Press Releases
Officials Say Energy Refunds Are Long Overdue
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — California’s Democratic leaders in the United States Congress and Sacramento announced today that they have jointly filed an amicus brief before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit regarding the inflated prices California citizens and businesses were forced to pay during the 2000-2001 electricity crisis. The brief was filed on Thursday, May 6, 2004.
Today is the 10th Anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day
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Washington, DC — Congresswoman Lofgren offered the following statement for the Congressional Record today on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of Vietnam Human Rights Day.
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Washington, DC — Congresswoman Lofgren offered the following statement for the Congressional Record today on the occasion of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
“Over 100 Members of Congress work together in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus to promote Asian Pacific American issues and concerns, led by my long-time friend and colleague, Congressman Mike Honda.”
California Democratic Congressional Leaders To Hold Press Conference On Energy Crisis Amicus Brief
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New Funds to Enhance Security and Preparedness for San Jose
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The Judiciary Committee should not markup a constitutional amendment without a thorough review
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Washington, DC — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren delivered the following statement today during the House Judiciary Committee markup of H J Res 83, an amendment to the Constitution of the United States offered by Congressman Brian Baird (D-WA) regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
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Washington, DC — In response to the death of San Jose native Pat Tillman, who was killed in action in Afghanistan, US Reps. Mike Honda (D-San Jose) and Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement:
“We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and loved ones of US Army Ranger Pat Tillman, a San Jose native who was killed in action in Afghanistan.
The House passes the Continuity of Representation Act, but more remains to be done
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Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) released the following statement on the passage of HR 2844, The Continuity of Representation Act of 2004.
“Today, I voted in support of the Continuity of Representation Act of 2004 (HR 2844).
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today honored the service and life of Cesar Chavez, who was born on March 31, 1927. Rep. Lofgren issued the following statement from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives:
“Mr. Speaker, today, on his birthday, we recognize the courageous leadership of Cesar Chavez, a man who inspired hope, pride, and strength and provided a voice for thousands of farm workers across California and the rest of the country.
