NJ dad to testify before human rights panel Nov 20, 2009
Chris Smith said Thursday that Goldman will appear before the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission on Dec. 2. The panel is named for a California congressman who was the only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress. (NJ.com -- News)
Former RS man tapped by Obama Oct 22, 2009
Wednesday, October 21, 2009. By KATHY GILBERTEditor. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
'Heart' award goes to Jerry and Joyce Shefren Oct 9, 2009
Heart' award goes to Jerry and Joyce Shefren Annual Pathways hospice caring awards also go to Noble and Lorraine Hancock, Rambus, Inc. and Foundation and late Congressman Tom Lantos ... Other awards included a special posthumous "John W. Gardner Visionary Award" to Congressman Tom Lantos, who died in 2008. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Dalai Lama collects human rights prize Oct 7, 2009
Tom Lantos, D-California, whom the foundation describes as a champion of human rights during his 27 years in Congress ... The name of the caucus has been changed to the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, and part of its mission is to "promote, defend and advocate internationally recognized human rights norms in a nonpartisan manner," according to its Web site. (CNN -- World)
Water main break at LAX dries up 2 terminals Jul 17, 2009
Airport officials say a section of Terminal 3 at San Francisco International Airport will be named the "Congressman Tom Lantos Hub," in honor of the late U.S. Rep. Tom Lantos. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Pelosi puts pressure on Dems to OK war funding Jun 17, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009. (06-16) 04:00 PDT Washington -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the White House will try to muscle through a $106 billion war funding bill today, hoping to quell a rebellion among liberal Democrats against further support for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Lobbying amps up as House votes on war funds Jun 16, 2009
Pelosi puts pressure on Dems to OK war funding. Article:Pelosi puts pressure on Dems to OK war funding:/c/a/2009/06/15/MNQD187GAH.DTL Article:Pelosi puts pressure on Dems to OK war funding:/c/a/2009/06/15/MNQD187GAH.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Special election turnout may be record low May 14, 2009
Tom Lantos, had a turnout of only 24. 8 percent. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
