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With Capps leading way, abortion rights take center stage in health care fight
As a school nurse long ago, California Democratic Rep. Lois Capps worked with children of the uninsured, getting eyeglasses for them with help from the local Lion's Club.
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Rep. Doris Matsui Announces Amended FEMA Insurance Guidelines for Natomas Residents
" Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has amended its flood insurance guidelines to allow homeowners in the Natomas Basin to take advantage of Preferred Risk Policy plans through January 6, 2010.
Matsui Pays Back Taxes On Maryland House
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Afghanistan plan divides California's Senate Democrats
California's Democratic senators found themselves on opposite sides of the aisle in response to President Barack Obama's request to send more troops to Afghanistan.
Congresswoman Matsui Honors World AIDS Day
Today, on the 21st annual World AIDS Day, we take time to remember those who have been lost to this terrible disease and to honor those who continue to battle HIV/AIDS. There is no doubt that the HIV/AIDS epidemic has touched every corner of our globe, and we must continue doing all that we can to limit its toll." "Although research and treatment ...
Stuart Leavenworth: Jerry Brown 'the anointed' needs a real race
If California's Democratic Party had a motto right now, it would probably be, "No drama." The party doesn't like surprises.
ASH Honors Rep. Doris O. Matsui (D-CA) And Melanie Bloom For Their...
ASH Honors Rep. Doris O. Matsui And Melanie Bloom For Their Public Service, Leadership, And Commitment To Biomedical Research The American Society of Hematology , the world's largest professional society of blood specialists, will recognize a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the national spokesperson for the Coalition to Prevent ...
Bill Amended to Address PVA Concerns
On Tuesday, November 17, 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2009, sponsored by Representative Doris Matsui of California .
In the House, courtesy of the Office of the Majority Leader: FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 House Meets At... 10:30 a.m.: Morning Hour 12:00 p.m.: Legislative Business First Vote Predicted... 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Last Vote Predicted... 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. "One Minutes" Suspensions H.R. 3618 - Clean Hull Act of 2009 H.Res. 841 - Expressing ...
Here is how area members of Congress -- Reps. Joe Donnelly and Peter Visclosky and Sens.
WASHINGTON a ' Here's a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week.
SETA gets nearly $2M in stimulus funds
The Sacramento Employment and Training Agency will receive $1.95 million for its Early Head Start program, a national effort to bring prenatal and early childhood care to low-income families.
Secretary Solis and Congresswoman Matsui Announce Recovery Grants for Green Jobs
" Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui joined with Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis to announce the release of a $92,820 grant to the Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps to expand their YouthBuild program.
Women Veterans Honored at Rancho Cordova's 4th Annual Veteran's Day Celebration
The crowd was filled with veterans of foreign wars, and service and therapy dogs came out to celebrate as well.
AM Capitol Alert: Prison proposal
The Schwarzenegger administration submitted to a panel of federal judges last night a revised proposal for reducing California's prison inmate population.
Lawmakers set to probe broadband, privacy, cybersecurity
Next week is shaping up to be a busy one for the tech industry on the Hill, with at least four hearings slated to examine a variety of issues, some with bills attached, others with legislation still being drafted.
State of California Buildings Plug into Smart Grid
The State of California is partnering with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District in Sacramento's Smart Grid Stimulus federal grant program.
Pelosi bet political life on health care victory
Reps. Doris Matsui and Dan Lungren are polar opposites on Capitol Hill, but they agree on one point: House approval of a trillion-dollar health care overhaul marked a victory for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of San Francisco.
Central Valley lawmakers split over health care abortion issue
The decades-long battle over abortion has emerged as a mini-drama in the larger debate on a health care overhaul, and Central Valley lawmakers are divided.
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