Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Xavier Becerra [D, CA-31]

Health-care reform debate

2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

REP. XAVIER BECERRA (D-CA): [inaudible] real, affordable health care in the House today in Washington, DC. We want to say something to you. Thank you. ...

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Chaos, arm-twisting gave Pelosi win

2009-06-30T00:00:00Z

Leadership aides say Texas Rep. Ciro Rodriguez promised Pelosi he'd vote yes, but voted no and sprinted from the chamber. California Rep. Xavier Becerra ...

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If The Climate Bill Had Failed, Pelosi Was Probably Done As Speaker

2009-06-30T00:00:00Z

...say Texas Rep. Ciro Rodriguez promised Pelosi he’d vote yes, but voted no and sprinted from the chamber. California Rep. Xavier Becerra tried unsuccessfully to flag him on his cell phone — and Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) bounded into the ornate Spe

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Health care reform debate

2009-06-30T00:00:00Z

REP. XAVIER BECERRA (D-CA): [inaudible] real, affordable health care in the House today in Washington, DC. We want to say something to you. Thank you. ...

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Obama Wants Immigration Reform Done This Year

2009-06-26T00:00:00Z

...politically is ripe. Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (Calif.), Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) were among the key lawmakers in the meet

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US Capitol is too white, say critics

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

... internship program and fellowship program,â€* said Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), a CHC member who said the program had been effective for his office. ...

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Lawmakers press OMB head on pay-go policy exemptions

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

During the House Budget Committee hearing, Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) noted the exemptions will cost more than $3 trillion over 10 years. ...

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Lawmakers press OMB head on pay-go policy exemptions

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

...a few big-ticket items that have added to the nation’s budget deficit. During the House Budget Committee hearing, Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.) noted the exemptions will cost more than $3 trillion over 10 years. Policies that won’t be subject to

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Rahm Emanuel says votes not there for immigration reform

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

...John McCain Senator Robert Menendez Senator Chuck Schumer Senator Jeff Sessions Senator Arlen Specter Representative Xavier Becerra Representative Howard Berman Representative Anh Cao Representative James Clyburn Representative John Conyers Representati

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2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

Here's what they had to say: - Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.): "A great meeting...We think we can make great progress." - Sen Chuck Schumer (DN. ...

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Liberals Demand "Public Option" At Capitol Hill Rally

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

...the real culprit when it comes to interferences in health care. "Whose choice is it who will be your doctor?" asked Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), a senior member of one of the committees responsible for Medicare. "Yours or your insurance company's?"

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Liberals Demand "Public Option" At Capitol Hill Rally

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

"Whose choice is it who will be your doctor?" asked Rep. Xavier Becerra (D-Calif.), a senior member of one of the committees responsible for Medicare. ...

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Obama Wants Immigration Reform Done This Year

2009-06-25T00:00:00Z

Y.), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra (Calif.), Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Sen. Charles Schumer (DN.Y.) were among the key lawmakers ...

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Foundation founder honored for scholarships

2009-06-17T00:00:00Z

Hours before Tuesday night's ceremony, California Rep. Xavier Becerra, D-Los Angeles, gave Tapia a personal tour of Capitol Hill. Tapia's two sons - Noel, ...

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Negotiators sign off on war supplemental compromise

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

...the Senate, and my understanding ... is that quite a bit of progress was made," House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra of California said Tuesday upon leaving a meeting with House Democratic leaders. Rep. George Miller, D-Calif., Democrati

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Negotiators sign off on war supplemental compromise

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

... was made," House Democratic Caucus Vice Chairman Xavier Becerra of California said Tuesday upon leaving a meeting with House Democratic leaders. Rep. ...

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2009-06-10T00:00:00Z

Representative Xavier Becerra (D-CA) said he plans to reintroduce legislation that would impose new standards upon preparers and asked Shulman whether he ...

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Extending healthcare coverage for millions of low-income Americans (Rep. Xavier Becerra)

2009-06-08T00:00:00Z

...cost-sharing, and prescription drugs. For more information about this legislation, please click here. (Representative Xavier Becerra (CA-31) is the Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and senior member of the Ways and Means Committee) This entry

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2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

Democratic Representative Xavier Becerra said he plans to reintroduce legislation that would impose new standards upon preparers and asked Shulman whether ...

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US IRS mulls oversight of tax-return preparers

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

Rep. John Lewis, the Democratic chairman of the oversight subcommittee. Democratic Representative Xavier Becerra said he plans to reintroduce legislation ...

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