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March 18, 2014 Press Release
“Every minute we waste on this "myth of disagreement," is one minute longer we have to wait to take concrete action, making any solution more difficult and more expensive."
March 5, 2014 Press Release
On March 4, 2014, Congressman Lowenthal released the following statement on President Obama's proposed FY15 budget:

March 4, 2014 Press Release

Every Member of Congress must wear many hats to serve their constituents. We are ombudsmen and diplomats, legislators and liaisons, expeditors and facilitators, humble host and guest. During the last year, I have learned how to wear all of these hats and more.

February 18, 2014 Opinion Piece

The following op-ed appeared in the Orange County Register on February 6th, 2014:

For the Safety of Our Community: A Renewed Call for Gun Violence Prevention
by Congressman Alan Lowenthal

February 11, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today announced he has nominated 23 students from the 47th Congressional District for appointments to U.S. Service Academies for the 2014-2015 academic year.

February 5, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Alan Lowenthal has introduced a House Resolution marking the 35th anniversary of the ending of the Cambodian Genocide, in an effort to both honor the millions of victims of one of the worst atrocities in modern history, and to offer support to efforts pursuing justice for the victims and their families.

January 29, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Mike Thompson (CA-5), and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) today introduced a House Resolution that calls for renewed congressional action in dealing with the ever-growing impact of gun violence on American communities.  The legislation is endorsed by the Newtown Action Alliance.

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January 13, 2014 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Lowenthal released the following statement after voting "yes" on the Quorum Call, which marked the beginning of the Second Session of the 113th Congress:
 
January 13, 2014 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Lowenthal released the following statement on in recognition of Korean American Day, which honors the contributions of the Korean American community to the United States and commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants on January 13, 1903:

January 2, 2014 Press Release
The holiday season is a time when most of us find it just a little easier to smile, perhaps a little easier to give of ourselves, and a little easier to think the best of each other. But let us not forget that there are too many Americans who may pass this time of year worrying about where the most basic things might come from: a solid meal, a warm bed, or a change of clothes.

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