Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Lois Capps [D, CA-23]

Independent Endorsements Questioned

2008-10-10T00:00:00Z

This year one might look at the SB School District race where Annette Cordero has hardly campaigned and two other candidates who are hardly known are getting the nod over State Superintendent Jack O'Connell and Rep. Lois Capps endorsed ...

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Grants For Public Safety

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

SLO Airport to get millions in federal grants for runway extension ... The county airport will receive $8.4 million in federal grants for transportation and public safety projects, Rep. Lois Capps announced today. The grants will be . ...

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Longtime California Congressmember Faces Challenge This Fall

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

To say Republican Matt Kokkonen is a long shot in his quest to unseat Lois Capps as the representative of California's 23rd US Congressional District might be understating it.... From Santa Barbara Independent.

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Why Not 435? Or, Even 535? and, Thatâ€™S Just Voting Members â€¦

2008-10-04T00:00:00Z

Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey. Rep. Lois Capps. Rep. Bob Filner. Rep. Barney Frank. Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky. Rep. Mazie K. Hirono. Rep. Susan A. Davis. Rep. Steve Kagen. Rep. Yvette D. Clarke. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver â€¦ [Continue Reading]

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An Exhaustive List of Organizations and Churches Opposing ...

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

United States Representative Lois Capps United States Representative Lucille Roybal-Allard United States Representative Brad Sherman United States Representative Hilda L. Solis. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger California Lt. ...

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"Climate Principles" gain momentum in the House

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich. Rep. Madeleine Z. Bordallo. Rep. Al Green. Rep. Stephen F. Lynch. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks. Rep. Leonard L. Boswell. Rep. Ron Klein. Rep. Mel Watt. Rep. Jay Inslee. Rep. Maurice D. Hinchey. Rep. Lois Capps. Rep. ...

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Iâ€™m Still Angry, Iâ€™m Still Frustrated (Rep. Lois Capps)

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

Hopefully it will start right away with some stability in the market that will be measured right away, although theyâ€™re very volatile. I voted earlier this week the same as I voted today. Itâ€™sa terrible situation weâ€™re in. ...

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Keyword News: [quest]

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

Santa Barbara Independent Thu, 02 Oct 2008 0:12 AM PDT To say Republican Matt Kokkonen is a long shot in his quest to unseat Lois Capps as the representative of California's 23rd US Congressional District might be understating it. ...

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Kokkonen vs. Capps

2008-10-02T00:00:00Z

To say Republican Matt Kokkonen is a long shot in his quest to unseat Lois Capps as the representative of Californiaâ€™s 23rd US Congressional District might be understating it.

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Todayâ€™s Science Policy News for October, 1st 2008

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

A SAFER digital TV transition. The Hill (Op-ed)â€“Rep. Lois Capps on the transition to digital TV. Access to broadband will fuel American innovation. The Hill (Op-ed)â€“Sen. Byron Dorgan on broadband expansion. Scientists unite for science ...

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Local lawmakers split on bailout plan (The San Luis Obispo Tribune)

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Congress' bipartisan economic rescue bill received a split vote Monday from local members of the House of Representatives. Rep. Lois Capps, D-Santa 14 Vote(s)

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NTIA's Baker Opposed To Capps DTV Bill

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

Acting National Telecommunications and Information Administration head Meredith Attwell Baker opposes a bill introduced last week by Rep Lois Capps (D-CA) that would delay recovery of old analog TV spectrum for two weeks to ensure that ...

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Liberal Democrats vow moratorium on offshore drilling to return in ’09

2008-09-29T12:26:06Z

Liberal Democrats vow moratorium on offshore drilling to return in ’09 The Bear on Sep 29 2008 | Filed under: ... this issue up again in the next Congress, and with a new administration,” said Rep. Go to article

Federal Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Abusive Puppy Mills

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z
Lois Capps (D-Calif.) and Terry Everett (R-Ala.). A companion bill, S. 3519, was also introduced in the Senate by Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.). The bills also require that dogs used for breeding be removed from their cages for exercise ...

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thaddeus mccotter - A political meltdown followed the financial one

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z
Judy Biggert (IL), Lois Capps (CA), Terry Everett (AL), Barney Frank (MA), Elton Gallegly (CA), Jim Gerlach (PA), Patrick Kennedy (RI), Mark Steven Kirk (IL), Daniel Lipinski (IL), Betty McCollum (MN), Thaddeus McCotter (MI), . ...

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HSUS Lies To Congress On PUPS Legislation

2008-09-28T00:00:00Z
Judy Biggert (IL), Lois Capps (CA), Terry Everett (AL), Barney Frank (MA), Elton Gallegly (CA), Jim Gerlach (PA), Patrick Kennedy (RI), Mark Steven Kirk (IL), Daniel Lipinski (IL), Betty McCollum (MN), Thaddeus McCotter (MI), ...

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Era of offshore oil drilling ban draws to a close

2008-09-26T00:00:00Z
Rep. Lois Capps, a Democrat from Santa Barbara, where a 1969 oil spill devastated the coastline, said, â€œI hope that when Congress revisits this issue next year, with a new president, we can negotiate a compromise that respects the need ...

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It’s Well Watching Season Again…

2008-09-25T01:49:56Z
The Zogby polling done this past summer shows that 3 out of 4 Americans support offshore oil drilling, ... is environmentally friendly. Here’s what Rep. Lois Capp

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Shenanigans: Begala's book

2008-09-25T00:00:00Z
...were happening and members were catching flights, but despite those obstacles, Reps. James P. McGovern, Allyson Schwartz and Lois Capps all swung by. Perhaps that’s why the Sanchez Sisters have Trover’s top seller right now. Did someone say drinkin

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DTV Doings

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z
Rep Lois Capps (D-CA) introduced legislation that would allow short-term, continued analog broadcast of essential info after the Feb 17 nationwide, DTV transition. Under the act, HHs that...

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