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Washington, DC — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) addressed the Commonwealth Club of San Jose on Homeland Security issues. The full text of Congresswoman Lofgren’s statement is listed below:

“Thank you for inviting me here today. It is a pleasure to spend time with the Commonwealth Club of Silicon Valley and to see so many long time friends.

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Ranking Member, Select Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Science, and Research & Development

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Media Contacts: Ruben Pulido Jr. (Honda), 202.225.3327; David Thomas (Lofgren), 202.225.3072; Steven Kennan (Eshoo), 202.225.8104

Media Contact: Steve Adamske, 202.225.1943 (Media Only, Please)

Washington, DC — Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) spoke out today about the need for greater earthquake safety and research. Lofgren made her comments in a statement at the House Science Committee hearing on the reauthorization of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. Congresswoman Lofgren also emphasized the point that federal budget cuts will only imperil this important national program:

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Media Contact: Jennifer Van der Heide (Honda), 202.225.6839; Steve Adamske (Lofgren), 202.225.1943

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Washington, DC — “I appreciate the efforts made by Undersecretary Rogan and the PTO on the revised Strategic Plan. I understand that an increase in fees is necessary to lower pendency rates and increase the quality of patents granted. That’s why I would gladly support a bill that raises fees, if those fees were spent solely on improving the PTO.