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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today announced that over $18.6 million in federal funding has been awarded to San Jose from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
“San Jose needs affordable housing and this is a good start to ensuring that deserving families will have the opportunity to own their own homes,” said Congresswoman Lofgren. “This funding will strengthen our community and provide assistance to those who need it most.”
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement regarding the markup of H. Res. 700, directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives documents in the possession of the Attorney General relating to the treatment of prisoners and detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay:
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today offered the following statement on H.R. 4842, the United States-Morocco Free Trade Implementation Act:
“Mr. Speaker, we know the leaders of this effort. They have been mentioned with great gratitude, the chairman of leaders the committee and ranking member, Rep. Payne (D- New Jersey) and others.
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D- San Jose) today offered the following statement in support of H.R. 3574, the Stock Option Accounting Reform Act. The bill passed overwhelmingly by a 312 to 111 margin.
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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement hailing the passage of the Vietnam Human Rights Act (H.R 1587):
“My district, encompassing most of San Jose, is home to one of the largest Vietnamese- American communities in the Country. I am pleased that the passage of the Vietnam Human Rights Act will give us the tools we need to not only send the right message to Vietnam, but also to take action against Vietnam for their continuous human rights violations.
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today offered the following statement in response to canceling or rescheduling the upcoming November elections:
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Congresswoman Lofgren (D- San Jose) today offered the following statement in strong support of the Vietnam Human Rights Act:
Mr. Speaker, we need to pass the Vietnam Human Rights Act to send a message to Vietnam’s communist government. Vietnam cannot continue to violate human rights and expect further normalization of the relationship between Vietnam and the United States.
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
According to a recent Associated Press report, a couple was taken in restraints from a July 4th event featuring President Bush simply because they wore “anti-Bush” T-shirts. Although Nicole and Jeffrey Rank had tickets to the event, they were also cited for trespassing.
Fourth of July Festivities in San Jose
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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) claimed a back-to-back win in the Campus Community Association’s annual Fourth of July Bake-Off Contest, where “Zoe’s 4th of July Almond Tart” took home first prize. Last year, Congresswoman Lofgren won the top prize with her homemade Pecan Pie. The pressure will be on for Zoe in 2005 for a three-peat.
The winning recipe:
Zoe’s 4th of July Almond Tart
Pastry:
1 cup flour
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren, Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation today issued the following statement in response to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regarding energy refunds:
