Updated: House healthcare whip count Nov 5, 2009
Voted no in Education and Labor Committee Diane Watson (Calif. Praised bill in speech on the floorPeter Welch (Vt. (TheHill.com)
No Laughing Matter Oct 11, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. said: "You can think whatever you want to about Fidel Castro, but he was one of the brightest leaders I have ever met." W.E.B. DuBois, writing in the National Guardian (1953) said: "Joseph Stalin was a great man; few other ... 10/05/2009 06:11 PM ET Comments Showing 1-5 of 13 | | Posted By: Maximilian(5) on 10/10/2009 | 9:39 PM ET The Norwegians overheard some Brits talking about Obama and they thought they heard one of them describe him as a "peace artist. (Investors Business Daily)
Soak-The-Rich Strategies Backfire In State After Deficit-Ridden State Oct 8, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. said: "You can think whatever you want to about Fidel Castro, but he was one of the brightest leaders I have ever met." W.E.B. DuBois, writing in the National Guardian (1953) said: "Joseph Stalin was a great man; few other ... 10/05/2009 06:11 PM ET I learned a lot about the cost of health care when I had a hybrid general surgery practice in California's rural San Joaquin Valley. My practice consisted of uninsured women with breast cancer combined with a smaller percentage... (Investors Business Daily)
How Toll Of 'Social Justice' Eludes Elites Oct 7, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. said: "You can think whatever you want to about Fidel Castro, but he was one of the brightest leaders I have ever met.". (Investors Business Daily)
Elites and Tyrants Oct 7, 2009
Diane Watson said, in praising Cuba's health care system, "You can think whatever you want to about Fidel Castro, but he was one of the brightest leaders I have ever met." W.E.B. Dubois, writing in the National Guardian (1953) said, "Joseph Stalin was a great man; few other men of the 20th century approach his stature. ... But also -- and this was the highest proof of his greatness -- he knew the common man, felt his problems, followed his fate." Walter Duranty called Stalin "the greatest living... (Townhall.com)
Another Snowe Job? Oct 6, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. said: "You can think whatever you want to about Fidel Castro, but he was one of the brightest leaders I have ever met." W.E.B. DuBois, writing in the National Guardian (1953) said: "Joseph Stalin was a great man; few other ... 10/05/2009 06:11 PM ET Comments 5 Comments Posted By: drfredc(10) on 10/6/2009 | 2:32 AM ET Why in hell is a turncoat RINO like Snow even holding a seat in this important committee? The GOP Senate caucus/leadership determines how this stuff is... (Investors Business Daily)
Space Entrepreneurship Forum Sep 22, 2009
Representative Diane Watson (CA-33). Ken Harvey Moderator. (NASA Watch)
Obama Weighs Major Speech on Health Care Sep 3, 2009
" by jgg00000008 September 2, 2009 10:58 AM EDT seriously, this racism accusation is getting really old and in fact if there is any racism evoked it is coming from the likes of Diane watson, Van Jones, Maxine Waters, obama, Acorn, et al. To call anybody who disagrees with this BS non-plan that is incomprehensible, unaffordable and was attempted to be shoved down everybody's throats 4 weeks ago a racist is beyond offensive. You are the racist by even injecting the subject into the conversation.... (CBS News)
Report of Glenn Beck ceremony in Mount Vernon draws protest Sep 2, 2009
fossagrimmin wrote on Sep 1, 2009 5:19 PM:" Worried about Glen and embrace Diane Watson who stated how wonderful Cuba is and what a wonderful job catsro has done for his country,,oh for those of you that dont know Diane shes a dem igod..lol ". mary wrote on Sep 1, 2009 5:22 PM:" Glenn Beck!!I will be there to support you!!! ". (Longview Daily News, WA)
Obama Hits Anti-Government Nerves Aug 30, 2009
Location: LA Reply # 2 Date: Aug 30, 2009 - 2:30 AM EST Diane Watson Thinks Castro's A Genius Pro-ObamaCare + pro-Castro = one crazy delicious GOP attack ad. The boss has been tracking Diane Watsons race-baiting for years, but theres one nuance to this she doesnt mention: Watson endorsed Clinton over Obama last year, and therefore presumably knows only too well how energized the conservative response to HillaryCare was 15 years ago. (Townhall.com)
The United States Congress and The City of Los Angeles Join Others in Recognizing LEHR's Green Propane Technology Aug 22, 2009
LEHR Founder and CEO, Captain Bernardo J. Herzer also received certificates of commendation and congratulations from the offices of Congresswoman Diane Watson, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, and Los Angeles Councilmembers Herb Wesson and Paul Koretz saluting LEHR on its innovative efforts in achieving cleaner air. Roy Willis, President of the Propane Education and Research Council, joined LEHR and voiced his ongoing support of LEHR and its application of propane in helping reduce our... (PR Newswire)
10 'Teachable' Race Summits in Search of a Beer Aug 6, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. and Ward Connerly. (Townhall.com)
Lack of parents is important issue in U.S. policy Jul 31, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. and John Boozman, R-Ariz. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Shoppers awaiting sales tax holiday Jul 28, 2009
Mt. Zion's Diane Watson agreed that more advertising on the state's behalf would help promote the tax-free weekend. She said many parents weren't aware of the event and its potential savings for shoppers. (Brookhaven Daily Leader, MS)
When can you speak ill of the dead? Jul 28, 2009
"A young man has left Earth, but now resides in the stars," said Diane Watson, the Democratic representative from California. Meanwhile in the Mother of Parliaments, Labour MP Keith Vaz tabled the following Early Day Motion: "That this House celebrates the life and music of Michael Jackson; commends the role his music has played notes that he sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide and won 13 Grammy awards and hopes that his legacy will endure.". (BBC News -- UK)
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Diane Watson, D-Calif. introduced a resolution on the floor of the House celebrating the King of Pop. Their resolution runs a full 1,539 words, almost six times as long as Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. (Human Events Online)
HOHs One-Minute Recess: Pelosi Strikes Down Jacko Bill Jul 10, 2009
Diane Watson (D-Calif. introduced the Jackson resolution, which praises the singer for his talent and humanitarian efforts, the day after the entertainer s death. (Roll Call)
Jackson Lee Praises Jackson at Funeral Jul 8, 2009
Diane Watson (D-Calif. recently introduced to honor the singer, calling Jackson someone who will be honored forever and forever and forever and forever. (Roll Call)
Bill Introduced to Address Global Lack of Parents for Epidemic Numbers of Children Jun 29, 2009
Spearheaded by Representatives Diane Watson (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR), The Families for Orphans Act will empower the US government to proactively address a global gap in the most basic of human rights - a permanent family for every child ... Spearheaded by Representatives Diane Watson (D-CA) and John Boozman (R-AR), The Families for Orphans Act will empower the US government to proactively address a global gap in the most basic of human rights - a permanent family for every child. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Jackson family statement on death of pop star Jun 28, 2009
Diane Watson of California rose during the debate to suggest the House "pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy.". Transcript of statement issued by the family of Michael Jackson through People magazine. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Jackson's death jolts U.S. political community Jun 27, 2009
" said Gibbs. Candles and flowers are seen on a photograph of pop star Michael Jackson in Beverly Hills, California June 26, 2009.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo) However, the president also said that aspects of Jackson's life were "sad and tragic," and he would like to send his condolences to Jackson's family and fans. The 50-year-old singer was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon at the Medical Center of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), after he was in a full cardiac arrest. U.S.... (Xinhuanet, China)
House Honors Michael Jackson Jun 27, 2009
Diane Watson (D-Calif. who stood at another microphone with Rep. (Roll Call)
Bahraini sheik saddened by Jackson's death Jun 27, 2009
Diane Watson of California rose during the debate to suggest the House "pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy.". MANAMA, Bahrain -- A Bahraini royal who had a legal dispute with Michael Jackson over a music project says he was saddened by the singer's death. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Dems want probe into 'freedmen' treatment May 6, 2009
Diane Watson, D-Calif. led an effort to withhold the tribe's federal funding. (MSNBC -- Race)
'Children Uniting Nations' and Russell Simmons' 'Hip Hop Summit Action Network' Partner in Nation's Capital to Motivate Change for Child Welfare May 1, 2009
This year's confirmed political leaders include former House Majority Leader Richard Armey, Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann, Senator Evan Bayh, Congressman Dennis Cardoza, Congressman Joe Crowley, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Senator Mary Landrieu, Honorable Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Adam Schiff, Senator Olympia Snowe, Senator John Kerry, Senator Barbara Boxer, Congresswoman Diane Watson, Congressman Howard Berman, Speaker of Assembly Karen Bass and Senator Dianne Feinstein while... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Quick Glimpse / Picture Windows Mar 27, 2009
Sophomores: Yaneli Reyes Aguiniga, Emma Attaway, Kevin Bevillard, Jennifer Bresson, Melissa Bryan, Trisha Bui, Ryan Clarke, Melissa Cobb, Janina Del Gallo, Jordan Ellis, Evan Benjamin Exum, Serge Gaidamaka, Catherine Ann Garrett, Lauren Elizabeth Hager, Sarah Lindsay Hardy, Emily Harvel, Taylor Michelle Hatcher, Caroline Heaton, Charles Joseph Hoag, Madison Hood, David James Huang, Danielle Kardon, Harrison Katz, Rita Kozlov, Kevin Lowring, Karis Ellen Mahaffey, Trent James Mattox, Allie... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hannity's America Mar 7, 2009
A gridiron rivalry may end up costing Democratic Representative Diane Watson her seat in the House. Several weeks ago, Watson, a UCLA graduate, introduced a bill honoring her alma mater's arch rivals the USC Trojans for their 2009 Rose Bowl victory over Penn State. (Fox News)