNDING FOR ABSTINENCE-ONLY EDUCATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Lautenberg Press Office 202.224.3224 WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced legislation that would bring an end to the era of federal funding being used to support abstinence-only-until-marriage education programs. Since 1996, the United States has spent more than $1.5 billion for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs that a Congressionally mandated study found fail to effectively teach teens how to prevent unintended pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases. The Lautenberg-Lee legislation would ensure that federal funding is instead provided for comprehensive sex education. Our legislation would eliminate wasteful spending and focus federal resources on comprehensive sex ed programs that are proven to work, Lautenberg said. Young adults need access to all the information available to make smart decisions about their health. Our nation's young people should be able to get the education they need to take on the real life situations facing them every day. We cannot afford to keep our head in the sand regarding issues surrounding sex education by restricting funding to abstinence-only programs, said Congresswoman Lee. The issues of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections among our young people have reached a critical level. The best and most responsible way to protect them is through comprehensive sex education. The Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act would strike Title V, Section 510 from the Social Security Act. That provision has been the funding mechanism for abstinence-only-until-marriage programs for nearly 15 years. The bill would reprogram $50 million annually to evidence-based, comprehensive sex education programs funded through the Personal Responsibility Education (PREP) prog… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-morrow-county-tuesday-2 | Jordan Staff in Morrow County Tuesday | 2010-09-27 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Mt. Gilead on Tuesday, September 28th. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM in the Commissioner's Hearing Room, located at 80 N. Walnut Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/wastewater-forum-opening-statement-by-representative-tom-mcclintock | Wastewater Forum, Opening Statement by Representative Tom McClintock | 2010-09-27 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Auburn, California. September 27, 2010. Thank you all for coming today. The purpose of today’s hearing is to air this community’s concerns over regulatory and litigatory excesses that are imposing increasingly oppressive costs on our families and businesses for the operation of local water and sewer systems. Colfax has been a flashpoint for this revolt – its residents are being eaten alive by litigation filed by predatory law firms who party while residents pay. But as we will hear, Colfax is hardly alone – small communities across Northern California face the same outrages – and are now demanding relief. Like all movements, the impetus for stronger environmental protection of our air and water was firmly rooted in legitimate concerns to protect these vital resources. But like many movements, as it succeeded in its legitimate ends, it also attracted a self-interested constituency that has driven far past the borders of commonsense and into the realms of political extremism and outright plunder. We’ll hear today of requirements that water be purified to ridiculous standards having nothing to do with public health or safety and with absolutely no concern for prohibitive costs. We’ll hear of communities that meet every expensive requirement heaped on them by state and federal agencies only to be told at the end of the process, “Sorry, the rules have changed and you’ll need to start over.” We’ll hear of lawsuits filed over technicalities that reap unconscionable windfalls for the lawyers – all paid by struggling families in our communities. It is time that pendulum moved back to the middle, and the purpose of today’s proceedings is to define what reforms are necessary to restore common sense and rationality to these laws at both the state and national levels. I am very honored to be joined by my neighboring colleague, a senior member of the House of Representatives, Congressman Wally Herger. Wally has been a leader in fighting to restore balance to our environmental laws and I’m very grateful to him for making t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-introduces-legislation-to-support-people-living-with-ms-and-their-caregivers | Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Support People Living With MS and Their Caregivers | 2010-09-24 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.24.10 Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Support People Living With MS and Their Caregivers For immediate Release September 24, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DC Today, Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced the Adult Day Achievement Center Enhancement Act (H.R. 6208), legislation that is designed to provide support to people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their caregivers. People living with MS, and their caregivers, often needhelp to address the many issues that arise out of their condition. Because people with MS can be diagnosed relatively early in life (between ages 20-50), they often need home based care/nursing home services at a younger age than other elderly populations.As a result they have different social and disability related needs that often are not addressed by traditional Adult Day programs. Generally, adult day programs are helpful in relieving the strain on family caregivers by providing both in home services, and facility based services to meet the health, social, and logistical needs ofpeople with disabilities. This legislation would establish a new grant program within the Administration on Aging that is specifically designed to support adult day programs that target people living with multiple sclerosis and similar diseases - and that accommodate the needs of a younger population. The bill would initially require a survey of all such existing programs (including those targeting people with MS or similar diseases) to determine the right mix of services and a set of best practices which can then be implemented and scaled up on a broader level. The bill is supported by the National MS Society. This legislation will provide much needed assistance to thousands of families around this nation who are dealing with this disease. My family has also been touched by this disease. My wonderful sister Mildred taught me what it's like to live with multiple sclerosis and our family is very familiar with the struggles that go along … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-to-host-annual-womans-tea | Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Host Annual Woman's Tea | 2010-09-24 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.24.10 Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Host Annual Woman's Tea For Immediate Release September 24, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Featuring special guest Arianna Huffington Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) will hold her Annual Woman's Tea on Saturday, September 26, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Scott's Seafood Restaurant Pavilion, located at 2 Broadway in Jack London Square, Oakland CA. Congresswoman Lee will be joined at her Annual Woman Tea by special guest Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-and-chief of the Huffington Post, a news blog site that has quickly become one the most widely read, linked-to and frequently-cited media brands on the Internet. Congresswoman Lee and Ms. Huffington will engage in a lively discussion about issues of today. Congresswoman Lee and Ms. Huffington will hold a press-availability session prior to the start of the event at 12:30 p.m. Who: Congresswoman Barbara Lee featuring special guest Arianna Huffington What: Annual Woman's Tea When: Sunday, September 26, 2010 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Scott's Seafood Restaurant Pavilion 2 Broadway, Jack London Square Oakland, CA ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/representative-mcclintock-announces-5-million-loan-to-georgetown-divide | Representative McClintock Announces $5 Million Loan to Georgetown Divide Public Utility District to Meet Wastewater Treatment Standards | 2010-09-24 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Tom McClintock announced today that the Georgetown Divide Public Utility District will receive a $5 million loan in Rural Development Funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to refurbish its Auburn Lake Trails Water Treatment Plant. The specific improvements include advanced water treatment technology options (filtration system replacement) and modifications to the existing facility. Although there have been no known or suspected risk of microbial contamination due to the current treatment process and operation of the facility, the District is still responsible to comply with state and federal directives to use best available treatment technologies and mandated operating standards at the Auburn Lake Trails Water Treatment Plant. “We need to reduce the regulatory burden that imposes ruinous costs on local communities,” said Representative McClintock. “In the mean time, I am gratified that Georgetown Divide Public Utility District was able to obtain a merit-based loan to bring its facilities into compliance. It was a pleasure to work with them through this process.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/representatives-tom-mcclintock-and-wally-herger-to-host-forum-on-wastewater | Representatives Tom McClintock and Wally Herger to Host Forum on Wastewater Management - Fines, Fees and Litigation to be Discussed at Forum | 2010-09-24 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Representatives Tom McClintock and Wally Herger will conduct a forum to discuss the adverse impact of excess wastewater regulation in terms of fines, fees, litigation and resulting financial harm to local communities. It is the responsibility of Congress to resolve these issues, and the first step is to hear from those impacted by the underlying regulatory burdens. Representatives from federal and California state regulatory agencies (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board), as well as Assemblyman Dan Logue and State Senator Sam Aanestad have confirmed their participation. Forum to be held: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/alameda-county-schools-to-receive-82-million-teacher-incentive-fund-grant | Alameda County Schools to Receive $8.2 Million Teacher Incentive Fund Grant | 2010-09-23 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.23.10 Alameda County Schools to Receive $8.2 Million Teacher Incentive Fund Grant For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced today that the Reach Teacher Incentive Fund Consortium (Reach Consortium), a network of independent charter schools located in Alameda County, California will receive $8.2 Million grant through the Teacher Incentive Fund (TIF). The Consortium is led by Arise High School, an independent charter school as well as the lead Local Education Agency, the lead fiscal and legal agent; and by the Reach Institute for School Leadership, a public benefit not-for-profit and the lead program agency. The consortium includes three high schools and one K-8 school, serving approximately 1,000 students in total. The consortium schools employ 50 teachers, 17 principals, assistant principals, and other instructional leaders (department chairs, coaches, etc.), as well as 27 additional eligible support staff. The greatest investment we can make is in the education of our young people, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. I will continue to fight to secure additional funding to address the critical educational needs of our young people. We appreciate this investment in the education of the children of Oakland, said Tony Smith, Superintendent of the Oakland Unified School District. We will continue to work in partnership with these schools to develop best practices to serve all of our young people. Participating Schools include: Arise High Schools (Oakland USD) Bay Area School of Enterprise (Alameda USD) Lighthouse Community Charter (K-8) (Oakland USD) Lighthouse Community Charter (9-12) (Oakland USD) ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-supports-small-business-jobs-act | Barbara Lee Supports Small Business Jobs Act | 2010-09-23 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.23.10 Barbara Lee Supports Small Business Jobs Act For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, DCToday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted to spur economic growth and create 500,000 new jobs by encouraging the development of American small businesses. The Small Business Jobs Act increases much-needed lending to millions of small businesses, and offers 8 new tax incentives to companies, so that they may expand, hire, and fuel our economy. It also keeps jobs in America by closing tax loopholes that reward corporations that ship jobs overseas. Small businesses have and continue to be the backbone of our economy. Over the last 15 years, the have created two-thirds of the new jobs. The passage of this legislation was a crucial step to moving our economy forward. Ironically, on this same day House Republicans stood at a small business in Virginia to introduce their new agenda that calls for tax breaks for America's small businesses, they came back to Washington to vote against tax breaks for small businesses. This legislation will give small businesses a much needed boost through tax-incentives so that they can begin to put people back to work. The Small Business Jobs Act will help America's 27 million small businesses create new jobs and grow with $12 billion in tax cuts. It will make Main Street businesses more competitive with big corporations by leveraging up to $300 billion in private sector lending for small businesses, along with state grants for small business lending. With tax cuts and access to more capital, our nation's small businesses will be able to put more Americans back to work. The Small Business Jobs Act takes another step to end job outsourcing by ending tax incentives for companies that ship jobs overseas. Finally, this bill is fully paid for and will not add a dime to the deficit. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/gao-releases-report-on-sudan-divestment | GAO Releases Report on Sudan Divestment | 2010-09-22 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.22.10 GAO Releases Report on Sudan Divestment For Immediate Release Contact: Alison Mills (Rep. Capuano) 617-621-6208 Addie Whisenant (Rep. Frank) 202-225-4247 Nicole Y. Williams (Rep. Lee) 202-225-2661 The Government Accountability Office (GAO) on Monday released a report requested by Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA), Mike Capuano (D-MA), and Barbara Lee (D-CA) entitled Sudan Divestment: U.S. Investors Sold Assets but Could Benefit from Increased Disclosure Regarding Companies' Ties to Sudan. In December 2007, Congress enacted the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act (SADA) which safeguards states and investment companies that choose to divest from companies with business ties to Sudan. The GAO report, which can be viewed at: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d10742.pdf, examines steps taken since the passage of SADA by private investment companies and states with Sudan-related investments and discusses the factors they considered when making these decisions. The GAO's report is published in advance of a hearing to be held in the House Financial Services Committee that will further examine the Sudan divestment legislation and its impacts. I appreciate the excellent report by the GAO, said House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank, whose committee led the effort in 2007 to move the Sudan divestment bill through the House. I'm encouraged by the level of attention and engagement by states and companies and the pressure they have brought to bear on the terrible tragedy in Darfur. The ability to punish bad behavior through divestment is clearly a strong and essential tool, and I think we should now explore using this mechanism to also encourage engagement with companies committed to doing positive things on the ground for the people of Darfur. SADA represented a major milestone for those who want to ensure their investments do not fund genocide or mass atrocities, said Sudan Caucus Co-chair Mike Capuano. We say never again' but we must take the necess… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-marion-county-tuesday-1 | Jordan Staff in Marion County Tuesday | 2010-09-17 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | September 17, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Marion on Tuesday, September 21st. Fred Shimp, Rep. Jordan's District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Morral Room, located at 222 West Center Street. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-introduces-resolution-supporting-the-achievement-of-the-millennium-development-goals | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution Supporting the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals | 2010-09-16 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.16.10 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution Supporting the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams 202-225-2661 Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution Supporting the Achievement of the Millennium Development Goals Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced H. Con. Res. 318, which supports the ideals and objectives of the United Nations Millennium Declaration and related Millennium Development Goals including to eradicate extreme poverty and hunger, achieve universal primary education, promote gender equality and empower women, reduce child mortality, improve maternal health, combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases, ensure environmental sustainability, and develop a global partnership for development. "The Millennium Development Goals embody the resolve of the international community to succeed in the fight to end extreme poverty around the globe" said Congresswoman Lee. "The achievement of these goals by 2015 is not just feasible, it is an imperative. "With five years remaining to fulfill this mission, it is time for Congress and the United States to recommit to the partnerships, obligations, reforms, and practical solutions that will be necessary to make these goals a reality. "My resolution commends the progress made to date through international efforts to reduce poverty, hunger, disease, and environmental degradation while recognizing that significant works still remains. "I am hopeful the upcoming United Nations Summit on the Millennium Development Goals will bring a renewed focus to global development efforts, which have long been recognized as essential to global peace and security, the defense and protection of basic human rights, sustained economic growth and environmental sustainability. "H. Con Res. 318, among other things, calls on the President to ensure the United States contributes meaningfully to the achievement of the Millennium Development… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/out-of-poverty-caucus-co-chair-barbara-lee-comments-on-release-of-2009-american-poverty-rates | Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Comments on Release of 2009 American Poverty Rates | 2010-09-16 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.16.10 Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Comments on Release of 2009 American Poverty Rates For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, the Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee (CA-09) commented on the release of 2009 Census figures for the rates of poverty in America. The Census Bureau today reported that the poverty rate for 2009 rose to 14.3 percent for 2009, which is up from 13.2 percent for 2008 due to the financial crisis and resulting worldwide recession. While this number is lower than what many economists and demographers were projecting, it is still a tragically large rise in the number of Americans who live in poverty. An estimated 43.5 million Americans lived in poverty in 2009, which means that 3.7 million Americans fell into poverty last year. The most recent report on poverty sadly continues the long history of minority communities continuing to be disproportionately impacted by higher rates of poverty. Whites saw their poverty rates rise from 8.6 to 9.4 percent, while African Americans rate rose from 24.7 to 25.8 and Latin Americans saw the largest percentage increase from 23.2 to 25.3 percent, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Simply stated, while nearly 1 in 10 white Americans are in poverty, one in four African Americans and Latinos are trapped by poverty. This disparity is a national disgrace, and it is my hope that all Americans will work together to ensure that America is a land of prosperity and opportunity for all. The one bright spot in the Census report for 2009 was the 0.8 percent reduction in the poverty rate for seniors over 65. This speaks to the success of Social Security, the single largest anti-poverty program in America, and the vital need to protect Social Security benefits from those who seek to erode it. Most disturbing is that America's youngest children continue to suffer the most. An estimated 41.9 percent of African American and 35 … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-water-and-power-subcommittee-hearing-on-hr-3061-salazar-hr-5039 | House Water and Power Subcommittee Hearing on H.R. 3061 (Salazar), H.R. 5039 (Sanchez), H.R. 5413 (Baca), H.R. 6107 (Hastings) | 2010-09-16 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Opening Statement by the Honorable Tom McClintock, Ranking Republican, House Water and Power Subcommittee before the House Water and Power Subcommittee Legislative Hearing on H.R. 3061 (Salazar), H.R. 5039 (Sanchez), H.R. 5413 (Baca), H.R. 6107 (Hastings) Two glaring problems plague the Democrats’ water and power policy. The first I have talked about on past occasions: that long ago they seem to have abandoned “abundance” as our central objective and replaced it with the rationing of shortages. In fact, we have vast water and hydropower resources that we have simply chosen to abandon. I have raised a second major deficiency on many other occasions and raise it again today: the majority’s abandonment of any attempt at rational cost-benefit analysis or sound financial principles. The development of federal water and power projects was once clear and simple. Potential sources were identified through a forthright cost-benefit analysis. Once identified, the most cost-effective projects necessary to meet demand were then constructed by joint powers authorities established for that purpose. The federal government loaned the projects the funds necessary for construction, and these loans were then repaid by users through their water and power purchases. The communities and consumers that benefited from these projects entirely paid for them and taxpayers were held harmless. This process resulted in cheap and abundant water and power and in turn, unprecedented prosperity throughout the arid West. One of the bills today seeks to restore this principle, HR 6107 by the Ranking Member of the Natural Resources Committee, Mr. Hastings of Washington. It is unfortunate that the Administration has refused to testify on this bill today. The Western Area Power Administration markets and delivers around 10,000 megawatts of hydroelectricity produced at federal dams and paid for entirely by the users. But now, its administrator has expanded its mission to integrate wind and solar power. Since wind and solar power are entirely unreli… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-named-friend-farm-bureau | JORDAN NAMED "FRIEND OF FARM BUREAU" | 2010-09-15 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has recognized Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award for his work during the 111th Congress. "I'm honored to receive this award from the Ohio Farm Bureau," Jordan said. "The Farm Bureau does vital work in promoting and supporting Ohio's agricultural economy, on which one in every seven Ohio jobs depends." The award is given to members of Congress nominated by their state Farm Bureaus based on their voting record, co-sponsorship of legislation supporting Farm Bureau priorities, and leadership on agricultural issues. "I always enjoy meeting with Farm Bureau members at home and in Washington and hearing their views on important federal matters," Jordan said. "We share many goals, including expanding trade opportunities for Ohio producers, eliminating the death tax, and protecting farm operations from job-killing regulations. As the House reconvenes this week, I will continue to fight on behalf of all of Ohio's farmers on these issues." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-commemorates-national-hispanic-heritage-month | Barbara Lee Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month | 2010-09-15 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | 09.15.10 Barbara Lee Commemorates National Hispanic Heritage Month For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15: Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and honor the numerous and varied contributions of Latinos in the United States. In all aspects of life - from the social and political to the economic and cultural Latinos have a long and growing legacy of contributions to our nation. This month also allows us to reflect on the struggles that the community has overcome and to renew our commitment to address the challenges that the community continues to face. I have the privilege of serving a vibrant and dynamic community of Latinos who live in my 9th Congressional District of California. Their record of achievement in every facet of our richly diverse community is truly remarkable. As a member of the Tri-Caucus, which is made up of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), I am a proud and vocal advocate for the Latino community and all communities of color who will benefit from our efforts to expand opportunity and promote prosperity for all. ### Next Article | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/out-of-poverty-caucus-co-chair-barbara-lee-comments-on-2009-american-poverty-rates | Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee Comments on 2009 American Poverty Rates | 2010-09-15 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release September 15, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Today, the Out of Poverty Caucus Co-Chair Barbara Lee commented on the projected 2009 Census figures for the rates of poverty in America which will be released on September 16, 2010. Economists and demographers are anticipating that the poverty rate will increase dramatically from 13.2 percent for 2008 to close to 15 percent for 2009. If estimates hold true, it may be the largest single year increase since record keeping began with up to 45 million people in this country, or more than 1 in 7, living in poverty last year. Among the 18-64 working-age population, the demographers expect a rise beyond 12.4 percent, up from 11.7 percent, which is approaching the 1960s levels that led to Lyndon B. Johnson, launching the war on poverty. The recent projections for the 2009 rates of poverty in America are disturbing to say the least. Minority communities continue to be disproportionately impacted by higher unemployment and will continue to experience dramatically higher rates of poverty, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. Most disturbing, is that America's youngest children will continue to suffer the most. We can expect that more than 40 percent of African American and over 33 percent of Latino children under 6 will have lived 2009 in poverty. It is vital that we have a strong and comprehensive response to this emergency of poverty in America. We must not respond to this crisis by attempting to balance our budgets on the backs of the poor. Now is not the time to cut vital programs that keep our children off of the streets and in school and keep families in their homes and fight hunger. It is critical that Congress and the entire nation recommit to the fight against poverty, because it is by defeating poverty that we will restore our flagging economy and put our nation back on a path to prosperity. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-tom-mcclintock-announces-4-million-in-competitive-grants-to | Congressman Tom McClintock Announces $4 Million In Competitive Grants to Boost Development of Geothermal Technologies | 2010-09-15 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC – Congressman Tom McClintock today announced the award of $4 million in competitive grants to a pair of recipients in the Fourth Congressional District to research, develop and demonstrate cutting-edge geothermal technologies. The Congressional office worked with the Modoc Contracting Company of Canby to win a $2 million Department of Energy award that will help demonstrate the use of cascading technology in tapping the energy potential of geothermal fluids. The Oski Energy firm of Susanville also received a $2 million award to test innovative power cycle technology. “These awards were made based on the merits of the projects,” Congressman McClintock said. “Seven grants were awarded nationwide based on the strength and value of the proposals. The fact that two of the awards are to companies in our resource-rich region yet again illustrates that worthwhile projects can successfully obtain funding through the regular merit-based appropriations process.” ### The following projects have been selected for an award: • Modoc Contracting Company – Canby, Modoc County, Calif. - $2 million: Modoc proposes to create a complete “cascaded” use of a geothermal resource (from low temperature power generation through several direct-use applications including a direct heating system, greenhouse operation and fish farm) that will demonstrate energy-efficient use of the geothermal fluids. The company will procure, install and commission an engineered, scalable and duplicable generator unit to use the waste heat from an existing geothermal plant. The “cascading” application will have significant implications for the nearly 1,500 potential low to moderate temperature well sites located within towns and medium-sized cities in the western United States. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:43Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-issues-statement-in-response-to-news-that-iran-will-release-sarah-shourd | Congresswoman Lee Issues Statement in Response to News That Iran Will Release Sarah Shourd | 2010-09-14 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225- 2661 Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued the following statement today in response to news that the Government of Iran released Sarah Shourd, one of three American individuals detained in Iran since July 31, 2009: I am greatly relieved by the news that Sarah Shourd, a constituent who has been unjustly imprisoned in Iran for over a year, has been released. I have long argued that the detainment of these three young American citizens is illegitimate and contrary to a basic respect for human rights. As we look forward to welcoming Sarah home, we must acknowledge that this tragedy will not be resolved until she is joined by her friends, Joshua Fattal and Shane Bauer, who remain unfairly imprisoned and separated from the outside world. I am hopeful that today's uplifting development is an indication that the Government of Iran plans to meet these calls for justice, and that we will witness the swift release of Joshua and Shane as soon as possible. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-announces-activities-for-the-40th-annual-congressional-black-caucus-annual-legislative-weekend | Barbara Lee Announces Activities for the 40th Annual Congressional Black Caucus Annual Legislative Weekend | 2010-09-13 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. This weekend Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) will be participating in a variety of events during the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 40th Annual Legislative Conference which will take place September 15-18, 2010. Congresswoman Lee currently serves as the Chairwoman of the 42 member Caucus. The conference theme for this year is Celebrating the Vision, Continuing the Journey, Advancing the Mission. For additional information on this year's Annual Legislative Conference please visit www.alc10.org. Please note: to attend events held in the Washington Convention Center, you must be a registered participant of the conference. Congresswoman Barbara Lee's activities during this year's conference will be as follows: Wednesday, September 15, 2010 Opening Session: Welcome to Capitol Hill 9:30am-10:00am Congressional Auditorium, Congressional Visitors Center Panel Presentations: Racial Disparities, Political Environment & Policy Prescriptions 10:30am 12:00pm Congressional Auditorium, Congressional Visitors Center Concurrent Session 1: CBCF AVOICE Project: Voting Rights Act Student Workshop 9:00am-12:00pm Congressional Meeting Room North, Capitol Visitors Center Concurrent Session 2: U.S. Helsinki Commission Roundtable Discussion & Briefing 11:00am-3:00pm 1539 Longworth House Office Building Concurrent Session 3: Exploring Minority Business Opportunities with the Federal Government 1:00pm-3:30pm Room SVC 202/203, Capitol Visitors Center Concurrent Session 4: The Black Greek Factor: Making a Difference in Our Communities 1:30pm-3:00pm Room 345 Cannon House Office Building CBCF ALUMNI SERIES: The ABCs of Healthy Student Learning: Addressing Disparities in Academic Achievement and Health 2:00pm 4:00pm Washington Convention Center Thursday, September 16, 2010 CBC Spouses… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-commemorates-ninth-anniversary-of-9/11-terrorist-attacks | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks | 2010-09-11 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: Today, we as a nation commemorate the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. This anniversary is yet again a sobering moment for our country and a reminder that we must always remember those who perished in this appalling act of violence. As we observe the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we pause to honor and remember the men, women and children whose lives were lost on this tragic and sad day in Pennsylvania, New York and Washington, DC. We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to their families, friends and loved ones, and we again salute the heroism and courage exhibited by the first responders law enforcement personnel, volunteers and others who risked their lives, and in many cases sacrificed their own lives, to help others. We owe a debt of gratitude to these first responders, and we must ensure that we repay their service and sacrifice by ensuring that those who were exposed to the toxic aftermath of these attacks receive the requisite health care to address their needs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/vcongresswoman-barbara-lee-commemorates-ninth-anniversary-of-9/11-terrorist-attacks | vCongresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates Ninth Anniversary of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks | 2010-09-11 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001: Today, we as a nation commemorate the ninth anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001. This anniversary is yet again a sobering moment for our country and a reminder that we must always remember those who perished in this appalling act of violence. As we observe the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we pause to honor and remember the men, women and children whose lives were lost on this tragic and sad day in Pennsylvania, New York and Washington, DC. We continue to extend our deepest sympathies to their families, friends and loved ones, and we again salute the heroism and courage exhibited by the first responders law enforcement personnel, volunteers and others who risked their lives, and in many cases sacrificed their own lives, to help others. We owe a debt of gratitude to these first responders, and we must ensure that we repay their service and sacrifice by ensuring that those who were exposed to the toxic aftermath of these attacks receive the requisite health care to address their needs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-to-attend-edes-avenue-development-dedication-ceremony | Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Attend Edes Avenue Development Dedication Ceremony | 2010-09-10 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) will attend a dedication ceremony to celebrate the completion of the 54-home Edes Avenue Community Development at 10900 Edes Avenue, Oakland CA on Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 11 a.m. The green and affordable community was built by Habitat for Humanity East Bay, which worked with various groups and volunteers over the past four years to transform a once blighted East Oakland auto salvage yard into a healthy and thriving community for low-income families. Habitat for Humanity East Bay received two, $200,000 Brownfield Grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support efforts to remove hazardous substances and pollutants from the site. The $17.7 million Edes Avenue Development is presently the largest development of its nature spearheaded by the Habitat for Humanity in the state of California, and it serves as a statewide model for rehabilitating Brownfield sites. Who:Congresswoman Barbara Lee What: To speak at the Edes Avenue Development Dedication When:Saturday, September 11, 2010 11 a.m. Where:Edes Avenue Community Development 10900 Edes Avenue, Oakland, CA ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-and-us-department-of-education-secretary-arne-duncan-to-hold-roundtable-with-regional-superintendents-principals-and-teachers | Congresswoman Barbara Lee and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan to Hold Roundtable with Regional Superintendents, Principals and Teachers | 2010-09-09 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release September 9, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) and U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan will hold a roundtable discussion with regional superintendents, principals and teachers on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. at Merritt Community College, 125000 Campus Drive, Oakland CA. Congresswoman Lee and Secretary Duncan will engage educators in a discussion about the current successes and challenges they face and how initiatives advanced by the U.S. Department of Education can assist in improving student achievement. Merritt President Robert Adams will provide an overview of the Maximum Achievement Program (MAP), with students sharing their experiences on how the program has helped them meet their academic goals. Congresswoman Lee and Secretary Duncan will be made available to the press at the conclusion of the roundtable discussion at 10:45 a.m. Congresswoman Lee and Secretary Duncan will then visit Longfellow Middle School, 1500 Derby Street, Berkeley, for a brief tour and a meeting with students and faculty. The visit will be open to photographers. Photographers are welcomed to join Congresswoman Lee and Secretary Duncan during the tour at Longfellow Middle School. Who: Congresswoman Barbara Lee and U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan What: To hold roundtable discussion with local educators When: Friday, September 10, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Where: Merritt Community College 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/oakland-to-receive-over-2-million-for-neighborhood-stabilization-funding | Oakland to Receive Over $2 Million for Neighborhood Stabilization Funding | 2010-09-08 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams (202) 225-2661 NSP grants to build on efforts to confront abandonment and blight Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) along with U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced the release of over $2 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant funding for the city of Oakland. This grant is part of the nearly $8 million allocated tothe State of California. Today's announcementis part of the $1 billion in third roundNeighborhood Stabilization Program funding which is targeting emergency assistance to state and local governments to help reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis. Local grantees will use this critical funding to work with their communities toreduce blight, bolster neighborhood home values, create jobs, and produce affordable housing. These funds will provide a much needed economic boost the City of Oakland and the 9th Congressional District and will help rebuild and strengthen our blighted neighborhoods, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. I applaud the Obama Administration for continuing to work to provide funding to much needed programs in ourhardest hit communities. In these challenging economic times, it is more important than ever for local governments to work with our federal partners to improve the quality of life for our citizens, said Oakland Mayor Ronald V. Dellums. This funding embodies the Model City spirit of multi-jurisdictional collaboration. To learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, go to www.recovery.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-to-host-community-service-grants-workshop | Congresswoman Lee to Host Community Service Grants Workshop | 2010-09-03 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Event is being held in conjunction with the Corporation for National and Community Service Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) in conjunction with the Corporation for National and Community Service will host a panel discussion and grants workshop at the East Bay Community Foundation's (EBCF) James Irvine Foundation Conference Center located at 353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland CA on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. The panel discussion will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the grants workshop will take place from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Panelists include Congresswoman Lee; Patrick Corvington, CEO for the Corporation for National and Community Service; Karen Baker, Secretary of Service and Volunteering for California Volunteers, and Paul Olsen, Director of Experience Corps Bay Area. The Corporation for National and Community Service is the nation's largest grant-maker that supports service and volunteering through its Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Service Programs. It plays a vital role in supporting the American Culture of citizenship, service and responsibility and has been a catalyst for change and the champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to offer society. A book drive to support the East Bay Children's Book Project is the community service component of the workshop. * Congresswoman Lee and Patrick Corvington will be made available to the press following the panel discussion. Who: Congresswoman Barbara Lee in conjunction with the Corporation for National and Community Service What: Hosts panel discussion and grant workshop When:Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Panel discussion from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Grant workshop from 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: EBCF's James Irvine Foundation Conference Center 353 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Oakland CA ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/association-of-asian-pacific-community-health-organizations-kaiser-foundation-hospitals-to-receive-nearly-4-million-in-funding-through-recovery-act | Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals to Receive Nearly $4 Million in Funding through Recovery Act | 2010-09-01 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the release of nearly $4 million in funding for two area health centers. The Association of AsianPacific Community Health Organizations will receive $2 million in funding and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals will receive $1,969,457 in funding. This funding announcement is part of three sets of grants and cooperative agreements announced earlier today by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius totaling nearly $17 million for patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR), or research that compares treatments and strategies to improve health outcomes for patients. The three-year funds, made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 through the Health Resources and Services Administration, will establish a network of PCOR centers, enable PCOR in pediatric emergency medicine, and support building capacity for community-based providers to engage in this type of research. Ensuring that our health care system works for all patientsmust beparamountin our overall efforts to improve health services in this country, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. I am pleased that the Association of AsianPacific Community Health Organizations and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals will receive this much needed funding toconduct and disseminate research that will improve healthoutcomesfor the people of our community. To learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, go to www.recovery.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-to-tour-ars-western-regional-research-center | Congresswoman Lee to Tour ARS Western Regional Research Center | 2010-09-01 | 2010 | 2010-09 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Congresswoman Lee will be joined by Acting Secretary of the USDA Ann Bartuska Oakland Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) will tour the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) located at 800 Buchanan Street, Albany at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2010. Congresswoman Lee will be joined on the tour by Acting Under Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Ann Bartuska; ARS Pacific West Area Associate Director Bob Matteri, and Howard Q. Zhang, director for ARS-WRRC. The tour is being held in conjunction with President Obama's Recovery Summer initiative to highlight how stimulus funds have been leveraged around the country. The center has previously been a recipient of federal funding, having recently been awarded $22 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funding for building maintenance and the construction of a new research wing. Following the tour, Congresswoman Lee and Acting USDA Under Secretary Bartuska will hold a press conference to announce that the research center is being awarded a joint $949,300 Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy grant from the Department of Energy and the USDA for genetic breeding programs to develop plants that are better suited for bio-energy production. Who: Congresswoman Barbara Lee What:To tour and hold press conference at the Agricultural Research Western Region Research Center When:10 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2010 Where: 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-releases-statement-on-president-obamas-oval-office-address | Barbara Lee Releases Statement on President Obama's Oval Office Address | 2010-08-31 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, DC Tonight, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement following President Barack Obama's Oval Office address on the end of the U.S. combat mission in Iraq. I was pleased to hear President Obama make clear to the American people that it is time for the disastrous military occupation of Iraq to finally come to an end. When Congress authorized the use of military force in Iraq in 2002, my amendment to resolve misleading allegations of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq by working through peaceful mechanisms including negotiations and the resumption of inspections at the United Nations might have averted this costly war of choice. Unfortunately this amendment failed on a vote of 72-355, and I have worked tirelessly since that day to bring an end to this war and disavow the misguided doctrine of preemption. President Bush's rush to war in Iraq has since cost this nation nearly $750 billion, the lives of more than 4,400 American soldiers and countless Iraqi civilians. And we still must assist Iraq in addressing the vacuum created by nearly seven years of violent conflict and military occupation. As a co-founder of the Out of Iraq Caucus I will continue to work to ensure that no permanent bases are built or maintained in Iraq and that the United States lives up to its timetable for withdrawal in order to bring all our men and women in uniform home as soon as possible. For nearly a decade the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have not only undermined our national security, but sacrificed much-needed investments here at home toward creating jobs, improving our public schools, ending our dependence upon foreign oil, and strengthening our homeland security. I am encouraged by President Obama's support for a political resolution to Afghanistan's problems; however I continue to respectfully disagree with his decision to implement a counterprodu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-tom-mcclintock-announces-drug-free-communities-support-program | Congressman Tom McClintock Announces Drug Free Communities Support Program Awards | 2010-08-31 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Tom McClintock today announced that five communities in the 4th Congressional District succeeded in qualifying for Drug Free Communities (DFC) grants. The DFC supports over 700 community coalitions across the United States and provides funding to identify and respond to local substance abuse problems. "The applicants in our district won these grants the old fashioned way: they earned them on their merits,” said Congressman McClintock. "I believe that their success underscores the fact that meritorious programs do not need Congressional earmarks – meritorious programs do quite well in an open and competitive environment. The fact that 4th District programs are so strongly represented in this program speaks volumes about the importance of merit-based evaluations as opposed to muscle-based earmarks,” McClintock said. I am delighted that so many from our district have succeeded.” New Grant Award The Vision Coalition of El Dorado Hills was awarded $125,000 to reduce substance abuse in El Dorado County. The group will implement marketing programs, direct community outreach and mentoring programs to reach at-risk young people. Continuing Grant Awards Placer County Health and Human Services Department: $125,000 Black Oak Mine Unified School District, Georgetown: $125,000 Butte County Mental Health Services: $100,000 Community Recovery Resources, Inc., Grass Valley: $100,000 | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-hardin-and-wyandot-counties-wednesday-0 | Jordan Staff in Hardin and Wyandot Counties Wednesday | 2010-08-30 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | August 30, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Kenton and Upper Sandusky on Wednesday, September 1st. Cameron Warner, Rep. Jordan's Deputy District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in Veteran's Hall in the Hardin County Courthouse, located at One Courthouse Square. Mr. Warner will also be in Upper Sandusky and available to meet with constituents from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Community Room in the Upper Sandusky Library, located at 301 N. Sandusky Ave. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-commemorates-womens-equality-day | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Commemorates Women's Equality Day | 2010-08-26 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) released this statement commemorating Women's Equality Day: It has been 90 years since the passage of the 19th Amendment and women achieving the right to vote here in the United States. The many contributions of women both at the ballot box and in public office have helped to shape this country and have brought us to this place in history. As we reflect on this Women's Equality Day, let us continue to use the power of our vote to create a fair and just society for all people as a tribute to the many women sojourners both known and unknown who fought so that we might enjoy this privilege. Also, let us recommit ourselves to women's global struggle for equality and human rights and work to cultivate and empower our young women into the next generation of leaders. Women in the United States were given the right to vote on August 26, 1920 when the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution was signed. The amendment was first introduced many years earlier in 1878. Every president has published a proclamation for Women's Equality Day since 1971 when legislation was first introduced in Congress by Bella Abzug. This resolution was passed designating August 26 of each year as Women's Equality Day. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statement-at-the-regional-us-forest-service-management-roundtable | Statement at the Regional U.S. Forest Service Management Roundtable | 2010-08-25 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Tom McClintock made the following statement to the Regional U.S. Forest Service Management Roundtable hosted by Congressman Wally Herger in Sacramento on Wednesday, August 25th: I want to thank my friend and colleague, Congressman Herger, for organizing this meeting and for his invitation to participate in it. There are four general subjects that my constituents have brought to my attention that I feel are important to raise in this forum. First, some of the most disturbing stories I have heard locally involve the abuse of cost recovery fees by the Forest Service. This has been a source of great frustration and evinces an attitude within the Service that I believe requires immediate correction. For example, the California Endurance Riders Association had been using the El Dorado National Forest for many years. This time, when they sought a simple 5-year 10-event permit to continue doing exactly what they have been doing without incident for decades, the Forest Service demanded $11,000 in fees. They paid these fees, but the El Dorado National Forest management nevertheless pulled the approved permit and halted the process on utterly specious grounds. It then demanded an additional $17,000 fee, causing the Endurance Riders Association to cancel what had been a long-term civic tradition that had been a boon to the local economy. In 2010 this outrage was repeated after the group spent $5,800 for the “Fool’s Gold Endurance Run” that had been an ongoing event for more than 40 years. The Polka Dots Motorcycle Club tells a similar story of excessive Forest Service fees that forced them to cancel a ride they have sponsored for four decades. Likewise, the Gold Country Endurance Riders, an equestrian group, had to cancel an event they had been holding since 1993 because of a prohibitive increase in the permit fees. I seriously question the authority of the Forest Service to exact these fees at all, since federal guidelines do not require them if the surveys or research are done in the “public good.” Moreo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-comments-on-withdrawal-of-combat-troops-from-iraq | Barbara Lee Comments on Withdrawal of Combat Troops from Iraq | 2010-08-21 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, DC Congresswoman Barbara Lee released the following statement regarding thewithdrawal of the remaining combat troops from Iraq earlier this week. It's been seven years since, President George W. Bush launched our nation into one of the most disastrous, misguided, and dangerous military actions in our history in Iraq. As the daughter of a military veteran, I understand the sacrifices our service members and their families have made. Our brave men and women have served honorably and done everything we have asked of them. I opposed the war and occupation from the start, and have worked consistently to end it. Thankfully, we are finally seeing the withdrawal of combat troops in Iraq, but there are no guarantees that the war in Iraq is a done deal. I have consistently worked on a bipartisan basis to ensure that no permanent bases be built in Iraq, and will continue to remain firm in oversight of the transition in my roles on both the Foreign Affairs Committee and the Appropriations State Foreign Operations Subcommittee. We must we stick to our timetable for complete withdrawal of forces. There can be no backsliding on that and I plan to keep the pressure on the Administration to follow through on this. And as we begin to wrap up one unnecessary war- we must move to end the war in Afghanistan." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-applauds-request-for-additional-funding-for-hiv/aids-programs | Congresswoman Lee Applauds Request for Additional Funding for HIV/AIDS Programs | 2010-08-20 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee(CA-09) released the following statement in response to an announcement by the White HouseOffice of National AIDSPolicy that the President will request an additional $65 million forHIV/AIDS programs forthe 2011 fiscal year, which begins on October 1st: "Iwelcome the President's request for additional HIV/AIDS funding for the coming fiscal year, thoughit is clear that much more funding is needed, Congresswoman Lee said. Nearly 3,000 people around the country have been put on waiting lists to access the lifesaving drugs provided through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Congress must respond to this urgent crisis and to the President's latest request by providing additional funding to immediately address this problem. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to meet and exceed this request." According to the announcement explaining the request for additional funding, an additional$35 million would go to HIV prevention efforts in order to continue new HIV prevention activities and another $30 million would be directed to AIDS drug-assistance programs designed to respond to the ongoing crisis that states are facing in operatingthese essential programs. The announcement of the amendment comes just a month after the Obama Administration released the first-ever National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which seeks to reduce the annual number of new HIV infections by 25 percent within the next five years. Congresswoman Lee worked closely with the Obama Administration in crafting a strategy that will better coordinate and guide the national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/stop-spending-jordan-and-price-offer-ways-slash-deficit-through-spending-cuts | STOP the SPENDING: Jordan and Price Offer Ways to Slash Deficit Through Spending Cuts | 2010-08-18 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | August 18, 2010 Despite a breathtaking $1.47 trillion budget deficit and crippling $13 trillion national debt, Democrats in Congress have offered no plan to reduce Washington spending. In fact, for the first time in modern history, they failed to even offer a budget to account for their spending. Republicans understand the American people are speaking out for leadership to get our budget deficit under control – by reducing Washington spending. Today on AmericaSpeakingOut.com, Reps. Jim Jordan and Tom Price are offering the American people concrete steps that can be taken to attack our enormous deficit. Price and Jordan say we shouldn't be balancing the budget on the backs of American taxpayers with job-killing tax hikes. Instead, we need we need to stop the practice of recklessly spending and passing the bill on to our kids and grandkids. A video message from Reps. Jordan and Price, as well as their idea posted on AmericaSpeakingOut.com can be found below. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-welcomes-reports-of-administration-plans-to-expand-us-cuba-travel-opportunities | Barbara Lee Welcomes Reports of Administration Plans to Expand U.S.-Cuba Travel Opportunities | 2010-08-18 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. With reports this week that the Obama Administration will announce plans to expand opportunities for Americans to travel to Cuba, Congresswoman Barbara (D-CA) Lee released the following statement: I would certainly welcome any move by the Administration to remove some of the existing travel restrictions, however, the fact is we should lift the entire ban. Enough is enough. It is far past time that we end this counterproductive and unnecessary travel ban. I began working against the trade and travel ban as an aide to my predecessor Congressman Ronald Dellums in the 1970s. Despite some progress, we still face this travel ban that prevents critical exchange of ideas between Americans and the Cuban people. Americans are the best Ambassadors for our ideas and that important exchange of ideas will only come through ending this senseless ban on travel. Statistics show that the vast majority of American's want the travel ban lifted. It is time we take action and remove the travel ban and end the embargo. Congresswoman Barbara Lee has long supported an end to the travel ban and has introduced legislation (H.R. 332) that would remove travel restrictions for students traveling to Cuba. Last year, Congresswoman Lee led a Congressional delegation to Cuba. There she met with Cuban President Raul Castro and others to review policies related to trade and commerce with Cuba, and discuss cultural, health and academic exchanges. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/california-schools-to-receive-an-additional-487-million-in-recovery-funds | California Schools to Receive An Additional $487 Million In Recovery Funds | 2010-08-17 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) is pleased to announce that the United States Department of Education is making available an additional $487 million to schools throughout the state of California through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2010. Education Secretary Arne Duncan made the funding available to the state after assessing its plan to reform the education system, focusing on critical data that shows what is working in the state's classrooms and ongoing efforts that illustrate how students, teachers, administrators, community leaders and elected officials continue to work collaboratively to improve the system. With this funding, school districts will have the resources to pursue reforms necessary to improve the performance of our schools and our students, said Congresswoman Lee The application submitted for this funding required states to provide data that will lay the foundation for reform including: How teachers and principals are evaluated and how this information is used to support, retain, promote or remove staff. The extent to which the state has a Statewide Longitudinal Data Systems that includes all the necessary America COMPETES Act requirements and how it will implement a comprehensive system by 2011. Whether the state provides student growth data on current students and the students taught in the previous year to, at a minimum, teachers of reading/language arts and mathematics in grades in which the state administers assessments in those subjects in a manner that is timely and informs instructional programs. The number and identity of the schools that are Title I schools in improvement, corrective action or restructuring that are identified as persistently lowest-achieving schools. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-findlay-monday-present-congressional-award | JORDAN IN FINDLAY MONDAY TO PRESENT CONGRESSIONAL AWARD | 2010-08-14 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) is pleased to announce that Natalie Baratta of Findlay has earned the Silver Congressional Award Medal for completing more than 200 hours of volunteer service to the community. Jordan will present the medal to Ms. Baratta this Monday, August 16, at 4:15 PM in his Findlay District Office (100 East Main Cross Street, Suite 201). Area media are welcome to cover the presentation. The Congressional Award Program, a public-private partnership established more than 30 years ago, encourages young people to set and achieve goals in four program areas: volunteer public service, personal development, physical fitness, and expedition/exploration. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-members-add-to-calls-for-bipartisan-review-us-policy-in-afghanistan | Barbara Lee, Members Add to Calls for Bipartisan Review U.S. Policy in Afghanistan | 2010-08-13 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) along with a number of her House colleagues sent President Obama a letter requesting he take immediate steps to establish a bipartisan Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group (APSG) to conduct a comprehensive review of U.S. policy in these countries. The American people have witnessed our open-ended military engagement in Afghanistan adjusted time and time again to fit unclear objectives and definitions for success, said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. The closer we examine the impact of the ever-growing U.S. military footprint in Afghanistan, the more questions are raised regarding the appropriateness of current U.S. policy in the region. The letter to President Obama states, Similar to the establishment of the Iraq Study Group in 2006, the formation of an APSG is not a partisan issue. Concerns and questions regarding the direction of U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan have been expressed by Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle and an increasing majority of the American public. The letter also notes, As America heads inexorably towards its tenth year of war in Afghanistan, it is clear that the end of this, America's longest war, is nowhere in sight, and goes on to emphasize, a critical component of this assessment should be the development of an alternative strategy for concluding the U.S. war in Afghanistan. (Full text of the letter below) August 13, 2010 The Honorable Barack Obama President of the United States White House Washington DC Dear Mr. President, As America heads inexorably towards its tenth year of war in Afghanistan, it is clear that the end of this, America's longest war, is nowhere in sight. Consequently, we write to echo calls from national security, military and development experts as well as our colleagues in Congress for the establishment of a bipartisan Afghanistan-Pakistan Study Group … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-supports-education-jobs-and-medicaid-assistance-act | Barbara Lee Supports Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act | 2010-08-10 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in favor of the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act. This legislation provides a total of $26.1 billion in funding for education jobs ($10 billion) and FMAP ($16.1 billion), more than fully offset by the following: rescissions ($6.7 billion), Medicaid AMP changes ($2.1 billion), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance changes ($11.9 billion), elimination of advanced refundability of Earned Income Tax Credit ($1 billion), and closure of foreign tax credit loopholes ($9.75 billion). During these tough economic times we must continue to provide our states and the people of this country with the necessary assistance to keep our economy on the road to recovery. This bill is a step in the right direction. It will support 13,500 teachers in California who will get to keep their jobs this fall as result of the education funding we provide today and will bring $1.8 billion back to California to help pay for Medicaid assistance for low income people. Without this crucial funding California would be forced into even more painful budget cuts that would have cascaded down to our local cities and counties forcing layoffs for police, fire, EMT's and other critical personnel. While I support this aid to the states to keep people at work I am disappointed that the Senate chose to pay for this assistance on the backs of poor people who receive food stamps. We spend trillions in support of two wars funneling hundreds of billions of dollars into a black hole over at the pentagon yet we can't find another way to fund a good education for our kids or help States provide healthcare to the poor? That is unacceptable. Additionally, we should have been approving money to pay our debt to Black and Native Americans, to fund youth employment programs, and to extend the TANF emergency contingency fund. As we move forward, these issues must be at t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-asks-pelosi-include-balanced-budget-special-session-calendar | Jordan Asks Pelosi to Include Balanced Budget on Special Session Calendar | 2010-08-06 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) to consider his balanced budget proposal on the House Floor on Tuesday, when House members will meet in a special session to consider a $26.1 billion spending package. "Congress is spending like there's no tomorrow, and now they're calling everyone back to Washington to spend even more," Jordan said. "Instead of holding a special session to spend even more money that we don't have, I believe Congress should hold a special session to pass a balanced budget and get the country's finances back on track. That's exactly what I have asked Speaker Pelosi to do, and I stand ready to spend the entire August recess in Washington if that's what it takes to bring fiscal responsibility back to that town." According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, Jordan has the most fiscally conservative policy agenda of all House and Senate members. The text of Jordan's letter to Speaker Pelosi follows. August 6, 2010 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker United States House of Representatives H-232 The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker: As the House prepares to reconvene next week to spend an additional $26.1 billion in emergency bailout funding, I share the concerns of millions of Americans that it will do so in the absence of a Fiscal Year 2011 budget resolution. As Budget Committee Chairman Spratt has often said, "If you can't budget, you can't govern." Majority Leader Hoyer echoed these thoughts when he said that passing a budget is "the most basic responsibility of governing." Regrettably, Mr. Hoyer has also confirmed that the House will not meet this most basic responsibility this year—which, by statute, should have been completed by April 15. If the House fails to even consider a budget resolution, it will be the first time since passage of the 1974 Congressional Budget Act that it will have done so. With less than two months remaining before the new fiscal year starts, I remain the only House member to have introduced… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-applauds-confirmation-of-elena-kagan-to-supreme-court | Barbara Lee Applauds Confirmation of Elena Kagan to Supreme Court | 2010-08-05 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement following the confirmation of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the United States Supreme Court: Today I join my colleagues in applauding the Senate's confirmation of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court only the 4th woman to hold this position. As the first woman Solicitor General of the United States and first woman to be dean of Harvard Law School, Elena Kagan brings with her a real-world understanding of how the law is applied in the lives of the American people. "In addition, her service in all three branches of government equips her with the comprehensive understanding of our system of law and government that is particularly necessary for a Supreme Court Justice today. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-wyandot-and-hardin-counties-wednesday | Jordan Staff in Wyandot and Hardin Counties Wednesday | 2010-08-04 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | August 4, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Upper Sandusky and Kenton on Wednesday, August 4th. Cameron Warner, Rep. Jordan's Deputy District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the Community Room in the Upper Sandusky Library, located at 301 N. Sandusky Ave. Mr. Warner will also be in Kenton and available to meet with constituents from 4:00PM to 5:00PM in Veterans Hall in the Hardin County Courthouse, located at One Courthouse Square. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-applauds-federal-courts-decision-to-overturn-proposition-8 | Barbara Lee Applauds Federal Court's Decision to Overturn Proposition 8 | 2010-08-04 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following a U.S. District Court's decision to overturn Proposition 8, the initiative that banned same-sex marriage in California: Today's decision by the U.S. District Court to overturn Proposition 8 is a victory for the many thousands of committed couples in the state of California and for equal rights everywhere. It is my hope that as we continue this fight, this decision will stand and reaffirm that marriage is a civil right guaranteed under the constitution. This ruling moves our nation one step further in the long march toward ensuring equal protections and rights for all people. Congresswoman Lee is a founding member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus co-chaired by Chairman Barney Frank and Congresswoman Tammy Baldwin. She is proud to stand with 52 bi-partisan members to continue the work of ensuring that every American is treated equally under the law no matter their race, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/statement-on-californias-proposition-8-ruling | Statement on California's Proposition 8 Ruling | 2010-08-04 | 2010 | 2010-08 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | Statement by Representative Tom McClintock on the Proposition 8 Ruling: Judge Walker’s opinion that traditional marriage is an affront to the Bill of Rights would no doubt have come as a surprise to the American Founders – and to more than two centuries of American jurisprudence affirming that institution. Fortunately, the architects of our Constitution recognized the damage that feeble reasoning can do from the bench and provided a multitude of checks and balances – starting with the appellate process – which I am confident will now be brought into play. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:40Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lees-statement-on-one-year-anniversary-of-the-detainment-of-us-hikers-in-iran | Barbara Lee's Statement on One Year Anniversary of the Detainment of U.S. Hikers in Iran | 2010-07-30 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release July 31, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington, D.C. Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) issued the following statement today in advance of the one year anniversary of the detainment of three U.S. hikers in Iran on July 31, 2009. One year ago today, Joshua Fattal, Shane Bauer, and Sarah Shourd were detained by the government of Iran while attempting to hike in the mountain region in Iraqi Kurdistan, said Congresswoman Lee. Today, people across this country and the world are speaking with one voice in calling for the swift release of Joshua, Shane, and Sarah. Reports of eyewitness accounts that these individuals were abducted outside of Iranian territory have further highlighted the tragic nature of their year-long imprisonment without trial. The fact is the release of these individuals is not a political, diplomatic, or strategic decision, but rather a long overdue resolution to this humanitarian case. On this unfortunate milestone of their detention, I renew my call for the Iranian government to immediately release Joshua, Shane, and Sarah so that they can finally be reunited with their friends, family, and loved ones. There are common values which bind all of us together as a global community of people and nations, including a basic respect for human rights and intolerance for injustice. I urge the government of Iran to live up to those ideals and for the United States government to play a constructive role in securing the release of these three young American citizens. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-lee-introduces-legislation-to-require-the-safe-and-orderly-withdrawal-of-troops-and-military-contractors-from-afghanistan | Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation to Require the Safe and Orderly Withdrawal of Troops and Military Contractors From Afghanistan | 2010-07-30 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) introduced the Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, which would limit funding for Afghanistan to the safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. troops and military contractors. On September 14, 2001, I voted against the Authorization for the Use of Military Force in Afghanistan that I knew would be interpreted as a blank check to wage war anywhere, at any time, and for any length. Sadly, after ten years of military engagement in Afghanistan my worst fears of war without end of been realized. And there is no end in sight. It is time for Congress to act in accordance with the will of the American people and begin to responsibly end this war. My legislation will finally end combat operations in Afghanistan and limit funding for the safe and orderly withdrawal of U.S. troops and military contractors. Every additional dollar invested in the war and occupation in Afghanistan is a dollar we take away from Americans struggling to receive quality healthcare, educate their children, and provide for their family. The Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act will ensure we do not provide another dime to escalate America's longest war. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-mansfield-running-guard-training-mission | Jordan: Mansfield In The Running For Guard Training Mission | 2010-07-29 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Urbana) welcomed the Air Force's announcement that Mansfield Lahm Airport, home of the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, is one of two finalists in the competition to receive the C-27J formal training unit (FTU) mission. "Today's announcement affirms the important role that the 179th has played in our national defense and homeland security efforts for more than 60 years," Jordan said. "Locating all C-27J training activities in Mansfield would greatly benefit not only the men and women of the 179th but the National Guard as a whole." In a statement today, Air Force Secretary Michael B. Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton A. Schwartz said that either Mansfield Lahm or Key Field Air Guard Station in Meridian, Mississippi, will conduct training operations for the new C-27J mid-range cargo plane. In the coming months, the Air Force will conduct surveys and environmental impact analyses at the two bases to gauge their suitability for the mission. A final decision is expected in December. The 179th is already slated to be the first unit in the nation to receive a C-27J mission, with the first planes expected to arrive in August. Since taking office in 2007, Jordan has made the C-27J program a top priority. He has expressed his strong support for bringing the FTU to Mansfield to his House colleagues and top Air Force and National Guard officials, citing Mansfield Lahm's two runways, clear airspace, and lack of competing commercial carriers as suitable for C-27J training. He joined Mansfield's Guardsmen in promoting the 179th's unique qualifications to General Raymond E. Johns, Jr., Commander of the Air Force's Air Mobility Command, during his visit to Mansfield last November. "Tens of millions of federal infrastructure dollars have been invested at Mansfield Lahm in the last decade," Jordan said. "That fact, coupled with strong community support for the Guard and the vast military experience of Mansfield's Guardsmen, makes Mansfield the ideal location for this tra… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:35Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-issues-statement-on-the-passage-of-fair-sentencing-act | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Issues Statement on the Passage of Fair Sentencing Act | 2010-07-29 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release: Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) released the following statement after the House on Wednesday passed S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. The legislation changes a 1986 law under which a person convicted of crack cocaine possession received the same mandatory prison term as someone with 100 times the same amount of powder cocaine. The legislation reduces that ratio to about 18-1. The bill will now go to the President's desk for his signature. Some 25 years ago, in the attempt to address the rampant use of crack cocaine and reduce violent crime in urban communities throughout the country, Congress enacted laws that subjected an untold number of African Americans to unreasonably long prison terms for crack cocaine possession convictions, Congresswoman Lee said. The unfortunate reality is that the same law provided far more lenient prison terms for people arrested for the possession of powder cocaine. With the passage of the Fair Sentencing Act, we have started to move toward creating a more reasonable and balanced system of sentencing that reduces the disparity between prison sentences for crack and powder cocaine. While more changes are needed in our drug sentencing guidelines, I do believe the passage of the Fair Sentencing Act is an important first step in reducing sentencing disparities that adversely affected African Americans. I will continue to work on this important matter until we achieve full equity by having a 1-1 fair sentencing system. We must eliminate any form of discrimination faced by defendants based on the type of cocaine they are charged with possessing. Moreover, I am committed to addressing the root causes of drug use. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/congresswoman-barbara-lee-reminds-constituents-that-friday-is-the-last-day-of-the-2010-census-count | Congresswoman Barbara Lee Reminds Constituents that Friday is the last day of the 2010 Census Count | 2010-07-29 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release: Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) issued the following statement on Friday's deadline to be counted in the 2010 Census. Because the Census count only takes place every ten years, it is of great importance that people take this last opportunity to respond to the Census questions by phone by this Friday, said Congresswoman Lee. Services such as Head Start programs, public daycare for children, school lunch programs, public schools, public transportation and hospitals rely on federal funds that are allocated based on the number of people living in each state, as reported by the Census. An accurate count helps the federal government allocate approximately more than $400 billion of federal funds annually for these and other programs and services. To ensure inclusion in the 2010 Census, residents that believe they did not receive a Census form, who did not mail it back or who were not contacted by a census worker at their home can quickly, safely and confidentially answer Census questions by calling the following U.S. Census Bureau phone numbers from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. by this Friday, July 30th: 1-866-872-6868 General toll-free English language assistance line 1-866-928-2010 Spanish language assistance line 1-866-935-2010 Chinese language assistance line 1-866-945-2010 Vietnamese language assistance line 1-866-965-2010 Russian language assistance line 1-866-955-2010 Korean language assistance line 1-866-939-2010 Puerto Rico English language assistance line 1-866-929-2010 Puerto Rico Spanish language assistance line # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/one-hundred-house-members-join-barbara-lee-in-urging-president-obama-to-support-global-fund-to-fight-aids | One Hundred House Members Join Barbara Lee in Urging President Obama to Support Global Fund to Fight AIDS | 2010-07-29 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, one hundred House members joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) in sending a letter to President Obama encouraging him to make a three-year commitment of at least $6 billion to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria. This pledge would be consistent with the bipartisan Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 and help achieve the goals of the President's Global Health Initiative. The Global Fund is on the leading edge of the best practices and principles of effective foreign aid. Recent mid-year results announced this June indicate that the Fund has provided support for anti-retroviral HIV/AIDS treatment for 2.8 million people, while 7 million people have been treated and tested for tuberculosis, and 122 million bed nets have been distributed to prevent malaria. "Last week I attended the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna to learn about the current state of the global HIV/AIDS pandemic and get a sense of how our collective response to is working, said Congresswoman Lee. There's a lot of concern in the international community that we are not providing the necessary funding to meet our promises to combat this disease. This letter sends a strong message to the President that we are ready to stand with him and make a strong commitment to the global fight by providing $6 billion for the Global Fund over the next three years." A Copy of the full text of the letter is below. July 29, 2010 President Barack Obama The White House Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Obama, As Members of Congress who strongly support U.S. leadership to end the pandemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, we urge your Administration to make a three-year commitment to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria of no less than $6 billion for fisc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hydropower-hearing-natural-resources-water-and-power-subcommittee-opening | Hydropower Hearing, Natural Resources Water and Power Subcommittee, Opening Statement by Representative Tom McClintock | 2010-07-29 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Republican | House | CA | Tom McClintock | M001177 | mcclintock.house.gov | mcclintock | https://mcclintock.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Tom McClintock (CA – 04), Ranking Member of the House Water and Power Subcommittee, today made the following opening statement at a hearing about low-impact hydropower: “I applaud this hearing on expanding small hydropower development to augment our hydroelectric capacity. We will hear testimony today on the bureaucratic obstacles that federal agencies have placed in the way of the placement and construction of these hydro-electric generators, and I believe that Congress must make a concerted effort to identify and remove these obstacles that discourage development and drive up the price of electricity for consumers. “I am concerned, however, with an attempt to use the promise of small hydroelectricity projects as an excuse to delay, impede -- and among certain extremist groups, to destroy -- existing large-scale hydroelectric facilities. “One of the lamentable tendencies I have noticed in this Congress is to heavily subsidize those forms of water and power generation that are ideologically pleasing to the environmental Left while obstructing or even dismantling water and power generation frowned upon by the same extremist groups. “At these hearings, I have often reflected on the cornucopia of water and power that the federal government made possible when it maintained “abundance” as its central objective. The legendary multi-purpose dams and reservoirs of the last generation turned deserts into farmlands, created vast new recreational areas, tamed the environmentally devastating cycle of floods and droughts, and produced clean and abundant hydropower that provided a foundation for unprecedented prosperity throughout the western United States. As the legendary Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, Floyd Dominy, once pointed out, a “Colorado River without dams is useless to anyone.” “We must also beware of squandering our vast hydroelectric capacity by subordinating it to staggeringly more expensive and unreliable energy systems that the government is currently promoting… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:35Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/blackburn-price-jordan-offer-house-menu-money-saving-options | BLACKBURN / PRICE / JORDAN OFFER HOUSE A MENU OF MONEY SAVING OPTIONS | 2010-07-28 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 28, 2010 Congressmen Marsha Blackburn (TN-7), Tom Price (GA-6), and Jim Jordan (OH-4) will offer tandem amendments this week that could save taxpayers billions in needless Washington spending. The amendments call for a one percent, five percent and up to a 38% cut to the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill to be voted on as early as Thursday. A one percent across-the-board cut will save the taxpayer $674 million. A five percent cut will save $3.37 billion. The 38% cut would return the spending level to that of Fiscal Year 2008 prior to the Democrats' failed stimulus package – a savings of $18.6 billion in taxpayer dollars. THUD funding increased over 20 percent from $55 billion in FY09 to a proposed $67.4 billion in FY11 exclusive of stimulus funding, much of which was spent on transportation projects. Last week the Office of Management and Budget's Mid-Session Review revised debt, deficit, and spending estimates upward. According to OMB, the federal debt will be more than two-thirds of GDP in 2020; $440 billion more than President Obama's February budget estimate. This reflects the 84% increase in non-defense discretionary spending President Obama has presided over. "Spending in Washington is out-of-control, and the American people are tired of borrowing against our children's future to pay for irresponsible spending today," said Rep. Jordan. "Whether it is taking spending back to the 2008 level, or making across-the-board cuts of one or five percent, now is the time for Congress to stand up and show the American people that we hear their message and we're ready to bring some fiscal responsibility back to this town." "This week we are giving our colleagues a choice," Blackburn said. "They can save a penny or a nickel on every dollar they spend, or they can even return spending to pre-stimulus levels. The choice will be theirs, but the time for tough choices has come. We may have to spend less to subsidize tickets on Amtrak and we might have to roll back grants to pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:35Z |
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-earns-top-ranking-spending-cuts | JORDAN EARNS TOP RANKING FOR SPENDING CUTS | 2010-07-28 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The National Taxpayers Union Foundation (NTUF) has released a report on federal spending showing Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to have the most fiscally conservative policy agenda of all members of the House or Senate. NTUF computed the annualized cost of 1,698 pieces of legislation introduced in 2009, then calculated for each House and Senate member the total amount of spending contained in the bills they sponsored and cosponsored. Jordan's policy agenda was found to have cut federal spending by $229.8 billion. The next highest-ranked spending cutter was Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-Texas) with $162.2 billion in proposed cuts. "Last year, about one in four House members had legislative agendas to reduce—rather than raise—federal spending, while fewer still proposed to cut the budget by more than $100 billion," said Pete Sepp, Executive Vice President of the NTUF. "If all lawmakers had sponsored agendas similar in savings to that of Congressman Jordan, the federal budget deficit would likely be significantly lower than it is today." Jordan said that he was honored by the findings of the NTUF and would continue to work on the spending reductions contained in his balanced budget legislation, H.Con.Res. 281. "Despite the trillions in bailouts and failed stimulus plans, Congress continues to spend like there is no tomorrow," Jordan said. "I think it is great that the National Taxpayers Union Foundation shines the light on Congress's out-of-control spending. I hope every American will take a moment to examine the record of their member of Congress." The study found that the number of "spending increase" bills introduced in the House outnumber "spending cut" bills by a ratio of 16 to 1. Spending increase bills in the Senate outnumbered spending cut bills 18 to 1. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:35Z |
| https://lee.house.gov/news/press-releases/barbara-lee-votes-no-on-war-supplemental | Barbara Lee Votes "No" On War Supplemental | 2010-07-27 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Democrat | House | CA | Barbara Lee | L000551 | lee.house.gov | legacy | For Immediate Release Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following her vote in opposition to the Supplemental Appropriations package that would fund the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. She released this statement: Less than a month ago, Congress finally began the debate on the war in Afghanistan that should have been held nine years ago. While evidence continues to mount that our military engagement in Afghanistan has become a quagmire of corruption and ill defined objectives, this supplemental appropriations package will provide another $33 billion for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq that have already cost this nation more than $1 trillion. Congress cannot continue to write a blank check for the war in Afghanistan that has made our country less safe. Our brave men and women in uniform have been put in an impossible situation in Afghanistan where there is no military solution. It is time to provide funding for only the safe and orderly withdrawal. No more funding for combat operations. We cannot spend another dollar to escalate America's longest war. The costs of these wars are too enormous in blood and treasure. We must stand in opposition to a policy of war without end and begin to reexamine our priorities. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases/jordan-staff-auglaize-and-champaign-counties-monday | Jordan Staff in Auglaize and Champaign Counties Monday | 2010-07-26 | 2010 | 2010-07 | Republican | House | OH | Jim Jordan | J000289 | jordan.house.gov | jordan | https://jordan.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | July 26, 2010 Congressman Jim Jordan's (R-Urbana) staff will be in Wapakoneta and Urbana on Monday, August 30th. Cory Noonan, Rep. Jordan's Deputy District Director, will be available to meet with constituents from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM in the 2nd floor Conference Room of the Auglalize County Administration Building, located at 209 S. Blackhoof Street in Wapakoneta. Mr. Noonan will also be available in Urbana from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Conference Room B of the Champaign County Community Center, located at 1512 U.S. Highway 68. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T21:13:35Z |
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CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);