Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Sam Farr [D, CA-17]

Mount Madonna students reflect on visit to nation's capital

2012-06-02T20:51:24Z

Sam Farr, D-Carmel, and Rep. John Lewis, D-Atlanta. "It was this beautiful moment of mentoring," Mailliard said. "I thought to myself, 'This is why we came here.' You can't plan that, you couldn't have a more beautiful moment." The students ...

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Monterey's Naval Postgraduate School confirms inquiry into programs, administration

2012-06-02T02:29:01Z

NPS President Daniel Oliver also was not available for comment. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, is "monitoring the situation," according to spokesman Adam Russell, who said the congressman believes the inspector general's office is the appropriate ...

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Mount Madonna students reflect on visit to nation's capital

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...on the trip that was seared into his memory came on the steps of the U.S. Capitol when Mailliard's students interviewed Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, and Rep. John Lewis, D-Atlanta. "It was this beautiful moment of mentoring," Mailliard said. "I thought to m

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NPS confirms inquiry into programs, administration

2012-06-02T01:00:00Z

...but she did not respond to requests for comment. NPS President Daniel Oliver was also not available for comment. U.S. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, is "monitoring the situation," according to spokesman Adam Russell, who said the congressman believes the insp

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NPS confirms inquiry into programs, administration

2012-06-01T18:58:03Z

NPS President Daniel Oliver was also not available for comment. U.S. Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel, is "monitoring the situation," according to spokesman Adam Russell, who said the congressman believes the inspector general's office is the appropriate ...

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Monterey's Naval Postgraduate School confirms inquiry into programs, administration

2012-05-31T19:56:30Z

A Wave of Honor for Peter Benchley Winners

2012-05-31T12:39:51Z

Also in attendance will be a number of other ocean heroes and past award recipients including Rep. Sam Farr of Monterey, journalist and author Juliet Eilperin of the Washington Post and last year's master of ceremonies and Time magazine 'Hero of the Planet

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Five House Members Pledge to Continue Rep. Ron Paul's Fight For Saner Marijuana Policies

2012-05-31T12:25:32Z

who introduced legislation last year to repeal the federal prohibition of marijuana. Democrats Charlie Rangel, Sam Farr, Steve Cohen, and Barbara Lee, as well as Republican Dana Rohrabacher wrote into Politico's Arena, a forum for ...

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U.S. Rep. Louise Slaughter Introduces Bill To Prevent The Import Of Harmful Non-Native Animals And Diseases

2012-05-31T11:21:06Z

Madeleine Bordallo (D-GU), Sam Farr (D-CA), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), Maurice Hinchey ... and spread infectious pathogens and harmful parasites. "Representative Slaughter's action provides a critical opportunity for Congress to close the loophole ...

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A Wave of Honor for Peter Benchley Winners

2012-05-31T10:52:28Z

Congressional art winners announced

2012-05-31T07:39:12Z

An Everett Alvarez High School student placed third in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, according to a news report Wednesday from U.S. Rep. Sam Farr's office. First place went to Aptos High School student Holly Hernandez, with a project ...

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Five House Members Pledge to Continue Rep. Ron Paul's Fight For Saner Marijuana Policies

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...Charlie Rangel, Sam Farr, Steve Cohen, and Barbara Lee, as well as Republican Dana Rohrabacher wrote into Politico's Arena, a forum for policymakers and advocates, to answer the question, "Will the push to legalize pot fade away?" To a one, they answere

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Congressional art winners announced

2012-05-31T01:00:00Z

...High School student placed third in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition, according to a news report Wednesday from U.S. Rep. Sam Farr's office. First place went to Aptos High School student Holly Hernandez, with a project titled "Right to Bare Arms."

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As We See It: Not-so-open primary election

2012-05-30T04:27:07Z

Longtime incumbent Democratic Rep. Sam Farr is on a ballot with six other candidates vying for his 20th district seat, including two Republicans and one Democrat. In the 18th Congressional District, incumbent Anna Eshoo faces one Democratic ...

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As We See It: Not-so-open primary election

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...only one Democrat is on the ballot, or a Democratic incumbent faces only nominal opposition. Longtime incumbent Democratic Rep. Sam Farr is on a ballot with six other candidates vying for his 20th district seat, including two Republicans and one Democra

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Feds react to Capital One closure in Salinas

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...pm Sometimes, federal inertia can lead states to take matters into their own hands in ways that are...- 10:37 pm U.S. Rep. Sam Farr said Tuesday that the federal government is working to bring help to the Salinas area in anticipation of next year's clos

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Feds react to Capital One closure in Salinas

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

Monterey Navy school honors the living, fallen

2012-05-29T14:29:36Z

The Navy school is unique in the world, said Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel. "All this requires public support, and election of politicians who can vote the appropriations for facilities like this," he said. He urged his audience to "look around and ...

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Monterey Navy school honors the living, fallen

2012-05-29T14:29:36Z

Monterey Navy school honors the living, fallen

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...terrorism, to gather at events like these, to hold elections and to protest." The Navy school is unique in the world, said Rep. Sam Farr, D-Carmel. "All this requires public support, and election of politicians who can vote the appropriations for facili

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