Congresswoman Diane Watson

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10/9/2008
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Resolution Acknowledging the Goals and Accomplishments of the Youth Impact Program - Washington, DC— In the final days of the 110th Congress, the House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution (H. Res. 1413) acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program (YIP).  The Youth Impact Program, founded by Riki Ellison, a ten-year veteran of the National Football League and three-time Super Bowl Champion, combines the skills and discipline of football and academics that at-risk minority youth will need to pursue a productive future. ...view more

10/3/2008
Rep. Watson Votes "Yes" on Amended Version of Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 - Washington, DC—Rep. Watson issued the following statement regarding her vote today on the passage of the amended version of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008: ...view more

9/29/2008
Watson Votes Against $700 Billion Economic Stabilization Plan - Washington, DC— Today the House of Representatives voted on the historic $700 billion Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008. The bill was defeated by a vote of 228 to 205. Congresswoman Watson opposed the legislation and issued the following statement: ...view more

9/27/2008
Actor Danny Glover and Congresswoman Diane Watson Highlight Congressional Black Caucus Panel on Cherokee Freedmen - Washington, DC— “It is past time for Congress to act,” said Diane Watson, addressing the Congressional Black Caucus’s (CBC) Annual Legislative Conference yesterday in Washington, D.C.  “The D.C. Court of Appeals has ruled that Cherokee officials cannot discriminate against the Freedmen in violation of the Treaty of 1866 and 13th Amendment,” Watson said. “Congress must step in to enforce the treaty rights of the Freedmen.” ...view more