Rep. Fortney Stark

Democrat  •  13th District, California  •  20th Term  •  Sworn In 1973
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06/02/12
Dennis Kucinich to stump for Pete Stark on Sunday

...– isn’t going quietly into that good night, but instead is rallying to the side of a Bay Area friend. Kucinich will join Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, for a get-out-the-vote rally, phone bank and precinct walk at noon this Sunday, June 3 in Dublin –

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06/01/12
CAPAC Members Denounce Attack on Reproductive Rights

PRENDA is an insult to women of all races and ethnicities." Rep. Pete Stark (CA-13): "The so-called "Prenatal Discrimination Act" does not prevent discrimination - on the contrary, it contributes to gender inequality by restricting a woman's right to ...

Source: MENAFN
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05/30/12
State's June 5 primary will be independents' day

A prime example is the 15th Congressional District, where Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, faces a vigorous challenge by fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell. The important change in this primary is that party affiliation will matter less than it has in ...

Source: San Francisco Gate
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05/30/12
State's June 5 primary will be independents' day

...runoff between candidates of the same party is virtually certain. A prime example is the 15th Congressional District, where Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, faces a vigorous challenge by fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell. The important change in this primary is

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05/30/12
State's June 5 primary will be independents' day

...runoff between candidates of the same party is virtually certain. A prime example is the 15th Congressional District, where Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, faces a vigorous challenge by fellow Democrat Eric Swalwell. The important change in this primary is

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05/29/12
Pete Stark Battles To Hold His Congressional Seat

Those include Congressman Pete Stark, representing parts of the East Bay and suburbs. He's California's senior Congressmember, with 40 years in office. Stark, who is 80 years old, says he works hard to take care of constituents. Just ask him ...

Source: KQED
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05/29/12
My Word: Voters should remember Stark's 40 years of extraordinary service

Recently, Bay Area newspapers ran derogatory pieces about U.S. Rep. Pete Stark. What editors failed to note was Stark's achievements in serving his district over the past 40 years. I would like to note a few of those achievements during his ...

Source: Inside Bay Area
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05/29/12
My Word: Voters should remember Stark's 40 years of extraordinary service

Recently, Bay Area newspapers ran derogatory pieces about U.S. Rep. Pete Stark. What editors failed to note was Stark's achievements in serving his district over the past 40 years. I would like to note a few of those achievements during his ...

Source: Inside Bay Area
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05/29/12
Debra Saunders: In the House, is 80 over the hill?

...needed to keep up at least the appearance of being a Hoosier. No doubt, Lugar's fate sent a chill through the spine of Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif. Like Lugar, Stark, 80, owns one home – not in California but in Maryland. FILE- In this Sept. 22, 2011file

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05/29/12
My Word: Voters should remember Stark's 40 years of extraordinary service

...while serving as a prisoner of war in Poland and later Germany. Recently, Bay Area newspapers ran derogatory pieces about U.S. Rep. Pete Stark. What editors failed to note was Stark's achievements in serving his district over the past 40 years. I would

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05/26/12
In the House, is 80 over the hill?

No doubt, Lugar’s fate sent a chill through the spine of Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif. Like Lugar, Stark, 80, owns one home — not in California but in Maryland. There are 12 octogenarians in the House of Representatives. I thought of Lugar when ...

Source: Statesman Journal
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05/25/12
Hannah Nicole Achieves Export Certification at Make It in America; Sell It to the World Event

After remarks from Livermore Mayor John Marchand, Congressman Jerry McNerney presented Hannah ... The program also included similar presentations by John Garamendi and Pete Stark for businesses in their districts. In addition, the event featured ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/25/12
Hannah Nicole Achieves Export Certification at Make It in America; Sell It to the World Event

After remarks from Livermore Mayor John Marchand, Congressman Jerry McNerney presented Hannah ... The program also included similar presentations by John Garamendi and Pete Stark for businesses in their districts. In addition, the event featured several ..

Source: PRWeb
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05/25/12
Big Tobacco leads in spending race for June election

...more than a warmup -- and perhaps a harbinger of things to come this summer and fall. In the 15th Congressional District, Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, reported raising $40,176 and spending $125,585 from April 1 to May 16 -- meaning he was out-raised by D

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05/25/12
Big Tobacco leads spending race for June 5 election

In the 15th Congressional District, Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, reported raising $40,176 and spending $125,585 from April 1 to May 16 -- meaning he was out-raised by Democratic challenger Eric Swalwell, a Dublin councilman and Alameda County ...

Source: Contra Costa Times
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05/25/12
Big Tobacco leads spending race for June 5 election

In the 15th Congressional District, Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, reported raising $40,176 and spending $125,585 from April 1 to May 16 -- meaning he was out-raised by Democratic challenger Eric Swalwell, a Dublin councilman and Alameda County ...

Source: San Jose Mercury News
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05/24/12
Rep. Pete Stark faces challenge from young Democrat and tea party independent

In 1972, Pete Stark was a young upstart challenging an elderly, veteran congressman of his own party by painting him as out of touch with his constituents and modern priorities. Ain't karma a bummer? Now the dean of California's congressional ...

Source: San Jose Mercury News
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05/24/12
Herhold: When a choice is not really a choice

Before I explain, let me stipulate that a few things matter overwhelmingly this time. If you live in U.S. Rep. Pete Stark's 15th congressional district (Hayward, Pleasanton), you should vote for one of his opponents, preferably Eric Swalwell. After 40 ...

Source: Daily Breeze
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05/24/12
The House's octogenarian incumbents

...he needed to keep up at least the appearance of being a Hoosier. No doubt Lugar's fate sent a chill through the spine of Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont. Like Lugar, Stark, 80, owns one home - in Maryland. There are 12 octogenarians in the House of Represent

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05/23/12
The House's octogenarian incumbents

No doubt Lugar's fate sent a chill through the spine of Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont. Like Lugar, Stark, 80, owns one home - in Maryland. There are 12 octogenarians in the House of Representatives. I thought of Lugar when I saw a tweet by the ...

Source: San Francisco Gate
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05/23/12
Herhold: When a choice is not really a choice

Before I explain, let me stipulate that a few things matter overwhelmingly this time. If you live in U.S. Rep. Pete Stark's 15th congressional district (Hayward, Pleasanton), you should vote for one of his opponents, preferably Eric Swalwell. After 40 ...

Source: Santa Cruz Sentinel
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05/23/12
Herhold: When a choice is not really a choice

...neighborhood poll). Before I explain, let me stipulate that a few things matter overwhelmingly this time. If you live in U.S. Rep. Pete Stark's 15th congressional district (Hayward, Pleasanton), you should vote for one of his opponents, preferably Eric

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05/22/12
Foes target Boehner/Lungren event in Woodside

...Sherpa Pete Stark will accompany him to the summit. Jon Rickter: As a resident of San Ramon I cannot wait for Pete Stark to be my Congressman. This gasbag will be a... Liberal activists organized by CREDO SuperPAC are planning to protest outside a fundr

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05/21/12
Rep. Pete Stark faces challenge from young Democrat and tea party independent

In 1972, Pete Stark was a young upstart challenging an elderly, veteran congressman of his own party by painting him as out of touch with his constituents and modern priorities. Ain't karma a bummer? Now the dean of California's congressional ...

Source: San Jose Mercury News
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05/21/12
Rep. Pete Stark faces challenge from young Democrat and tea party independent

...board meeting for the Bay Area News Group on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Pleasanton, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Staff) In 1972, Pete Stark was a young upstart challenging an elderly, veteran congressman of his own party by painting him as out of touch with his con

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05/21/12
Letters to Insight, May 20

...legacy Whatever the outcome of the election in Congressional District 15 ("Stark stumbling in run for 20th term," May 5), Rep. Pete Stark's legacy could well be a bill he introduced in December. It is fee-and-dividend legislation, which has been acknowl

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05/21/12
Rep. Pete Stark faces challenge from young Democrat and tea party independent

...board meeting for the Bay Area News Group on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in Pleasanton, Calif. (Aric Crabb/Staff) In 1972, Pete Stark was a young upstart challenging an elderly, veteran congressman of his own party by painting him as out of touch with his con

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05/21/12
Linda McMahon, Former Wrestling Executive, Says Rival Should Drop Out For GOP Unity

...MassLive.com ] Democratic Opponent Criticizes Elizabeth Warren Over Native American Issue [ The Boston Globe ] California Dem Pete Stark Keeps Low Profile In Congressional Races [ The San Francisco Chronicle ] David Dewhruts Gave $6 Million To His Own C

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05/20/12
Obama endorses open atheist Pete Stark for Congress who may lose his seat

Stark suddenly appears to be a candidate who stands on shaky grounds.  Recently, President Obama endorsed Stark, noting in a released statement, “Congressman Pete Stark is a tireless champion for all of the [15th Congressional District’s ...

Source: Examiner
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05/19/12
Letters to Insight, May 20

We miss our Medical Center family. God bless all of you. Whatever the outcome of the election in Congressional District 15 ("Stark stumbling in run for 20th term," May 5), Rep. Pete Stark's legacy could well be a bill he introduced in December.

Source: San Francisco Gate
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