Rep. Barbara Lee

Democrat  •  9th District, California  •  7th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 96%
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09/15/09
Lawmaker's 'You lie' outburst draws House rebuke

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., current head of the Congressional Black Caucus, said that "today is about the civility and decorum of the House. ...

Source: 东莞市
09/15/09
CAMPAIGNS LAUNCHED

Y., and Barbara Lee, D-Calif., with a total of 88 original cosponsors. “The Respect for Marriage Act will repeal a discriminatory and disrespectful measure ...

Source: Denver Daily News
09/15/09
RE: Barbara Lee

17, 2009, 6:35 pm - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement regarding a resolution disapproving of the conduct by Rep. ...

Source: Redding News Review
09/15/09
Black lawmakers applaud resolution of disapproval

17, 2009, 6:35 pm - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) released the following statement regarding a resolution disapproving of the conduct by Rep. ...

Source: Redding News Review
09/15/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Coakley announced Monday that Barbara Lee and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin will serve as cochairs of the campaign. ...

Source: Boston Globe
09/15/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., current head of the Congressional Black Caucus, said that "today is about the civility and decorum of the House. ...

Source: The Associated Press
09/15/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., current head of the Congressional Black Caucus, said the matter of race was a larger issue. "Today is about the civility and ...

Source: The Associated Press
09/15/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Coakley announced Monday that Barbara Lee and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin will serve as cochairs of the campaign. ...

Source: Boston Globe
09/14/09
Coakley names chairs for Senate bid

Coakley announced Monday that Barbara Lee and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin will serve as co-chairs of the campaign. ...

Source: Boston Herald
09/14/09
After 8 Years, Time for Exit Strategy from Afghanistan

Today marks eight years since Congresswoman Barbara Lee's courageous act, and her words continue to ring true. Today, 57 percent of American oppose the war ...

Source: Opposing Views
09/14/09
RE: Barbara Lee

“This is not a sliver of health care reform, this is essential,” said Rep. Barbara Lee, an Oakland Democrat, one of 60-plus House liberals who vow to vote ...

Source: RedState
09/14/09
Axelrod to America: Screw You

Well, Barbara Lee is from California. She's a nutcase. But... Yeah, and they hired Van Jones. So, we have our wackos and they're safely out on the fringe. ...

Source: RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)
09/14/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) about the race factor: 'There are some issues that have been swept under the rug and we're not witnessing them come out. ...

Source: msnbc.com
09/14/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee had gone to extraordinary lengths, and other members of the Congressional Black Caucus, to make sure that there was nothing in the declaration ...

Source: Democracy Now
09/14/09
National Week of Media against the War in Afghanistan

On that day, one lone voice, House Representative Barbara Lee spoke out against the bill with this warning, “Sept. 11th changed the world. ...

Source: UN Observer
09/14/09
Democrats see race factor for Barack Obama foes

Said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) about the race factor: “There are some issues that have been swept under the rug and we're not witnessing them come out. ...

Source: Politico
09/14/09
The elephant in the room, part 2

...like the fact that Barack Obama won the presidency,' Honda said, adding: 'With some, I think it is [about race].' Said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) about the race factor: 'There are some issues that have been swept under the rug and we’re not witnessin

Source: MSNBC
09/14/09
Coakley names chairs for Senate bid

...far the only Democrat to formally declare for the seat held by the late Sen. Edward Kennedy. Coakley announced Monday that Barbara Lee and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin will serve as co-chairs of the campaign. Lee heads a foundation that

Source: Boston Globe
09/14/09
Democrats Lack the Votes to Pass Health Care Legislation in Latest ...

“This is not a sliver of health care reform, this is essential,” said Rep. Barbara Lee, an Oakland Democrat, one of 60-plus House liberals who vow to vote ...

Source: RedState (blog)
09/14/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Coakley announced Monday that Barbara Lee and former Suffolk District Attorney Ralph Martin will serve as co-chairs of the campaign. ...

Source: Boston Herald
09/14/09
An elephant in the room?

Said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) about the race factor: “There are some issues that have been swept under the rug and we're not witnessing them come out. ...

Source: Politico
09/12/09
MSNBC "THE ED SHOW" INTERVIEW WITH REP. BARBARA LEE (D-CA)

SCHULTZ: Joining me now is Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California. She is the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. Congresswoman, great to have you ...

Source: Federal News Service (subscription)
09/11/09
Obama's health speech unites Democrats

...even though he said he was open to alternatives. "The president last night spoke to the conscience of America," said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., one of the chamber's most liberal members who also heads the Congressional Black Caucus. "He talked about th

09/11/09
Democrats heed leader's call

...though he said he was open to alternatives. "The president last night spoke to the conscience of America," said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., one of the chamber's most liberal members who also heads the Congressional Black Caucus. "He talked about this b

09/11/09
On September 14, 2001, a single Congresswoman provided America its ...

But on that Friday morning, just 3 days removed from the horrors of September 11, Representative Barbara Lee, a Democrat from California's 9th District, ...

Source: Examiner.com
09/10/09
A new treasure on the Shore

Another room has a map painted on the floor representative of the 73-mile long Pocomoke River with some significant stops noted. ...

Source: Bethany Beach Wave
09/10/09
RE: Barbara Lee

Democrat Barbara Lee of Oakland, who heads the Congressional Black Caucus, doubts malpractice award caps will make it into a health care bill this year. ...

Source: 89.3 KPCC
09/10/09
RE: Barbara Lee

"The president last night spoke to the conscience of America," said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), one of the chamber's most liberal members and head of the ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
09/10/09
Bay Area members of Congress praise Obama's health care speech

...a pin drop in that chamber — he really spoke from his heart and to our hearts." Congressional Black Caucus Chairwoman Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, said much the same. "He really made us recognize that health care should be a moral imperative, and it is an

09/10/09
RE: Barbara Lee

"The president last night spoke to the conscience of America," said Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), one of the chamber's most liberal members and head of the ...

Source: Los Angeles Times

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