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Representative Karen Bass's Public Statements

Karen Bass
Full Name: Karen Bass
Office: U.S. House (CA) - District 37, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2010
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Gender: Female
Family: Divorced; 1 Child: Emilia
Birth Date: 10/03/1953
Birth Place: Los Angeles, CA
Home City: Los Angeles, CA
Religion: Christian

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Date Title Location
Jan. 16, 2013 Statement on President Obama's Proposals for Comprehensive Steps to Reduce Gun Violence Washington, DC
Jan. 15, 2013 Bachmann, Bass Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Russian Ban on American Adoptions Washington, DC
Jan. 10, 2013 Our Weekly - Closing the achievement gap for foster youth Miami, FL
Jan. 8, 2013 Rep. Karen Bass Statement in Reaction to Congolese Rebels Declaring a Ceasefire Washington, DC
Jan. 4, 2013 ABC News - Bill to Help Foster Youths With School Records Miami, FL
Jan. 3, 2013 Our Weekly - Fiscal cliff averted, but Black Caucus worries that cuts still loom Unknown
Jan. 3, 2013 Los Angeles Times - California did it; so can D.C. Unknown
Jan. 3, 2013 The Hill's Congress Blog - RIP Grover Norquist tax pledge Unknown
Jan. 2, 2013 Daily News Los Angeles - How They voted: Local Lawmakers React to Fiscal Cliff Bill Unknown
Dec. 30, 2012 Uninterrupted Scholars Act Washington, DC
Dec. 29, 2012 Washington Times - Rep. Bass predicts public will back Democrats in 'fiscal cliff' fallout Unknown
Dec. 28, 2012 Statement On Putin Signing Legislation Banning Americans from Adopting Russian Children Washington, DC
Dec. 21, 2012 Statement on Nomination of Senator John Kerry To Secretary of State Washington, DC
Dec. 21, 2012 FOX "Your World with Cavuto" Transcript: Tax Cuts and the Fiscal Cliff Washington, DC
Dec. 21, 2012 Statement on Speaker Boehner's Pulled "Plan B" Bill Washington, DC
Dec. 20, 2012 Statement Following State Department Testimony Into Benghazi Attacks Washington, DC
Dec. 20, 2012 Los Angeles Wave - Rep. Karen Bass hints at 'fiscal cliff' deal Unknown
Dec. 20, 2012 Letter to President Obama - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Washington, DC
Dec. 19, 2012 Protect Our Kids Act of 2012 Washington, DC
Dec. 13, 2012 Statement From Rep. Karen Bass, Member of House Foreign Affairs Committee, On Ambassador Susan Rice Washington, DC
Dec. 13, 2012 Letter to President Obama - Medicare Eligibility Washington, DC
Dec. 7, 2012 Letter to House and Senate Leadership - Unemployment Unknown
Dec. 6, 2012 Bass Says Fiscal Cliff Deal Possible If GOP Leads and Rejects Grover Norquist Washington, DC
Nov. 30, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement in Recognition of World AIDS Day Washington, DC
Nov. 29, 2012 Our Weekly - The Fiscal Cliff Unknown
Nov. 16, 2012 House Dem Women Release Statement In Support of Amb. Susan Rice Washington, DC
Nov. 15, 2012 House Women Members Release Statement, Hold Press Conference in Defense, Support of Ambassador Susan Rice Washington, DC
Nov. 14, 2012 Fox News "Your World with Cavuto" - Transcript Unknown
Oct. 16, 2012 Fox News "Your World with Cavuto" - Transcript Unknown
Sept. 27, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Rev. Jesse Jackson Successful Negotiations to Free Two Americans from Imprisonment in Gambia Unknown
Sept. 27, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Obama Administration's Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking Unknown
Sept. 7, 2012 Pelosi, Nadler, 143 House Members File New Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA Unknown
Sept. 5, 2012 Karen Bass DNC Speech Charlotte, NC
Aug. 7, 2012 LA Congressmembers, USCIS, Community Leaders Urge Yout to Be Ready for Deferred Action, Warn Against Fraudulent Services Los Angeles, CA
Aug. 2, 2012 Extending Certain Trade Programs Washington, DC
Aug. 2, 2012 Democrats Applaud Passage of Legislation to Extend Critical AGOA Provisions, Correct CAFTA Textile Provisions, and Renew Burma Sanctions Washington, DC
July 11, 2012 Statement on 33rd Vote to Repeal the Affordable Care Act Washington, DC
July 10, 2012 Pelosi, Nadler, 130 House Members File Amicus Brief on Federal Case Against DOMA Washington, DC
June 28, 2012 Statement in Opposition to House Republican Contempt Vote Washington, DC
June 28, 2012 Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act Washington, DC
June 28, 2012 Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act Washington, DC
June 27, 2012 Letter to the Honorable John Boehner, Speaker of the House of Representatives; The Honorable Eric Cantor, Majority Leader; The Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Majority Whip Washington, DC
June 26, 2012 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Washington, DC
June 25, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Arizona SB1070 Unconstitutional Washington, DC
June 25, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Arizona SB1070 Unconstitutional Washington, DC
June 21, 2012 Domestic Energy and Jobs Act Washington, DC
June 15, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass Statement on Obama Administration DREAM Act-Eligible Youth Provision Washington, DC
June 15, 2012 U.S. Rep. Karen Bass, White House, Local Organizations Examine National Substance Abuse Policies Washington, DC
June 8, 2012 Statement from Karen Bass on Decisive Democratic Primary Win for 33rd Congressional District Los Angeles, CA
June 8, 2012 Letter to The Honorable Steven Chu, Secretary of Energy Unknown

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