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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.
I agree completely. People decide to run frequently--or want to run--maybe even better than decide, they don't decide--they want to run because they believe that they can be the voice for those that do not have a voice, for people in their…
In listening to this discussion and to your presentation about the bill to basically give government back to the people, listening to Congressman O'Rourke talking about what it is like to go door to door and talk to people, and then you…
On many different levels. Thank you, Congressman. Mr. Speaker, it is interesting that, today, people say that government--the House of Representatives and the Senate--is dysfunctional. Yet, as you pointed out in that quote, Senator Dole…
Thank you. I really want to thank the fine gentleman from Maryland, who has worked so long and tirelessly on ensuring that unlimited campaign spending does not drown out the voice of the people. I want to thank him for putting together a…
I thank the gentlewoman from Illinois for yielding and for being a steadfast leader on this issue. Mr. Chairman, this amendment simply confirms what world's scientists already know: that greenhouse gases contribute to long-lasting changes…
I also believe as we listen and we understand that we take an unbiased and objective point of view that if we are ever going to have peace between the Israelis and the Palestinians that we also hear and try to understand as much as…
I would like to focus a little bit on something that has been mentioned a little bit, I think tangentially...
Mr. Speaker, climate change is real and is happening now. To reduce the harmful effects of human-caused greenhouse gas pollution, this Nation and the world must transition to clean energy sources. That is why I am here today to support…
We share an interest in promoting economically and ecologically sustainable fishing practices.
Mr. Speaker, inaction on climate change will be more costly in the long run than an investment in curbing emissions now. The nonpartisan Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change recently urged policymakers--that is us in Congress--to take…
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