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Lofgren & Butterfield Statement on Republican Filibuster of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (GK Butterfield)

Public Technologies 03 Nov 2021
). WASHINGTON, D.C. - Committee on House Administration Chairperson Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) and Subcommittee on ElectionsChairman G. K. Butterfield (D-N.C.) issued the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. ... The John R ... Holder and Brnovich v ... Disclaimer. G.K ... (noodl.
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The Leaf Blower and the Robocall: America's Social Predicament

Common Dreams 03 Nov 2021
If we can't even do the easy things, has the very concept of progress in America died? ... .
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Democrats nudge attorney general on contempt of Congress decision

Roll Call 21 Oct 2021
Zoe Lofgren used her questioning to walk Garland through a series of court decisions and filings that would cut against claims from President Donald Trump and Bannon that documents are protected from subpoena by executive privilege ... And Lofgren pointed to a recent Justice ...
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Being A Likeable Leader Doesn't Mean Being Liked All The Time

Forbes 18 Oct 2021
Being a leader means making decisions and having tough conversations that may lead to moments in which you aren’t liked by everyone ... .
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Cheney Says Trump Aides That Ignore Subpoena Orders Could Face Criminal Charges

truthout 14 Oct 2021
Zoe Lofgren (D-California) warned of DOJ action toward non-compliant Trump aides. “We want to give them the benefit of the doubt that they will respond as they should to this subpoena,” Lofgren said, adding that the commission was prepared to use “all of the ...
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Green card recapture effort faces uncertain Senate future

Roll Call 13 Oct 2021
The U.S ... Sen. Richard J ... Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., chair of House Judiciary’s immigration panel, noted the importance of the green card recapture provisions in the version of the plan her committee advanced ... That’s why we included provisions in the House Judiciary Committee-passed reconciliation legislation to address this,” Lofgren said in a statement ... .
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Trump Aides Refusing to Testify Before Jan 6 Committee May Face Criminal Charges

truthout 27 Sep 2021
Zoe Lofgren (D-California), a member of the January 6 commission, said they could face civil or criminal litigation ... Lofgren said that it’s “possible” more people will be subpoenaed by the commission in the future, and that it will seek out records from the White House from when Trump was in office.
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Support “Protect Our Democracy Act”!

Windermere Sun 22 Sep 2021
Now the Congress must enact new reforms in the Protecting Our Democracy Act to restore our system of checks and balances, protect our elections from foreign interference, and ensure that the foundation of our democracy enshrined in our Constitution will be sustained for generations to come,” said Lofgren.
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Senate parliamentarian rejects Democrats’ immigration bid

Roll Call 20 Sep 2021
In a Sunday night decision, Elizabeth MacDonough found the proposed provisions, which could have put millions of undocumented immigrants, including those brought to the U.S ... 10 ... Senate Majority Leader Charles E ... Sens ... Sen ... Zoe Lofgren, the California Democrat in charge of the Judiciary Committee’s immigration panel, told reporters earlier this month ... .
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Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler lead over 65 colleagues in urging for Lebanon TPS designation

Press & Guide 09 Sep 2021
Debbie Dingell (D-12th District), Rashida Tlaib (D-13th District), House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chairwoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) sent a letter to President Joe Biden, along with 66 of their ...
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Reps. Bera, Lofgren, Nadler Led Letter to Administration Urging Timely Guidance on Plans to Evacuate Remaining Americans and at-Risk Individuals from Afghanistan (Ami Bera)

Public Technologies 07 Sep 2021
). WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D ... In the letter, the Members wrote.. 'We commend the American servicemembers and diplomats who worked tirelessly to evacuate U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (LPR), and vulnerable people out of Afghanistan over the past several weeks ... or see below for the full letter. September 7, 2021 ... U.S.
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It’s Time to End Religious Exemptions During Public Health Emergencies

Common Dreams 03 Sep 2021
There is no moral or theological basis for people to opt out of their civic duty ... .
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Capitol Police watchdog details more department shortcomings from Jan. 6

Roll Call 02 Sep 2021
House Administration Chairperson Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., whose panel has oversight of the Capitol Police, released the executive summaries and recommendations Wednesday, saying in a statement that they revealed “more information about the severity of the threat to the U.S.
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