Representative Bass News Today

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor in support of S. 5229, legislation to remove the bust of

On September 27, 2021, Congresswoman Karen Bass officially announced her bid to become the next and first woman Mayor for the City of Los Angeles. 

>> we hold you in high regard, and we also hold you to high standards. we dont want you to be discouraged. and when a member of your profession is held accountable. >> it does not diminish you. in fact, it shows, it shows the whole world that those of you who enforce the law are also willing to live by it. and thats a good thing. it restores trust, faith, and hope. >> representative bass, keith ellison is an elected official. attorneys general are making these decisions on whether to upcharge or...

When that verdict was read. >> yeah. >> you had the tears, the bic crocodile tears when she was testifying. we got absolutely nothing when she was told that her liberty is now gone. the amazing thing that were seeing, joy is the following. well heard from keith ellison about the accountability. by the way, until keith ellison got involved, you only had second-degree manslaughter. you didnt have first degree manslaughter which is the more serious. after keith ellison got involved they got the add...

There is congressman issa. was it expressed to the secretary either one or invited to come here or alerted to remain there? i only ask because i think we all agree that if he could have been here in person, would have been better. it was an option or for whatever reason because i want to make sure that its clear that the secretary may have done no wrong even though many of us would prefer him to be here. >> secretary has done no wrong. it was an option. i made it as an option as i did with every...

0 are you negotiating with that taliban on the issue of legitimizing them as a real government? >> not only us but virtually the entire international community has made clear what we expect and insist on from the taliban. if they want to seek any legitimacy or support. it starts with freedom of travel. weve been intensely engaged with turkey and qatar to get the airport in kabul up and running again, which is now the case. we started to get flights out last week with american citizens on board. ...

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You expect to see by the end of the week? >> again, this is a similar situation to infrastructure where i think there are a lot of people working very hard to come to an agreement and come to a compromise. i had a good conversation with karen bass, representative bass on friday about this. she remains optimistic they will be able to come up with a compromise and a solution. we have to do this, too. it is very important we have police reform in this nation and so i had hoped well be able to come ...

President Joe Biden laid out the red carpet for George Floyds six-year-old daughter Gianna during her trip to the White House on Tuesday with an array of snacks and a big hug.

Doing has been, i think, intensive work through the weekends. the house members, including karen bass not going back to the district but continuing to work on it. so, theyre working around the closs from everything i can see, and were waiting to hear. there seems to be a bit of optimism coming from the hill, and that gives me a sense of optimism. and well wait and see. >> congresswoman demings, your reaction to that? >> i believe vice president harris is absolutely correct. there is no doubt in ...