Society
Barbara Lee Commemorates Black History Month
"I urge President Bush to stand on the right side of Americans and increase funding for programs to combat HIV/AIDS among African Americans and other communities." Read more…
Progressive Caucus Rallies Over 150 Members to Support Increased Food Stamp Benefits
"Congress has to take serious action to bridge the gap between the haves and have nots and the first step is to make eliminating poverty in America a national priority." Read more…
Barbara Lee Slams Senate Southwick Confirmation
"As a Californian and as an African American, I am incredibly disappointed that a Senator from my home state, Senator Feinstein, would not only vote for confirmation but would be the one to effectively bring this nomination to the floor." Read more…
Barbara Lee Responds to Bush Iraq Supplemental Request
"Congress should not approve another dime for him to run out the clock on his failed policy. We have the power to end the occupation of Iraq by fully funding the safe, timely, responsible redeployment of our troops, and there are a growing number of members of Congress who are committed to doing just that." Read more…
Barbara Lee Blasts Republican Votes to Uphold Bush SCHIP Veto
"The President and the Republicans who have stood with him to uphold his veto are on the wrong side of children, the wrong side of families and the wrong side of history." Read more…
Barbara Lee Introduces Bill to Tie CEO Pay to Worker Pay
"It is time to reconnect the economic fortunes of the executive suite with those of the frontline employee, and that is what this bill does." Read more…
Lee Leads Growing Group That Will Only Fund Redeployment
There are now 89 signers of the letter to President Bush expressing their determination to respect the will of the American people, and asking the President to do the same. Read more…
Barbara Lee Hosts Immigration Town Halls in Fruitvale and Chinatown
"Immigrants built this nation, and their contributions are a proud part of our heritage. I believe that Congress should be working to implement an immigration policy that lives up to that heritage and the promise of opportunity that our nation has always stood for." Read more…
Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Health Infrastructure in Africa
"The unfortunate reality is that global health programs dealing with issues like AIDS, TB and malaria are pulling health professionals away from already fragile public health systems." Read more…
Barbara Lee: New Poll Shows Strong Opposition to Unconditional Iraq Funding, Support for Funding Redeployment
"How many of our troops should die so the President can save face? How big a mortgage should we take out on our children's future so the President can avoid admitting he was wrong?" Read more…
