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Susan A. Davis is a former U.S. Representative for California's 53rd congressional district, serving from January 3, 2001, to January 3, 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Davis focused on a range of issues during her tenure, including education, health care, and women's rights. She was known for her advocacy in promoting policies that support families and children, as well as her efforts to improve access to health care services.
``. . . the House of Representatives shall choose immediately, by ballot, the President. But in choosing the President, the votes shall be taken by States, the representation from each State having one vote; a quorum for this purpose shall…
This week marks the beginning of a new Congress, and with it comes a new chance to move past the bickering that has characterized the last 2 years. Sadly, the leadership of the House seems poised to let that opportunity go to waste. Since…
Yesterday a reporter asked me to comment on whether Speaker Boehner will be able to make his mark in the next Congress, with the largest House majority for his party since 1929. My thoughts: stand and deliver. If the Speaker wants to work…
On rollcall No. 512, had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the passage of the bill. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the ayes appeared to have it. Mr…
The recent revelations of corruption and scandal at the VA have cast a dark cloud over a Department that should be held to the highest possible standard. We cannot forget the cost of war does not stop when the last bullets are fired. We…
Right now students all over America are enjoying their much-earned summer vacation. We all know the enormous pressures today's youth face, and it hardly seems they get a chance to breathe anymore. Yet students all across the country are…
Last week, we learned that employers added 1.4 million jobs in the first 6 months of this year. That is the strongest 6 months for growth since 2006, and it is great news for many American families, but there is more we can and that we…
With the stroke of a pen, President Obama will extend workplace protections to 14 million LGBT Federal contractors. Thankfully, LGBT San Diegans are already protected by State law, but this is not the case for all Americans. I applaud the…
There has never been any question that Tony Gwynn was a great hitter, but probably the second most talked about aspect of Tony Gwynn was his laugh. On Monday, we lost a great leader both on and off the field. Tony Gwynn passed…
Last week, on June 6, I had the honor of attending the 70th anniversary of the D-day invasion in France. What a humbling experience it was to be there. Countless graves marked the landscape where over 6,000 U.S. soldiers fought and died at…
This week, the White House hosted high school students from across the country for its 2014 Science Fair. San Diego high school student Eric Chen was among the attendees and was praised by President Obama for his award-winning research…
First, I certainly want to thank Chairman Wolf, Ranking Member Fattah, and, of course, the committee for putting together a strong bill in what we all know has become an increasingly tough environment for appropriations bills. This year's…
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