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Statement on the President's American Jobs Act

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement in response to the President’s speech calling for Congressional action on jobs.

September 8, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement in response to the President’s speech calling for Congressional action on jobs.

Federal, State and local officials celebrate SAFER Grant firefighter graduation

To celebrate the return of nearly two dozen firefighters to the line this week, the City of San José and the San José Fire Department today brought together federal, state and local leaders who aided the Fire Department in obtaining a $15 million grant to reinstate laid-off firefighters.

August 25, 2011

Rep. Lofgren Issued Statement on Debt Limit Votes

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement in response to her vote on the “Boehner” debt ceiling plan.

July 29, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement in response to her vote on the “Boehner” debt ceiling plan.

Rep. Lofgren Issued Statement on Debt Limit Votes

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement in response to her vote on the “Boehner” debt ceiling plan.

July 29, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren issued the following statement in response to her vote on the “Boehner” debt ceiling plan.

House Judiciary Committee Passes Lofgren Cell Tax Legislation

Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved Rep. Zoe Lofgren’s "Wireless Tax Fairness Act" on a unanimous voice vote. This bi-partisan, pro-consumer legislation provides for a 5-year moratorium on any new discriminatory wireless tax or fee.

July 14, 2011

Rep. Lofgren Announces $7.49 million Federal Grant for Mineta San Jose International Airport

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren announced that Mineta San Jose International Airport had secured a $7.49 million dollar federal grant from the United States Department of Transportation. The grant will fund continued improvements to the airport’s general aviation taxiway and provide connections from the west side of the airfield to the existing taxiway/runway network, allowing expanded general aviation uses, including air cargo and corporate aviation.

July 13, 2011

Rep. Lofgren Calls on President to Oppose Cuts to Women's Health Services

Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren joined with dozens of her colleagues in asking President Obama to oppose any Medicaid cuts that would risk women’s health or restrict the ability of health care providers to treat women.

July 12, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Zoe Lofgren joined with dozens of her colleagues in asking President Obama to oppose any Medicaid cuts that would risk women’s health or restrict the ability of health care providers to treat women.

The full text of the letter is below:

California Democratic Congressional Delegation Calls on President Obama to Reject Cuts to Medicaid

Today, The California Democratic Congressional Delegation sent a letter to President Obama asking him to reject cuts to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program being proposed by Republican members of Congress. Proposed cuts would gravely affect the 40% of the state’s children and the nearly 2 million disabled and elderly individuals who rely on Medicaid and CHIP.

July 8, 2011

Lofgren Welcomes 2011 Art Competition Winner to Washington

Today, Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) welcomed Jessica Herrera, the 2011 Congressional Art Competition Winner for the 16th Congressional District, to Washington, DC for the unveiling of her painting in the Capitol complex. Ms. Herrera, a student at James Lick High School, travelled to Washington and joined hundreds of artists from across the country in the unveiling ceremony for Congressional Art Competition winners.

June 22, 2001

Lofgren, Leahy Lead Bicameral Introduction Of Refugee Protection Act

Rep. Zoe Lofgren and U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced legislation Wednesday to ensure U.S. protection for refugees and asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their home countries. The Senate bill is cosponsored by Senators Carl Levin (D-Mich.), Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.).

June 15, 2011

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