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Barbara Lee Urges Americans to Talk Directly to Iranians: Calls for Diplomacy, Not War, with Iran June 10, 2008 “No Unjust War Ever Produced A Just And Lasting Peace! It Has not Worked in Iraq. It Will Not Work In Iran."
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Barbara Lee’s Small, Minority, Women and Veteran-Owned Businesses Provision Included in Green Facilities Bill June 05, 2008 “As a longtime advocate of green jobs that will be fundamental to America’s future economic competitiveness, I believe everyone must have the opportunity to benefit from the green economy supported by this legislation.”
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Barbara Lee Joins in Announcing Congressional Caucus on LGBT Equality June 04, 2008 "We will work to educate and legislate and to ensure the equality that people deserve regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity."
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Congresswoman Lee Applauds Additional Funding For Food Aid to Haiti
May 23, 2008 "During our recent visit to Haiti, we learned first- hand about the diresituation on the ground, and believe this increase in funding is a step in the right direction."
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House Adopts Lee Amendment to prevent President Bush from making Commitments related to the security of Iraq absent congressional approval
May 22, 2008 “This amendment is about the future. Do we want the next President and Congress to inherit a situation where our troops are committed to fight Iraqi civil wars and any entity the Iraq deems a threat? Do we want to do that without having even debated it or allowing Congressional review? The answer is: no.”
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Congresswoman Lee Introduces Legislation Recognizing Caribbean-American Heritage Month May 22, 2008 “From our nation’s inception, the Caribbean-American community has played an important role in our history, culture, and government and this resolution pays tribute that that great heritage. "
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Barbara Lee Introduces Resolution to Honor the New Deal May 21, 2008 “As our country continues to face increasing economic insecurity, income inequality, and the degradation of national infrastructure and the environment, it is important that we take a moment to celebrate and reflect upon the success of the New Deal programs, which demonstrated the ability of our government to act as a positive force for change.”
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Barbara Lee Applauds CA Court Ruling Allowing Same Sex Marriages
May 15, 2008 "California has a history of leading the nation on important issues and this ruling is certainly in keeping with that history." read more