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Alan Lowenthal

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Alan S. Lowenthal is a Democratic politician from California, born on March 24, 1941. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, representing California's 47th congressional district. During his tenure, Lowenthal focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and environmental protection, advocating for policies that support working families and promote sustainable practices. He has a background in academia and local government, having previously served in the California State Assembly and as a Long Beach city council member.

May 12, 2015

I want to congratulate the Majority for finding a scientist with this unique, contrarian view.

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May 12, 2015

Climate change is hitting low income communities, communities of color, and our most disenfranchised people the hardest.

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May 12, 2015

I believe that a NEPA analysis should include the impacts of projects on greenhouse gases.

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May 12, 2015

We don't know the effects of greenhouse gases on the climate.

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May 12, 2015

This guidance makes clear that Federal agencies must factor greenhouse gas emissions and climate change into their decisions.

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May 12, 2015

I hope this hearing is not intended to undermine and mischaracterize the National Environmental Policy Act, which remains one of our Nation's bedrock environmental laws.

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May 12, 2015

Mr. Speaker, a new global record was set last week, but this is not a good record. The atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide surpassed 400 parts per million for an entire month. This is the first time we have reached these levels in…

Congressional Record · 2015-05-12
Apr 30, 2015

Mr. Speaker, I wish I could say that the budget resolution being moved through Congress right now will help America's middle class. I wish I could say that this budget will help provide opportunities for struggling Americans and security…

Congressional Record · 2015-04-30
Apr 29, 2015

Mr. Chair, I thank the ranking member and also the chairman for providing me this time to speak on the floor. I am going to go back. My congressional district is home to the Long Beach Veterans Affairs hospital; the American Gold Star…

Congressional Record · 2015-04-29
Apr 28, 2015

Mr. Speaker, 40 years ago, the fall of Saigon ended the war in Vietnam and began the journey for hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese who were forced to flee their land for foreign shores like America. This April, we remember those…

Congressional Record · 2015-04-28
Apr 24, 2015

I believe Taiwan is a vital partner of the United States and a responsible global citizen.

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