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President Barack Obama Takes Major Steps for People with HIV and AIDS
October 30, 2009 | San Diego Gay & Lesbian News
Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA) who led the House effort to repeal the ban, just weighed in as well: “I believe that ending this policy is long overdue, and will lend greater credibility to U.S. foreign assistance efforts to fight the global HIV/AIDS epidemic,” the Congresswoman said. “Particularly, it will aid in combating the stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV, and further erode discriminatory travel and immigration policies in other countries.”
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Lee Receives Award from Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
October 25, 2009 | CBS 5
Lee said in a statement that she is "honored to be recognized by an organization that is so committed to the constituents in my district."
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Reps. Dana Rohrabacher and Barbara Lee -- a political odd couple
October 19, 2009 | The LA Times
Lee laughed when asked about being on the same side of an issue with Rohrabacher. "We try to work in a bipartisan way," she said.
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End the War
October 07, 2009 | The Nation
In Congresswoman Lee's words, "As we consider the possibility of further entrenching United States Armed Forces by sending significantly more brave men and women in uniform into harm's way, this legislation sends a clear message in opposition to this course of action."
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House liberal float bill to bar troop 'surge'
October 04, 2009 | The Hill
“History tells us that there will not be a military-first solution to the situation in Afghanistan," Lee told the Redding News Review. “Open-ended military intervention in Afghanistan is not in our national security interest and will only continue to give resonance to insurgent recruiters painting pictures of foreign occupation to a new generation."
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Report on Afghanistan gives Obama tough choices
September 22, 2009 | San Francisco Chronicle
"I'm definitely talking about this, trying to create a debate," [Barbara] Lee said. "Whether it was Bush or this president, I think this was not the correct strategy to pursue to protect America's national security."
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Black Activism Examined During March on Washington Anniversary
August 27, 2009 | Washington Informer
U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, which now has 17 subcommittee chairs and four full chairs in Congress, said the president is doing a remarkable job given all that is on his plate. She said it is a relief to not have to fight like they did with the Bush Administration.
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Bay Area politicians praise Kennedy's legacy
August 26, 2009 | Contra Costa Times
Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, agreed that Kennedy "would want us to continue to fight the good fight on behalf of the American people as it relates to health care reform, and it would be a fitting tribute to him."
