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Rep. Fortney Stark
Democrat • 13th District, California • 20th Term • Sworn In 1973
- 12 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 272 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 141 of 440)
- 410 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 25 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 7 of 440)
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- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
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- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 6%
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Marin Voice: 'Carbon fee' a good investment
A similar bill has been recently introduced in the House by Rep. Pete Stark (D-Fremont), the Save Our Climate Act (HR 3242). Here's how it works: A steadily rising fee is placed on carbon-based fuels at the point of production or port of entry.
Barack’s Smug Assault on Freedom of Religion Isn’t Just Anti-American—It’s Unforgivable
Or, as Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark stated in response to a question during a town hall over Obamacare (video): Female constituent: “How can legislation such as this be constitutional when it seems to be in direct conflict with the 13th amendment?
The 2012 voting experience – the most important of a lifetime
Just a few which come to mind including both Democrats and Republicans: John Dingell, Daniel Inouye, John Conyers, Charles Rangel, and Bill Young…all more than 40 years; Thad Cochran, Pete Stark ... in how to keep our new Representative Democracy ...
Silicon Valley Democrat tops in fundraising, even though he's not running yet
The 35-year-old Fremont Democrat raked in a remarkable $1.2 million in the last three months of 2011 for a run in the 15th Congressional District, almost four times the total raised by 20-time incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other potential rival Democra
Silicon Valley Democrat tops in fundraising, even though he's not running yet
The 35-year-old Fremont Democrat raked in a remarkable $1.2 million in the last three months of 2011 for a run in the 15th Congressional District, almost four times the total raised by 20-time incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other potential rival Democra
Honoring Darwin Day
Co-authored by U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) and American Humanist Association Executive Director Roy Speckhard. On Feb. 12 we'll commemorate the anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, a celebration around the world known as Darwin Day, to appreciate the ...
Four Years Frozen in ICE
Last week, a ray of hope shone through the murk of the immigration detention system. Representative Pete Stark (CA-13) introduced H.R. 3881, the Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act. The bill would give immigration judges the authority
Four Years Frozen in ICE
Last week, a ray of hope shone through the murk of the immigration detention system. Representative Pete Stark (CA-13) introduced H.R. 3881, the Ensuring Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings Act. The bill would give immigration judges the authority
White House responds to Va. anti-gay adoption bill
The legislation is sponsored by Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) in the House and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in the Senate. President Obama has said he’s generally supportive of adoption rights for all couples, but he hasn’t yet declared ...
Shop Talk: Joel Sawyer to Donehue Direct
...campaign. Murphy worked in TV journalism for almost six years before making the jump to work in politics. California Rep. Pete Stark, who is facing a Democratic primary challenge in a redrawn district, recently announced a series of high-profile endorse
Political Blotter: Stark jabs at Gingrich with 'NEWT Act'
Read more and post comments at IBAbuzz.com/politics. Jan. 31 Rep. Pete Stark gave Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich a political poke in the eye today by introducing a bill to close a loophole that lets certain self-employed people ...
SCHLOSSBERG: Rally behind the president
Representative Pete Stark, Democrat of California, and others accused Obama of not putting up a fight. For Pete’s sake, Pete! Obama has said he wants to raise taxes on the wealthy more times than I’ve been told Bass Library closed half an ...
Political Blotter: Stark jabs at Gingrich with 'NEWT Act'
...the Joint Commission on Taxation estimated that closing this loophole would save taxpayers $11.2 billion over 10 years. Rep. Pete Stark gave Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich a political poke in the eye today by introducing a bill to close
Political Blotter: Stark jabs at Gingrich with 'NEWT Act'
...the Joint Commission on Taxation estimated that closing this loophole would save taxpayers $11.2 billion over 10 years. Rep. Pete Stark gave Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich a political poke in the eye today by introducing a bill to close
Political Blotter: Stark jabs at Gingrich with 'NEWT Act'
...the Joint Commission on Taxation estimated that closing this loophole would save taxpayers $11.2 billion over 10 years. Rep. Pete Stark gave Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich a political poke in the eye today by introducing a bill to close
Political Blotter: Stark jabs at Gingrich with 'NEWT Act'
...the Joint Commission on Taxation estimated that closing this loophole would save taxpayers $11.2 billion over 10 years. Rep. Pete Stark gave Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich a political poke in the eye today by introducing a bill to close
Shop Talk: Joel Sawyer to Donehue Direct
Murphy worked in TV journalism for almost six years before making the jump to work in politics. House Campaign Pieces California Rep. Pete Stark, who is facing a Democratic primary challenge in a redrawn district, recently announced a series of high ...
Newt and the NEWT Act
Newt Gingrich’s 2010 income tax return inspired a quick response from U.S. congressman Pete Stark. Twelve days after Gingrich, a Republican presidential hopeful, made his return public, Stark proposed the Narrowing Exceptions for Withholding Taxes (NEWT
Is Pete Stark or ain’t he? He says he is.
...Rep. Pete Stark is contemplating a bait-and-switch in which he’ll actually drop his bid for re-election to a 21st term at the last minute, he’s staging a pretty convincing ruse. “I am energized and excited for the campaign ahead. I am honored to s
Fremont school wins spot in national science finals
and I look forward to a strong showing," Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, said in a statement. The students solve technical problems and answer questions in a fast-paced format, similar to the TV quiz show "Jeopardy." The Department of Energy created ...
Fremont school wins spot in national science finals
...to a strong showing," Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, said in a statement. A team from Irvington High School has won a regional science bowl and will proceed to the national finals in April in Washington, D.C. Irvington beat out 24 other teams Saturday in t
Romney claims Florida primary win
...significantly reduce federal spending (Baker, 1/31). The Hill: Rep. Stark Targets Medicare Tax Loophole Used By Gingrich Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) said Tuesday that closing a Medicare tax loophole would save the government more than $10 billion -; incl
Romney Claims Florida Primary Win
The Democratic National Committee hits Mitt Romney on Medicare, and Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., offers legislation aimed at Newt Gingrich. USA Today: Comeback Kid: Romney Sweeps To Florida Win Over Gingrich Romney prevailed by building a ...
Gov. Jerry Brown gets wide array of support for tax-hike initiative
...more money in the fourth quarter of 2011 -- $1.2 million -- for a run in the 15th Congressional District than incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other candidates combined. Khanna, however, has said he won't run for the seat until 2014 unless the 80-year-
Gov. Jerry Brown gets wide array of support for tax-hike initiative
...more money in the fourth quarter of 2011 -- $1.2 million -- for a run in the 15th Congressional District than incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other candidates combined. Khanna, however, has said he won't run for the seat until 2014 unless the 80-year-
Gov. Jerry Brown gets wide array of support for tax-hike initiative
...more money in the fourth quarter of 2011 -- $1.2 million -- for a run in the 15th Congressional District than incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other candidates combined. Khanna, however, has said he won't run for the seat until 2014 unless the 80-year-
Gov. Jerry Brown gets wide array of support for tax-hike initiative
...more money in the fourth quarter of 2011 -- $1.2 million -- for a run in the 15th Congressional District than incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other candidates combined. Khanna, however, has said he won't run for the seat until 2014 unless the 80-year-
Gov. Jerry Brown gets wide array of support for tax-hike initiative
raised more money in the fourth quarter of 2011 -- $1.2 million -- for a run in the 15th Congressional District than incumbent Rep. Pete Stark and two other candidates combined. Khanna, however, has said he won't run for the seat until 2014 ...
Poll: Does Stark Hit Or Miss The Mark On NEWT-hole?
Congressman Pete Stark (D-Fremont) introduced a bill Tuesday dubbed the Narrowing Exceptions for Withholding Taxes or NEWT Act to close what he called a tax loophole that could cost Medicare $11.2 billion over the next 10 years. Stark, whose district ...
Rubio and Anti-Constitutionalism
And who decides whether we continue these “safety net programs” Rubio “believes in?” People in Congress like Rubio and Rep. Fortney H. "Pete" Stark (D.-Calif.) voting for what they “believe in” – the Constitution be damned?[5] And as to the .
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