Press Releases
Congresswoman Lee Responds to Light Brown Apple Moth Decision
For Immediate Release June 19, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 (Washington D.C.)- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) have announced yesterday a revised plan to address the light brown apple moth (LBAM) population that will include no aerial spraying of urban areas for the duration of the program. In April, Congresswoman Lee sent a letter to the USDA calling for the halt of future aerial spraying … Continue Reading
June 15, 2008
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Introduces Haiti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 12, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Congresswoman Barbara Lee introduced The Next Steps For Haiti Act which would create a professional exchange program designed to improve critical sectors of the Haitian economy from education, health, energy, transportation, to disaster preparedness. The bill is intended to help expand Haiti's capacity to absorb development aid and improve the welfare of the population. The … Continue Reading
June 11, 2008
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June 10, 2008
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June 10, 2008
Barbara Lee Urges Americans to Talk Directly to Iranians: Calls for Diplomacy, Not War, with Iran
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 (Washington, DC) - As rhetoric continues to escalate and tensions mount between the U.S. and Iran, the Progressive Caucus, which Congresswoman Lee Co-Chairs, and the Campaign for a New American Policy on Iran held a news conference and Capitol Hill event designed to underscore the need for new, responsible and effective U.S. policies and leadership to reduce the likelihood of conflict. Congresswoman Lee along with … Continue Reading
June 05, 2008
Barbara Lee's Small, Minority, Women and Veteran-Owned Businesses Provision Included in Green Facilities Bill
For Immediate Release June 5, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 Washington (DC) - A bipartisan vote of 250 to 164, the House passed H.R.3021, the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, which includes a Lee-authored provision mandating reporting requirements related to contracting with small, minority, women and veteran-owned businesses. The bill provides schools with funding for modernization, renovation and repair projects. Included in this program are … Continue Reading
June 04, 2008
Barbara Lee Joins in Announcing Congressional Caucus on LGBT Equality
For Immediate Release June 4, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-2661 Congresswoman Barbara Lee joined Co-Chairs Tammy Baldwin (WI) and Barney Frank (MA) at a press conference announcing the Bi-Partisan Congressional Caucus on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality. Congresswoman Lee, a Vice-Chair of the newly-formed caucus, issued the following statement at the press conference: "I am so proud to be a part of the LGBT Equality Caucus, and I want to thank our … Continue Reading
May 23, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Applauds Additional Funding For Food Aid to Haiti
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-6221 (Washington, DC) - Today in response to the announcement today that U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is adding an additional $25 million in emergency food aid to Haiti Congresswoman Lee issued the following statement: "During our recent visit to Haiti, we learned first- hand about the diresituation on the ground, and believe this increase in funding is a step in the right direction. "I am pleased … Continue Reading
May 22, 2008
House Adopts Lee Amendment to prevent President Bush from making Commitments related to the security of Iraq absent congressional approval
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson, 202-225-6221 (Washington, DC) - Today, by bipartisan a vote of 234 to 183, the House adopted Congresswoman Barbara Lee's amendment to the Department of Defense Authorization Act requiring congressional approval of any agreement between the U.S. and Iraq making commitments related to Iraq's security. In November 2007 President Bush and Iraq Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki signed the "Declaration of Principles for Friendship and … Continue Reading
May 22, 2008
Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation Recognizing Caribbean-American Heritage Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson, 202-225-6221 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Lee today introduced a resolution recognizing the significance of Caribbean-American Heritage Month, which is celebrated in June. "It is wonderful to see our hard work to establish June as Caribbean-American Heritage pay off as communities across the country are preparing commemorative celebrations of the 3rd Annual Caribbean-American Heritage Month in June. "From our nation's … Continue Reading
May 21, 2008
Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution to Honor the New Deal
For Immediate Release: May 21, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson, (202) 225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Lee today introduced a resolution to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the New Deal. The New Deal Resolution highlights the enormous social and economic contributions of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs and calls for the recognition of the week of June 15, 2008 as National New Deal Week. Over 650,000 miles of public roads, 125,000 public buildings, 75,000 … Continue Reading
May 15, 2008
Barbara Lee Applauds CA Court Ruling Allowing Same Sex Marriages
NEWS from CONGRESSWOMAN Barbara Lee 9th District, California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-6221 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement in response to the California Supreme Court decision earlier today which reversed a lower court decision and ruled that same-sex couples have the same right to marry as opposite-sex couples under the state constitution. "California has a history of leading the nation on … Continue Reading
May 15, 2008
IRAQ VETERANS SHARE FIRST HAND ACCOUNTS OF IRAQ WAR DURING FORUM ON CAPITOL HILL
NEWS from CONGRESSWOMAN Barbara Lee 9th District, California FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson 202-225-6221 Chris Shields 202-225-5187 -Progressive Caucus forum invites veterans to share their experiences with Members of Congress- Washington, DC - At a forum this morning organized by the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), ten veterans of the Iraq War provided gripping first person accounts of their time spent serving in … Continue Reading
May 13, 2008
Barbara Lee Statement on Urgency of Crisis in Darfur
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 13, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson, (202) 225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) issued the following statement today at a press conference aimed at highlighting Muslim voices for Darfur: "I'm pleased to join Congressman Ellison, Amnesty International USA, the Save Darfur Coalition, the ENOUGH Project and all our activists today in support of their calls for the immediate deployment of the UN peacekeeping force and … Continue Reading
May 13, 2008
Barbara Lee Statement on Earthquake in China
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 12, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson, (202) 225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) issued the following statement in response to the disastrous earthquake in Southwest China: "On behalf of the people in my district in California, I want to extend my condolences to the Chinese people and especially to those families who have lost loved ones due to the severe earthquake. "It is with great sadness that I have watched the news … Continue Reading
May 09, 2008
Lee Urges Burmese Regime To Allow Humanitarian Assistance
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 9, 2008 Contact: Julie Nickson, (202) 225-2661 Washington, DC - Congresswoman Barbara Lee issued the following statement today about recovery from the devastating cyclone in Burma: "My heart and prayers go out to the millions of people affected by this tremendous natural disaster. "Burma's military junta failed to warn or aid its people in advance of the storm and is now failing to respond to the disaster. The international … Continue Reading
May 08, 2008
Barbara Lee Statement on Supplemental Bill
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 8, 2008 Contact: Cleve Mesidor, (202) 225-2661 Barbara Lee Statement on Supplemental Bill (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) delivered the following remarks during a press conference today regarding the upcoming House vote on the Iraq war Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2008: "Before Congress adjourns for the Memorial Day district work period, Members of the House will be called upon to consider President … Continue Reading
May 08, 2008
Barbara Lee Statement on Housing Bill
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 8, 2008 Contact: Cleve Mesidor, (202) 225-2661 Barbara Lee Statement on Housing Bill (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of the three House Amendments to H.R. 3221, the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. "For millions of families in America, the dream of homeownership has turned into a nightmare. "Foreclosure rates have … Continue Reading
May 07, 2008
Barbara Lee Supports Bill to Remove Nelson Mandela & the ANC From Terrorist Watch Lists
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 6, 2008 Contact: Cleve Mesidor, (202) 225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) entered the following statement into the Congressional Record in strong support of HR 5690 to remove South Africa's African National Congress party from the list of terrorist organizations: "I rise in strong support of HR 5690 to remove South Africa's African National Congress party from the list of terrorist organizations. "I want to begin by … Continue Reading
May 07, 2008
Barbara Lee Commemorates World AIDS Orphans Day
Press Release For Immediate Release: May 7, 2008 Contact: Cleve Mesidor, (202) 225-2661 (Washington, DC) - Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-9) delivered the following statement on the House floor in support of World AIDS Orphans Day, which is commemorated every year on May 7th. "Over 15 million children have already lost one or both of their parents to HIV/AIDS, 12 million of which live in Sub-Saharan Africa. "By 2010 there could be 20 million. "Children who have been … Continue Reading