Congresswoman Diane Watson

Congresswoman Watson Announces Congressional Hearing on Youth Violence
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson will participate in a congressional field hearing in Los Angeles, CA, entitled "Combating Youth Violence: What Federal, State and Local Governments Are Doing to Deter Youth Crime." The hearing date, time, and location are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Time: 10:00 AM – 1 PM
Location: First AME (FAME) Renaissance Center
1968 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
(On-site parking available – #37 Metro Bus)

The hearing is hosted by the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources. Congresswoman Watson is a member of the subcommittee. The subcommittee is chaired by Congressman Mark E. Souder (IN-3), who also will be in attendance.

Congresswoman Watson to Deliver Opening Remarks at FCC Public Hearing on Media Ownership in Los Angeles, CA
Congresswoman Diane E. Watson will deliver opening remarks at the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) first in a series of public hearings on media ownership. The hearing date, time, and location are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Location: University of Southern California
Davidson Conference Center
Embassy Room
3415 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90089

In 2003, the FCC voted to relax media ownership rules, which would have allowed media companies significantly greater ownership of radio, television, and newspapers in a single media market. The Federal Court of Appeals, with the approval of the Supreme Court, later struck down the new media ownership rules and remanded them back to the FCC for further consideration. The FCC received over two million letters from citizens in opposition to its proposed ownership rule changes.

The latest round of public hearings represents the FCC's second effort to deregulate the media market, which could dramatically impact rules on localism, minority ownership, and various types of programming.

Go to the FCC homepage for further information on the public hearings.

Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, August 23, 6:30-8:30 pm (Pacific Time)

A Community Town Hall on
"A New Direction for America"
Friendship Auditorium
3201 Riverside Dr., LA 90027
Call 323-965-1422 for info

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's "Collective Power Tour"
Friday, June 9, 2006, 12 noon until 6 PM
West Los Angeles College, Fine Arts Theater and Gallery

Congresswoman Diane E. Watson will take part in a catered reception with entertainment sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation on Friday, June 9, 2006 at the West Los Angeles College. The event is free to the public. Parking available.

Schedule
1:00 PM: Panel: Stand Up For Your Rights
2:30 PM: Panel: Bridging the Wealth Gap
4:00 PM: Catered Reception