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Rep. Barbara Lee
Democrat • 9th District, California • 8th Term • Sworn In 1997
- 43 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 10 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 414 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 9 of 440) 5 Made Into Law (Ranks 59 of 440)
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- Votes with party 92%
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Bashir Uses Contraception Controversy to Promote ‘Single-Payer Healthcare’
Besides Rep. Walsh, Bashir stocked the rest of his program with liberal guests like Rep. Barbara Lee and former DNC communications director Karen Finney who sang from the administration's song sheet when it came to the contraception mandate.
Ex-Mayor Oscar Goodman joins GOP regulars, others on invite for Rep. Joe Heck campaign kickoff
Some political event invites are better than others -- and Rep. Joe Heck's campaign kickoff has many ... Heather (big Harry Reid backers) and Barbara Lee Woolen, who ran against Krolicki for lieutenant governor in 2006 and was lampooned by ...
Foes Attack Fetal Pain Bill From Two Directions
“I think those who support reproductive rights for women in D.C. also support D.C. home rule,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), who orchestrated the CBC’s efforts here and said a meeting with their Senate supporters was in the works. “This is also
Foes Attack Fetal Pain Bill From Two Directions
“I think those who support reproductive rights for women in D.C. also support D.C. home rule,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), who orchestrated the CBC’s efforts here and said a meeting with their Senate supporters was in the works. “This is also
What they're saying about the Prop. 8 ruling
From Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, another vice chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus: "I am extremely pleased that the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the discriminatory ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8 ...
Official reactions to Prop. 8 ruling
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland: “I am extremely pleased that the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that the discriminatory ban on same-sex marriage, Proposition 8, violates the U.S. Constitution. Though the fight for marriage equality ...
What the American Red Cross Does Not Want You to Know (Video)
at a congressional briefing sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Barbara Lee, and Rep. Donald M. Payne (CEPR Co-Director Mark Weisbrot spoke at the briefing, and CEPR helped to publicize the event.) Through visits to Haiti in 2010 and 2011 in which she ..
What the American Red Cross Does Not Want You to Know (Video)
at a congressional briefing sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke, Rep. Barbara Lee, and Rep. Donald M. Payne (CEPR Co-Director Mark Weisbrot spoke at the briefing, and CEPR helped to publicize the event.) Through visits to Haiti in 2010 and 2011 in which she ..
Obama’s Racial Politics
...Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wis
Family speaks up in death of Santa Clara Marine
Mike Honda, D-Campbell; Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose; Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough; and Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland , as well as Chu, a Southern California Democrat. "The culture of hazing is very, very deep within the military," Chu said Saturday.
Family speaks up in hazing death of Santa Clara Marine
Mike Honda, D-Campbell; Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose; Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Hillsborough; and Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland , as well as Chu, a Southern California Democrat. "The culture of hazing is very, very deep within the military," Chu said Saturday.
WILLIAMS: Obama's racial politics
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wishes
West Oakland celebrates the opening of a youth center, designed by teens
The project -- first imagined about 10 years ago -- came together with a federal grant, support from the offices of U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and funding from a group of local agencies and ...
Conference Committee Must Extend Emergency Unemployment Benefits
We must take bold action now. Congresswoman Barbara Lee co-founded the Congressional Out-of-Poverty Caucus (COPC) after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The caucus seeks to raise awareness about the need to fight poverty, hunger, and ...
West Oakland celebrates the opening of a youth center, designed by teens
The project -- first imagined about 10 years ago -- came together with a federal grant, support from the offices of U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, and Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson and funding from a group of local agencies and ...
Money is flowing in California campaigns
He also accepted contributions from actress Bette Midler and from Reps. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-Menlo Park). At least one super PAC has formed to support Berman. Calling itself Rebuilding America and listing Ackley Padilla, brother of
Racial politics
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wishes to lynch
Obama's racial politics divide the nation
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the Tea Party wishes
Feb 1 letters to the editor
Yet our congressional representative, Barbara Lee, has supported the protesters, believed they should be allowed to "occupy whatever spaces they are occupying" including overnight stays in public areas. Despite the protesters' purposefully ...
Obama campaign plays race card
Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party ...
Obama's racial politics
...Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wis
Rep. Barbara Lee Wishes Global Fund a Happy Birthday
...in his latest partnership with The Nature Conservancy ● Drupal development by the Macaroni Bros Over a decade ago Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) co-authored the bipartisan AIDS and Tuberculosis Relief Act of 2000, which laid the legislative groundwork for wh
Obama's Racial Politics
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wishes
The Future of Pot: Is Legalization Around the Corner In Colorado and Washington?
Last June, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) introduced H.R. 2306 ... Frank was joined by Ron Paul (R-TX), John Conyers (D-MI), Barbara Lee (D-CA), Jared Polis (D-CO), and Steve Cohen (D-TN). The bill now has 19 cosponsors, mostly Californians, urban ...
New Walter E. Williams for 02/01/2012
...Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wishes t
Obama's racial politics
...Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, said that argument over the debt ceiling is proof of racial animosity toward Obama. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., said that Republicans are trying to deny blacks the vote. Rep. Andre Carson, D-Ind., said the tea party wishes t
Progressive-Democrats: Pentagon Spending Cuts Should Be Doubled
The White House should cut nearly twice the $487 billion by which it has committed to reducing the Pentagon’s budget, said Rep. Barney Frank (P-MA) and three other Progressive-Democrats. They said the planned cuts, announced last Thursday by Defense Secr
Obama to House Dems: I "have your back"
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., told reporters yesterday that "this is the first time I've seen Democrats this united." "We're united around one thing, and that's making sure that we continue to fight for jobs and to turn the economy around for the ...
Midday Open Thread
Besides [Barney] Frank [(Mass.)], Reps. Barbara Lee (Calif.), Rush Holt (N.J.) and Lynn Woolsey (Calif.) signed on to the letter calling for deep spending cuts and the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan this year. In case you didn't see ...
Obama urges Congress to act in election year
"It's the first time I've seen Democrats this united," said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif. That unity will be tested by months of campaigning and legislative fights as well as clear signals from Obama that he will run against Congress. While ...
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