Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Sam Farr [D, CA-20]

Justine DaCosta, Name Dropping: July 15, 2012: Honoring the tourist

2012-07-15T01:00:00Z

Low, son of Clifford Low and Priscilla Partridge, received his academy appointment from Rep. Sam Farr. He is a 2008 graduate of Watsonville High School, where he was captain of the lacrosse team and participated in Model ...

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The Nation: The Tide Is Turning On Health Care - WNYC

2012-07-12T01:00:00Z

"The right-wing Tea Party voice that has been heard here against the bill has been very effective at getting people to hate the label," said Representative Sam Farr. "But what they've failed at are getting people to hate the ...

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Pelosi: Dems May Take Up Medical Marijuana Reform After The ...

2012-07-12T01:00:00Z

Another possibility is a ban on federal spending for raids on state-sanctioned medical marijuana facilities. A bill that would do that passed the House in May, but awaits action in the Senate. It was introduced by California Rep. Sam Farr (D).

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Victory for CA Condors and Rock Climbers

2012-07-12T01:00:00Z

It is also home to several California condors - one of the world's rarest birds. Rep. Sam Farr (D, CA-17) first introduced the legislation in 2009, he says. "This is a great example of tectonic plate movement, right there on the San ...

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Pelosi: It would be 'really important' to take on medical marijuana in ...

2012-07-11T01:00:00Z

Her fellow congressmen from California, Rep. Sam Farr (D), said to Raw Story, “Medical marijuana is one of those issues where if you get enough states, where when you get enough, then you get it. California had already ...

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House Votes Yet Again To Repeal The Affordable Care Act | RH ...

2012-07-11T01:00:00Z

“The right-wing Tea Party voice that has been heard here against the bill has been very effective at getting people to hate the label,” said Representative Sam Farr. “But what they've failed at are getting people to hate the ...

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W.O.O. Thang - Monterey County Weekly

2012-07-04T01:00:00Z

Rep. Sam Farr says Republican-led “war on the oceans” has local impacts. Politicians often declare battles that have nothing to do with bombs or troops, like the “war on women” or the “war on poverty.” Now, Rep. Sam Farr ...

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Can-You-Hear-Us-Now!

2012-07-02T01:00:00Z

Anna Eshoo (D), California, Representative - District 14, Website. Mike Honda (D), California, Representative - District 15, Website. Zoe Lofgren (D), California, Representative - District 16, Website. Sam Farr (D), California ...

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HR.708 | Relating to the consideration of House Report 112-546 ...

2012-07-01T01:00:00Z

Rep. David Dreier (CA Republican), Yes. Rep. John Duncan (TN Republican), Yes. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson (MO Republican), Yes. Rep. Eliot Engel (NY Democrat), No. Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA Democrat), No. Rep. Sam Farr (CA Democrat), No ...

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Hill: “Rep. West charges Black Caucus of supporting Holder ...

2012-06-28T01:00:00Z

From The Hill: Rep. Allen West (R-Fla.) on Thursday blasted his fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for staging a walkout on a contempt. ... Emanuel Cleaver, Steve Cohen, John Conyers, Elijah Cummings, Danny Davis, Peter DeFazio, Rosa

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GBTA concludes most successful legislative symposium | News ...

2012-06-25T01:00:00Z

On Monday night, June 18, GBTA members were able to meet with Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus Chairs Rep. Sam Farr (CA-17) and Rep. Joe Bonner (AL-1). Over lunch on Tuesday, June 19th, Sen.

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SB 1070 Opinion Is Good For Obama, Bad For Romney And Latinos

2012-06-25T01:00:00Z

There was even a time when Senator John McCain and Congressman Jeff Flake favored a comprehensive approach that was practical and fair. It's going to take a more honest debate and the .... Rep. Sam Farr (D-Calif.) ...

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1THING Wichita | Sustainability Starts With 1THING - America's ...

2012-06-25T01:00:00Z

Representative Raul Grijalva (D-7th/AZ). CA • Representative Judy Chu (D-32nd/CA) • Representative Sam Farr (D-17th/CA) • Representative John Garamendi (D-10th/CA) • Representative Mike Thompson (D-1st/CA). CO ...

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Coast Lines: June 24, 2012 - Santa Cruz Sentinel

2012-06-24T01:00:00Z

Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, has launched his first Facebook Cover Photo contest. Residents of the 17th congressional district can enter their own original, high-quality photographs of the district for a chance to appear as the ...

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House Appropriations Committee Passes FY13 Ag Funding Bill ...

2012-06-19T01:00:00Z

An amendment offered by Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA) to partially reverse a substantial cut to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. An amendment offered by Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) to eliminate the sugar price support ...

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House Appropriations Committee Passes FY13 Ag Funding Bill ...

2012-06-19T01:00:00Z

Bus stop in Sand City relocating | The Salinas Californian ...

2012-06-15T01:00:00Z

Rep. Sam Farr possessed assets worth $1.5 million to $3.- 12:26 am. Watsonville raises utility rates. Watsonville residents will pay more for water, sewer and garbage service next year.- 1:02 am. Thursday's daily lotto numbers ...

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Farr, Eshoo statements on Obama's immigration announcement ...

2012-06-15T01:00:00Z

WASHINGTON - Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, and Rep. Anna Eshoo, D-Palo Alto, issued statements Friday on President Obama s decision to allow the Department of Homeland Security to exercise prosecutorial discretion when ...

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Farr assets worth up to $3.46M | The Salinas Californian ...

2012-06-14T01:00:00Z

WASHINGTON — Rep. Sam Farr possessed assets worth $1.5 million to $3.46 million in 2011, financial disclosure forms released Thursday shows. Some of the larger holdings listed on the annual disclosure form by Farr, ...

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Farr assets worth up to $3.46M | The Salinas Californian ...

2012-06-14T01:00:00Z