Press Releases
The House passes the Continuity of Representation Act, but more remains to be done
Media Contact: David Thomas, 202.225.3072
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).
Democratic Lawmakers Believe California Families Deserve Better
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — As the U.S. House of Representatives continues to debate and vote on the FY2005 budget this week, members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, serving on a wide range of committees and representing regions across the state, commented on the misguided priorities of the Republican budget.
Bush Budget Has Negative Impact on Women Nationwide
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) joined 41 other Democratic Congresswomen in sending a letter to President Bush today urging him to keep the promises he has made to women across the country in his budget proposal.
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement today regarding the Iraq Resolution (H.Res. 557):
“Mr. Speaker, I support our men and women in uniform and commend them in every way I can for their courage and strength in serving our great country. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, I will continually express my gratitude and honor our men and women in uniform. But that is not what this resolution is about.
Rep. Lofgren and Bay Area Members Call on Congress to Extend Benefits
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) and 10 other Bay Area lawmakers released a Congressional report today estimating that between January and June of this year, 17,100 unemployed workers in the San Jose metro area and 53,500 in the Bay Area could lose their regular unemployment insurance benefits if Congress does not take action.
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement today regarding the arrest of Ms. Susan Lindauer.
Media Contact: Christine Glunz, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement on President Bush’s visit to Silicon Valley today:
“When President Bush came to Santa Clara County last spring, he told us that one million new jobs would be created by the year 2004. Now three years into the Bush presidency and months into 2004, California alone has lost 300,000 jobs since Bush took office with over one million unemployed statewide.
