Press Releases
Barbara Lee, Members Question President on Open-Ended Afghan Policy
For Immediate Release June 29, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 In Advance Of Supplemental Vote Members of Congress Send Letter to President Calling for Clear Exit Strategy in Afghanistan Washington, D.C. - After numerous conflicting statements by members of his Administration and the military command, today Congresswoman Barbara Lee along with a number of her House colleagues sent President Obama a letter asking that he provide Congress with "a clear … Continue Reading
June 29, 2010
Peralta Community College District to Receive Jobs-Training Grant
For Immediate Release June 29, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) announced today that the Peralta Community College District will be awarded $2.9 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Labor's Community-based Job Training grants program. This grant is part of $13.7 million in job-training grants that Labor Secretary Hilda Solis is making available to the state of California. The $2.9 million grant … Continue Reading
June 23, 2010
Barbara Lee Statement on Dismissal of Gen. McChrystal
For Immediate Release June 23, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following President Obama announcement that he accepted Gen. Stanley McChrystal's resignation after controversial remarks in Rolling Stone magazine and would be replacing him with Gen. David Petraeus. "I agree with President Obama's decision to relieve Gen. McChrystal of his command in Afghanistan. The President is … Continue Reading
June 23, 2010
Barbara Lee Hails Passage of Caribbean American Heritage Month Resolution
For Immediate Release June 23, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed a resolution introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) recognizing the significance of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month. Congresswoman Lee hailed the passage of the bill. "As a long-time supporter of the Caribbean and a frequent visitor to the region, I am very proud to see us celebrate this important commemorative month for … Continue Reading
June 17, 2010
Barbara Lee Votes to Create Jobs, Strengthen Small Businesses
For Immediate Release June 17, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams 202-225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted in favor of legislation that will leverage $300 billion in lending for small businesses and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. This legislation, which expands much-needed lending to small businesses and offers tax incentives to help America's small businesses grow, is fully paid for and will save taxpayers $1 billion over the next ten … Continue Reading
June 07, 2010
Congresswoman Lee Applauds Decision to Fund Support Services for Displaced NUMMI Workers
For Immediate Release June 7, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham 510-763-0370 Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-Oakland) applauded today's announcement by Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis that the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL) will be awarding up to $19 million in National Emergency Grant Funding to support the 4,347 workers adversely impacted by the closure of the New United Motors Manufacturing (NUMMI) plant in Fremont, California. Labor Secretary Solis announced … Continue Reading
June 04, 2010
Reps. Lee and Ellison Ask President Obama to Call for Flotilla Investigation and End Gaza Blockade
For Immediate Release Friday, June 04, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (Lee) 202-225-2661 Micah Clemens (Ellison) 202-225-4755 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Congressman Keith Ellison (D-MN) sent the following letter to President Barack Obama asking for an investigation into the recent flotilla incident between Israeli forces and a civilian marine convoy and calling for an end to the Israeli blockade in … Continue Reading
June 03, 2010
Association of Asian/Pacific Community Health Organizations to Receive $1 Million in Funding through Recovery Package
For Immediate Release June 3, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced the release of over $1 million in funding to the Association of Asian/Pacific Community Health Organizations. This funding was part of a larger announcement made today by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of $83.9 million in grants to help networks of health centers adopt electronic health records (EHR) and other health … Continue Reading
June 01, 2010
Barbara Lee Releases Statement Following Vote on Amendment to Responsibly End War
For Immediate Release June 1, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released this statement following the vote her amendment to the FY10 Supplemental Appropriations package to prevent an escalation and responsibly end the war by limiting funding to the safe and orderly withdrawal of our troops and military contractors from Afghanistan. "While I am disappointed that a majority of my colleagues did … Continue Reading
May 31, 2010
Barbara Lee Urges Safety of American Citizens Delivering Aid to Gaza
For Immediate Release May 31, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Calls Attention to Humanitarian Crisis in the Region Washington, DC - In response to reports of civilian injuries and possible fatalities as a result of confrontation between Israeli naval forces and a civilian marine convoy en route to Gaza, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-D) issued the following statement: "I am deeply disturbed by reports of military action against civilians on a mission of humanitarian … Continue Reading
May 25, 2010
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Posthumously Promote Colonel Charles Young
For Immediate Release May 25, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) introduced a bill to posthumously promote Colonel Charles Young, United States Army to the rank of brigadier general. Colonel Young was born to former slaves in 1864. He enrolled at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1884 and graduated in 1889, becoming the third black cadet to graduate from the Academy. His service record following his graduation … Continue Reading
May 21, 2010
Barbara Lee Welcomes Mexican President Felipe Calderón
For Immediate Release May 20, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-D) joined her colleagues in welcoming Mexican President Felipe Calderón during a ceremony at the White House yesterday. Today, she attended a joint session of Congress, where President Calderón addressed both the House and Senate. She released this statement: "I join President Obama and my colleagues in Congress in welcoming President Calderón … Continue Reading
May 18, 2010
Barbara Lee Recognizes 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of the California East Bay Regional Park District
For Immediate Release May 18, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) recognized the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the East Bay Regional Park District in California. The resolution was introduced by fellow California Rep. George Mille of the neighboring 7th Congressional district of California. She released this statement: "The success of the East Bay Regional Parks District is rooted in the history of our own … Continue Reading
May 12, 2010
Congresswoman Lee to Visit Ground-breaking Biotech Companies
The tour includes local firms that received have federal funding Oakland - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-09) on Friday, May 14, 2010 will tour three local biotech companies that have received vital federal funding to support their ground-breaking research projects. Congresswoman Lee will first visit PolyPlus Battery Company, 2424 6th Street, Berkeley CA at 10:30 a.m. PolyPlus - a leader in the development of next generation lithium battery chemistry - received $4.9 million ARRA funding to … Continue Reading
May 12, 2010
Congresswoman Barbara Lee joins Rep. John Garamendi and Broad Coalition of Members of Congress and Environmental Leaders to Discuss Legislative Efforts on Offshore Oil Drilling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 12, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Garamendi's Bill Would Stop All New Offshore Drilling on the West Coast WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman John Garamendi (D-Walnut Creek, CA) today joined a broad coalition of Congressional members and environmental leaders to highlight legislation that seeks to curtail new offshore oil drilling and to hold the oil industry accountable for cleanup and safety improvements. One bill discussed was … Continue Reading
May 12, 2010
STARK, MCNERNEY, LEE INTRODUCE RESOLUTION ON OAKLAND A'S PITCHER DALLAS BRADEN'S PERFECT GAME
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Stark Contact: Brian Cook, (202) 225-3202 McNerney Contact: Sarah Hersh, (202) 225-1947 Lee Contact: Nicole Y. Williams, (202) 226-0323 WASHINGTON - Northern California Representatives Pete Stark (D-Fremont), Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton), and Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) have introduced H.Res. 1351, a resolution recognizing Oakland A's Pitcher Dallas Braden's perfect game on Sunday, May 9, and praising the Oakland Athletics organization … Continue Reading
May 10, 2010
Congresswoman Barbara Lee to Host Annual High School Arts Competition
For Immediate Release May 12, 2010 Contact: Ricci Graham (510) 763-0370 Oakland - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) will host the 30th Annual "An Artistic Discovery 2010" Reception and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA. An Artistic Discovery is an annual Congressional art competition that recognizes emerging high school artists throughout the country. High school students from the 9th … Continue Reading
May 06, 2010
Barbara Lee Supports Home Star Jobs Bill
For Immediate Release May 6, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Bill will create jobs, reduce dependence on foreign oil Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) voted to boost the American clean energy economy by creating nearly 170,000 jobs, reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and saving American families $9 billion over 10 years. The Home Star Jobs Bill would provide rebates to homeowners who install energy-saving products and reduce energy use in … Continue Reading
May 05, 2010
Barbara Lee Commemorates Cinco de Mayo
For Immediate Release May 5, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement commemorating Cinco de Mayo: "Cinco de Mayo recognizes Mexico's remarkable defense against foreign intervention, a feat marked by great courage, sacrifice, and devotion to the right of self-determination. The day represents more than a single battle at the City of Puebla, where, many years ago, Mexican forces defeated a … Continue Reading
May 04, 2010
Barbara Lee Commemorates Jewish American Heritage Month
For Immediate Release May 3, 2010 Contact: Nicole Y. Williams (202) 225-2661 Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) released the following statement celebrating Jewish American Month which will be celebrated through the entire month of May: "Jewish American Heritage Month provides us with an opportunity to reflect on all of the diverse ways in which American Jews have enriched our culture and enhanced our way of life over the last 356 years. "Since 1654, … Continue Reading