Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren meets with US Women's Soccer Olympic Athletes Julie Foudy and Brandi Chastain. Gold Medal winner Brandi Chastain is a native of San Jose, and attended Santa Clara University. View Photo Gallery

10/15/2004
Rep. Lofgren Calls For Investigation Into Lynne Cheney’s Demand For Book Reprint - Washington, D.C. – Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D- CA - San Jose) today sent a letter to Rod Paige, Secretary of Education, calling for an investigation into reports that the parents guide "Helping Your Child Learn History" was ordered reprinted because of complaints made by Mrs. Lynne Cheney, the wife of the Vice President of the United States.  Rep. Lofgren questioned the review process and whether political considerations were made in this decision.   ...read more

10/14/2004
Reps. Lofgren and Honda Urge Senator Frist to Keep San Jose Medical Center Open - Washington, D.C. – In light of the Hospital Corporation of America’s (HCA) announcement that the San Jose Medical Center will close even earlier than scheduled, Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Mike Honda (D –San Jose) Thursday sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist asking for assistance to keep the San Jose Medical Center open.  Senator Frist’s family owns the HCA.  ...read more

10/13/2004
Rep. Lofgren Applauds Passage of Earthquake-Windstorm Bill - Washington DC -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D – San Jose) applauds the passage of National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act, a bill that she co-sponsored to reauthorize the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and to establish the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program.  The bill passed the House on Friday night by unanimous vote. This legislation is designed to help prevent loss of lives and property due to earthquakes and windstorms. ...read more