June 2002

May 2002

Opposing HR 4775, the Supplemental Appropriations Bill
Opposing the Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act of 2002
Stark statement at Families USA press conference on the privatization of Medicare
Statement in Opposition to HR4546 the FY2003 Defense Authorization Act
Statement in Opposition to House Resolution 392 Expressing Solidarity With Israel
Pete Stark's reaction to Republican proposals on Medicare Reform

Pete Stark introduces resolution to protect private decisions about marriage
Stark offers two amendments to Welfare Reform Legislation
In opposition to making the Republican Tax Cuts Permanent
In Opposition to HR 476, the Child Custody Protection Act
Chairman denies Democrats' witness at Ways and Means Prescription Drug Hearing
In Opposition to H.R. 3762, The Pension Security Act of 2002
In opposition to H.R. 3991, The Taxpayer Protection and IRS Accountability Act of 2002

Stark Cosponsors Mental Health Equitable Treatment Act
Rep. Pete Stark Introduces a bill to End the Double Standard for Stock Options
Statement in Opposition to HR 2146, "Two Strikes and You're Out"
Representative Stark Testifies that Privatization of Social Security is Bad for the American People 

In Opposition to H.R. 1542, the Internet Freedom and Broadband Deployment Act
Stark introduces resolution condemning acts of discrimination
Statement Supporting the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2001
Statement by Congressman Pete Stark, Opposing the Economic Security and Worker Assistance Act
Support of the TANF Reauthorization Act of 2001
In opposition to H. Con. Res. 132, expressing the sense of the House Regarding the Economic Growth & Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark on Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi’s Election as Minority Whip
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark on President Bush's Budget Request

National Lampoon Extension of Remarks on Enron's Audit
Pete Stark's response to the President's Medicare Prescription Drug Proposal
Pete Stark in support of the "Next Step in Reforming Welfare Act"

Rep. Stark secures funding for 13th Congressional District Families
Statement in support of HR 1 the Leave No Child Behind Act
Statement in support of Voting Reform legislation
Supporting House Concurrent Resolution 282, Keeping the Social Security Promise Initiative
Temporary protections offered for Medicare HMO members
Statement On H.R. 3005, Trade Promotion Authority
Action needed to strictly limit the use of mandatory overtime for nurses
GAO Report Finds that BIPA Medicare+Choice Payment Increases Did Little to Improve Benefits or Increase Plan Availability in 2001

In Support of S. 1447, the Conference Report on Aviation & Transportation Security Act
In Opposition To H.R. 3009, the Andean Trade Expansion Bill
In Opposition to H.R. 2269, The Retirement Security Advice Act of 2001
Rep. Stark's statement Commending the Alameda Food Bank's Study on the State of Hunger in Alameda County
Rep. Stark introduces bill to fix long-time overcharges for Medicare outpatient copayments
Medicare Urgently Needs 21st Century Technology GAO Report Calls for Targeted Funding and Improved Management
Rep. Stark introduces Medicare+Choice Consumer Protection Act
Bill introduced to strictly limit the use of mandatory overtime for nurses
Local Welfare-to-Work efforts not reaching people with disabilities
Rep. Stark's Statement on the Aviation Security Bill

Rep. Stark and Sen. Rockefeller introduce the Medicare Chronic Care Improvement Act of 2001
Rep. Stark releases letter to Administrator Scully regarding Personal Plan Finder for Medicare recipients
Rep. Stark's Statement in Opposition to HR 2975
Ways & Means Health Subcommittee unanimously Approves Medicare Regulatory and Contracting Reform Act
Drug Company caught abusing Medicare and MedicAid
Rep. Stark joins other Ways and Means leaders in opposing delays to HIPAA Administrative Simplification
Stark Questions Administration's Apparent Endorsement of a Private Prescription Drug Discount Card

Statement in Opposition to HR 2586
Statement on HMO's abandoning Medicare+ Choice Program
GAO Investigation Proves Major Drug Companies Have Abused Medicare and the Public
Statement On H.J. Res. 64 Authorizing the use of US Armed Forces
Statement in reaction to reported violence and harassment of Arab Americans
Rep. Stark statement in response to terrorist attack
Rep. Stark applauds court action to protect consumers interests by halting implementation of the President's Drug Discount Card

Stark Applauds prelimanary injunction against Administration's proposal to delay filing date for Medicare+Choice plans
Rep. Stark files brief opposing President Bush's Prescription Drug "Discount" Card Program
Statement on H.R. 4, Securing America's Future Energy Act

Statement in support of HR 2608, the Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001
Stark Introduces the "Save Money for Prescription Drug Research Act"
Supporting the James C. Corman Federal Building Designation
Pete and Public Citizen release two reports on the Pharmaceutical Industry
Statement in support of HJRes 50, Disapproving Normal Trade Relations with China
Statement Opposing H. R. 7, the Community Solutions Act
Stark questions Secretary Thompson at Hearing on Bush Prescription Drug Plan
Statement in Opposition the HJRes 36, a Constitution Amendment to allow Congress prevent desecration of the American Flag
The President’s Principles for Medicare Reform: All Platitudes, No Policy
Prescription Drug Discount Cards – Nothing New and Nothing Much to Offer
Kleczka, Stark Introduce bill to prohibit Physician Self-referrals to Hospitals they own
Statement Opposing H. Con. Res. 170, Encouraging Corporations to Contribute to Faith-Based Organizations
Stark Opposes Plan by HHS to Expand the Use of Single Task Workers in Nursing Homes

Stark Introduces the Fair Balance Prescription Drug Advertisement Act
Rep. Stark and California Delegation introduce legislation to preserve clean air and maintain low gas prices
Statement In Support of the Inslee-Pelosi Amendment to H.R. 2216, the Supplemental Appropriations Bill
Rep. Stark shocked to discover that Medicare+Choice plans will be allowed to advertise next year's benefit packages before the Medicare Agency even approves them
Congressman Stark congratulates San Leandro High School student Darek Correo winner of the California's 13th District Congressional Arts Competition
Rep. Stark releases letter to FDA concerning Direct to Consumer advertising
Rep. Stark and Sen. Schumer Introduce the Child Poverty Reduction Act Bill Provides New Incentive Grant to States to Reduce Child Poverty
Stark introduces National Flood Insurance Program Fairness Act

Statement of Pete Stark with Respect to the Tax Cut - May 26, 2001
Stark and Representative Moakley introduce legislation to extend COBRA continuation coverage for health insurance and to make such coverage more affordable - May 24, 2001
Stark statement supporting H.R. 1, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 - May 23, 2001
Stark Joins Representative George Miller and Senator Christopher Dodd in introducing The Act to Leave No Child Behind - May 23, 2001
Stark statement on Medicare Critical need GME protection act
Stark introduces Medicare Critical need GME protection act
Statement in opposition to the amendment to enforce the Global Gag Rule
Statement on Pro-Consumer solutions today's electricity crisis Tellus Institute Report
Subcommittee Ranking Member Pete Stark Joins Health Subcommittee Chairman Nancy Johnson to Announce Steps To Modernize Medicare
Statement in opposition to the Conference Report on the Budget
Rep. Stark and Sen. Rockefeller introduce MediKids Health Insurance Act of 2001
Congressman Pete Stark's statement in opposition to HR 10, The Pension Reform Bill
Statement of Rep. Pete Stark at a Progressive Caucus briefing on Universal Health Care

Stark Announces Passage of Resolution Commemorating National Children’s Memorial Flag Day
Congressman Pete Stark earns high rating from the Concord Coalition
Statement in support of the National Children's Memorial Flag Day
Statement in opposition to HR 503, the Unborn Victims of Violence Act
Statement on H.J.Res. 41, Constitutional Amendment to require Supermajorities for Tax Increases
Stark announces Academy Information Night
Statement before Senate Special Committee on Aging Hearing on Assisted living
Statement of Rep. Pete Stark regarding the implementation of the Medical Privacy Regulation
Representative Stark earns a 100% rating from the Children's Defense Fund
Statement in opposition to HR 8 the Estate Tax Repeal Act
Supporting the National Children’s Memorial Flag Day
Rep. Stark and Sen. Welstone introduce Medicare Mental Health Modernization Act
Reaction to the introduction of legislation to expand Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs)
Stark introduces Child Protection Services Improvement Act
Introduction Statement on Child Protection Services Improvement Act

Statement On H.R. 6, the Marriage Penalty and Family Tax Relief Act
Stark requests funds for Davis Street Community Center
Statement on behalf of the Joint Economic Committee concerning the Debate on the Budget
Stark introduces the Medicare Early Access and Tax Credit Act
Stark testifies in support of increased funding for HCFA
Why tax credits for health insurance are unlikely to work
Rangel and Stark caution that Medicare surpluses must be preserved to keep the program strong
Stark Highlights Comments from Senior Groups about the Bush Raid on the Medicare Trust Fund
Stark Raises Concerns with MERFA Legislation
Congressman Stark Lambasts Bush Tax Cut
Statement On H.R. 3, the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2001
Stark complements HCFA on the newly announced drop in Medicare improper payments
Statement in opposition to S.J. Res. 6, to repeal the ergonomics standard
If Medicare can buy a prostate biopsy for $178 why spend $506?
Bush Budget makes decent Medicare Drug Benefit Impossible

Supporting the James C. Corman Federal Building Designation
Rep Stark introduces bill to save Medicare
Statement of Support for The SSI Modernization Act of 2001
Rep. Stark sends letter to President of Bristol-Myers Squibb concerning prescription drug pricing
Stark Releases letter sent to OMB Director Mitchell Daniels
Stark Announces appointment of Brian Mason as Press Secretary
Rep. Stark sends letter to President Bush asking him to investigate Assisted Living Facilities
Rep. Stark Introduces bill to provide Congressional Medal of Honor to recognize Organ Donors
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark against the National Missile Defense Program
Regarding HR 2, The Social Security and Medicare "Lockbox" Act
Republicans forgetting the uninsured? The case of the missing $132 Billion.
Stark warns Colleagues not to make the same mistakes made with NAFTA
Stark Introduces resolution calling for a White House Conference on Quality of Care in Assisted Living Facilities
Stark introduces the Disabled Workers Opportunity Act

Rep. Stark's statement on the ongoing energy crisis in California
Rep. Stark Supports Legislation to Provide Additional Disaster Relief to India After the January 26th Earthquake
Expressing Sympathy for the victims of the Indian earthquake on January 26, 2001
Bush's Re-instatement of Mexico City rules on International Family Planning
Statement of Congressman Pete Stark on President Bush's Medicare Prescription Proposal.
Comments of Congressman Pete Stark on National Academy of Social Insurance Study on Medicare Governance and Administration
Letter to the Federal Electric Regulatory Commission about Electrical shortages in Western states
Statement on Issuance of the final rule implementing the Physician Self-Referral Law.

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