In The News
Nov 29, 2012
| OurWeekly
The fiscal cliff
Issues: Fiscal Responsibility, Jobs & Economy
The impending and dreaded so-called fiscal cliff is a deadline on a group of bills and legislative acts that currently govern almost all facets of the federal government, with many of the current laws, tax codes and more set to change or expire simultaneously.
Jun 5, 2012
| The Mortgage Reports
Will Congress Pass “Special” FHA Premiums For First-Time Home Buyers?
Issues: Housing
Representative Karen Bass, D-California has introduced a bill (H.R. 5884), which is sponsored by Representative Robert J. Dold, R-Illinois and Luis V. Gutierrez, D-Illinois, and which is meant to help make FHA mortgages more affordable for first-time home buyers.
Jun 5, 2012
| Associated Press
Bill would help foster youths with school records
Issues: Family, Foster Care
Federal lawmakers proposed a bill Thursday that would give social workers better access to school records in an effort to improve education for foster children.
Jun 5, 2012
| Roll Call
Fostering Growth
Issues: Family, Foster Care
The halls of Congress that Withelma Ortiz Walker Pettigrew traversed last week are a far cry from the abusive foster and groups homes she bounced around throughout her childhood.
Jun 5, 2012
| National Journal
Advocate for Forgotten Kids
Issues: Family, Foster Care
Rushing down the halls of the Cannon House Office Building, shoving her way into crowded elevators and brushing shoulders in the tunnel to the Capitol, Withelma Ortiz-Walker Pettigrew told the story of her troubled youth.
May 10, 2012
| Patch
Culver City High School Student Takes First Place in 2012 Congressional Arts Competition
Issues: Local Issues
Congratulations to Culver City High School’s Michelle Bac for talking first place honors in the 2012 Congressional Arts Competition.
Apr 9, 2012
| The Root
Remembering Africa's Friend in Congress
It's not often that members of Congress from both sides of the aisle come together to celebrate the life and legacy of a single member. Yet, after the death of our beloved colleague Rep. Donald Payne, Republicans and Democrats coalesced in a bittersweet tribute to honor his extraordinary work as a committed public servant for his constituents in New Jersey and as a steadfast ally with top global leaders in Africa.
Mar 23, 2012
| Education Week
Amendment Offered to Stop Student-Loan Interest-Rate Hike
Issues: Education
Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calf.) offered an amendment to prevent Stafford Loan interest rates from doubling this summer.
Feb 21, 2012
| Roll Call
Californian’s Office Speaks in Code
The office of Rep. Karen Bass was one of the first on the Hill to jump on the bar code bandwagon.
Dec 6, 2011
| Roland Martin
What Can Be Done To Keep Our Children Safe From Sexual Assault? (VIDEO)
Issues: Family
U.S Rep. Karen Bass joined Roland Martin's show to discuss new legislation that would keep require mandatory reporting of Child Abuse.
