Rep. Barbara Lee

Democrat  •  9th District, California  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
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09/26/09
Byron Williams: Trip to Washington always stirs deep feelings

...time in 1963. But 46 years later, in many ways, America is a very different place. Hard to imagine two years ago Rep. Barbara Lee, president of the Congressional Black Caucus would have the honor of introducing an African American Many attending the c

09/26/09
Time for Straight Answers on Afghanistan from President Obama

...other reason than that a significant source of opposition to the war can be found where Obama finds himself tonight. Rep. Barbara Lee of California, the lone dissenting House vote against authorizing military action in Afghanistan on Sept. 14, 2001, now

09/26/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Obama, who last year addressed the group as one of its members, was hailed as "our great president" by caucus chair Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.). ...

Source: Politico
09/25/09
NMAC to Announce New AIDS Education Initiative to Address Domestic ...

Maxine Waters; Rep. Barbara Lee; Rep. Donna Christensen; Rep. Danny Davis; Rep. Charles Rangel; Rep. Gregory W. Meeks; and India Clark, Howard University ...

Source: NewsBlaze
09/25/09
RE: Barbara Lee

"There hasn't been much change," said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., the chair of the black caucus. "You need a diversity of opinion, of thought, and we're not ...

Source: MiamiHerald.com
09/24/09
RE: Barbara Lee

In particular, he singles out the reaction of Congresswoman Barbara Lee, who wrote in her own book that Van Patter had a prison record (not true) and ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/24/09
Undercurrents: Our Favorite East Bay Conservative Obsesses Over ...

Pretty much every single person he said clearly good things about is Black—Ron Dellums, Barbara Lee, Sandré Swanson, Keith Carson and new police chief ...

Source: Berkeley Daily Planet
09/24/09
Congressional Black Caucus to Honor UAB's Henry Panion Sept. 25

Other honorees are Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Robert Franklin, JD, president of Morehouse College. ...

Source: UAB Kaleidoscope
09/23/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Still CBC Chair Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) is adamant about the public option. "We support health care reform that includes a robust public option like Medicare ...

Source: Washington Informer
09/22/09
In the Afghan war debate, Obama faces some political battles at home

...supporter who spent five days around Kabul last month, touring refugee camps and talking with politicians and locals. Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle today that she's

09/22/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle Monday that she's "not so sure" that ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/22/09
We're losing the battle for Afghan hearts, minds

In September, 2001 US Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., cast the lone "no" vote against authorizing war on Afghanistan, in reaction to the news that hijackers, ...

Source: Central Maine Morning Sentinel
09/22/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Obama is scheduled to speak to the group Saturday night. “This is a triumphant moment,” said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), the CBC's chairwoman. ...

Source: Politico
09/22/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle Monday that she's "not so sure" that ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/22/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle Monday that she's "not so sure" that ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/22/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle Monday that she's "not so sure" that ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/22/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle Monday that she's "not so sure" that ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/21/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, one of the staunchest anti-war votes in Congress and a key Obama ally, told The Chronicle today that she's "not so sure" that ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
09/21/09
Rev. Jackson says 'The Fight is On' against foreclosure

It's hard for Congresswoman Waters or (Congresswoman) Barbara Lee to get on television. Their argument is that we want medical reform--public option--for ...

Source: St. Louis American
09/21/09
UTEP drug conference: New cartel methods widen drug war's toll

US Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., a native of El Paso, is among the representatives who signed the Sept. 15 letter that states, "We hope you will exercise ...

Source: El Paso Times
09/19/09
Port of Oakland shipping channels deepened to accommodate larger vessels

...ships and dredges providing an apt backdrop at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, port directors and staff welcomed U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who shepherded the project and the funding for many years, convincing her colleagues that money for the Port of Oakland

09/19/09
Port of Oakland shipping channels deepened to accommodate larger vessels

...ships and dredges providing an apt backdrop at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, port directors and staff welcomed U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee, who shepherded the project and the funding for many years, convincing her colleagues that money for the Port of Oakland

09/19/09
RE: Barbara Lee

East Bay Representative Barbara Lee said an accurate count would insure her district gets its fair share of federal support. "Communities like mine which ...

Source: KCBS
09/19/09
RE: Barbara Lee

While George W. Bush was still president, an African American representative of Congress, Barbara Lee, a Democrat from California, went to the well on the ...

Source: Bakersfield Californian
09/19/09
Racism claim detracts from the real issue

While George W. Bush was still president, an African American representative of Congress, Barbara Lee, a Democrat from California, went to the well on the ...

Source: Bakersfield Californian
09/19/09
RE: Barbara Lee

While George W. Bush was still president, an African American representative of Congress, Barbara Lee, a Democrat from California, went to the well on the ...

Source: Bakersfield Californian
09/18/09
To Make The Truth Known: Race Card: Sign Of Desperation

...plan and whether or not the President's statements were false. Rather, House members like Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) used the opportunity to say Wilson’s actions were motivated by racial animus. In an interview with CNN

Source: Town Hall
09/18/09
RE: Barbara Lee

On Friday, with passing ships and dredges providing an apt backdrop at Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, port directors and staff welcomed US Rep. Barbara Lee ...

Source: Inside Bay Area
09/18/09
Note from Susan Sarandon:

That is why I was so moved by Barbara Lee's passionate speech on the floor of Congress September 14, 2001, eight years ago this week. ...

Source: Palestine News Network
09/18/09
ACORN says it will survive scandals

Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) was one of the relatively few who refused to go along. "In no way should we deny federal funds to an organization ...

Source: KGO-TV

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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2661
Fax: 202-225-9817

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