Dem lawmakers introduce Afghan war surtax Nov 20, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009. By Jordan Fabian - 11/19/09 06:53 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Movie studio plan is in LNRs script Nov 18, 2009
Sam Farr, D-California, would permit the federal government to transfer former military properties at no cost to agencies like Tri-Town if a redevelopment plan for the site promotes economic development. State officials are hopeful about reaching an agreement with the Navy to have the acres transferred to Tri-Town following a meeting between Gov. Deval Patrick, Massachusetts Economic Development Secretary Greg Bialecki, and U.S. Navy Secretary Ray Mabus earlier this month. (Weymouth News, MA)
Hopes fly for base land transfer in Weymouth Nov 6, 2009
Sam Farr, D-California, would permit the federal government to transfer former military properties at no cost to agencies like Tri-Town if a redevelopment plan for the site promotes economic development. Donovan said that a case for getting the land transferred by the Navy has to be made from an economic standpoint. (Weymouth News, MA)
Releasing sterile moths Nov 6, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Santa Cruz, and Assemblymember John Laird, D-Santa Cruz. Reader Comments. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Updated: House healthcare whip count Nov 5, 2009
Thursday, November 05, 2009. By The Hill Staff - 11/03/09 01:00 PM ET. (TheHill.com)
Michael Stetz Nov 1, 2009
Sam Farr went to Harrah's Rincon Casino this past Saturday night to see a rap concert. He had no intention of drinking at the event. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Federal Agencies Raise Alarm About Cruise Sewage Oct 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009. The cruise ship "Voyager of the Seas" anchored off southeastern France. (Fox News)
Central Coast Vets Head To D.C. Oct 19, 2009
Group Will Visit WWII Memorial. POSTED: 6:13 pm PDT October 18, 2009UPDATED: 6:31 pm PDT October 18, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
House taps foreign visitors for tourism program Oct 8, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Local Guest Commentary: Are delta smelt fish more important than people? Sep 18, 2009
Bay area congressional representatives Nancy Pelosi, George Miller, Sam Farr, Mike Honda and Mike Thompson all voted for the New Mexico water legislation in 2003. Now in 2009 they have basically declared war against California Central Valley farms and cities by testifying and voting against the Nunes legislation that would restore our water deliveries. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Free base land transfer sought Sep 16, 2009
Sam Farr, D-California. The Delahunt-Pingree-Farr bill would permit the federal government to transfer former military properties at no cost to agencies like Tri-Town if a redevelopment plan for the site promotes economic development. (Weymouth News, MA)
Rep. Farr Holds Town Hall Debate Sep 13, 2009
Sam Farr held the seventh and likely final major public town hall about health care reform on Saturday. Hundreds of people turned up in Monterey and it seemed that everyone was trying to get in a word with the congressman. (KSBW 8, CA)
Government plan is crux of health care debate Sep 10, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Monterey, indicated he is open to the idea. "Triggers work, but they've got to be really clear as to how they operate," he told the Hill, a Capitol Hill publication. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Picnic Promotes Healthy Eating In Schools Sep 8, 2009
Sam Farr and other lawmakers in Santa Cruz for a special lunch at San Lorenzo Park to talk about healthy eating. This fall, the Child Nutrition Act will be up for re-authorization by Congress. (KSBW 8, CA)
Key Liberals Willing to Bargain Sep 8, 2009
Some Progressives Avoiding Line-in-Sand Stance. By Tory Newmyer and Steven T. DennisRoll Call Staff Sept. 8, 2009, 12 a.m.. (Roll Call)
A Supposedly Green Thing I Might Do Again Sep 2, 2009
Sam Farr of Californiahave been pushing a piece of legislation called the (PDF), which would bring all the regulations under one umbrella and strengthen policies on oily bilge water, sewage, and graywater. If you're shopping around for a green cruise, you should check whether your boat comes equipped with an (PDF). (Slate)
Pinnacles May See Future As National Park Sep 2, 2009
Sam Farr to make the Pinnacles National Monument, which came dangerously close to being damaged by last week's Gloria Fire, a national park. Farr introduced the Pinnacles National Park Act in July, a bill that would establish the monument in San Benito County into a national park. (KSBW 8, CA)
Community Calendar Aug 29, 2009
Congressman Sam Farr will hold a series of in-person summer town hall meetings in Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties. Residents are encouraged to attend any of the meetings to ask questions. (KSBW 8, CA)
Fort Ord Gets $6.4M Grant For Redevelopment Aug 18, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Carmel, said redevelopment at the former Fort Ord had picked up speed but that the economic slump put a quick stop to development. "This Recovery Act grant is arriving in the nick of time and will put our redevelopment plans back on track. Its one of a series of vital injections of capital the Recovery Act is sending our way, funds that our Central Coast economy urgently needs, Farr said.The Recovery Act was signed into law by President Obama on Feb. 17. Copyright 2009 by . All... (KSBW 8, 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)
Farr Hosts Town Hall On Health Care Reform Aug 12, 2009
Sam Farr hosted another town hall meeting on healthcare reform in Santa Cruz Tuesday night, just 24 hours after protestors disrupted his event in Monterey. It was day two of the health care reform debate on the Central Coast. (KSBW 8, CA)
Central Coast Fire Departments Get Federal Aid Aug 8, 2009
Aid Part Of Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program. POSTED: 10:21 am PDT August 7, 2009UPDATED: 10:43 am PDT August 7, 2009. (KSBW 8, CA)
Some Dems Feel Betrayed by Health Deal Jul 31, 2009
CPC member Sam Farr (D-Calif. emerged from the meeting a little confused and a tad annoyed but believing that his fellow liberals were not yet in open revolt. (CBS News -- Politics)
Compromise reached on health-care bill Jul 30, 2009
"Frankly, I'm pleased that we're going to break for August," said Monterey Democrat Sam Farr. "This whole accusation that nobody's read the bill, it's too big, it's too cumbersome - everybody in the United States will have a month to read this bill .... This accusation is, 'Well you never read the bill.' Well, ladies and gentlemen, have you read it? You can read it and form your own opinion.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Hedging on the House health care vote Jul 29, 2009
We are on schedule to do it now, or to do it whenever,' says Pelosi. July 28: Editor of The Nation Katrina Vanden Heuvel discusses the Blue Dog Democrats and why the media's labeling of them as "centrist" does a disservice to the push for health care reform. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Stimulus Money To Benefit Local Police Jul 29, 2009
As the economy continues to suffer and California struggles with budget shortfalls, we must support our local governments and make sure our police departments are fully staffed," Rep. Sam Farr said. "Im especially pleased that Salinas will receive nine additional officers in their battle against the continuing plague of gang violence. . (KSBW 8, CA)
More Than 100 Become US Citizens At Ceremony Jul 1, 2009
Anna Eshoo and Sam Farr. The new citizens came from various corners of the world, including Australia, India, Fance and Israel. (KSBW 8, CA)
Bill could spur base transfer Jun 24, 2009
Sam Farr (CA) and Rep. Chellie Pingree (ME). (Weymouth News, MA)
Farr Introduces Veteran Outreach Vehicle Jun 23, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Carmel, introduced a new mobile veteran's center in Capitola on Monday. The Vet Center Community Outreach Vehicle is staffed by a social woker, an outreach specialist and a counselor. (KSBW 8, CA)
Lobbying amps up as House votes on war funds Jun 16, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Monterey; Mike Thompson, D-Napa; Mike Honda, D-San Jose; Jerry McNerney, D-Pleasanton; and Doris Matsui, D-Sacramento ... On the fence: Sam Farr, Monterey; Mike Thompson, Napa; Mike Honda, San Jose; Jerry McNerney, Pleasanton; Doris Matsui, Sacramento. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama Makes Liberals Antsy May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 21, 2009, 12 a.m.. Some of President Barack Obama s strongest Congressional supporters particularly blacks, Hispanics and gays are becoming increasingly impatient with his decision to delay action on festering hot-button issues. (Roll Call)
Senators Drop Hold on Deputy Interior Nominee May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 20, 2009, 7:07 p.m.. David Hayes, tapped by President Barack Obama for deputy secretary of the Interior Department, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday after after two Republican Members dropped their opposition to the nominee. (Roll Call)
Emanuel Is Here, There, Everywhere May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 21, 2009, 12 a.m.. If President Barack Obama keeps pushing long hours on his closest advisers, others may join Larry Summers in falling asleep during news conferences. (Roll Call)
Langevin to Ascend Rostrum by August May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 21, 2009, 12 a.m.. James Langevin came to Congress in 2001, he entered the House chamber as the only Member permanently confined to a wheelchair. (Roll Call)
Republicans Struggle With Long-Term Vision May 21, 2009
By John Stanton and Jackie KucinichRoll Call Staff May 21, 2009, 12 a.m.. Scuttling the White House plan to close the Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, prison facility was a major victory for Republicans this week, but the party s Capitol Hill leaders acknowledge they are still struggling to chart a course forward, caught between the daily demand to push back against Democrats and the need for a long-range vision. (Roll Call)
Bayh, Nelson Vie to Lead Senate Mod Squad May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 21, 2009, 12 a.m.. Centrist Democrats may be finally ready to flex their enhanced muscle in the Senate, but if they re casting around for a point man to help them harness their power, they haven t found one yet. (Roll Call)
Washington Repeating Iraq Mistakes in Afghanistan May 21, 2009
By Rick ReyesSpecial to Roll Call May 20, 2009, 4:14 p.m.. Last week, as Congress moved to pass nearly $100 billion in war funding through a supplemental bill, 10 other veterans who served in Afghanistan and Iraq joined me in Washington, D.C., to visit Members of Congress and staff to encourage them to vote against the funding. (Roll Call)
Issa Urges FBI Director to Probe Whether CIA Lied May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 20, 2009, 5:36 p.m.. House Oversight and Government Reform ranking member Darrell Issa (R-Calif. (Roll Call)
Specter Slowly, Quietly Adjusts May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 21, 2009, 12 a.m.. donning a blue and red tie, took to the chairman s seat with ease during a hearing of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs on Wednesday. (Roll Call)
Rangel Wants Health Care Before Climate Change May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 20, 2009, 6:49 p.m.. House Ways and Means Chairman Charlie Rangel (D-N.Y.) said Wednesday that his committee will act on health care before moving to climate change legislation, and he is keeping on the table the possibility of enacting a carbon tax instead of the cap-and-trade proposal written by Energy and Commerce Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif. (Roll Call)
Monterey Airport Gets $8 Million May 21, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Carmel, and Carl Miller, chairman of the Monterey Peninsula Airport District Board of Directors, said. Farr said the Central Coast economy was getting about $230 million in federal stimulus money for construction, social services, tax cuts and payments to veterans and Social Security recipients. (KSBW 8, CA)
Reid, CBC Members Discuss Gun Provisions May 21, 2009
By Roll Call Staff May 20, 2009, 5:58 p.m.. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus voiced concern to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev. (Roll Call)
Delahunt cosponsors base redevelopment bill May 12, 2009
Sam Farr (D-CA), Kay Granger (R-Texas), and Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) -- includes several other provisions to enhance cooperation between communities and the Department of Defense. Included in the legislation is the no-cost Economic Development Conveyance (EDC). (Weymouth News, MA)
New effort helps net potential deportees May 12, 2009
By Eileen Blass, USA TODAY. Salvadoran deportees head to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency plane in Harlingen, Texas, last year. (USA Today -- News)
PAWS celebrates 25 years May 9, 2009
Congressman Sam Farr, D-Carmel, sent a 2009 Congressional Resolution commemorating PAWS' 25th anniversary. The pair was also given the Lord Houghton Award, presented by Animal Defenders International, one of the United Kingdom's most prestigious animal protection honors that is only presented once every four years for outstanding worldwide contributions for animal welfare. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
• LOCAL ROUNDUP: No-hitters highlight G.F. tourney Apr 17, 2009
" 2B: Wendell, Miller, Yvonne Bartholemew, Allie Moreno; Glenns Ferry, Ellee Bryant.Track and fieldOakley boys, Carey girls win Northside meetBehind a strong showing across the board, the Oakley boys ran away with the team title at the Northside Conference Invitiational in Carey on Thursday.The Hornets got wins in numerous events, including all three relays in which they participated. Camas County was second, largely on the strength of two wins each from Mickenzie Boggs and Jeff... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Local Health Centers Get $1.2M From Recovery Act Apr 2, 2009
Local Health Centers Get $1. 2M From Recovery Act - Money News Story - KSBW The Central Coast. (KSBW 8, CA)
Are Local Banks Ready To Start Lending? Mar 24, 2009
Sam Farr Discusses Stimulus In Salinas ... Sam Farr was in Salinas Monday to make people aware of the new opportunities created by the stimulus package. (KSBW 8, CA)
Stimulus To Provide Millions For Local Schools Mar 7, 2009
E-Mail News Alerts Get breaking news and daily headlines. Central Coast Schools To Get $32. (KSBW 8, CA)
Hoarding - 52 animals seized, more dead in freezer Mar 4, 2009
Sam Farr was one of several people hired to clean the warehouse after the arrest. As workers began excavating 3-foot deep drifts of urine-soaked trash and feces, they uncovered brand new purses with the sales tags still attached, he said. (Pet-Abuse.com)
Police Crack Down On Gang-Plagued Area Mar 3, 2009
In another effort to deal with the gang violence in Salinas, Congressman Sam Farr is trying to acquire $2. 6 million to help fund the Joint Gang Task Force and Silver Star programs. (KSBW 8, CA)
Woolsey seeks LBAM review (12) Feb 25, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Santa Cruz, state Sen. Mark Leno, D-San Francisco, and Assemblymember Jared Huffman, D-San Rafael. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
major recipients of PMA campaign donations Feb 24, 2009
How to use this search tool:Donor Lookup: Individual campaign contributorsZIP Code: Local contributions and other informationPerson: Politicians, lobbyists and other notable peopleOrganization: Corporations, unions, trade associations, etc (Harper's Magazine)
Stealth Bill Seeks to Lift Restrictions on Cuba Feb 11, 2009
On a Handheld Device. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
Boy Scouts Logging Feb 8, 2009
Sam Farr, D-Carmel, who had attended the camp as a boy. Ultimately, the council succeeded: The fisheries service backed off and the Scouts were allowed to continue using the dam on the condition that they substantially improve it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
