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New House Resolution on Human Rights in Iran (Iran Nuclear Watch)

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:07:00 GMT

On June 26, Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX) introduced H.Res. 1310 , which expresses “the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Bob Filmore (D-CA) and Maurice...

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A NEW HOLIDAY TO CELEBRATE ON THE CALENDAR! (ISIAH CAREY'S 'INSITE')

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:02:00 GMT

A M O M E N T W I T H National Gospel Music Heritage Month Announced Initiative Unveiled at GRAMMYs on the Hill event at U.S. Capitol Pictured at the event at the Capitol (Left to Right): Gospel music advocate Carl Davis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas), GMC Founder and President Charles Humbard, Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.), President/CEO of The Recording Academy/...

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Obama Courts the Clintonites (The Corner)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:38:10 GMT

Jake Tapper/Kate Snow: Sources at the meeting said that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, a Clinton supporter, expressed the desire that Obama and his campaign would reach out the millions of women still aggrieved about what happened in the campaign and still disappointed that Clinton lost. Obama agreed that a lot of work needs to be done to heal the Democratic Party, and that he hoped...

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Not quite getting it. (Shakespeare's Sister)

noreply@blogger.com (zuzu) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:51:00 GMT

This is wrong on so many levels. Sources at the [Congressional Black Caucus] meeting said that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, a Clinton supporter, expressed the desire that Obama and his campaign would reach out [to] the millions of women still aggrieved about what happened in the campaign and still disappointed that Clinton lost. Obama agreed that a lot of work needs to be done to...

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Obama tells women to shut up. There's no place at the table for you. (South Texas Chisme)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 15:19:00 GMT

Sheila Jackson Lee suggested that Obama should ease tensions with Clinton supporters. Obama said 'get over it'. He's too busy. “If women take a moment to realize that on every issue important to women, John McCain is not in their corner, that would help them get over it.” I said earlier that there would be dance between power and graciousness . Obama has chosen arrogance over graciousness....

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Hillary Clinton Supporter Feels That Barack Obama Told Her To 'Get Over It' (Wake Up America)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:48:00 GMT

Barack Obama met with members of the Congressional Black Caucus and when a member, Sheila Jackson Lee, expressed the desire for Obama to reach out to millions of women still upset over Clinton's loss, he suggested a way for them to "get over it". The majority of those at the meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus described it as cordial but as ABC headlines, at one point sparks flew...

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Obama to Women: "Get Over It!" (Atlas Shrugs)

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 14:21:05 GMT

Sure is a cocky summabitch. ouch. Obama to Clinton women: get over it, sweetie. hot air hat tip Mara Sources at the meeting said that Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, a Clinton supporter, expressed the desire that Obama and his campaign would reach out the millions of women still aggrieved about what happened in the campaign and still disappointed that Clinton lost. Obama agreed that...

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McClellan hearing: Texas is invoked (NewsWatch: White House)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:33:29 GMT

(ap) McClellan: Other White House officials should do this. But they probably won't. Democratic Houston Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston gets her facetime with Scott! She said she's proud of him. Awww! "Not only am I proud of...

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John Hope Bryant and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee in the Capitol (John Hope Bryant)

john.bryant@operationhope.org (John Hope Bryant) — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 06:07:08 GMT

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is one of the smartest, sharpest and most thoughtful and forward looking members of Congress I know. Extremely intelligent, and a real leader for our nation. The Congresswoman and I are mapping out a launch of...

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Jackson Lee on Clinton-Obama Talks: 'An Invitation Has Been Extended' (The New York Observer)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:15:14 GMT

More from Sheila Jackson Lee at Baruch. On Hillary Clinton: "She's had her fans." More importantly, on Barack Obama and Clinton talking: "I think an invitation has been extended. Senator Clinton will accept that."

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Jackson Lee at Clinton Event: There May Be an Announcement Tonight (The Politicker)

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:08:34 GMT

From Choire Sicha at Baruch College: Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee, a national Clinton campaign co-chair, just talked to a few reporters. The language was extraordinary. "There may be an announcement tonight," she said. And: "She's finished on a high note." She praised Clinton and Obama's campaigns in the same terms. ("Two historic figures.") "She's been victorious all the way,"...

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Winter Soldier on the Hill: Vets Testify, Then Resist (The Indypendent)

Sat, 17 May 2008 01:16:44 GMT

Capitol Hill—In the final moments of an unofficial hearing held in a small chamber of the House of Representatives on May 15, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-Texas] asked members of the Iraq Veterans Against the War, who had just finished testifying about atrocities committed by the U.S. military in Iraq, if they would be willing to [...]

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A $200,000 Bounty For A Write In Opponent To Sheila Jackson Lee? (Capitol Annex)

Sat, 17 May 2008 00:28:07 GMT

A very interesting bit of gossip circulating around the Houston area this week made its way to our in-box: that a $200,000 “bounty” is offered to bring forward a write-in candidate to Sheila Jackson Lee in House District 18. Some of Jackson's constituents are reportedly upset with her over her continued support of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and want to make Jackson...

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DENIED (Housing Works AIDS Issues Update)

Fri, 16 May 2008 02:17:22 GMT

AIDS denialists disinvited from Congressional hearing—but get indirect endorsement from Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Farber and Duesberg High-profile AIDS denialists Prof. Peter Duesberg and writer Celia Farber were disinvited at the last minute from testifying at a Senate Finance Committee hearing on laws to protect whistleblowers Wednesday as part of the NO FEAR Institute 's annual Whistleblowers...

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US doing what its best at - meddling in our in house affairs once AGAIN (NaiTazi.com)

Sat, 10 May 2008 22:21:55 GMT

USA has the flair of meddling in our domestic affairs and has once more proved this notion correct. A US congressional panel by Sheila Jackson Lee, a congresswoman, was told on Wednesday the PPP was doing a good job in Pakistan while Nawaz Sharif needed to be watched. As a matter of fact, since the [...]

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Lawmakers tout virtual border fence (News: Moldova.org: Politics)

Sat, 10 May 2008 19:05:00 GMT

Sections of the U.S-Mexico border eventually could be secured by the same kind of high-tech virtual fence that's been deployed in Arizona, officials said.Two subcommittee chairmen within the House Homeland Security Committee -- Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, and Christopher Carney, D-Pa. -- made the comments after seeing the $20.6 million virtual fence near Sasabe, Ariz., the Houston...

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US Congresswoman says PPP is ok, but Nawaz a problem (Thaindian News)

Thu, 08 May 2008 07:40:23 GMT

Washington, May 8 (ANI): The PPP was doing a good job in Pakistan, but former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was more of a problem and needed to be watched, said Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who chairs the Pakistan Caucus on Capitol Hill. We should applaud PPP. They are trying to work with Sharif but they [...]

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In Congress, Tempers Flare Over the Economy (Law Blog - WSJ.com)

Wed, 07 May 2008 21:13:44 GMT

Damian Paletta reports on Congress. Before lawmakers even began debating legislation over the government's involvement in the housing turmoil, tempers flared and led to a shouting match on the floor of the House of Representatives. The fracas started after Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D., Texas), said lawmakers needed to move aggressively to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. We're [...]...

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Congresswomen Sheila Jackson Lee Office and Release of Dr. Sarki (Indus Asia Online Journal)

Thu, 01 May 2008 23:15:07 GMT

It is my pleasure. I’m glad that we were finally able to fo this. She would definitely like to welcome him when he comes to DC or Houston. Do you know when he is arriving? And do you have a number for his wife? The number I had was out of service. Thanks. *********************** Yohannes Tsehai Deputy Chief of Staff Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-1 2435 Rayburn House Office Building...

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Speaking of Surrogates (Balloon Juice)

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:56:59 GMT

You will have to bear with me today- I only got two hours sleep last night because of insomnia, so I am a bit crankier than usual today. At any rate, Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) is still a blithering idiot. Looking dumb while appearing on the same show as Larry King is [...]

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