Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard

Democrat  •  34th District, California  •  10th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
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06/03/12
Calif. Rep. Surprised To See His Name At Top Of Study

Lungren's score, 16.01, was more than a full level higher than the runner-up, California Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard. Lungren said he took his score "with a grain of salt," but it was far higher than the 10.6 grade level that the study found as the overall

Source: RTT News
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06/02/12
Study ranks grade level of congressional speaking skills

...the study found the congressmen who spoke at the highest grade levels were Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Calif., at 16.01, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., at 14.94, Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Pa., at 14.19, Rep. Thomas Petri, R-Wis., at 14.19 and Sen. Daniel Akaka

Source: The Gazette
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05/31/12
Five seek 51st Assembly District seat Tuesday

40th Congressional District: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Los Angeles; and David John Sanchez, a Democrat listed as a college instructor from Los Angeles, will square off. The district includes Paramount, Downey, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens ...

Source: Los Angeles Wave Newspapers
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05/31/12
June primary races at stake Tuesday

40th Congressional District: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Los Angeles; and David John Sanchez, a Democrat listed as a college instructor from Los Angeles, will square off. The district includes Paramount, Downey, Huntington Park, Bell Gardens ...

Source: Los Angeles Wave Newspapers
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05/29/12
Calif. lawmakers bucking trend of simplified speeches

Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, and Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Los Angeles ... people are interested in shorthand and symbols rather than full words.'' Although Rep. John Garamendi's eighth-favorite word on the House floor is "photovoltaic" - a ...

Source: Record
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05/29/12
Calif. lawmakers bucking trend of simplified speeches

...juniors. The top two rated speakers in the entire Congress are both Californians: Reps. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, and Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Los Angeles. One sentence from a recent Lungren speech went on for 62 words - boosting his score under the fo

Source: Recordnet.com
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05/27/12
Think Congress is sophomoric? A study says you're right

Californians ranked among the better spoken overall, and the No. 2 slot went to Rep.Lucille Roybal-Allard(D-East Los Angeles), at almost a 16th-grade level. Her skills were on display during last week's debate on a GOP version of the Violence ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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05/27/12
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard to face David Sanchez in 40th House District

The last time Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-East Los Angeles, faced her Democratic opponent in a primary election, she won by more than 41 percentage points. Since the top-two finishers now advance under the new primary system, Roybal- Allard's ...

Source: Long Beach Press-Telegram
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05/27/12
Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard to face David Sanchez in 40th House District

...would help illegal immigrant youths become citizens if they enroll in college or enlist in the military. The last time Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-East Los Angeles, faced her Democratic opponent in a primary election, she won by more than 41 percentag

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05/26/12
Think Congress is sophomoric? A study says you're right

Californians ranked among the better spoken overall, and the No. 2 slot went to Rep.Lucille Roybal-Allard(D-East Los Angeles), at almost a 16th-grade level. Her skills were on display during last week's debate on a GOP version of the Violence Against Women

Source: Los Angeles Times
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05/26/12
Think Congress is sophomoric? A study says you're right

Californians ranked among the better spoken overall, and the No. 2 slot went to Democratic Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard at almost a 16th-grade level. Her skills were on display during last week's debate on a GOP version of the Violence Against Women Act that

Source: nola.com
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05/22/12
Study Finds Congress Speaks At Tenth Grade Level

Daniel Lungren (R-CA) -- 16.01 Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) -- 14.94 Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) -- 14.19 Rep. Thomas Petri (R-WI) -- 14.19 Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) -- 14.18 Bottom Five Rep. John Mulvaney (R-SC) -- 7.95 Rep. Rob Woodall (R-GA ...

Source: RTT News
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05/22/12
Congress sounding increasingly like teenagers, study says

Californians ranked among the better spoken overall, and the No. 2 slot went to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-East Los Angeles), at almost a 16th grade level. Her skills were on display during last week’s debate on a GOP version of the ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
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05/22/12
Study: Congressional Speech Drops Grade Level

He was followed by fellow California Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, a Democrat, who spoke at about the level of a college junior. Roybal-Allard was one of only two Democrats to place in the top or bottom 10. Save this story. Follow all the_slatest articles.

Source: Slate
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05/22/12
Study: Congressional Speech Drops Grade Level

He was followed by fellow California Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, a Democrat, who spoke at about the level of a college junior. Roybal-Allard was one of only two Democrats to place in the top or bottom 10. Save this story. Follow all the_slatest articles.

Source: Slate
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05/22/12
New Analysis Details The Grade Level Decline of Congressional Speeches Since 2005

...we rank the lawmakers with the highest- and lowest-record grade levels. Top Five Rep. Daniel Lungren (R-CA) -- 16.01 Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) -- 14.94 Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-PA) -- 14.19 Rep. Thomas Petri (R-WI) -- 14.19 Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI) -

Source: YubaNet
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05/22/12
Congressional discourse getting dumber, study says

...Rep. Daniel Lungren (R-Calif.). (Jill Connelly - Associated Press) 1.) Rep. Daniel Lungren (R-Calif.) : 16.01 2.) Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.) : 14.94 3.) (tie) Rep. Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) : 14.19 3.) (tie) Rep. Thomas Petri (R-Wis.) : 14.19 5.) S

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05/21/12
Congress sounding increasingly like teenagers, study says

Californians ranked among the better spoken overall, and the No. 2 slot went to Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-East Los Angeles), at almost a 16th grade level. Her skills were on display during last week’s debate on a GOP version of the ...

Source: Los Angeles Times
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05/21/12
Study: The most conservative Republicans express lowest levels of speech complexity

Rand Paul (R-KY) spoke at the lowest grade level, while Rep. Daniel Lungren (R-CA), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and Jim Gerlach (R-PA) had the spoke at the highest. A lower grade level does not necessarily mean a less intelligent speech.

Source: Raw Story
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05/21/12
Congressional Lawmakers Speak Like High School Sophomores: Study

Lungren, who has held his seat since 2005, was determined to speak at about a 16 grade level. He was followed by: Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., at a 14.9 grade level; Rep. Jim Gerlach, R-Penn., at 14.19; Rep. Thomas Petri, R-Wisc.,

Source: International Business Times
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05/21/12
Speech by members of Congress drops a grade level due to conservatives and new members, according to study

Dan Lungren of California, who speaks like a college senior. He is followed by Democratic Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard of California, Democratic Sen. Daniel Akaka of Hawaii, Republican Rep. Jim Gerlach of Pennsylvania and Republican Rep.

Source: ABC News
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05/21/12
CAPAC Members Mark First Ever National Hepatitis Testing Day

Protect yourself and others by getting tested today." Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-32): "National Hepatitis Testing Day is a reminder of the importance of getting tested and taking charge of your health. Although an estimated 3.5-5.3 million ...

Source: MENAFN
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05/18/12
Central Basin Joins Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard in Recognizing Students' Artistic Achievements

COMMERCE, Calif., May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- 4 out of 5 student finalists attend schools in Central Basin service area Central Basin Municipal Water District (CBMWD) Board President Ed Vasquez was on hand this past Saturday to ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/14/12
The Little Old Legislator from Pasadena: A Guide to the 2012 California Assembly Races (Part 2)

He has a strong war chest with $283,000 on hand, and the endorsements of local members of Congress Judy Chu, Grace Napolitano, and Lucille Roybal-Allard, three statewide ... Akili has the support of former Congresswoman Diane Watson and a ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/11/12
Letters from Congress Renew Fire Over Illegal Immigrant’s Death

we owe it to his family to finally provide some definitive answers,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., said in a news release. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for National Journal’s AM & PM Must Reads. News and analysis to ...

Source: NationalJournal.com
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05/11/12
Letters from Congress Members Renew Fire over Illegal Immigrant’s Death

we owe it to his family to finally provide some definitive answers,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), said in a news release.

Source: YAHOO!
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05/11/12
Letters from Congress Members Renew Fire over Illegal Immigrant’s Death

we owe it to his family to finally provide some definitive answers,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), said in a news release. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for National Journal’s AM & PM Must Reads. News and analysis to ...

Source: NationalJournal.com
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05/11/12
Anastasio Hernandez Rojas Death: 16 Members Of Congress Call For Justice

we owe it to his family to finally provide some definitive answers,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), one of the signees, said in a statement to the press. Activists who seek justice in the Hernandez Rojas case, such as Roberto Lovato ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/11/12
Members of Congress Press DHS, DOJ Over Inquiry Into Immigrant's Death

...of Anastacio Hernandez-Rojas and after two years, we owe it to his family to finally provide some definitive answers," Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., said in a news release. Hernandez-Rojas' mother has been visiting Washington this week , seeking

Source: PBS NewsHour
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05/11/12
Letters from Congress Renew Fire Over Illegal Immigrant’s Death

...Anastasio Hernandez Rojas and after two years, we owe it to his family to finally provide some definitive answers,” Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., said in a news release. Want to stay ahead of the curve? Sign up for National Journal’s AM & PM

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