Press Releases

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Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-16), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06), and Lamar Smith (R-TX-21) today introduced bipartisan legislation to address the most egregious activities that are conducted via spyware and make those activities criminal offenses. HR 4661, the “Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2004,” will be referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren today issued the following statement regarding the kidnapping and beheading of Paul M. Johnson Jr.:

“This is a shocking and unacceptable act of brutality against an American civilian working in Saudi Arabia. Such a brutal murder can never be justified and civilized people of every faith, in all countries, must condemn this act and come together to secure a world where such acts are not tolerated and do not occur.

Give the Federal Government the Needs Tools to Protect Vulnerable Children

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Calls on Citizenship and Immigration Services to Develop Plan

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Congresswoman Lofgren today joined 43 members of Congress, representing 18 states, in sending a letter to Eduardo Aguirre, Jr., Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services, expressing concern over the immigration petition backlog and requesting a plan to eliminate the backlog.

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U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement in reaction to U.S. Solicitor General Theodore Olson’s decision not to appeal to the Supreme Court a lower court decision overturning FCC rules that would require regional Bell companies to lease their networks to competitors:

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The California Democratic Congressional Delegation today issued the following statement regarding the passing of President Ronald Reagan:

We are greatly saddened to learn of the passing of President Reagan. President Reagan's commitment to public service was nothing short of impressive. As Californians we will always share his sense of optimism and conviction; and as Americans, we will miss his patriotism, charm and sense of humor.

Cite Further Evidence of Price Gouging; Call on the Administration to “Get a Clue”

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Members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation today issued the following statements in response to the CBS News report of telephone transcripts filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, implicating Enron Corp. traders of manipulating the California power market: