Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Diane Watson [D, CA-33]

L.A. congressman's bailout blog: Why I switched from "no" to "yes"

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

...switching votes from "no" to "yes": Rep. Hilda Slolis, whose 32nd district includes parts of Azusa and Covina Rep. Diane Watson, whose 33rd district includes parts of Culver City and Ladera Heights. Below is the entire delegation from Los Angeles County

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What to do about e-waste

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

"The US fails to hold manufacturers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products that contain toxic materials," said Rep. Diane Watson, D-CA ...

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Congressional panel rips Yankee Stadium deal

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

...as governments increasingly support stadiums for profitable pro sports teams with multimillion dollar payrolls. Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., said her hometown of Los Angeles has gone without a professional football team for decades because city official

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E-waste regs are way too lax, GAO says

2008-09-18T00:00:00Z

... Rep. Diane Watson, D-Ca., also said, “The U.S. fails to hold manufacturers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products that contain toxic materials.” A new Government Accountability Office report slams the EPA for its

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Super Burke Fighting with Residents Over LAâ€™s Oil Fields

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Rep. Diane Watson and state Sen. Ridley-Thomas have pressed Burke and other officials to extend the EIR comment period on behalf of the community. ...

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Sick Patients Need Cutting-Edge Drugs

2008-08-23T00:00:00Z

Anna Tomalis was a bright, pretty, 13-year-old girl who liked horseback riding and soccer. During the last few years, she rarely had a chance to think about those things. Since September 2005, Anna battled cancer. And, instead of wringing all she could

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Sick Patients Need Cutting-Edge Drugs

2008-08-22T00:00:00Z

and Rep. Diane Watson (D., Calif.) introduced a bill to do just that. The Access, Compassion, Care, and Ethics for Seriously Ill Patients Act (ACCESS) would ...

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Women for Obama group courts Clinton faithful

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

Maria Shriver is among the hosts at a gala cocktail reception for women aimed at mending fences and unifying Democratic support behind the presumptive candidate. F ROM star television journalist to first lady of America's richest state, Maria Shriver

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Women for Obama group courts Hillary Clinton faithful

2008-08-19T00:00:00Z

She fondly greeted the women, who included Jamie McCourt, Victoria Hopper (Dennis' wife), US Rep. Diane Watson (DL.A.), County Supervisor Gloria Molina, ...

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WICT Wows Washington

2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

WICT took a group of senior women to Capitol Hill July 31 to brief members of Congress on how cable has improved as a place for women to work. Rep Diane Watson (D-CA) invited the group to the Hill after hearing about WICT's work. CableFAX Daily

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Freedmen gain a partial victory in appeals court

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

... funding for Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma housing and health programs, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., characterized the ruling as ''decisive and powerful. ...

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Justice 4 All Includes Women of Color: PLATFORM RECOMMENDATIONS TO ...

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

Instead, too often there has been reliance on "traditional" minority or civil rights organizations that no longer have representative memberships nor viable ...

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WICT leaders go to nation's capital

2008-07-31T00:00:00Z

Among those expected to participate are WICT President and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, who will meet with Rep. Diane Watson, D.-Calif., the leader of the ...

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WICT To Address Congress On Women’s Issues

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

Women in Cable Telecommunications will be on the Hill Thursday discussing with Congressional leaders the cable industry’s achievements in improving workforce issues pertinent to women. WICT President and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley will address Rep.

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WICT To Address Congress On Womenâ€™s Issues

2008-07-30T00:00:00Z

WICT President and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley will address Rep. Diane Watson (D.-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus, ...

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Watson to Hold Hill Briefing on WICTâ€™s PAR

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

Rep. Diane Watson holding briefing for Hill staffers Thursday on Women in Cable Telecommunications' PAR Initiative. By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable ...

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Suicide or Murder? Three Years After the Death of Pfc. LaVena ...

2008-07-26T00:00:00Z

When we were back in Washington this past week, we got a chance to speak with Congresswoman Diane Watson. We talked, and we got some positive feedback from ...

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Africa: Aid Agency Helping Women Advance in Small Business

2008-07-21T00:00:00Z

... only half as effective if half of Lesotho's population was excluded from the formal economy," according to US Representative Diane Watson of California. ...

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Innovative Inner City Program For At-Risk Youth Starts at USC

2008-07-08T00:00:00Z

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett, USC head football coach Pete Carroll and Representative Diane Watson are great ...

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Innovative Inner City Program For At-Risk Youth Starts at USC

2008-07-07T00:00:00Z

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett , USC head football coach Pete Carroll and Representative Diane Watson are great ...

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