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October 07, 2008 Wall Streetâs fallen masters flayed over huge rewards
Democratic representative Diane Watson of California called it âgreed out of controlâ. Legislators from both parties took aim at Fuldâs compensation, ...
October 04, 2008 J. TODD FOSTER: Reaching Into The Federal Piggy Bank
That bill was sponsored by Rep. Diane Watson, a Democrat from â youâll never guess â Los Angeles. The earmarks were tracked by a congressional watchdog ...
October 03, 2008 Changes to the bill
Representative Diane Watson, a Democrat from California, who voted against the bailout on Monday, has been a longtime supporter of the provision.
October 03, 2008 L.A. congressman's bailout blog: Why I switched from "no" to "yes"
...switching votes from "no" to "yes": Rep. Hilda Slolis, whose 32nd district includes parts of Azusa and Covina Rep. Diane Watson, whose 33rd district includes parts of Culver City and Ladera Heights. Below is the entire delegation from Los Angeles County
Source: Los Angeles Times
October 01, 2008 CBC Weekend Clouded by $700 Billion Bail Out Bill
One thousand and fourteen said No,â said Rep. Diane Watson of California, sparkling as she exited the Ball Room. âPeople have been calling, detailing their ...
October 01, 2008 On the bailout: Voters vented, lawmakers listened
Rep. Diane Watson (D-Los Angeles) said she voted against the bailout Monday after her office was swamped over the weekend with more than 1000 calls on the ...
September 18, 2008 What to do about e-waste
"The US fails to hold manufacturers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products that contain toxic materials," said Rep. Diane Watson, D-CA ...
September 18, 2008 Congressional panel rips Yankee Stadium deal
...as governments increasingly support stadiums for profitable pro sports teams with multimillion dollar payrolls. Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., said her hometown of Los Angeles has gone without a professional football team for decades because city official
Source: Sports Illustrated
September 18, 2008 E-waste regs are way too lax, GAO says
... Rep. Diane Watson, D-Ca., also said, “The U.S. fails to hold manufacturers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products that contain toxic materials.” A new Government Accountability Office report slams the EPA for its
August 28, 2008 Super Burke Fighting with Residents Over LAâs Oil Fields
Rep. Diane Watson and state Sen. Ridley-Thomas have pressed Burke and other officials to extend the EIR comment period on behalf of the community. ...
August 23, 2008 Sick Patients Need Cutting-Edge Drugs
Anna Tomalis was a bright, pretty, 13-year-old girl who liked horseback riding and soccer. During the last few years, she rarely had a chance to think about those things. Since September 2005, Anna battled cancer. And, instead of wringing all she could
Source: OpinionJournal
August 22, 2008 Sick Patients Need Cutting-Edge Drugs
and Rep. Diane Watson (D., Calif.) introduced a bill to do just that. The Access, Compassion, Care, and Ethics for Seriously Ill Patients Act (ACCESS) would ...
August 19, 2008 Women for Obama group courts Clinton faithful
Maria Shriver is among the hosts at a gala cocktail reception for women aimed at mending fences and unifying Democratic support behind the presumptive candidate. F ROM star television journalist to first lady of America's richest state, Maria Shriver
Source: Los Angeles Times
August 19, 2008 Women for Obama group courts Hillary Clinton faithful
She fondly greeted the women, who included Jamie McCourt, Victoria Hopper (Dennis' wife), US Rep. Diane Watson (DL.A.), County Supervisor Gloria Molina, ...
August 15, 2008 WICT Wows Washington
WICT took a group of senior women to Capitol Hill July 31 to brief members of Congress on how cable has improved as a place for women to work. Rep Diane Watson (D-CA) invited the group to the Hill after hearing about WICT's work. CableFAX Daily
August 01, 2008 Freedmen gain a partial victory in appeals court
... funding for Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma housing and health programs, Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., characterized the ruling as ''decisive and powerful. ...
July 31, 2008 Justice 4 All Includes Women of Color: PLATFORM RECOMMENDATIONS TO ...
Instead, too often there has been reliance on "traditional" minority or civil rights organizations that no longer have representative memberships nor viable ...
July 31, 2008 WICT leaders go to nation's capital
Among those expected to participate are WICT President and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley, who will meet with Rep. Diane Watson, D.-Calif., the leader of the ...
July 30, 2008 WICT To Address Congress On Women’s Issues
Women in Cable Telecommunications will be on the Hill Thursday discussing with Congressional leaders the cable industry’s achievements in improving workforce issues pertinent to women. WICT President and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley will address Rep.
Source: Multichannel News
July 30, 2008 WICT To Address Congress On Womenâs Issues
WICT President and CEO Benita Fitzgerald Mosley will address Rep. Diane Watson (D.-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus, ...
July 28, 2008 Watson to Hold Hill Briefing on WICTâs PAR
Rep. Diane Watson holding briefing for Hill staffers Thursday on Women in Cable Telecommunications' PAR Initiative. By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable ...
July 26, 2008 Suicide or Murder? Three Years After the Death of Pfc. LaVena ...
When we were back in Washington this past week, we got a chance to speak with Congresswoman Diane Watson. We talked, and we got some positive feedback from ...
July 21, 2008 Africa: Aid Agency Helping Women Advance in Small Business
... only half as effective if half of Lesotho's population was excluded from the formal economy," according to US Representative Diane Watson of California. ...
July 08, 2008 Innovative Inner City Program For At-Risk Youth Starts at USC
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett, USC head football coach Pete Carroll and Representative Diane Watson are great ...
July 07, 2008 Innovative Inner City Program For At-Risk Youth Starts at USC
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell , USC Athletic Director Mike Garrett , USC head football coach Pete Carroll and Representative Diane Watson are great ...
July 04, 2008 Pushing US to clean-up toxic base
In Washington, Congresswoman Diane Watson told this newspaper that she too believed the US Navy was responsible for cleaning up the mess it left behind at ...
June 30, 2008 Driving a `gold- plated' bargain
Rep. Diane Watson, D-Los Angeles, also leases a 2007 Lincoln Town Car, but she pays only $686 per month for it. According to a former staff member, ...
June 30, 2008 Richardon's ride is costliest in House
Rep. Diane Watson, D-Los Angeles, also leases a 2007 Lincoln Town Car, but she pays only $686 per month for it. According to a former staff member, ...
June 23, 2008 Clinton, Obama to meet in Unity, NH
Those three little words "get over it" angered some of Clinton's backers, showing just how delicate a Democratic truce may be. Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif., ...
June 23, 2008 Barack Obama Tells Hillary Clinton Supporters to 'Get Over It'
California congresswoman Diane Watson bristled at the comment echoing a sentiment reportedly shared by many in the room who found the phrase "get over it" ...
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