Rep. Barbara Lee

Rep. Barbara Lee

@RepBarbaraLee

Congresswoman Lee is a forceful and progressive voice in Congress, dedicated to social and economic justice, international peace, and civil and human rights.

Washington, DC · http://lee.house.gov

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Fact: Without Social Security, 54.1 percent of America’s seniors would be living in poverty.

The only real cliff that anyone is facing today is a “human cliff” that far too many American families are standing on the edge of.

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Urging House and Senate Leadership to include a robust extension of federal unemployment benefits in any deal addressing “fiscal cliff.”

As Congress works on the "fiscal cliff" we must not balance the budget on the backs of the unemployed or other vulnerable communities.

We need urgent action. New report which shows 2 million workers will lose their unemployment benefits in December.

On Veterans Day, we recognize those who have fought with dignity and honor to protect democracy and freedom throughout the world.

Look forward to working with our President, Administration and my colleagues in Congress to create opportunities to move our nation forward.

As Congress returns to Washington with significant challenges to face, I will continue to fight for the 99% to have a voice at the table.

Jobs report shows economy steadily recovering from greatest economic downturn since Great Depression. We are heading in the right direction.

Would have loved a Bay Bridge Series, but glad to see another Bay Area team come out on top. Congrats !

Congrats Oakland Kids First, Alternatives in Action & La Clinica de la Raza for $172k in State Farm grants!

Budgets are moral documents. The Ryan budget would hurt millions of poor Americans and increase .

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