Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Barbara Lee [D, CA-9]

Congressional Black Caucus celebrates Jesse Jackson's first presidential run

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

...and CBC members stepped to the microphone. "We really benefited from his unbelievable work," said caucus chairman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), who was twice a Jackson delegate at Democratic Party conventions. "He paved the way for many of us to run for Congr

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Black power has arrived _ with some new challenges

2009-11-18T00:00:00Z

...likely come from the 42 members of the Congressional Black Caucus. "The goal is closing all of these gaps," said Rep. Barbara Lee, chairwoman of the caucus and a member of the House Appropriations Committee, which oversees budgetary spending. "When you

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Congresswoman Comes to Aid of Single Army Mom

2009-11-17T00:00:00Z

...the Army and is being confined to the Georgia base where she is stationed. But Hutchinson's hometown congresswoman, Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) said she is doing what she can to help her constituent. "In an effort to assist Specialist Hutchinson, my off

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Listen Up, Mr. President

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

Join Ms. Thomas in conversation with Congresswoman and Mills alumna Barbara Lee '73 for an insider's look at the White House and what makes a leader. ...

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Activists Sending Coat Hangers to Congress for Abortion Funding in Health Care

2009-11-16T00:00:00Z

Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, said during the debate, "This amendment takes us one step back to those dark days of back-alley abortions" Jane ...

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Debate worth noting...

2009-11-15T00:00:00Z

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA): "The deaths of civilians in Gaza and the devastation brought upon their homes, schools, and infrastructure have worsened a ...

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Before enlisting, read what the military does for its own

2009-11-15T00:00:00Z

Supporters are urged to contact Hutchinson's Congresswoman Barbara Lee at (202)225-2661, or fax (202)225-9817, and ask that she ask the Army to allow ...

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House Democratic Leaders Mum on Afghanistan

2009-11-14T00:00:00Z

proposal to create redeployment timelines and measurements for success, Rep. Barbara Lee's (D-Calif.) proposal to prohibit funds for troop surges and Reps. ...

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Authoritative Rejection of Afghanistan War

2009-11-14T00:00:00Z

Those who opposed attacking Afghanistan in the first place, including Congresswoman Barbara Lee, and those who opposed attacking Iraq as well, ...

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Abortion Rights Fight Plagues Both Parties

2009-11-14T00:00:00Z

...coverage. "I remember the days of back alley abortions and this amendment takes us one step back to those days," said Rep. Barbara Lee of California. The amendment passed with the support of 64 Democrats and all but one Republican. Now the traditional

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Black caucus is postponed due to arrest

2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

John Conyers, D-Mich., the most senior member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, US Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., ...

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2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, said during the debate, "This amendment takes us one step back to those dark days of back-alley abortions" Jane ...

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Members of Congress Claim Back Alley Abortions Will Happen Without Tax Funds

2009-11-13T00:00:00Z

Rep. Barbara Lee, a California Democrat, said during the debate, "This amendment takes us one step back to those dark days of back-alley abortions" Jane ...

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UN forum decries marginalisation of minorities

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

The President of the world body's Human Rights Council, Ambassador Alex Van Meeuwen, Chairperson of the Forum, United States (US) Congresswoman Barbara Lee ...

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Women's Rights Leader: Caught Off-Guard By 'Terrible, Disastrous' Stupak Deal

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

Her language echoes that of Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), who took to the House floor during Saturday's health care debate to fight the amendment: "This ...

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US Congress Endorses Israeli War Crimes

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) addressed Palestinian rocket attack and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, remarking, "The urgency and the gravity of these harsh ...

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ACLU Urges US to Address Voting Rights for Minorities

2009-11-12T00:00:00Z

This year, the Forum will be chaired by US Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) and will include over 400 participants. "The US government has historically ...

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The Left's Stupak Stupification

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

...Still, the deal infuriated party liberals who described the momentas a rollback of womens reproductive health. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). declared it to be "simply outrageous." What's more, the decision reportedly caused some female Congresswomen to weep

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White House Executive To Address Annual Caribbean Gala

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

The Gala has also honored Friends of the Caribbean such as former Congressman Kweisi Mfume, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. This year, ICS will use the GALA ...

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The challenge is on at DHS

2009-11-11T00:00:00Z

Participants will get the opportunity to meet authors Helen Thomas, Craig Crawford, Chip Bok, Patricia Gates Lynch, Barbara Lee, Stephen E. Fratzich, ...

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