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Below is a statement by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren in response to the agreement announced today between the Recording Industry Association of America, the Business Software Alliance and the Computer Systems Policy Project on principles to address digital content issues:
"I applaud those party to this agreement for their pledge to work toward a solution, tone down the rhetoric and work against technology mandates.
The following is a statement by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) on the passage of the Temporary Unemployment Extension Compensation Act of 2003.
Today’s vote will help people in Willow Glen, other areas of San Jose
Washington, DC‹Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) hailed today’s vote to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The program enables to homeowners to obtain flood insurance backed by the federal government in communities across the country that have voluntarily agreed to institute flood control measure and land-use policies to reduce flooding.
U.S. Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Mike Honda announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded numerous grants to several South Bay organizations that provide housing, rental assistance and care for individuals and families in Santa Clara County who are in need of housing, shelter, care and rental assistance. Organizations represented in the announcement represents governmental, charitable, and educational entities in the South Bay.
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-16) today announced a $448,085 Legal Assistance for Victims Grant to the Legal Aid Society of Santa Clara County. This two-year grant will provide funding for comprehensive legal services to victims of domestic violence at their Domestic Violence Legal Resource Center. The grant from the Violence Against Women Office’s (VAWO) Legal Assistance for Victims Grant Program is administered by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Congresswoman urges swift action to honor ¥a distinguished life.’
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) yesterday introduced a Congressional resolution to honor the life of San Jose’s Dr. Roberto Cruz. The resolution, if passed by the House of Representatives and the Senate, would recognize the enormous contribution and dedication of Dr. Cruz made to improve life for Hispanics in America. Dr. Cruz was founder and first President of The National Hispanic University (NHU), which was founded in 1981.
H.J. Res. 114, Resolution Authorizing the Use of Military Force against Iraq
Mr. Speaker, should Congress authorize the President to use the armed forces of the United States to attack Iraq? The President is asking us to pass this resolution now, but he has not yet made the case for war. We are being asked to vote on a resolution that has serious implications for America and the world.
