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House of Representatives
State:
California
District:
12 (San Francisco-San Mateo County)
Party:
Democrat
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Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Proposition 8 wrote discrimination into our state’s Constitution. I am pleased Judge Walker overturned it. The freedom to marry is a fundamental right that every American deserves. Historically, our country has struck down discriminatory efforts to divide the public into first- and second-class citizens, and it should... continue that tradition with marriage equality as well.

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Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Last chance to be counted in the Census is TODAY! If you did not receive a form, did not mail it back or did not conduct an interview with a census worker, you can call the Questionnaire Assistance Line toll-free at 866-872-6868.

July 30 at 10:30am · Comment ·
    • Nora Daly We turned our in with 24 hours of receipt!
      July 30 at 12:10pm ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Today I'm introducing the Toxic Metals Protection Act. This legislation is aimed at stopping children's products from having unacceptable levels of toxic heavy metals. It’s time to be smart and aggressive about the risks posed by toxic metals that can cause children harm.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier : In the Spotlight : Speier Introduces Toxic Metals Protection Act
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WASHINGTON, DCTo counteract the growing trend of toxic heavy metals in childrens products, today Congresswoman Jackie Speier (D-San F ...
July 29 at 9:38am · Comment ·
  • Alexis Colker, Arquelle Frasse, Alice Gates and 16 others like this.
    • David Todd Hope this is mostly targeted toward imports. Domestic companies are easy targets for regulators and, as such, above board while offshore and foreign go unnoticed until the kids are poisoned.
      July 29 at 2:30pm ·
    • Francisco Velasco You are a hero, I am proud of all you work for all of us, thank you
      July 29 at 8:07pm ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Why should debtors filing for bankruptcy have their guns not counted as an asset? No earthly reasons other than the NRA likes to win. Look at HR 5827 which just passed the House. Shameful.

July 28 at 5:27pm · Comment ·
  • Derek Aaron, Bruce Pons, Bruce Lesley and 7 others like this.
    • Rei Kobi Ah, I read the bill. Don't start hoarding guns yet, it only exempts a single rifle, shotgun or pistol with value up to $3,000.
      July 29 at 9:26pm ·
    • Rei Kobi Lorraine & Barbara & Alex: the operative term in the Code is "exempt" and not "exclude" so while you may have to list everything, some of those items will be exempted later.
      July 29 at 9:46pm ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier The House passed my resolution asking the President to establish an Arts in Education Week in September. Studies have shown that an arts education improves math and verbal SAT scores, and with students in China and other nations pulling ahead, we cannot leave our students at a competitive disadvantage. It equips stud...ents with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in their future careers.

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July 27 at 1:53pm · Comment ·
  • Michele King, Shelley Schreiber, William Stein and 26 others like this.
    • Rei Kobi
      If David O'Malley's stream of consciousness is an example of the typical product of the US education system, then yes, we are in trouble. How is it that someone who can't even piece together a coherent statement was advanced through the sys...tem?

      Pesonally, I think the curriculum itself should be well-rounded in the first place, rather than dedicating one week to a particular area. Too many of these "things that should be in the curriculum but may not be" weeks create busy work for already stretched staff and divert resources away from direct student services.      See More
      July 29 at 4:07pm ·
    • Jennifer Raiser Great idea, great resolution, great Congresswoman!
      July 29 at 5:57pm ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Don’t miss my telephone townhall tomorrow 7-8 pm PT! AARP reps from CA will join me to answer questions about mortgages, housing, Wall Street Reform and health care. Please send me your questions.

July 27 at 12:06pm · Comment ·
  • Kim Albanese, Julie Bates and Kim Walling like this.
    • Cary Kletter Why is ok for banks like Merrill Lynch (now part of Bank of America) take tax dollars and give it to fat cat bankers as million dollar bonuses?
      July 27 at 11:10pm ·
    • Neil Signo AARP? I was working the Mall before 21, I ran into grand parents that cant retire, so the perosn took part-time jobs with persons our age. Saying ''tolerating those under 21 and not white''... Thats better than the treatment I got at a small business minority owned company 10 hour days and 2pm lunches were common, the minority owner left early, including manager minority.
      July 28 at 8:01am ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier I have consistently voted against supplemental funding for the war in Afghanistan and will do it again today.

July 27 at 9:31am · Comment ·
  • Joanna Edstrom, Mimi Wolf, Ron Massie and 32 others like this.
    • Neil Signo Excuse me, the military went to Iran-Iraq after the 9-11 NY Bombing. The group identified themselves even thier country of Afghanistan even before the military was sent over.
      July 27 at 4:49pm ·
    • Ron Massie Thank You Jackie-It's time to start winding this war without end down.
      July 27 at 9:57pm ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Today is the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act. Let’s celebrate 20 years of progress and look forward to how we can enhance the ADA over the next 20 years to bring us to full integration and equality.

20th Anniversary ADA
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July 26 at 1:54pm · Comment ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier For the last month Republicans played political games while out-of-work American workers and their families suffered. Finally, the games are over for the party of ‘no.’ Today, Democrats provided urgent relief to millions of families by voting ‘yes’ to the extension of unemployment benefits.

July 22 at 5:06pm · Comment ·
  • Wayne Sorlie, Claudia Correa Salhab, Alice Gates and 16 others like this.
    • Kathleen Torres-Rogan when does the unemployment benefits turn into welfare. and, how much longer for creation of jobs. the party of "stimilus spending and promises of low unemployment" have not come through for the AMericans. California is the only state where is keeps going up. What are you going to do about it? I never hear of any of your solutions to create work, it's all about spending money government does not have. Prepare for America's financial collapse.
      July 22 at 10:10pm ·
    • David Todd Wow. You picked a fine time to panic, Kathleen. To prevent America's financial collapse, do you think US should pull out of Afghanistan and Iraq AND eliminate the Bush tax cuts in order to cut spending and boost revenue, or was it okay to crank up two consecutive wars while cutting taxes?
      July 22 at 10:50pm · 1 personLoading... ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier It’s extremely important that the first person to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau be a bold, effective communicator who embodies reform and can chart its course during this critical stage. No one is better equipped to direct this endeavor than Elizabeth Warren. She conceived the idea, fought tirelessly fo...r its creation and knows what to do. I strongly urge that President Obama appoint her immediately.

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July 22 at 12:52pm · Comment ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Widows of Veterans are eligible to receive different types of benefits, including a VA Death Pension, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, and Funeral Expenses. Below is a link that better explains what the benefits are. A widow can contact our office for assistance or they can call the general VA number 1-800-827-1000.

Benefits for Widows of Veterans | eHow.com
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Benefits for Widows of Veterans. Times of war mean a marked increase in the number of war widows and new veterans. Unfortunately, too many people don't know the death benefits available to those whom the military veterans leave...
July 21 at 5:25pm · Comment ·
  • Yvette Lareaux, Linda Sosa- Moreno, Gypso Thompson and 2 others like this.
    • Sadhana Narayan Jackie, thank you for all the good work that you do for us. Sometimes people just don't even realize what benefits they are entitled to.
      July 21 at 9:36pm ·
    • Connie Servative
      As a Veteran with a 100% service rating I see Veterans wives and husbands as the bravest people Veterans have in our lives. The fact they care for us then at death get nothing until very recently was very scary for us.

      As a Veteran my servi...ce was short compared to the life long care my spouse has given me. To see my life's mate receive nothing for that care would have broken my heart.

      Thank you for your help in this matter.
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      July 22 at 10:43am ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Thank you for all your great questions during
the Town Hall this afternoon! Please remember I will hold another one
next week.

July 21 at 5:16pm · Comment ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier Please send me your questions for my Telephone Townhall this afternoon. What are you concerned about?

Congresswoman Jackie Speier : Upcoming Events : Upcoming Events
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Telephone Townhall Wednesday, July 21, 2010 2:40 - 3:40 p.m. This is your chance to ask Jackie about any topic and concern. Click here ...
July 21 at 12:09pm · Comment ·
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    • Susan Pfeifer What telephone Town Hall this afternoon? Once again I didn't get any emails on this. Ah well, I still love ya!
      July 21 at 2:06pm ·
    • Cary Kletter What are we doing about nuclear Iran?
      July 21 at 10:23pm ·
Congresswoman Jackie Speier

Congresswoman Jackie Speier I along with California AARP representatives will answer your questions about healthcare, mortgages, housing and Wall Street reform. Sign up: http://www.speier.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=116

Telephone Townhall
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 7:00pm
on the phone
July 21 at 9:04am · Comment ·
    Congresswoman Jackie Speier

    Congresswoman Jackie Speier This is your chance to ask Jackie about any topic and concern. Click here to sign up for this townhall.http://www.speier.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=139&parentid=56&sectiontree&itemid=434

    Telephone Townhall 2:40 pm
    Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 2:30pm
    on the phone
    July 21 at 8:40am · Comment ·