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Congresswoman Diane E. Watson - News Releases

November 2006

(November 8, 2006) The Resignation of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld

(November 3, 2006) Rep. Watson to Deliver Weekly Congressional Black Caucus Message to America

(November 2, 2006) Rep. Watson Dismayed at Planned Closure of King/Drew Medical Residency Program

October 2006

(October 3, 2006) Representative Watson’s Statement on Former Rep. Mark Foley

September 2006

(September 12, 2006) Rep. Watson Issues Statement on the Untimely Death of Civil Rights Attorney Melanie Lomax

(September 11, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Endorses Save the Children’s New Initiative for Educating Children in War Torn Regions

(September 7, 2006) FDA’s Ruling Signals Beginning of End of Mercury Fillings

July 2006

(July 14, 2006) Russian Intellectual Property Violations Must Be Addressed at G-8 Summit

(July 13, 2006) Watson Hails Reauthorization of Voting Rights Act

June 2006

(June 21, 2006) Watson Questions Oil Executives About Royalty Payment Holiday

(June 16, 2006) Watson on Iraq: Stop This War of Choice

(June 8, 2006) Watson: Telecommunications Bill Will Lead to Redlining of Minorities & Poor

(June 7, 2006) Watson Opposes Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act

May 2006

(May 15, 2006) Representative Watson: We Do Not Need to Militarize Our Borders

(May 10, 2006) Asian Pacific Heritage Month: Watson Highlights Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward's Visit to His Ancestral Homeland of Korea

(May 5, 2006) Rep. Watson Celebrates Cinco De Mayo, Hispanic Contributions to the Nation

April 2006

(April 27, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Questions Recent National Institutes of Health Studies on Mercury Dental Fillings

(April 17, 2006) Watson on Mayoral Takeover of Los Angeles Unified School District

March 2006

(March 29, 2006) The Capture of Charles Taylor

(March 28, 2006) Congresswoman Watson: Nigerian President Bears Responsibility forTaylor’s Disappearance

(March 14, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Responds to Hurricane Katrina Evictions

(March 9, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Addresses Gathering of Dental Mercury Experts

February 2006

(February 28, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Pays Tribute to Tuskegee Airmen

(February 16, 2006) Representative Watson Questions Secretary Rice on Status of Visa Waiver Program for Korea

(February 1, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Guest of Honor at Grand Opening of Korea International Trade Association's D.C. Office

January 2006

(January 31, 2006) Congresswoman Watson on the Passing of Coretta Scott King

(January 31, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Proposes Public-Private Partnership to Stem Youth & Gang Violence

(January 18, 2006) Congresswoman Watson Supports Democratic Leadership’s Lobbying Reform Bill

December 2005

(December 16, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Opposes Flawed Immigration Bill

(December 12, 2005) Congresswoman Watson’s Statement on the Death Penalty

(December 8, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Opposes Irresponsible Republican Tax Bill

November 2005

(November 30, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Responds to County Health Director Garthwaite’s Resignation

(November 18, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Responds to Republican Bill on Iraq Withdrawal

(November 17, 2005) Watson Statement on Congressman Murtha’s Opposition to U.S. Troops in Iraq

(November 16, 2005) Russia Intellectual Piracy Bill Approved by House

(November 4, 2005) Watson Intellectual Piracy Bill & Legislation to Bring Former Liberian President Taylor to Trial Approved by Congress

(November 2, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Reintroduces Mercury Amalgam Bill

October 2005

(October 27, 2005) Members of Congressional Black Caucus Join Representative Watson in Outlining Goals to Narrow Digital Divide in Upcoming DTV Legislation

(October 25, 2005) Congresswoman Watson’s Statement on the Death of Rosa Parks

(October 7, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Responds to William Bennett’s Statement on Reducing Crime in America

(October 7, 2005) Republican Gas Bill Fails to Address Needs of Working Families

(October 3, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Announces $10.5 Million Award for Marlton Square

September 2005

(September 30, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Introduces Legislation Mandating Annual Gang Violence Report

(September 16, 2005) Congresswoman Watson’s Response to President’s Address to the Nation

(September 12, 2005) Watson Statement on FEMA Director Michael Brown's Resignation

(September 8, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Calls for FEMA Director Michael Brown’s Resignation

(September 6, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Urges President to Place Colin Powell in Charge of Hurricane Relief Efforts

(September 4, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Comments on the Death of Chief Justice William Rehnquist

(September 1, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Calls for Congressional Inquiry into Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina

August 2005

(August 25, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Dedicates Ray Charles Postal Facility

(August 4, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Applauds Passage of Transportation Bill

(August 3, 2005) Congresswoman Watson’s Statement on August 2 Congressional Delegation Trip to Guantanamo Bay

July 2005

(July 29, 2005) Congresswoman Watson to Inspect Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp

(July 28, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Opposes Energy Policy Act of 2005

(July 27, 2005) Central American Free Trade Agreement a Bad Deal For Future Of Free Trade

(July 26, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Receives 100% Approval Rating from Leading Hispanic Groups

(July 22, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Praises Court for Throwing Out Redistricting Initiative

(July 20, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Comments on President’s Supreme Court Nominee

(July 19, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Delivers Keynote Address to Minority Media and Telecommunications Council Regulatory Breakfast on Minority Media Ownership and Telecommunications Legislation

(July 15, 2005) Ray Charles Post Office Bill Signed by President Bush

(July 12, 2005) It’s Time for Karl Rove to Level with the American People

(July 8, 2005) African Debt Still Out of Control

June 2005

(June 28, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Comments on President’s Iraq Address to Nation

(June 27, 2005) "Supreme Court Decision on Grokster a Giant Victory for American Creativity and Innovation"

(June 24, 2005) Republican Controlled House Rejects Watson/Hinchey Provision to Prohibit Use of CPB Funds for Political Purposes – Amendment Fails on Party Line Vote

(June 23, 2005) Congresswoman Watson: Public Broadcasting Under Attack

(June 9, 2005) Congresswoman Watson: Senate Vote Confirming Janice Rogers Brown is Unacceptable

May 2005

(May 26, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Introduces Bill to Strengthen Digital TV Broadcasters’ Public Interest Requirements

(May 24, 2005) Representative Watson Says Senate Filibuster Compromise Will Not Serve The American People or U.S. Senate Well

(May 11, 2005) Watson Amendment Adds 200 New Federal Inspectors and Agents to Combat Gang Crime

(May 3, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Delivers Remarks on Asian Americans in the Entertainment Industry

April 2005

(April 28, 2005) Republican Budget Widens Gap Between “Haves” and Have Nots”

(April 26, 2005) Rep. Watson Joins Congressional Colleagues at Rally to Protect Social Security

(April 21, 2005) Congresswoman Diane E. Watson’s Remarks on the Occasion of the Dedication of Signage for theDosan Ahn Chang Ho Post Office

(April 20, 2005) Ray Charles Post Office Approved by U.S. House of Representatives

(April 13, 2005) Ray Charles Post Office Approved by House Committee

March 2005

(March 16, 2005) Watson, Hinchey & Sanders Statement On Nomination of Kevin Martin As FCC Chairman

(March 4, 2005) Rep. Watson Urges Congress to Restore Funding for Community Development Block Grants

(March 1, 2005) Rep. Watson Victorious in Removing Firearms Dealer from Crenshaw Community

February 2005

(February 17, 2005) Congresswoman Watson to Deliver Congressional Black Caucus Weekly Message to America

(February 14, 2005) Reps. Watson & Burton Announce Findings Of GAO Report On Autism Education Costs - Average Expenditure Estimated At More Than $18,000 Per Autistic Pupil Annually -

(February 10, 2005) Watson Opposes Real ID Act

(February 8, 2005) Representative Watson & Mayor Hahn Criticize President's Cuts in Community Development Block Grants

(February 4, 2005) Representative Watson Meets with Thailand’s Ambassador to Discuss Tsunami

January 2005

(January 26, 2005) Report on Congressional Delegation Visit to Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India by Congresswoman Diane E. Watson

(January 21, 2005) Congresswoman Watson Says Next FCC Chair Must Uphold Principles of Free Press

(January 14, 2005) Congresswoman Watson, Senator Lautenberg, Release Joint Letter Commending FCC Decision to Investigate Education Department's Payment to Armstrong Williams

(January 7, 2005) Representative Watson To Visit Tsunami Disaster Region

(January 6, 2005) Statement By Congresswoman Watson Objecting To Certification Of Ohio’s Electoral Votes

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