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The Hill Newspaper: WikiLeaks actions are damaging and should be prosecuted
12/01/10The document dumps by WikiLeaks editor-in-chief Julian Assange has sent ripples through the diplomatic world and raised fears among those who have been "outed" for their complicity with the United States in some of the most dangerous places in the world.
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Sac Bee: Another View: Birthright citizenship is ripe for review
11/28/10Re "By attacking birthright, GOP ignores history" (Editorial, Nov. 22): The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides that "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
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Soutern California Public Radio:Office swap on Capitol Hill in full swing
11/18/10The Republican Lungren is the incoming chair of the House Administration Committee. It's the real estate agent – and sometimes referee – for office space for the 435 members of the House of Representatives. With nearly one in four members leaving Washington, that means more than the usual office swaps.
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Press Releases
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Lungren Recognizes Community Leader for Her Efforts to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
11/23/10Washington DC – Recognizing Jennie Williamson of Courage to be You, who recently received the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award, Congressman Dan Lungren (R-Gold River-CA) released the following statement commending Jennie and her team for their tireless work in creating a safe and compassionate environment for victims of human trafficking.
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Lungren: Ending Earmarks an Important First Step to Changing Washington
11/18/10Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dan Lungren (R-Gold River-CA) issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference voted to end earmarks, passing a resolution offered by incoming Freshman Member Sean Duffy (R-WI-7):
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Lungren Honors All Those Who Served Their Nation
11/10/10Gold River, CA- In honor of Veterans Day, Congressman Dan Lungren (R-Gold River) released the following statement: "What began as a day to commemorate the end of the Great War (World War I) has evolved into a day where we honor all Americans who served this great nation in its armed forces.
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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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