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LA Times: A nod to D.C.: House OKs Frederick Douglass statue in Capitol
09/11/12"In considering the remarkable achievements of Frederick Douglass and his contributions to our rich history, his presence within the U.S. Capitol will honor this institution and serve as testimony to this nation's struggle for freedom and equality,
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Washington Post: Frederick Douglass statue approved by House to represent D.C. in Capitol
09/10/12The measure, sponsored by Rep. Dan Lundgren (R-Calif.) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), was passed by voice vote and now awaits action in the Senate. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has offered a companion measure in that chamber.
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Folsom Telegraph: Disabled Folsom bar owner target of ADA compliance lawsuit
08/29/12Lungren said it's ironic when a business owner with disabilities (such as Dority) is targeted by an ADA-compliance lawsuit. "The irony is someone who is disabled and making a go of it to build a business that is sued for not making their businesses
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Press Releases
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Lungren Supports Gathering Intelligence on Foreign Terrorist outside the United States
09/12/12WASHINGTON – Today Congressman Dan Lungren (R-Gold River, CA) voted in support of extending America's intelligence gathering capability on foreign terrorist. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) reauthorization – H.R. 5949 - wo
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Lungren, Bilirakis Release Majority Staff Report Detailing Homeland Security-Hindering Regulations and Red Tape
09/12/12Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies, and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response,
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Lungren Statement on Request from former Senator to Re-Open the 9/11 Investigation
09/11/12Washington DC – Today in an article in the Huffington Post, former Senator Bob Graham (R-FL), who chaired the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and co-Chair of the Congressional Joint Inquiry into 9/11, and Sharon Premoli, a survivor of the at
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Floor Speeches
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Congessional Courtesy - 1099 Tax bill (H.R. 5141)
7/30/10In a surprise show of political gamesmanship, the Democrat Majority brought Congressman Dan Lungren's (R-Gold River-CA) 1099 tax bill - The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act (H.R.5141) - to the floor for consideration. Unfortunately, they attached it to another bill -- The Small Business Tax Relief Act (H.R.5982) - which contains job killing provisions and would increase taxes by $19.4 billion dollars over 10 years. Lungren did not vote in favor of H.R. 5982.
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Repeal the Universal Snitch Act
7/29/10Dan Lungren (R-Gold River-CA) spoke to Congress about repealing Section 9006 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This section requires all businesses, small and large, to file 1099 forms to the IRS for every business to business transaction of more than $600. This misguided provision will certainly increase costs for all small businesses.
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Cocaine Sentencing Reform
7/28/10Congressman Dan Lungren (R-Gold River-CA) addressed Congress today on the issue of changing the crack cocaine sentencing laws –which he supports - to reflect a fairer treatment of the problem.
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