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Calls on Citizenship and Immigration Services to Develop Plan
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
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.
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
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:
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
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”
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
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:
Media Contact: Heather Wong (Lofgren) 202.225.3072; Jay Staunton (Honda) 202.225.3327
Washington, DC — Representatives Lofgren and Honda (D-San Jose) hailed the announcement that the City of San Jose will receive two Department of Transportation grants totaling $12.3 million for the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. The grants will provide funding for runway and taxiway rehabilitation and also fund the effort to reduce noise in the area surrounding the airport.
“Stories of Service” to be archived in Library of Congress for preservation
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Says protecting Inland Empire troops and their families should be Armed Forces’ top priority
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Says Outdated Metric Needs to Be Changed
Media Contact: Heather Wong, 202.225.3072
Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) today issued the following statement in opposition to Section 1404 of the National Defense Authorization Act, a provision based on outdated export control regimes as it relates to high performance technology:
San Jose Police Department to Receive Funds
Media Contact: Heather Wong (Lofgren), 202-225-3072; Jay Staunton (Honda): 202-225-2631
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and Congressman Mike Honda (D-San Jose) announced today that the San Jose Police Department has been awarded a $400,000 grant to investigate child sexual exploitation by offenders using the Internet or online communications technology.
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.
