Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Lois Capps [D, CA-23]

Congressional race becomes prime example of changes in state's primary system

2012-06-03T02:20:41Z

Also in the race is independent Matt Boutté. Either Maldonado or Mitchum will in all likelihood face incumbent Rep. Lois Capps, the only Democrat on the ballot, in the fall. Simi Valley's 25th Congressional District race also resembles the ...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Joe Walsh: Dems want minorities 'to be dependent on government'

2012-06-01T07:59:29Z

Maldonado is looking to unseat Dem Rep. Lois Capps in November. • CA-26: Sigh. If Republican-cum-independent Linda Parks somehow slips through the top-two primary here, it will be seriously disappointing. The Hotline's Scott Bland tells us ...

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Daily Kos Elections Morning Digest: Joe Walsh: Dems want minorities 'to be dependent on government'

2012-06-01T07:59:29Z

Matt Boutté, 24th District congressional candidate, to hold get-together

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria. Lois Capps to hold grand opening event at SLO campaign headquarters Central Coast U.S. Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, will hold a grand opening event at her San Luis Obispo campaign headquarters from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. S

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California Candidate Abel Maldonado And Family Business Owe $4 Million In Taxes, IRS Says

2012-05-31T15:53:07Z

Maldonado, one of two Republicans challenging eight-term incumbent Rep. Lois Capps (D) in California's newly configured 24th Congressional District, served as co-owner of his family's 6,000-acre farm in Santa Maria until shortly after charges ...

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Candidate Maldonado and family business involved in tax dispute

2012-05-31T03:57:18Z

Taxes are a central issue for Maldonado's campaign in the 24th Congressional District, newly drawn in an area now represented by Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara). "In Congress, I'll work to close the tax loopholes while keeping the tax burden ...

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Maldonado and family business owe more than $4 million in taxes, IRS says

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...Maldonado, in turn, is challenging the agency in U.S. Tax Court, even as he pledges to commit his own funds to a race against Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara. “I believe we paid the correct amount of taxes and followed the rules as we under- stood th

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California Candidate Abel Maldonado And Family Business Owe $4 Million In Taxes, IRS Says

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...court documents reviewed by the Los Angeles Times . Maldonado, one of two Republicans challenging eight-term incumbent Rep. Lois Capps (D) in California's newly configured 24th Congressional District, served as co-owner of his family's 6,000-acre farm i

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Nexus Weighs in on Candidates for Local Office

2012-05-30T16:08:37Z

Lois Capps: Congressional Representative, 23rd District The Daily Nexus editorial board has long supported current congressional representative Lois Capps, a Democrat who has represented California’s 23rd District since her husband Walter died ...

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Conservative actor Chris Mitchum eyes seat in Congress

2012-05-30T08:44:49Z

He's a decided underdog in a race defined by two controversial names in California politics, Rep. Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) and former Republican Lt. Gov. Abel Maldonado. Capps has been derided as a poster child for political gerrymandering because her

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Conservative actor Chris Mitchum eyes seat in Congress

2012-05-29T22:57:50Z

CAMEO Cheers Congresswoman Capps For Helping Unemployed Become Self-Employed and Start Their Own Small Business

2012-05-29T12:35:04Z

Last week, unemployed, potential entrepreneurs moved closer to being able to start their own small business. Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-23) announced legislation that would enable local Workforce Investment Boards to offer training and assistance for sel

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CAMEO Cheers Congresswoman Capps For Helping Unemployed Become Self-Employed and Start Their Own Small Business

2012-05-28T19:52:54Z

In Focus - Lois Capps - Segment 1

2012-05-28T00:54:44Z

Story Created: May 27, 2012 at 10:14 PM PDT Story Updated: May 27, 2012 at 10:53 PM PDT Santa Barbara - Representative Lois Capps is looking for another term in Congress, but redistricting has turned this race upside down. The district lines and the name .

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Farm traced to listeria outbreak files bankruptcy

2012-05-26T01:00:00Z

...in turn, is challenging the agency in U.S. Tax Court, even as he pledges to commit his own funds to a race against Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara. “I believe we paid the correct amount of taxes and followed the rules as we under- stood them,” Mald

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Candidates face off in 24th Congressional District

2012-05-24T05:17:11Z

The ballot for the 24th Congressional District will list Congresswoman Lois Capps, a Democrat from Santa Barbara; Republicans Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria and Chris Mitchum of Santa Barbara; and Matt Boutte of San Luis Obispo, who is running with no party

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Santa Maria Sun / Cover Story

2012-05-24T02:54:01Z

Only two will advance, regardless of party affiliation. There’s Rep. Lois Capps, whose grip on the region will likely be tested by the 24th’s more conservative-leaning voters. There’s the maverick, Abel Maldonado, who’s worn many hats, from mayor .

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Howerton’s great record

2012-05-24T02:39:42Z

In conducting some research, I see many members of the community and local government were also opposed to this proposal, including then-Councilwoman Jan Keller and Congresswoman Lois Capps. I seem to remember general community consensus at the ...

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Santa Barbara Partners in Education Honors Students with Career Education Awards

2012-05-24T00:52:19Z

At the beginning of the program, county Superintendent of Schools Bill Cirone introduced Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa Barbara, who commended Partners in Education for its efforts. “This is a model, I believe, that’s one of the best in the ...

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Choosing to Represent

2012-05-22T20:50:08Z

Yet all of these women are determined to do so. Congresswoman Lois Capps (CA-24) and Congresswoman Betty Sutton (OH-16) are both already members of Congress who are currently engaged in campaigns. They're both slogging it out in difficult ...

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