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Representative Laura Richardson

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (CA) - District 37, Democratic
First Elected: 09/04/2007
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House - District 44
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 04/14/1962
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Home City: Long Beach, CA

Recent Public Statements

In Support of Funding for the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Program

May 11, 2012 - Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my appreciation to Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah for working together to ensure that the ...

Congresswoman Laura Richardson Answers Your Questions!

May 11, 2012 - Last week, Quentin Scott asked: What are you doing to prevent the interest rate on federal student loans from doubling on July 1? Answer: As ...

United States Department of Agriculture's 150th Anniversary

May 10, 2012 - Ms. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of our greatest American success stories. Today let us all pause to recognize ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2008 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 73%
2009 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 34%
2008 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 26.8%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $388,264.19
Total Spent $277,165.35
Cash On Hand $116,186.11
Debt $439,784.77
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
laurarichardsonforcongress@yahoo.com

Campaign Website
http://www.laurarichardson.us/

Campaign Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeLauraRichardson

Campaign Website - Twitter
https://www.twitter.com/#!/RepLRichardson

Campaign
20715 South Avalon #365
Carson, CA 90746
Phone: 310-538-8710
Fax: 310-538-7299

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/richardson/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://richardson.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/replrichardson

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeLauraRichardson

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepLRichardson

Washington, D.C.
1330 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7924
Fax: 202-225-7926

District
100 West Broadway
West Tower, Suite 600
Long Beach, CA 90802
Phone: 562-436-3828

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