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Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to her vote against continued funding for the war in Iraq.
I cannot in good conscience vote to give the President another blank check for the war in Iraq. The Congressional Joint Economic Committee has estimated that if the President's request is approved, the full economic cost of the war will total nearly $1.3 trillion by the end of 2008. I cannot, and will not, support such reckless spending without even a plan or goal for a conclusion.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s decision to adopt a Pacheco Pass route.
U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) today announced that she has secured over $750,000 for local transportation projects in this years omnibus spending package.
U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) today announced that she has secured over $45 million for local water and infrastructure projects in the omnibus spending package that Congress passed this evening.
U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) today announced that she has secured over $1.4 million for local childhood development, gang prevention, and at-risk youth programs. Funds for these projects are included in the omnibus spending package that Congress passed this evening and now goes to the President for his signature.
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) issued the following statement in response to the introduction on H.R. 4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007.
Bill Protects Middle-Class Families from AMT
Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement on her vote for H.R. 4351, the AMT Relief Act of 2007.
Bill Would Increase America’s Energy Independence
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted to pass the Energy Independence and Security Act, which increases American energy independence, strengthens national security, lowers energy costs, grows our economy and creates new jobs, and reduces global warming. The Energy Independence and Security Act increases the fuel efficiency of vehicles to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.
Bill Would Enhance Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today voted to pass H.R. 3887, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization of 2007. The legislation provides new tools and resources to those combating modern day slavery.
Pocket Toy Safety Guides Available for Download
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today unveiled a set of downloadable toy safety guides for the 2007 holiday season. The guides, available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, are available for download below. Please note the guides are Adobe Acrobat files.
