Rep. Lynn Woolsey

Democrat  •  6th District, California  •  9th Term  •  Sworn In 1993
Current Term 2009 - 2010 View All
  • Votes with party 96%
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10/16/09
California Rep. Woolsey Forms Leadership PAC

California Democratic Rep. Lynn Woolsey, one of the most outspoken liberals in Congress ...

Source: CQPolitics.com
10/16/09
Faux News

This is not the United States of Maine," said Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA). "I mean that one senator cannot hold the entire nation's health care plan hostage. ...

Source: Think Progress
10/16/09
Bolinas fishermen denied exemption

US Representative Lynn Woolsey also wrote to the council. “Although the appropriate committee will not convene until 2011, I do not believe that [these ...

Source: Point Reyes Light
10/15/09
Woolsey: We're 'not the United States of Maine'

...to resemble a "United States of Maine," the co-chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) warned Thursday. Rep. Lynn Woolsey's (D-Calif.) tough line is a shot at Maine Republican Sens. Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins -- two centrists that

Source: The Hill
10/15/09
Democrats chastise Snowe over health care 'influence'

"This is the United States of America. This is not the United States of Maine," said Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-California. "I mean that one senator cannot hold ...

Source: CNN International
10/15/09
Obama hears conflicting views from Democrats

... probably have a moderate number of Democrats who will vote for it," said Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, co-chairwoman of the House Progressive Caucus. ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
10/15/09
Praxis Peace conference begins

... the world's largest consortium of worker-owned businesses; and Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma. Kelly acknowledged the conference may not be for everyone. ...

Source: Sonoma Index-Tribune
10/15/09
Carneros site for moth release

Critics, including scientists like Carey, farmers and several elected officials, including Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, have petitioned APHIS to ...

Source: Sonoma Index-Tribune
10/15/09
War in Afghanistan / Obama hears conflicting views from Democrats

...for whatever escalation comes about, and we probably have a moderate number of Democrats who will vote for it," said Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, co-chairwoman of the House Progressive Caucus. "But we have more Democrats than ever that may not vote fo

10/14/09
Pass More State Laws

During a recent congressional debate, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) said, "Abortion is a legal medical practice. Why are we even having to talk about it ...

Source: ChristianityToday.com
10/13/09
Marin Voice : Oyster bill - what's at stake?

Our representatives, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey and others, need to hear from us urgently that this rider is a bad idea and should be stripped entirely from ...

Source: Marin Independent-Journal
10/12/09
Lawmakers Renew Demands For Public Option In Health Bill

...Hill reports in a second story that House liberals say they have 208 of 218 needed votes for a "robust" public plan. "Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told a closed-door caucus meeting that the group's 'w

10/10/09
Barney Frank holds two Sonoma County fundraisers

... of American who have no health insurance. Frank was introduced by Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma. State Sen. Pat Wiggins, Santa Rosa, also was present.

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
10/10/09
Barney Frank comes to town

...his support for Obama’s health care overhaul legislation that would provide medical coverage to millions of American who have no health insurance. Frank was introduced by Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma. State Sen. Pat Wiggins, Santa Rosa, also was pres

10/09/09
Lawmakers renew demands for public option in health bill

...Hill reports in a second story that House liberals say they have 208 of 218 needed votes for a "robust" public plan. "Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told a closed-door caucus meeting that the group's 'w

10/09/09
Health Care Friday

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told a closed-door caucus meeting that the group's “whip count” showed it ...

Source: Daily Kos (blog)
10/09/09
School chef pushes fresh food

Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, has introduced a bill that would restrict sodas and salty, fatty and sugary snacks sold in vending machines and other school ...

Source: San Francisco Chronicle
10/09/09
House Healthcare Update: Taxing Insurance Company Profits

According to Congressional Quarterly, Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, (D-California), the Congressional Progressive Caucus could not support a public option ...

Source: Helicopter Association International
10/09/09
House approves fighter-jet bill despite president's veto threat

Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, and Mike Thompson D-St. Helena voting for it. The defense authorization bill would guide the Pentagon budget for the fiscal year ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
10/08/09
Barney Frank to visit Sonoma County

...of its liberal leanings. Frank was last in Sonoma County in 1996 to help raise money for the re-election campaign of Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, who plans to attend the afternoon event. Basile said about 100 people are expected at the Flamingo Hotel

10/08/09
Congress: health care

Congressional Progressive Caucus leader Rep. Lynn Woolsey says she has almost enough votes in the House to pass a bill with a health care option but ...

Source: msnbc.com
10/08/09
Barney Frank to visit Sonoma County

Frank was last in Sonoma County in 1996 to help raise money for the re-election campaign of Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, who plans to attend the afternoon ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
10/08/09
House Solidifying on Robust Public Option

Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.), the leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told a closed-door caucus meeting that the group's “whip count” showed it ...

Source: Daily Kos (blog)
10/08/09
Deadly Day in Afghan Capital

Rep. Lynn Woolsey says, ''Military power alone is not the answer to our problems.''If he doesn't send more troops, he'll face sharp criticism from ...

Source: KEYC
10/07/09
Local views diverge on Aghanistan war

... in Afghanistan diverge dramatically from a local peace activist who calls the war a mistake and Rep. Lynn Woolsey who opposes sending in more US forces. ...

Source: Santa Rosa Press Democrat
10/04/09
Rep. McCollum counters ACORN attacks

Lynn Woolsey (Calif.), Jim McDermott (Wash.) and Barbara Lee (Calif.) have co-sponsored the bill that would cut off federal agreements with private ...

Source: The Hill
10/03/09
Marin Voice: Looking ahead to the 2010 congressional race

... to be involved in the 2010 congressional race that will impact Marin and most of Sonoma counties if incumbent Lynn Woolsey were to decide to retire. ...

Source: Marin Independent-Journal
10/01/09
ACORN suspends programs in San Jose and East Bay

Barbara Lee of Oakland, Pete Stark of Fremont and Lynn Woolsey of Petaluma, all Democrats. Meanwhile, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and the California ...

Source: San Jose Mercury News
09/30/09
Caucuses counting their votes on healthcare’s public option

...— a challenge that set in motion the competing whip counts. “She said ‘We need 218 votes,’” Progressive Caucus Co-Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) said. “ ‘Show me what your people can do.’ ” It takes 218 votes to pass a bill in the

Source: The Hill
09/30/09
Protecting America's Workers Act of 2009: A Plan to Give OSHA A ...

A companion bill, HR 2067, has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Representative Lynn Woolsey (D-CA). Similar legislation had been ...

Source: Linex Legal (registration)

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Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5161
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