Friendly crowd at Frank's Mass. health care forum Sep 13, 2009
Lynn Woolsey said lawmakers expressed their commitment to creation of a government-run health care plan. Obama has wavered on whether a public option will be part of a health care bill. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Obama gets running room on public plan Sep 11, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. another leader of the group, wrote to Obama Thursday thanking him for "reiterating your support" for a public option and requesting a meeting with him as soon as possible to talk about defining what it would look like. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Obama's health care speech doesn't end fight Sep 11, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, who have vowed to vote against any bill that omits a public option. Woolsey said some Democratic senators had pleaded with Obama to omit that line from his speech. (San Francisco Chronicle)
White House ducks issues Sep 10, 2009
Lynn Woolsey said lawmakers expressed their commitment to creation of a government-run health care plan. Obama has wavered on whether a public option will be part of a healt 00004000 h care bill. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Congress returns for push on health Sep 8, 2009
and Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. put Obama on notice Thursday that the 83-member Congressional Progressive Caucus will not vote for "a weakened bill" that doesn't include a "robust" public option to compete with private insurers. (AZCentral -- News)
Health Bill Expected Soon From Senate Panel Sep 6, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. said the lawmakers expressed their commitment to creation of a government-run plan to compete with private health insurers. (Click2Houston, TX)
Boiling Point Sep 6, 2009
Well, this is it, a small business owner giving Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey an absolute earful at a town hall. This outraged voter is here to go "On the Record." But first, watch this. (Fox News)
Lawmakers Go Hard Line on Health Care Sep 5, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. who supports a government-backed insurance program known as the public plan, repeatedly told voters attending a telephone town hall that the provision must be included for her to support a health care bill. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Obama Takes Liberals’ Temperature on Health Care Sep 5, 2009
Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus participated in the call and reiterated to the president their support for a strong public insurance option, said Progressive Caucus Co-chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. . (Roll Call)
Democratic Factions Reaffirm Reform Priorities to Obama Sep 4, 2009
Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. and Ral Grijalva (D-Ariz. (Roll Call)
Young marcher Aug 30, 2009
Three-year-old Giovanni Sandoval was one of the younger marchers at Saturday morning's march and rally for health-care reform. An estimated 250 to 300 people marched from the First Congregational Church to the Plaza for a health-care reform rally. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Remember Daschle?He Never Left Aug 24, 2009
Daschle, naturally, says his dual roles do not muddy his views or advice to either party, while lawmakers like Lynn Woolsey, a California Democrat, have suggested otherwise. Because he is not an official member of the administration, Daschle is not subject to the restrictions on lobbyists working for the White House that Obama put in place when he took office. (Slate)
Health care reform still key topic for Daschle Aug 23, 2009
I hope the president can make a decision based on what the country wants, not what a handful of Daschle s clients want, said Representative Lynn Woolsey of California, a leader of the progressive caucus. Daschle both recommends and predicts an incremental approach. (Boston Globe)
Woolsey to join peaceful health care protests (3) Aug 20, 2009
Published: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 3:11 PM PDT GUERNEVILLE North Coast Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey will join a peaceful protest in the town s plaza on Friday, Aug. 14 at noon to mark National Health Center Week and draw attention to pending state budget cuts and call for federal health care reform. A full day of public demonstrations and public education displays is being planned by the combined staff of the West County Health Centers, which operates clinics in Guerneville, Occidental and... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Health care: the single-payer option Aug 16, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009. Health care reform was an idea whose time had come. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
No comments posted. Aug 6, 2009
Representative Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) can help improve the health and well-being of our children by cosponsoring the Fitness Integrated with Teaching (FIT) Kids Act. The FIT Kids Act, endorsed by the American Heart Association, amends No Child Left Behind to encourage schools to increase physical education and give children the tools they need to stay fit and healthy through adulthood. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Progressives Rail Against Blue Dog Deal, But Is Their Bark Worse Than Their Bite? Aug 1, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. CPC co-chairwoman. (Investors Business Daily)
Key House committee passes health care bill Aug 1, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, co-chair of the 81-member Progressive Caucus. "When leaders of the House meet ... to consider the three bills and produce a final one, we expect that it will retain a robust public option. If it doesn't, we will vote against it.". (CNN)
Liberals insist on strong public insurance plan Jul 31, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. said many of the signers support a single-payer health care system, i.e. Medicare for everyone. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Some Dems Feel Betrayed by Health Deal Jul 31, 2009
CPC Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. emerged from her meeting with Pelosi to tell reporters that the Blue Dog deal needed to be "much stronger to get our support.". (CBS News -- Politics)
Democrats press committee action on health care Jul 31, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. co-chair of the Progressive Caucus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Compromise reached on health-care bill Jul 30, 2009
Lynn Woolsey of Petaluma, co-chairwoman of the Progressive Caucus, Farr said he had seen nothing in the compromise that would force him to oppose it. "The question is whether the Blue Dogs have negotiated something that nobody can accept," Farr said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
House Dems reach pact with conservative wing Jul 30, 2009
We do not support this, said Representative Lynn Woolsey, Democrat of California and cochairwoman of the progressive caucus. It s a nonstarter. (Boston Globe)
Progressive Caucus Axes Executive Director Jul 10, 2009
Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. co-chairwoman of the group, recently made clear that liberals will band together to sink any health care package that does not include a public health insurance option. (Roll Call)
Emanuel Reassures Democrats on Public Insurance Option Jul 8, 2009
Progressive Caucus Co-Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. warned Emanuel that he would lose the caucus votes if the White House compromised on the issue and included a trigger that could delay a public insurance plan indefinitely. (Roll Call)
Abandoned base Jul 7, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, who was instrumental in negotiations, is "... fantastic news." In a press release issued recently, Woolsey said," The transformation of this site will provide habitat for over 20 state and federal threatened and endangered species, making it the crown jewel of North Bay wetlands restoration efforts.". Woolsey added that negotiations have been underway among various state and federal entities for a long time which took a tremendous amount of hard work, support and... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
MoveOn, Liberals Slam Democrats Over Healthcare Jun 30, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, told reporters in the Capitol this week. However, she said, if a bill "does not include a real and robust public option that lives up to our criteria, then we will fight it with everything that we have.". (Newsmax)
Pelosi shepherds climate bill through House Jun 27, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma Y. E-mail Carolyn Lochhead at. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Participant Media's Social Action Campaign for Food, Inc. Sends Healthy School Food Brigade to Capitol Hill Jun 26, 2009
Lynn Woolsey (D-California), and co-sponsors, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Rep. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Obama takes health care push to the airwaves Jun 25, 2009
" Sen. Jim DeMint, R-South Carolina, pushed a substitute proposal offering $5,000 for the purchase of private insurance for every family lacking an employer-provided plan. Congressional Democrats indicated strong opposition to such an idea. "If reform legislation comes to the floor and if it does not include a real and robust public option that lives up to our criteria, then we will fight it with everything that we have," said Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-California. "We feel that the public option is... (CNN -- Health)
Congress Scrutinizes Federal Reserve Jun 20, 2009
" The bill has succeeded in melding the extreme margins of both parties as few proposals have - uniting anti-Big Government Republicans like Paul with anti-Big Business Democrats like Reps. Lynn Woolsey of California and Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. Nonetheless, there's little sign of a full-scale revolt, despite all the anti-Fed saber rattling. And many powerful Democrats in the Senate, including New Yorker Chuck Schumer, are likely to oppose any radical action. "The audit. It's a bad idea," said... (CBS News -- Politics)
Lobbying amps up as House votes on war funds Jun 16, 2009
The fight has two Bay Area Democrats from across the Golden Gate locked in a seesaw struggle to corral votes: Pelosi, of San Francisco, against Petaluma's Lynn Woolsey, co-chairwoman of the House Progressive Caucus and a fierce opponent of the war ... Likely/definite no: Lynn Woolsey, Petaluma; Barbara Lee, Oakland; Pete Stark, Fremont; Jackie Speier, San Mateo. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Full Story » Jun 4, 2009
It s becoming more of a PR role, the community touch of the organization and to go to the politicians like Lynn Woolsey. To go to her events so she can feel good about the hospital and invite her to ours. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Liberals Ask How They Lost Gun, Guantanamo Votes May 25, 2009
"The seats we're picking up come disproportionately from those more conservative areas, Price said, where linking the Democratic Party to gun control can be dangerous at re-election time.Rep. Lynn Woolsey of California is another Democrat frustrated by the gun debate. When she asks colleagues why they don't support tougher restrictions, she said, they reply, "You just don't get it, Woolsey. You don't have our districts. (CBS News -- US)
Dems seek financial rescue of minority-owned broadcasters... May 21, 2009
com - Democrats seek financial rescue of minority-owned broadcasters. Thursday, May 21, 2009. (The Drudge Report)
For anti-war faction, things look the same May 17, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. the co-chairwoman of the House Progressive Caucus. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Supes seek review for apple moths May 15, 2009
The group had representatives from the offices of Lynn Woolsey, Mike Thompson, Mark Leno, Pat Wiggins, Jared Huffman, the Napa and Sonoma Agricultural Commissioner, the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission and the Sonoma County Farm Bureau, among others. The meetings came almost two years after the first apple moth was found in Sonoma County, sparking a series of quarantines that have been in place for months, restricting the movement of plant material including wine grapes and other agricultural... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
What message will voters send on taxes? May 13, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, in opposing a new $83. 4 billion war appropriation, said that instead, "President Obama must fundamentally change the mission in both countries to promote reconciliation, economic development, humanitarian aid and regional diplomatic efforts.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Torture allegation probes run political risks May 11, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma. Appropriate and thorough investigation. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Will Congress keep paying for these two wars? May 11, 2009
Will Congress keep paying for these two wars. Latest Political Stories. (Anchorage Daily News)
war spending bill May 11, 2009
It s very hard not to vote with our new, wonderful president, but I personally don t see this as bringing an end to Iraq and I actually see it as going into Afghanistan indefinitely, Progressive Caucus Co-Chairwoman Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. said in an interview last week. (Roll Call)
Pelosi Ranked Most Partisan by Lawmakers May 6, 2009
Lynn Woolsey and Pete Stark, have earned the reputation of being the most partisan. Lawmakers lauded for their bipartisan approach include Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, D-Minn. (Newsmax)
Another apple moth expands quarantine May 1, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, has asked Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, to review a petition to reclassify the light brown apple moth as a low-level threat to the state's crops. Reader Comments. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Bigger fines urged in worker deaths Apr 29, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, a California Democrat. The bill, Protecting America's Workers Act, would allow felony prosecutions against employers who commit willful violations resulting in death or serious injuries. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
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and Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. and Darfur activist leaders. (Watertown Public Opinion, SD)
Metallica's Lars Ulrich joins Maddow Apr 29, 2009
Former Senator Lincoln Chafee; Senator Robert Casey; Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey; Nate Silver, fivethirtyeight. com. (MSNBC -- News)
Rep. Donna Edwards Among U.S. Lawmakers Arrested At Protest Apr 28, 2009
Among those arrested Maryland Congresswoman Donna Edwards, Atlanta's Congressman John Lewis, Keith Ellison of Minnesota, Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, and Lynn Woolsey of California. They were among eight people led away in handcuffs Monday after crossing a police line. (W-USA News, DC)
5 Lawmakers Arrested at Darfur Protest Apr 28, 2009
Keith Ellison of Minnesota, Jim McGovern of Massachusetts, John Lewis of Georgia, Donna Edwards of Maryland and Lynn Woolsey of California. Ellison says it's wrong to deny aid to what he calls "the most vulnerable people on our planet.". (Time.com)
Sudan: Members of U.S. Congress Arrested in Darfur Protest Apr 28, 2009
The representatives Donna Edwards (Democrat-Maryland), Keith Ellison (Democrat-Minnesota), John Lewis (Democrat-Georgia), Jim McGovern (Democrat-Massachusetts) and Lynn Woolsey (Democrat-California) were arrested for crossing a police line, a misdemeanor. They were processed at a Washington, DC police station and released Monday afternoon. (allAfrica.com)
Woolsey Blasts Obama's War Funds Request Apr 11, 2009
" Photos from the premieres of "Hannah Montana," other new movies. Seth Rogan is an unlikable, bipolar mall guard in 'Observe, Report.' A storm is gathering. Are you afraid, Christian? Are you afraid enough? Exhibit showcases sea horses at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Get off the beach and explore Hawaii's Polynesian palaces. Hundreds of holiday processions held across the country. Exciting Career Opportunity!!! BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SPECIALIST Company The University Of An Exceptional Candidate!!!!... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Congress asked for quick approval of war money Apr 11, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. House GOP leader John Boehner of Ohio said Friday that Republicans want to help pass the troop funding, "and it's my hope that both parties can work together to pass a bill without any strings attached that would tie the hands of our commanders on the ground as well as any unnecessary or extraneous spending.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Obama Seeks $83.4 Billion in Special War Money Apr 11, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. "Instead of attempting to find military solutions to the problems we face in Iraq and Afghanistan, President Obama must fundamentally change the mission in both countries to focus on promoting reconciliation, economic development, humanitarian aid, and regional diplomatic efforts.". (Newsmax)
Obama asks quick congressional OK of new war money Apr 10, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Calif. House GOP leader John Boehner of Ohio predicted Republicans would overwhelmingly support the request, provided that congressional Democrats don't seek to "micromanage" the war by adding a timeline or other restrictions on the ability of military officials to carry on the fight. (Albany Times Union)
Top GOP Congressman: There are 17 'socialists' in the House... Apr 10, 2009
Glenn Thrush's Blog: Bachus says there's 17 'socialists' in House - POLITICO.com. The greatest socialist that ever lived was Jesus. (The Drudge Report)
Congress OKs Obama budget with party-line vote Apr 4, 2009
The House Progressive Caucus, led by Marin Democrat Lynn Woolsey, put forward a failed alternative that would have slashed spending on weapons systems and speeded troop withdrawals from Iraq. That, with a cancellation of Bush-era tax cuts for high-income earners, would have allowed $991 billion more for social programs, including a new $300 billion stimulus, Woolsey said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
House passes budget blueprint drawn largely to Obama specifications Apr 3, 2009
"It's nice to support a president who's got a brain and a heart - and uses them both," said Representative Lynn Woolsey, a Democrat from California and cochairwoman of the progressive caucus. The House voted 233 to 196 to support the Democratic budget proposal, with just 20 Democrats voting with Republicans in opposition. (Boston Globe)
Liberals Yet to Roar on Afghan War Apr 1, 2009
Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif. said Tuesday that she and Reps. (Roll Call)
Water recycling plan gets financial boost Apr 1, 2009
"Using recycled water for agricultural purposes will offset potable water demands and keep our groundwater and surface water supplies plentiful for the future. We appreciate the support for this funding from U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer, Congressman Mike Thompson, and Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey. Without their leadership this funding would not be coming to the North Bay.". In Sonoma County, recycled water would be provided for agriculture and landscape irrigation and... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Asking the hard questions about the Iraq war Mar 19, 2009
Barbara Lee, Lynn Woolsey,Maxine Waters ... Barbara Lee, D-Oakland, Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, and Maxine Waters, D-Los Angeles, are founders of the Out of Iraq Caucus. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Lawmakers cry foul over Chases rumored outsourcing plans Mar 18, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, comes after published reports in India indicated that the bank would spend $400 million on work outsourced to that country to improve information technology. Chase is the second-largest bank in Central Ohio and the region s third-largest employer, with nearly 14,700 workers, according to Columbus Business First research. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Dems worried about Obama's Iraq strategy Mar 7, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-California, co-founder of the Out of Iraq House Caucus, was critical of the plan. "I am deeply troubled by the suggestion that a force of 50,000 troops could remain in Iraq beyond this time frame," she said in a statement Friday. (CNN)
Apple moth quarantine doesn't faze growers Mar 6, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Santa Rosa, and state Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, was recently sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking for the moth to be reclassified as a non-invasive pest. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
All U.S. troops out of Iraq by 2011, Obama says Mar 1, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, said she was "deeply troubled" that 50,000 troops might still be patrolling Iraq. "Call such a troop level what you will, but such a large number can only be viewed by the Iraqi public as an enduring occupation force. This is unacceptable," Woolsey said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Obama outlines withdrawal from Iraq Feb 28, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, California Democrat and co-founder of the Out-of-Iraq caucus, said she was "deeply troubled," called the residual troop force level "unacceptable," and reminded the president he won the election in part because of his promise to end the war. Mr. Obama praised the military's efforts but stopped shy of crediting the Bush administration's troop surge, which the White House said quelled violence but didn't produce the promised political reconciliation on the ground. (Insight on the News)
Iraq exit plan opens new era Feb 28, 2009
Lynn Woolsey, a California Democrat. "This is unacceptable.". (News & Observer)
