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In response to the resignation of Amit Yoran from the Department of Homeland Security, Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today made the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D — San Jose), questioning the Republican leadership’s agenda and priorities for working on meaningful legislation before Congress breaks for recess until after the November elections, today delivered the following remarks on the floor regarding H. Res. 106, the Marriage Protection Amendment:
“The Republican leadership has put us on notice that Congress will probably adjourn next week until after the November elections.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) today submitted the following statement to the congressional record on H. RES. 757, expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks launched against the United States on September 11, 2001:
“Today I extend my ¥deepest sympathies to the thousands of innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, their families, friends, and loved ones.’
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The House Judiciary Committee today passed the “Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2004, H.R. 4661, which was introduced by Representatives Bob Goodlatte (R-VA-06), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-16) and Lamar Smith (R-TX-21). This bipartisan legislation addresses the most egregious activities that are conducted via spyware and makes those activities criminal offenses.
Calls for Immediate Improvements on Immigration and Border Security
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Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today offered the following statement before the House Select Committee on Homeland Security Hearing’s hearing on the 9/11 Commission’s findings:
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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.”
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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:
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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.
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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.
