Rep. Fortney Stark

Democrat  •  13th District, California  •  19th Term  •  Sworn In 1973
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 93%
  • Abstains: 25%

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09/02/09
First thoughts: Retooling time

A big factor working in Rangel's favor, though: The next in line for the chairmanship of Ways and Means is Pete Stark, who is, shall we say, ...

Source: msnbc.com
09/02/09
Two camps debate claim on Medicare reimbursement

...of the House Appropriations Committee, told the town-hall audience that Ways and Means health subcommittee Chairman Pete Stark, D-Calif., and the committee's chairman, Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., have said they would hold up the bill's financing. Latham sai

09/02/09
RE: Fortney Stark

The second-ranking Democrat, Rep. Pete Stark (Calif.), has a history of controversial statements. Stark suggested last week that Democratic centrists who ...

Source: The Hill
09/01/09
Rep. Stark answers health care questions

Today: Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont. Q: What are the chances for passing a bill this year with a public option? Without a public option? ...

Source: Tri Valley Herald
09/01/09
Another View: Political civility hits new low

...loyal opposition but as part of a political hit squad whose job it is to tear down and destroy the opposition. Democratic Rep. Pete Stark of Fremont was no better. Commenting on moderate Democrats who oppose parts of the party's emerging health care pla

08/31/09
Another View: Political civility hits new low

Democratic Rep. Pete Stark of Fremont was no better. Commenting on moderate Democrats who oppose parts of the party's emerging health care plan, ...

Source: Pasadena Star-News
08/31/09
Lawmakers, Though Still Elbowing, Agree On Some Health Care Reforms

...to fight what she termed GOP "smears" on existing reform proposals, Politico reports (Isenstadt, 8/27). Meanwhile, Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., who chairs the health subcommittee on the House Ways and Means Committee said Thursday that fiscally conservati

08/31/09
Dem split on the public option casts doubt on reform of healthcare

In a conference call Thursday, liberal Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) said Blue Dogs are "brain dead," and "just looking to raise money from insurance companies ...

Source: The Hill
08/31/09
Another View: Political civility hits new low

Democratic Rep. Pete Stark of Fremont was no better. Commenting on moderate Democrats who oppose parts of the party's emerging health care plan, ...

Source: San Gabriel Valley Tribune
08/31/09
Dem split on the public option casts doubt on reform of healthcare

In a conference call Thursday, liberal Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) said Blue Dogs are "brain dead," and "just looking to raise money from insurance companies ...

Source: The Hill
08/31/09
Health care debate exposes regional rift for Democrats

Last week, for instance, Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., chairman of the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee, offered a glimpse of the tension when asked ...

Source: MiamiHerald.com
08/31/09
Rep. Stark answers health care questions

Today: Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont. Q: What are the chances for passing a bill this year with a public option? Without a public option? ...

Source: The Argus
08/30/09
Tim Hunt: Tuesday's election demonstrates interesting politics

Nancy Pelosi, George Miller, Henry Waxman and Pete Stark, to name just a few — all benefiting from safe Democratic seats that guarantee a general election ...

Source: Tri-Valley Herald
08/30/09
Bashed Blue Dogs rake in cash, even as TV ads are put on leash

Moderate Blue Dog Democrats "just want to cause trouble," said Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., who heads the health subcommittee on the Ways and Means Committee. ...

Source: Chicago Tribune
08/30/09
Editorial: Leaders set bad example in health care conversation

...opposition but as part of a political hit squad whose job it is to tear down and destroy the majority. Democratic Rep. Pete Stark of Fremont was no better. Commenting on moderate Democrats who oppose parts of the party's emerging health care plan, Stark

08/30/09
Shea-Porter has constituent removed from town hall

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/30/09
McCain, Feinstein: Bad timing on the torture probe

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/29/09
S.C. House GOP to discuss Sanford impeachment

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/29/09
Interesting conversation partners at Kennedy's funeral

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/29/09
House health bill could increase Medicare premiums, CBO says

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/29/09
Lawmakers, though still elbowing, agree on some health care reforms

...to fight what she termed GOP "smears" on existing reform proposals, Politico reports (Isenstadt, 8/27). Meanwhile, Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., who chairs the health subcommittee on the House Ways and Means Committee said Thursday that fiscally conservat

08/28/09
Co-ops Are 'Medical Unicorn' Says Top House Liberal

Rep. Pete Stark (D-Calif.) says that health care co-operatives that have been proposed in the Senate as an alternative to the public option are largely ...

Source: Talk Radio News Service
08/28/09
Briefing: Suicide bomber slightly injures Saudi prince

Moderate Blue Dog Democrats "just want to cause trouble," said Rep. Pete Stark, D-Calif., who heads the health subcommittee on the tax-writing Ways and ...

Source: Pioneer Press
08/28/09
Key Democrat suggests party moderates 'brain dead'

...dead" and out for insurance company campaign donations. Moderate Blue Dog Democrats "just want to cause trouble," said Rep. Pete Stark, D-Fremont, who heads the health subcommittee on the tax-writing Ways and Means Committee. "They're for the most par

08/28/09
MyDD

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/28/09
SarahPAC to FEC: It's mostly the computer's fault

...says that lawmakers need to be more willing to speak truth to their constituents at town hall meetings. Slinkerwink flags Rep. Pete Stark's (D-Calif.) recent comments that Blue Dogs are "brain dead." READ MORE The Corner Andy McCarthy suspects that Eric

Source: The Hill
08/28/09
Problem cancels moon-rocket test

AP WASHINGTON - A key House liberal, Rep. Pete Stark (D., Calif.), suggested yesterday that party moderates who have pushed for changes in health-care ...

Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
08/28/09
RE: Fortney Stark

Moderate Blue Dog Democrats “just want to cause trouble,'' said Representative Pete Stark, a California Democrat who heads the health subcommittee on the ...

Source: Boston Globe
08/28/09
RE: Fortney Stark

Rep. Pete Stark, California Democrat and an outspoken liberal who heads the House Ways and Means subcommittee overseeing health issues, labeled fiscally ...

Source: Washington Times
08/28/09
Democratic House Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on ...

Many of the old bull Democratic House Chairmen are hard core leftists, like the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee's Health Subcommittee, Pete Stark ...

Source: RedState

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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5065
Fax: 202-226-3805

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