White House Cleans Up Republican-Caused Casualties to Women's Health Programs
President Barack Obama's increasing access for millions of women to birth control, breast pumps, HIV tests and five categories of preventive services without co-payments or other out-of-pocket...
View ArticleEnd of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Signals Crucial Milestone in American History
Today, US Congressman Michael Honda (D-CA), vice-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, delivers the following statement on the floor of the US House of Representatives:I rise today in...
View ArticleWhat One Day of Afghan War Funding Means for Peace Corps' 50th Anniversary
As the Peace Corps celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, it is time to take stock and commit to making it bigger, better and bolder.As one of four members of the House who volunteered, I answered...
View ArticleWashington Must Walk the Talk: "Make it in America" Must Move From Slogan to...
Washington seems to have finally woken up to the jobs crisis facing our country. Both parties have a wealth of proposals and perspectives for how the government can create jobs. Some of these proposals...
View ArticleProtecting the Land and Water Conservation Fund: A Win for the Environment...
By Rep. Michael Honda (CA-15) and Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-34)As Californians, we are fortunate to enjoy some of the most breathtaking landscapes and pristine wilderness in the country, from Muir...
View ArticleStopping Viral Hepatitis: America's Silent Killer
By Congressman Michael Honda (D-Calif.) and Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) There’s a silent killer loose in America. It is viral hepatitis, and it contributes to the death of 15,000 Americans every...
View ArticleVITA ACT 2011: A WIN FOR TAXPAYERS. A WIN FOR GOVERNMENT.
As Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” While we aren’t able to stave off death, there is something vital we can do to help...
View ArticleMY FATHER'S DREAM: FROM CAMP TO CONGRESS
On Nov. 2, the U.S. Congress honored Japanese-American World War II veterans with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and...
View ArticlePeter King’s “Homegrown Terrorism” hearing risks repeating history
Today, December 7, 2011, is the 70th Anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor. As communities across America remember that day, Representative Peter King (R-N.Y.) seeks the spotlight once again...
View ArticleTHE FIGHT FOR THE 99% - THE GREAT AMERICAN MAJORITY
This week, I stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow Democrats in Congress, fighting to extend unemployment benefits for nearly 2 million Americans and to preserve a payroll tax cut for the American...
View ArticleRep. Peter King's counterfeit religious 'enemy within'
Two weeks ago, on the 70th Anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Representative Peter King once again sought the spotlight with a congressional hearing claiming to explore 'homegrown...
View ArticleThe Domestic Violence Judicial Support Act: Breaking the Cycle of Violence...
By Rep. Michael Honda (D-Calif.) and Honorable Patricia MartinDr. Amy Castillo's three children could and should be alive today.Dr. Castillo, a pediatrician, spent the first days of 2008 in Maryland...
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