DAN LUNGREN - CA - 07

Clips of Interest
Son and Brother were Lobbyists In 2012, it was reported that Lungrens son and brother were lobbyists. A reported by Citizens for Ethics wrote that Jeffrey Lungren was a lobbyist for the Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A. His brother was a lobbyist at Platinum Advisors whose clients included K2 Pure Solutions LP. [CREW, Family Affair Report,
accessed 4/23/12]

Didnt Blame Tea Party for Stalls in Congress; Said They Were Good for Country In 2011, Lungren said he didnt blame the tea party freshmen for stalls in Congress. I think they [tea party members of Congress] are a good thing for the country, Lungren said. Theyve got us to realize where we were as far as fiscal responsibility and that has been a good thing. [Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11] Lungren Opposed Cuts to Own Budget, But Lungren Had No Problem Cutting Funding for Important California Programs In February 2011, Lungren opposed further cuts to his budget. He wrote, The Amendment would also hamper the Houses ability to conduct effective oversight and impede on Members ability to serve their constituents by cutting committee and Member budgets an additional 11% on top of the 5% cut adopted last month. [Columnist, Timothy P. Carney, Washington Examiner, 2/18/11] Expressed Support for Paul Ryans View of Budget In January 2011, Lungren expressed his support for Paul Ryans view of the budget. Lungren said If I was starting a football team in a national budget league, Id pick Paul Ryan as the captain and quarterback, He went on to say, Theres nobody in this House whos taken as serious a long-term view on the budget as Paul Ryan. [Wall Street Journal, 1/25/11; Hotline, 1/25/11] Said By Cutting Office Budget He was Demonstrating Struggle to Make Ends Meet In 2011, Lungren said that by cutting 5 percent from House office budgets We are demonstrating to those struggling to make ends meet that we are listening and serious about fiscal responsibility. Lungren chaired the House Administration Committee, which oversaw day-to-day operations of the House. [Miami Herald, 3/22/11] Defended Republican Budget Saying He was Saving Medicare When asked about his vote for the Ryan Budget Lungren said, Im not on record for demolishing Medicare. Im on record for saving Medicare. CBO has said very specifically Medicare will go broke in nine years. The status quo is what kills Medicare. Those that will not face up to the truth is what kills Medicare. What Paul Ryan brought forward and what we Republicans have adopted is an adult approach to dealing with a serious problem Weve got to go beyond this idea of promising things that we cannot

keep and putting burden after burden of debt on our children. And thats what our effort is to do here. This nonsense that were trying to kill Medicare only makes sense if you ignore the arithmetic. [MSNBC,
Hardball , 4/15/11] Roll Call: In 2010 Lungren Narrowly Pulled Out a Victory in a Good Year for Republicans

In April 2011 Roll Call reported that Ami Bera raised $230,000 and in 2010 Lungren narrowly pulled out a victory in a good year for Republicans. [Roll Call, 4/14/11] Risked Budget Cutting Message by Signing $500,000 Contract with Law Firm to Defend 1996 Defense of Marriage Act In April 2011, Lungren signed a $500,000 contract with a partner in the King and Spaulding firm who worked in the Bush Administration to defend the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Lungren was risking his budget-cutting message to support a law that denied same-sex couples benefits given to heterosexual married couples. [San Francisco Chronicle, 4/20/11] Said Even Calling Federal Agency About Project Funding Violated Spirit of Earmark Ban In 2011, Lungren was visited by Elk Grove officials to discuss their priority projects. Lungren said for him to even call a federal agency to ask that a project be funded went against the spirit of rejecting earmarks. [Elk Grove Citizen, 5/18/11] Requested $231,117,769 in Earmarks for FY 2010 In 2009, Lungren requested $231,117,769 worth of projects in earmarks in FY 2010 appropriations bills. As of August 2009, Lungrens FY 2010 submissions had not yet been approved. [Taxpayers for Common Sense; Federal Elections Commission] Newly Drawn District Put Seat in Play In 2011, it was reported that Lungrens redrawn district was much more competitive. The new district as drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Committee had fewer whites and an even number of Democrats and Republicans. [Capitol Weekly, 6/23/11] Lungren May Retire In 2011, Lungren was one of the members of Congress rumored to be considering a district-based retirement plan. [Blog, Rachel Rose Hartman, The Ticket, 7/7/11] Likely Facing More Democratic District in 2011 In 2011, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer noted the impact that redistricting will have in making Lungrens district more Democratic in 2012. The paper reported that Lungren, would have a district that becomes more Democratic. He said he believes the draft map issued by the commission would exaggerate the strength of Democrats in California. Lungrens current district near Sacramento has been trending more bipartisan in recent years, leading to tighter re-election campaigns. [Seattle Post-Intelligencer, 6/28/11]

Financial Disclosure Showed Credit Card Debt and $56,000 in 2010 from State Pension Lungrens financial disclosure for 2010 (released June 2011) showed assets between $17,000 and $81,000. Lungren earned $56,000 from his state pension in 2010. He listed his financial stake in Stoneyford Ranch, LLC between $15,000 and $50,000. He also had credit card debt between $10,000 and $15,000. [Carmichael Patch, 6/21/11] Bera Outraised Lungren with Redistricting Likely in Democratic Favor In 2011, Ami Bera announced a re-match against Lungren and raised over $530,000 in the second quarter. Bera had a good showing against Lungren in a very Republican year, and with redistricting likely to take a chuck of GOP voters out of the district, Bera was like 2012. [Hotline On Call, National Journal, 7/14/11] Introduced Bill to Encourage Low-Cost Energy Efficiency Home Loans In 2011, Lungren introduced a bill to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to stop blocking state and local programs that offer low-cost energy efficiency home loans. Advocates of the bill said it would generate jobs and boost tax revenues. It essentially allows those who own property and have equity in the property to achieve something we all want them to achieve, Lungren said. The legislation would allow states to implement the Property Assessed Clean Energy or PACE programs. [Record, 7/21/11] Faced Challenges by Bera and Hubor in 2012 Elections In 2011, Lungren faced possible challenges for the 2012 election from Ami Bera and possibly Democratic Assemblywoman Alyson Hubor. [Lodi News-Sentinel, 7/21/11] Lungren Faced Trouble for 2012 Elections Due to California Re-Districting In 2011, thanks to redistricting, California shaped up to be a hotbed of top Republican targets, and Lungren faced trouble in newly drawn districts, if he decided to run again in 2012. [Atlantic, 7/20/11] Ami Bera Raked in Cash for Possible Rematch with Dan Lungren in CA-03 In 2011, even as the re-districting maps were not set in stone, Democrat Ami Bera continued to post big fundraising numbers for a possible rematch for Rep. Dan Lungrens seat. Federal campaign reports show Bera raised $534,009 through the first six months of the year. Hes still carrying a $262,289 debt from his loss last year to Lungren, but $250,000 of that is money he lent himself. He had $450,508 in cash on hand as of June 30, 2011. Lungren, a Gold River Republican, raised $417,418 for the six-month period about half of it from political action committees and had $328,002 on hand as of June 30, 2011. [Sacramento Bee, 7/20/11] Was Outraised in the Second Quarter Fundraising Period In 2011, Lungren was one of the GOP incumbents who got outraised in the second quarter fundraising period. [The Fix, Chris Cillizza, Washington Post, 7/19/11]

Bera Raised About Half-Million Dollars for a Rematch against Lungren in 2012; Expected to be in Better District In 2011, Dr. Ami Bera raised more than a half-million dollars for a rematch against Lungren, which was the latest sign that he would have a tough race on his hands in 2012. Bera had about $450,000 in the bank for the election. In 2012, there were speculations that they two could be fighting on more Democratic territory. Californias newly created Bipartisan Redistricting Commission has put out draft maps that would make Lungrens Sacramento-based district more liberal by lopping off some of the more conservative, rural parts of the district and centering it more on the state capitol. [Blog, Cameron Joseph, The Hill, 7/14/11] Said Less Money Made it Tougher for Representatives to do Their Jobs In 2011, Lungren questioned whether the House Appropriations Legislative Branch bill, which cut 6.4% from House Office Budgets, would still allow House Members to effectivelydo their jobs. Lungren said less money made it tougher for representatives to do their jobs. He said, I understand the thinking of those on the committee, I just want to make sure Members have the resources to do their job.
[Roll Call, 7/16/11]

Budget Issues
Pleased When Audit Had Positive Findings on House Financial Reporting In 2012, Lungren said he was pleased when the Committee on House Administration released an annual Inspector General audit that gave the House high marks on the financial reporting mechanisms in place. Lungren praised Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Strodel who was nominated to the position by Pelosi. I am pleased the House received a clean opinion on its 2011 financial audit, wrote committee Chairman Dan Lungren in a statement. [The Hill, 3/27/12] Said the Deficit was The Big Elephant in the Room Which had a Dramatic and Direct Impact on Jobs In 2012, it was reported that Lungren said there was hope for job creation, though he did not see an influx of new jobs in his district. He said the issue of jobs was related to the deficit. The deficit is the big elephant in the room, Lungren said. It has a dramatic and direct impact on jobs and job formation. [Elk Grove Citizen, 2/9/12] Called for Eliminating Funding for the Election Assistance Committee

In 2011, it was reported that Lungren advocated for the dissolution of the Election Assistance Committee, an independent agency created by the Help America Vote Act, to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction. Lungren claimed that the EAC had already achieved its principal purpose. The Election Assistance Commission has fulfilled its function and is now a perfect example of unnecessary and wasteful spending, Lungren said. [The Hill, 10/13/11] Agreed to Cut Budget of Congressional Committees In 2011, Lungren and the House Administration Committee agreed to cut the budget of every committee except ethics. Committee spending was to be trimmed by 6.4 percent in 2012, only the Ethics Committee would get an increase, of 11.5 percent. To accommodate the ethics committee increase Lungren lowered the funding level in his own panel. [Roll Call, 12/16/11] Criticized Supercommittee Failure; Called for Spending Cuts In 2011, Lungren criticized the failure of the supercommittee, especially the across-the-board cuts to defense. He called for spending cuts that significantly outweigh revenue increases to address the debt crisis. With the failure of the super committee, Congress once again has neglected to face head-on a long-foreseen and fast-approaching crisis, Lungren said in a statement. The resulting sequestration or across-the-board cuts resulting in blind, indiscriminate spending reductions, is a shoddy way to ensure the long-term vitality of our nation. [Elk Grove Citizen, 11/29/11] Said Supercommittee Failed to Face Fast-Approaching Financial Crisis In 2011, Lungren said Americans were sick of the grid lock in Congress in response to the Supercommittee. Americans are understandably frustrated with the bickering and gridlock that has become a staple of the way Washington operates. Said Representative Dan Lungren (R-Calif.): With the failure of the supercommittee, Congress once again has neglected to face head-on a long-foreseen and fast-approaching crisis. [Business Week, 11/22/11] Lungren: We must also lead by example. We too must do more with less In 2011, Lungren praised committee heads in the House for facing budget cuts as the U.S. face record deficits. The financial realities facing this country are dire and demand drastic cuts in federal spending, Lungren warned. As stewards of taxpayers dollars, not only must we rein in government spending, but we must also lead by example. We too must do more with less. [The Hill, 11/30/11] Blamed former House Chief Administrative Officer Dan Beard for Failure in House Audit In 2011, Lungren accused the former House Chief Administrative Officer Dan Beard of failing to provide financial accuracy after the House failed part of its annual independent financial audit for the second year in a row. Were headed in the right direction in cleaning up the mess of the previous CAO. Thats what this audit says, Lungren said. This is something we complained about for some period of time. Lungren said he has faith in Strodel, who was appointed to a full term by Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) in January, and that the House will absolutely not fall short on any future audits. [Roll Call, 9/22/11;
Oversight Plan of the Committee on House Administration, accessed 9/21/11]

Voted to Increase Debt Ceiling and Touted Vote for Budget Control Act of 2011 In 2011, Lungren said he voted to increase the debt ceiling and touted his vote for the Budget Control Act of 2011. He advocated for lowering the deficit, Were really going to have to be reflective of a major change in D.C., Lungren said. Inflation fears are growing in D.C., Lungren said. The Federal Reserve is facing an insidious temptation to print money, he said, which then spark worries that the value of U.S. currency could plummet further. [Carmichael Patch, 8/23/11] Said Federal Government Would Lay Off More Employees In 2011, it was reported that Lungren was asked when the federal government would lay more employees off. Lungren said, We are reviewing every contract that the House of Representatives has, Lungren responded. I think youre going to see some very serious reductions in different federal agencies and departments. [Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11] Said He Wanted to Get Rid of Corn Ethanol Subsidies In 2011, it was reported that at a town hall Lungren said he wanted to get rid of corn ethanol subsidies.
[Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11]

Headline: Lungren Faces Hecklers at Town Hall Meeting; Defended Debt Ceiling Deal In 2011, it was reported that Lungren faced Hecklers at a town hall meeting. He faced a tough crowd in a difficult political climate and faced a well-financed challenger in 2012. Lungren was grilled on the debt ceiling and oil company subsidies. He defended the debt ceiling deal reached by Congress without a balanced budget amendment. Is it everything we wanted? Not in a long shot, he said. Its like a 12round heavyweight championship fight. [Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11] Touted Budget Cuts He and His Office Experienced At a 2011 town hall, Lungren touted the federal cuts he and his office had experienced. [Lungren3, 14:00,
Summary, 8/18/11]

Said Neither Side Wanted Automatic Spending Cuts Enacted if Super Committee Didnt Reach an Agreement In talking about the super committee and debt ceiling debate, Lungren said neither side wanted the automatic cuts that would go into effect on the deadline. Lungren defended his vote to raise the debt ceiling by $900 billion saying it was because of roughly $917 billion in cuts. However, he said the debate on the debt ceiling was not over. The cut on the security side is so severe that those of us on the CenterRight dont want that to happen, Lungren said. The cut on the domestic side is viewed by the CenterLeft as so severe that they dont want it to happen. [Elk Grove Patch, 9/1/11] Said Debt Ceiling Deal was Step in Right Direction; Advocated for Balanced Budget Amendment

In 2011, Lungren called the debt ceiling deal the first step in a series of steps to be taken to right fiscal policy. He also advocated for a Constitutional Amendment that would require a federal balanced budget.
[Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11]

Said Americans Should Not Be Mad at Rating Agencies for Downgrading Americas Credit In 2011, Lungren said Americans should not be angry at the debt rating agencies for downgrading Americas credit. We shouldnt be mad at the ratings services, Lungren said. I think in many ways it is a fair assessment of the national situation. He likened the castigation of S&P over the downgrade to blaming the score of the Superbowl on the referee. Lungren said he wasnt jumping up for joy over the credit downgrade, but believed the debt ceiling deal that was ultimately reached in Congress puts taxpayers ahead in pointsjust barely. [Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11] Compared Nations Debt to That of a Family In 2011, Lungren likened the nations debt to that of a familys. If, as a family, youre drowning in debt and you face the fact that you have to pay the bills, its irresponsible not to cut up the credit card too, Lungren said. [Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11] Expected Congress to Cut Funding for Californias High-Speed Rail Project due to New Debt Limit Bill; Headline: Calif. farm subsidies, rail at risk of federal cuts In 2011, after President Obama signed the debt limit bill, congress had to decide how to live within its means, and Lungren said Californias High Speed Rail project would most likely be cut. If you were to look at this Congress, youd have to say it will be cutting high-speed rail, said Lungren. I was also reported by the Fresno Bee that federal aid to the state was at risk due to the budget crunch. Central Valley farm subsidies are sure to change. Southern California defense contractors will definitely feel the pinch. California might as well forget about any general federal help for the states overall budget woes. California, overall, will take a special whack in the budget-cutting to come, if for no other reason than it currently soaks up so many federal dollars. The federal government spent $345 billion in California in 2009, and that will shrink. [Editorial, Appeal Democrat, 8/3/11; Fresno Bee, 8/2/11] Said Federal Debt Ceiling Cuts Were Painful In 2011, Lungren said that he found the debt ceiling deal painful due to cuts. He also said the debt ceiling agreement was a historic change in direction for the federal government. We have done it in a way that I dont think has happened in my lifetime, Lungren said of the negotiations on federal finances. We are talking about spending cuts in the trillions. Lungren said that potential defense spending cuts would be an effective tool to ensure that cuts occurred. [The Record, 8/2/11] Said Boehner Listened to Conservatives Concerns About Raising Debt Debate In July 2011, Lungren said that Speaker Boehner listened to the concerns that conservative members of the Republican Caucus had about the debt ceiling. John Boehner has been listening and listening, said Lungren. If theres one thing hes done, its listening to members. [Daily Beast, 7/28/11] Spoke About Importance of Following Leadership During Debt Ceiling Negotiations

In July 2011, Lungren spoke out in support of Boehners debt bill during a Republican Conference meeting designed to rally support around the Speaker and his debt plan. The message conveyed in the meeting by Lungren and others was we are stronger if we are one. [The Hill, 7/27/11] Pushed to Support House Speaker John Boehners Proposal on the Debt Ceiling In 2011, it was reported that Lungren appeared to be influenced by House Speaker John Boehner and other Republican leaders towards accepting the speakers two-step proposal to both raise the debt ceiling in the short term and cut trillion in federal spending. [Newsroom America, 7/28/11] Said Less Money Made it Tougher for Representatives to do Their Jobs In 2011, Lungren questioned whether the House Appropriations Legislative Branch bill, which cut 6.4% from House Office Budgets, would still allow House Members to effectively do their jobs. Lungren said less money made it tougher for representatives to do their jobs. He said, I understand the thinking of those on the committee, I just want to make sure Members have the resources to do their job.
[Roll Call, 7/16/11]

Backed Leadership on Debt Ceiling; Warned of Dangers of Default In 2011, according to Politico, Lungren supported Speaker Boehners call for a deal on raising the debt ceiling, warning about the dangers of default. [Politico, 7/19/11] Said Freshman GOP Members Would Follow Boehners Leadership regarding the Debt Ceiling Debates In 2011, during the debate over raising the debt ceiling, Lungren stated that he believed the freshman GOP members would follow Boehners lead. Ultimately youve got to run the play thats called in the huddle, Lungren said. John Boehner has been listening and listening. If theres one thing hes done, its listening to members. [Daily Beast, 7/22/11] Expressed Optimism a Deal Would be Reached Regarding the Debt Limit Deadline In 2011, Lungren expressed optimism that a deal over the debt ceiling could be worked out before the debt limit deadline. Ive been here long enough to see us go to the brink many times, and normally we find some way to avoid going over the top, said Lungren. He added that he understood the frustration of many conservative freshman House Republicans who were leery of raising the debt ceiling the governments legal limit on how much it can borrow to pay for operations and debt obligations. We have a very large influx of people who have not been here before who come from the business world small business particularly and their influence is a tremendously beneficial oneThey do not understand how we can continue to rack up debt without paying for it, said Lungren. [Washington Times,
7/21/11]

Editorial Criticized Lungrens Support for Cut, Cap and Balance Act;

In 2011, as the deadline for the debt limit approached the Sacramento Bee called the political theatre surrounding the debt ceiling ridiculous, and reckless. The paper also wrote that the Cut, Cap, and Balance plan was a waste of time. Lungren was criticized for voting for the measure He was concerned that an earlier version had too restrictive a spending cap, but is now convinced that it would shrink the size of government to traditional levels. We need a credible plan to reduce the deficit with budget cuts now, not 10 years from now, Lungren said by phone from Washington. [Editorial, Sacramento Bee, 7/20/11] Defended His Vote for the 2011 Continuing Resolution and the 2012 Republican Budget At a town hall Lungren defended his vote for the 2011 continuing resolution and the 2012 Republican budget. He said There are those who think we are not serious enough about reducing the deficit for voting for the Ryan budget. Lungren said the Ryan budget would reduce the deficit, and did not slash Medicare for people within a few years of retirement. [Record Net, 5/1/11] Defended Republican Budget By Saying Were Trying to Bring Us Back to 2008 Levels At a May 2011 town hall Lungren defended the Republican budget. We are seeing trillion-dollar deficits as far as the eye can see, he said, warning that more debt is held by foreigners, namely China, Japan and the United Kingdom. He went on to say Pay me now or pay me later. If you pay later, the consequences are going to be so much greater so much worse so much more draconian than they are now. Whats happened in the last couple years is we had the spike in spending for stimulus and bailout, Lungren said. It (spending) went up, they used that as their baseline. Were trying to bring us back down to 2008 levels and use that as our baseline. What we have been doing has not worked. [Calaveras
Enterprise, 5/2/11]

Advocated for Debt Ceiling to be Raised Lungren wrote that the debt veiling should be raised with meaningful budget cuts. He wrote It is essential for those of us in the Congress to approach the vote on the debt ceiling with a full awareness that we have a solemn obligation not only to meet our existing debt obligations but also to take serious action to avoid a future debt crisis which could plunge our nation into another serious economic crisis. He also wrote any agreement to raise the debt limit should include meaningful measures to reduce spending.
[Op-ed, Rep. Lungren, Pine Tree, 5/7/11]

Editorial Said Lungren Voted for Budget that Reduced Budget in Perilous Ways In 2011, an editorial with the News Review said Lungren voted to pass a new, 10-year budget that proposes to reduce the nations deficit in perilous ways. For one, the budget would reduce tax rates for the wealthiest Americans, apparently in the increasingly discredited belief that doing so will create jobs. Second, it would privatize Medicare by turning it into a voucher program. And third, it would cap federal spending on Medicaid and turn it into a block-grant program run. [Editorial, Newsreview.com, 4/21/11] Told High School Students National Debt was Serious Issue that Impacted Them

In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Laguna Creek High School. He said the national debt needed to be paid of, It most likely will be paid off by you and your children, Lungren told the students. Before you pay for your government, youre going to have to pay your debt and the interest on that debt. My hope is that they will take seriously this fiscal crisis that is approaching us because its going to impact them for a far longer time, Lungren said. Its interesting to see their reactions. They might disagree with how you are going to resolve it, but they dont dismiss the possibility that this is a serious issue that impacts them. [Elk Grove Patch, 4/27/11] Voted to Fund Government Through April 8; Said If Youre Going to Get on the Playing Field, you Follow your Captains In 2011, Lungren supported another stopgap bill to keep the government funded through April 8th, while cutting $6 billion. He said if youre going to get on the playing field, you follow your captains. He said in a House Republican closed-door caucus meeting there was vigorous debate on the funding measure. If people think this is a tough vote today, they aint seen nothing yet, he said. [Blog, Post Politics,
Washington Post, 3/15/11]

Focused on Cutting Budget and Regulations On March 27, 2011 Lungren sat down and talked to constituents about the wind industry, water districts and regulations. He said he was working to cut the budget and reduce regulations so businesses could thrive. [The Pine Tree, Youtube, 52, Summary, 3/27/11] Discussed Budget Priorities and Bike Trails Lungren said, One of the things we are doing at the federal level is were trying to establish what federal priorities are. One of the things Ive been fighting foris these areas and counties that have a large amount of federal land. We have to recognize the impact on those communities of the people that actually live there and see if there is a federal responsibility in those areas and then settle on that. Which is different then what I hear in other areas which is, and I use this example, you know the federal government ought to pay for a bike trail. I use the bike trail along the American riverI use the bike trail along the Potomac river. [Congressman Dan Lungren Visits Murphys, 55:15, Summary, 3/27/11] Prepared Guidelines for House Operations in Event of Shutdown In April 2011, in anticipation of a government shutdown, Lungren took orders from Speaker Boehner to prepare the House. Lungren issued guidance to all members and his office worked on guidelines for members to use as they determine which employees would be furloughed. [The Hill, 4/5/11] Published Guidance on Essential and Non Essential Government Employees in Event of Shutdown

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Lungren ordered members to draw up a list of staffers who would be furloughed. A guidance he published read Should Congress and the President fail to come to an agreement continuing appropriations for the Legislative Branch, non-essential House operations must be shut down effective April 9, 2011. [Huffingtonpost.com, 4/5/11] Distributed Shutdown Pamphlets Advising Congressmen on How Staffers Would be Furloughed In March 2011, Lungren distributed a pamphlet advising members to identify essential personnel who will continue working and furlough the remainder of the staff during the shutdown. [Roll Call,
4/4/11]

Pleased Government Shutdown was Averted; Shifted Attention to Paul Ryans Budget In April 2011, Lungren said he was pleased that a shutdown was averted. He said he was focused on Chairman Paul Ryans Path to Prosperity budget. I am pleased that Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader Reid have reached an agreement to keep the government running. These cuts are historic. They represent the largest year-to-year spending cut since World War II. It is time that all parties get serious about cutting spending and I applaud Speaker Boehner for standing firm on this issue. Now is the time to have an open and honest debate about the course of our fiscal future. House Republicans will now advance our fight from saving billions of dollars to saving trillions of dollars as we turn our focus in earnest to Chairman Paul Ryans Path to Prosperity budget. Cutting the operating budget of government is the first step but addressing the issue of our mandatory spending programs is a must. If left unchecked by 2025 these programs will consume 100% of every tax dollar we send to the government. [Rep. Lungren, press release, 4/9/11] Determined Committee Budgets In March 2011, as House Administration Chairman Lungren started listening to every House panel to determine committee budgets. [Roll Call, 3/1/11] Opposed Cuts to Own Budget In February 2011, Lungren opposed further cuts to his budget. He wrote, The Amendment would also hamper the Houses ability to conduct effective oversight and impede on Members ability to serve their constituents by cutting committee and Member budgets an additional 11% on top of the 5% cut adopted last month. [Columnist, Timothy P. Carney, Washington Examiner, 2/18/11] His Chief of Staff Said Budget Cut Would Effect Dues to Republican Study Committee In February 2011, Lungrens chief of staff wrote a letter stating that cuts to Lungrens office budget would affect constituent services and said slash dues to Lungrens membership on the Republican Study Committee. In fact, if this amendment passes, the first thing I will have to do is cut our dues to groups like the RSC. [Columnist, Timothy P. Carney, Washington Examiner, 2/18/11]

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Columnist Said Lungren Wasnt Serious About Cutting Spending In February 2011, Washington Examiner columnist, Timothy Carney wrote, Are Republican congressmen really averse to making staff layoffs in order to cut spending? If so, its another sign theyre not serious about spending. [Columnist, Timothy P. Carney, Washington Examiner, 2/18/11] Lungren Said Across-the-Board Cut to Legislative Branch Funding was Lazy When Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, chairman of the conservative Republican Study Committee proposed an amendment to cut $22 billion by reducing legislative branch funding by 11 percent Lungren said, Across-the-board cuts are lazy members way to achieve something. [Congressional
Quarterly Today, 2/19/11]

But Lungren Had No Problem Cutting Funding for Important California Programs In February 2011, Lungren spent the week cutting research, education funding and protections for Californians. Voted to Cut Pell Grants for One-Third of UC Undergraduates In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that took nearly $55-million from Pell grants. The cuts would affect nearly 65,000 students or one-third of UC undergraduates. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Voted to Eliminate Head Start for 14,000 Low-Income Children In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that eliminated head start for almost 14,000 lowincome children. He also supported eliminating after-school programs for 26,139 students in California. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Voted Cut $100 Million from UC System Biomedical Research In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that cut nearly $100 million from the UC system just for biomedical research. Cuts of this magnitude are unsustainable if Californias biomedical research industry is to remain a global leader in research innovation and an economic engine helping to stabilize Californias economy, J. Gary Falle, UC associate vice president for government relations. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Voted Cut $125 Million from Kindergarten through 12th-Grade Schools in California In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that cut $125 million for kindergarten through 12thgrade schools in California, according to watchdog groups. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Voted Cut $20 Million for Rail Line to L.A. Airport

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In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that took away a $20-million from a rail line closer to the L.A. airport. Senator Boxer said the project would generate thousands of jobs. [LA Times,
2/20/11]

Voted to Cut Funding for Homeless, Children and the Elderly In February 2011, Lungren voted to cut Community Services Block Grants by $100 million. The grants are designed to fight the conditions of poverty in communities for the homeless, children and the elderly. [Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 457, Vote #72, 2/17/11; U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, accessed 2/18/11]

Voted Against Consumer Protections In February 2011, Lungren voted against an amendment to reverse the 50 percent funding cut for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. [Holt of New Jersey Amendment No. 506, Vote #89, 2/17/11]

Business and Consumer Issues

Said Jobs Act was Attempt to Repeal Burdens Placed on Small Businesses On March 13th, 2012 Dan Lungren was asked about the Jobs act, he said it is an attempt to repeal burdens placed on small businesses. There was a question of the Jobs Act that I just talked about. If you looked at the specific legislation it is an attempt to steal back the regulations, the burdens, the reporting requirements currently by law placed on small businesses. [Citrus Heights Town Hall, 0:28:38, 3/13/12; Citrus Heights Town Hall, 01:04:36, 3/13/12] Super PACs Expected to Enter Race on Lungrens Behalf In 2012, Bera said experience prepared him for the barrage of supersized Political Action Committees (PAC) expected to be active on behalf of Lungren in his race. He appeared on This American Life. In 2010, the Super PAC American Crossroads decided to spend $682,000 on a media buy in the Sacramento market. We ran a race that looked like we were going to win. We ran a great campaign, and Karl Rove bailed out Lungren, Bera told the Citizen. Thats unfortunate, because Karl Rove probably doesnt care about the people who live here. [Elk Grove Citizen, 4/19/12] Argued Certain Online Business Should be Exempt from State Sales Taxes In 2011, it was reported that Lungren backed a nonbinding resolution that declared small online businesses and entrepreneurs should be exempt from state sales taxes. The Small Business Administration defined companies with annual sales of up to about $30 million as small businesses.
[McClatchy Washington Bureau, 11/30/11]

Said E-Verify Worked Very, Very Well

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In 2011, Lungren touted e-verify. He said Overall, for the companies that have chosen to voluntarily participate, its worked very, very well, Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, said of E-Verify. Its not a fail-safe system, but its miles ahead of everything else. [San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 11/6/11] Said E-Verify Would Not Pass Unless Congress Took Care of Labor Concerns In 2011, Lungren said E-Verify would not pass unless Congress did something to take care of the legitimate concerns of agriculture and their need for labor. He said E-Verify will not move unless we do something to take care of the legitimate concerns of agriculture and their need for labor. Lungren proposed a plan to let guest workers stay for 10 months. [KPCC, 11/11/11] Looked out for Vineyards in Region In March 2011, Lungren planned to meet with Ironstone Vineyards in Murphys. He has said Though we have some very large wineries in the Third District, the majority are small businesses with unique challenges and needs. [The Record, 3/22/11] Met with Wine Industry In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance about the importance of the wine industry. Though we have some very large wineries in the 3rd District, the majority are small businesses with unique challenges and needs, Lungren said in a media release. [Calaveras Enterprise, 3/30/11] Introduced Legislation to Repeal Small Business Reporting Requirements In 2011, Lungren introduced a bill to repeal provisions as part of healthcare reform that would require businesses to report all goods and services transactions valued at more than $600 to the IRS. [The Hill,
1/13/11]

Campaign Finance Issues

Bera Had More in the Bank Than Lungren at the End Of March In 2012, it was reported that Bera had more in the bank than Lungren at the end of March. Lungren brought in almost $515,000 and has $900,000 stored away for his reelection. Bera had more in the bank: $1.1 million as of the end of March. [The Hill, 4/12/12] DISCLOSE Act Would Improve Financial Transparency for SuperPACS In 2012, House Administration Democrats joined Rep. Chris Van Hollen in introducing the DISCLOSE 2012 Act. The bill would vastly improve the transparency of our elections by requiring campaign funding disclosure by Super PACS, corporations, outside groups, and lobbyists. Corporations would have to disclose their campaign expenditures to their shareholders and all groups would have to stand by their political advertisements. [Committee on House Administration, press release, 2/15/12] Lungren Claimed He Supporting Making Contributions Reportable Immediately

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Lungren was urged to stand by previous statements he had made on campaign finance disclosure when American Crossroads launched a $2 million ad buy on his behalf. When speaking at a the House Administration Committee hearing on the Fair Elections Now Act on September 23, Rep. Lungren pointed to disclosure and transparency as a solution to the problems of big money in politics. I would take the limits off individual contributions but make them reportable immediately, electronic reporting within 24 hours of receipt, so that everybody could know where you get the money, Lungren said. [campaignmoneywatch.com, accessed 4/18/12] Faced Competitive Race Had Help from Boehner In 2012, Lungren was expected to face one of the most competitive Congressional races in the country. Lungren got campaign help from John Boehner. [Blog, Sacramento Bee, 3/13/12] Last Fundraising Quarter of 2011 Showed Competitive Race In 2012, it was reported that the last fundraising quarter of 2011 showed a competitive race between Lungren and Bera. Beras campaign reported that he raised about $256,000 in the latest quarter and has more than $918,000 in the bank. Lungren reported raising about $178,000 and has more than $521,000 in cash. [North County Times, 1/31/12] Last Fundraising Quarter of 2011 Showed Competitive Race In 2012, it was reported that the last fundraising quarter of 2011 showed a competitive race between Lungren and Bera. Beras campaign reported that he raised about $256,000 in the latest quarter and has more than $918,000 in the bank. Lungren reported raising about $178,000 and has more than $521,000 in cash. [North County Times, 1/31/12] Bera had Good Fundraising Quarter District Became Significantly Better Under Redistricting In 2012, Bera for the second time, raised $1.1 million in the past year and has $919,000 on hand. Bera outspent Lungren in 2010 and lost, but the 7th district becomes significantly more Democratic under redistricting. [The Fix, Washington Post, 1/12/12] Fought Against Caps on Donation Size, Claimed Support for Full Disclosure In 2011, it was reported that Lungren fought against caps on the size of campaign donations and against restrictions on donations from corporations, while claiming he supported transparency. Lungren has reportedly said, I would take the limits off individual contributions, but make them reportable immediately electronic reporting within 24 hours of receipt, so that everybody could know where you get the money. An opinion-editorial for the Sacramento Bee wrote that because Lungren, chairs the House committee through which campaign finance legislation must pass, [he] ought to make good on that statement by pushing for disclosure. [Editorial, Sacramento Bee, 11/7/11]
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Was Being Outraised in a Difficult District In November 2011, Lungren was being outraised in a difficult district. USA Today reported Ami Bera, who is making his second bid for Congress, is also leading in fundraising in Californias 7th District against GOP Rep. Dan Lungren. Bera and three other candidates held Lungren to about 50% of the vote in 2010. [USA Today, 11/22/11] Advocated for Taking Limits Off Individual Contributions, but Making them Reportable Immediately In 2011, it was reported that Lungren had previously advocated for taking the limits off individual contributions, but make them reportable immediately. Lungren said I would take the limits off individual contributions, but make them reportable immediately -- electronic reporting within 24 hours of receipt, so that everybody could know where you get the money. [Editorial, Merced Sun-Star, 11/8/11] Voted to End Unused Federal Financing of Presidential Elections In 2011, Lungren said he voted to end unused federal financing of Presidential elections program. Thencandidate Barack Obama [in 2008] declined public financing in the general election, Lungren explained. In 2012, its expected that neither general election candidate will participate in the program. And no candidate has requested eligibility thus far in the election cycle. [KPCC 89.3, 12/1/11] Lungren Received Several Thousand Dollars from Big Oil in June 2011 Alone On June 30, 2011, Lungren received $2,000 from the Exxon Mobil Corporation PAC. On June 30, 2011, Lungren received $1,000 from the Chevron Employees PAC. [Lungren for Congress, June 2011 Quarterly, FEC,
6/30/11]

Outraised by Democratic Challenger, Trailed in Cash on Hand After Second Quarter In 2011, Lungren was outraised in the second quarter of 2011, by Democratic challenger Ami Bera. Lungren raised $237,000 and had $328,000 in cash on hand, while Bera raised $292,000 last quarter and finished the quarter with $451,000 on hand. [Roll Call, 7/16/11] Ami Bera Raked in Cash for Possible Rematch with Dan Lungren in CA-03 In 2011, even as the re-districting maps were not set in stone, Democrat Ami Bera continued to post big fundraising numbers for a possible rematch for Rep. Dan Lungrens seat. Federal campaign reports show Bera raised $534,009 through the first six months of the year. Hes still carrying a $262,289 debt from his loss last year to Lungren, but $250,000 of that is money he lent himself. He had $450,508 in cash on hand as of June 30, 2011. Lungren, a Gold River Republican, raised $417,418 for the six-month period about half of it from political action committees and had $328,002 on hand as of June 30, 2011. [Sacramento Bee, 7/20/11] Was Outraised in the Second Quarter Fundraising Period

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In 2011, Lungren was one of the GOP incumbents who got outraised in the second quarter fundraising period. [The Fix, Chris Cillizza, Washington Post, 7/19/11] Bera Raised About Half-Million Dollars for a Rematch against Lungren in 2012; Expected to be in Better District In 2011, Dr. Ami Bera raised more than a half-million dollars for a rematch against Lungren, which was the latest sign that he would have a tough race on his hands in 2012. Bera had about $450,000 in the bank for the election. In 2012, there were speculations that they two could be fighting on more Democratic territory. Californias newly created Bipartisan Redistricting Commission has put out draft maps that would make Lungrens Sacramento-based district more liberal by lopping off some of the more conservative, rural parts of the district and centering it more on the state capitol. [Blog, Cameron Joseph, The Hill, 7/14/11] Said Members of Congress Loathed Fundraising In 2011, Lungren described how much members of Congress loathed fundraising during a congressional hearing in 2009. The only two [politicians] I know who enjoyed [fundraising] both went to prison, said Lungren. [Op-ed, Aaron Scherb, The Hill, 7/7/11] Bera Outraised Lungren with Redistricting Likely in Democratic Favor In 2011, Ami Bera announced a re-match against Lungren and raised over $530,000 in the second quarter. Bera had a good showing against Lungren in a very Republican year, and with redistricting likely to take a chuck of GOP voters out of the district, Bera was like 2012. [Hotline On Call, National Journal, 7/14/11] Roll Call: In 2010 Lungren Narrowly Pulled Out a Victory in a Good Year for Republicans In April 2011 Roll Call reported that Ami Bera raised $230,000 and in 2010 Lungren narrowly pulled out a victory in a good year for Republicans. [Roll Call, 4/14/11] Had Leadership PAC with Over $12,000 Cash on Hand Lungren had a leadership PAC to help Congressional colleagues. Lungrens Serving Americas Citizens PAC, donated $6,800 to federal candidates in 2010 and had $12,762 in available cash in April 2011.
[Miami Herald, 4/18/11]

Received Several Large Contributions from Lobbyists On February 17, 2011, Lungren received a $2,400 donation from Daniel M. Crane, the President of The Crane Group. The Center for Responsive Politics listed the Crane Group as a lobbying company whose 2010 clients included a chemical company, oil and Gas Company and an insurance company. [Open Secrets,
accessed 4/18/11; [Lungren for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/15/11]

On March 31, 2011 Lungren received a $1,000 donation from John H. Dressendorfer, who listed his employer as L3 Communications and his position as Vice President, Government Relations. The Center
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for Responsive Politics listed him as a lobbyist. [Open Secrets, accessed 4/18/11; Lungren for Congress, 2011 April
Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/15/11]

Received Contributions from Tax Dodging Corporations On March 31, 2011 Lungren received an $1,000 donation from the Chevron Employees PAC. [Lungren for
Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/15/11]

In March 2011 Lungren received two $1,000 donations from The Boeing Company Political Action Com.
[Lungren for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/15/11]

Received $5,000 Check from Exxon Mobil On November 1, 2010 Lungren received a $5,000 check from the Exxon Mobil Corporation PAC. [Lungren
for Congress, Post-General Receipt, Filed 4/15/11, 11/1/10]

Received $3,000 Check from Halliburton On October 16, 2010 Lungren received a $3,000 check from The Halliburton Company Political Action Committee. [Lungren for Congress, Post-General Receipt, Filed 4/15/11, 10/16/10]

Children Issues
Voted to Cut Funding for Homeless, Children and the Elderly In February 2011, Lungren voted to cut Community Services Block Grants by $100 million. The grants are designed to fight the conditions of poverty in communities for the homeless, children and the elderly.
[Flake of Arizona Amendment No. 457, Vote #72, 2/17/11; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, accessed 2/18/11]

Voted to Eliminate Head Start for 14,000 Low-Income Children In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that eliminated head start for almost 14,000 low-income children. He also supported eliminating after-school programs for 26,139 students in California. [LA Times,
2/20/11]

Choice
Criticized Rule Requiring Religious Employers to Contribute to Contraception In 2012, Lungren criticized the White Houses compromise on a rule that required religious employers to provide access to birth control. Lungren alleged that under the White Houses accommodation, the religious employer continues to pay premiums that contribute to the revenues of the insurers. The money paid by religious employers for what will inevitably be higher premiums thereby frees up insurer funds to pay for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception in violation of their strongly held beliefs. Lungren wrote in a statement. [Rep. Lungren, press release, 2/10/12]

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Pelosi Spokesman: Lungren and GOP Leadership Acting Out to Silence Women on Contraception In 2012, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill accused Lungren of refusing to allow a Democratic hearing to permit Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University law student to testify on contraception. Aides of Pelosi said the House recording studio denied a request to broadcast the event, apparently by the request of the GOP-controlled Committee on House Administration. Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill pointed to a 2008 decision in which the committee lifted restrictions on use of the studio.If Chairman [Dan] Lungren has reversed this policy, he has done so in secret and not consulted with CHA Democrats, Hammill said in an email. [Politico, 2/21/12] Criticized Rule Requiring Religious Employers to Contribute to Contraception In 2012, Lungren criticized the White Houses compromise on a rule that required religious employers to provide access to birth control. Lungren alleged that under the White Houses accommodation, the religious employer continues to pay premiums that contribute to the revenues of the insurers. The money paid by religious employers for what will inevitably be higher premiums thereby frees up insurer funds to pay for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception in violation of their strongly held beliefs. Lungren wrote in a statement. [Rep. Lungren, press release, 2/10/12] Pelosi Spokesman: Lungren and GOP Leadership Acting Out to Silence Women on Contraception In 2012, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill accused Lungren of refusing to allow a Democratic hearing to permit Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University law student to testify on contraception. Aides of Pelosi said the House recording studio denied a request to broadcast the event, apparently by the request of the GOP-controlled Committee on House Administration. Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill pointed to a 2008 decision in which the committee lifted restrictions on use of the studio.If Chairman [Dan] Lungren has reversed this policy, he has done so in secret and not consulted with CHA Democrats, Hammill said in an email. [Politico, 2/21/12] Voted to Prohibit Any Government Funding for Planned Parenthood In 2011, Lungren voted for an amendment that would bar all funding for Planned Parenthood Federation of America or its affiliates. Conservatives had long targeted Planned Parenthood as a major abortion provider but the amendment would bar all federal funding. Planned Parenthood received some $75 million received to provide family planning assistance, contraception, HIV counseling, cancer screenings and other medical services. According to Susan Cohen, director of governmental affairs at the Guttmacher Institute research organization, for every dollar spent on contraception for low-income women, the government saves four dollars in medical costs within the next year by averting unwanted pregnancies. [New York Times, 2/17/11]

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A New York Times editorial pointed out that Republicans assault on womens health would deny millions of women access to affordable contraception and life-saving cancer screening, as well as cut nutritional support for millions of newborn babies. [Editorial, New York Times, 2/25/11] The amendment passed, 240-185. [HR 1, Pence amendment #11, Vote #93, 2/18/11] Vote Against Planned Parenthood Called Reckless Assault on Women In a February 2011 editorial in the Sacramento Bee Lungren was called mean-spirited and reckless for voting to cut all federal money for Planned Parenthood. The editorial read, The Republican vote in the House of Representatives last week to cut all federal support for Planned Parenthood is a mean-spirited and reckless assault on women in this country. For millions of them, particularly poor women and those who have recently lost their jobs and therefore have no medical insurance, Planned Parenthood represents their only access to medical care. [Editorial,
Sacramento Bee, 2/23/11]

Consumer Issues
Voted Against Consumer Protections In February 2011, Lungren voted against an amendment to reverse the 50 percent funding cut for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. [Holt of New Jersey Amendment No. 506, Vote #89, 2/17/11]

Crime & Public Safety Issues

Criticized Government Decision to Dismiss Largest Provider of Heavy Air-Tanker Support In 2011, Lungren challenged the decision to dismiss the largest provider of heavy air-tanker support to the federal government. The U.S. Forest Service terminated the contract with Aero Union to operate seven P3 Orions used for firefighting missions. The [Federal Aviation Administration] representative stated that the disrupted contract issues which led to the grounding of Aero Unions entire fleet do not relate to the suitability of these aircraft to perform for the remainder of this fire season, Lungren said. Lungren said, I am deeply troubled by the Forest Services sudden action, particularly as California enters into the fire season. Our aerial firefighting fleet is already seriously undercapitalized. [Human Events, 9/7/11] Called a Moron by Republican Supervisor for FEMA Maps In 2011, Supervisor Darren Spellman repeatedly called Lungren a moron. Spellman lashed out at Lungren after flood maps were issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that homeowners said inappropriately labeled their properties as being at risk of flooding. Spellman said Lungren was not being responsive to homeowners forced to pay high flood insurance rates. Lungren and his staff had facilitated meetings on the issue between Calaveras officials and federal officials, and local officials say the feds promised to redraw the maps. [Record, 9/15/11]

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Said Supreme Court Decision Would Lead to Release of Prisoners in California That Would Lead Directly to Rapes and Assaults In May 2011, Lungren stated that the release of thousands of prisoners in California, resulting from the Supreme Courts decision to release 38,000 to 46,000 prisoners, would directly lead to rapes and assaults on California residents. On the House floor Lungren said, You rarely say this, but I fear that there will be murders, there will rapes, there will be assaults, there will be unnamed and unnumbered crimes in my home state as a direct result of todays decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. He then questioned, Since when did they take over all of the three branches of government, becoming the executive branch, the legislative branch, and the judicial branch? [The Hill, 5/23/11] Falsely Claimed the US Supreme Court Ordered California to Release 38,000 to 46,000 Prisoners In May 2011, the Sacramento Bee published an editorial regarding Lungrens accusation that the Supreme Courts decision would release between 38,000 to 46,000 prisoners. The Bee wrote, Mr. Lungren, that interpretation is dangerously misleading and you know it, or should know it. The paper asserted that the court gave California discretion and the state could build new prisons to house the prisoners. California doesnt have to release inmates, although it should and probably will release more elderly and infirm prisoners. It can build new prisons. [Editorial,
Sacramento Bee, 5/25/11]

Defended Assertion that 46,000 Prisoners Would Be Release through Supreme Court Decision In May 2011, Lungren wrote an opinion piece in opposition to a Sacramento Bee editorial that took issue with his interpretation of a Supreme Court ruling he said would release 46,000 prisoners. He wrote The number of 46,000 prisoners to be released resulting from the Supreme Courts misguided decision comes directly from Justice Antonin Scalias dissent. He wrote that he was not fear mongering and accused the Bee of attempting to minimize the impact of the Supreme Court decision. Lungren wrote, Does it ever occur to The Bee that a major reason for the several decade drop in the violent crime rates (despite dramatic changes in the economy and even recent losses in police manpower) is that many of the right people are in prison? He touted is record as Attorney General and stood by his criticism of the Supreme Court, writing Thats not fear mongering; thats fact-based reality. [Op-ed, Dan Lungren, Sacramento Bee, 5/29/11] Highlighted Problem of Sex Traffickers at Hearing In 2011, Lungren hosted a hearing at Rancho Cordova City Hall and highlighted the problem of sex traffickers in Sacramento. The FBI named the city the second highest rate of child prostitution in the US in 2006. Lungren held such forums in February and April of 2010.

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Lungren also worked on an international Megans Law to require registered sex offenders to provide notice of overseas travel. (Locally) a major portion of this (trafficking) is homegrown, he said. Were trying to break that mold. [Fair Oaks Patch, 5/17/11] Said Even Calling Federal Agency About Project Funding Violated Spirit of Earmark Ban In 2011, Lungren was visited by Elk Grove officials to discuss their priority projects. Lungren said for him to even call a federal agency to ask that a project be funded went against the spirit of rejecting earmarks. [Elk Grove Citizen, 5/18/11] Requested $231,117,769 in Earmarks for FY 2010 In 2009, Lungren requested $231,117,769 worth of projects in earmarks in FY 2010 appropriations bills. As of August 2009, Lungrens FY 2010 submissions had not yet been approved. [Taxpayers for Common Sense; Federal Elections Commission] Led Forums on Domestic Sex Trafficking Said Strides Were Being Made
In 2011, Lungren attended a public forum to consider the problem of domestic sex trafficking of children. He expanded on the discussion by speaking to additional stake holders at a hearing. It seemed logical to invite Congressman Sensenbrenner since his subcommittee has jurisdiction over the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, which is authorized through only 2011. Rep. Sensenbrenner was very impressed with our panel: the actress Mira Sorvino who now serves as the United Nations Ambassador of Goodwill on human trafficking issues; Benjamin Wagner, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District; Herbert Brown, Special Agent in Charge, Sacramento FBI; Timothy Johnstone, Commander, Sacramento Regional Terrorism Threat Assessment Center; Nicholas Sensley, Chief of Police of Truckee, CA and an expert on human trafficking; Jenny Williamson, Founder of Courage To Be You nonprofit organization that someday hopes to house and rehabilitate trafficking victims; and Vicki Zito, an El Dorado Hills mother of a trafficking victim. The testimony was at times gripping, even shocking and certainly compelling. We made great strides but there is much, much more to do. [Op-ed, Rep Lungren, Pine Tree, 5/22/11]

Voted to Cut Funding for Weather Service That Gave Warning of Tsunami Lungren voted to cut funding for the weather service that gave warning of tsunami. Everyone knows that the government needs to cut spending, but this tsunami serves as a tragic reminder that Representative Dan Lungren and House Republicans made the wrong budget choices that can have real consequences for California families, said Jesse Ferguson of the DCCC. Instead of cutting taxpayer subsidies for Big Oil companies, Representative Dan Lundgren voted to slash the weather service that gives us critical early warnings in times of danger, like this one. [CNN, 3/17/11] Pushed to Make Pointing a Laser at Plane a Federal Crime

In February 2011, Lungren pushed for his House bill to pass to make knowingly pointing a laser at an aircraft a federal crime, punishable with up to five years in prison. The bill passed. [Associated Press, 2/28/11;
Rep. Lungren, press release, 2/28/11]

Economic and Financial Issues

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Backed by Early Chamber of Commerce-Sponsored TV Ad In 2012, the Chamber of Commerce aired a television ad saying Lungren was fighting to protect California jobs and focused on his support for repealing health care reform. The Lungren spot was part of a national ad campaign by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Chamber spokesman Bryan Goettel declined to say how much the group spent. The voter education spots are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as campaign ads. [Sacramento Bee, 2/15/12] Criticized the Presidents State of the Union Address, Saying the Economy was on the Wrong Track In 2012, Lungren criticized the Presidents State of the Union Address, saying the economy was on the wrong track. His message of job creation and marching in the right direction is totally inconsistent with what we have in our area of California, Lungren said. If you are going to give people hope, then you have to give them an honest answer. He brought it up for the first time at five minutes to 10 p.m. (Eastern time), he said. The elephant in the room is the deficit and the overall drag it has on the economy. However, Lungren praised Obama for continuing to press for advancements in cyber-security. Its not something that got a lot of applause, but its important, he said. [Record Net, 1/25/12] Accused President of Being Dishonest in State of the Union on Economy In 2012, Lungren accused President Obama of being dishonest in his State of the Union Address. His message of job creation and marching in the right direction is totally inconsistent with what we have in our area of California, said Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River. If you are going to give people hope, give them an honest answer. [Record Net, 1/29/12] Criticized the Presidents State of the Union Address, Saying the Economy was on the Wrong Track In 2012, Lungren criticized the Presidents State of the Union Address, saying the economy was on the wrong track. His message of job creation and marching in the right direction is totally inconsistent with what we have in our area of California, Lungren said. If you are going to give people hope, then you have to give them an honest answer. He brought it up for the first time at five minutes to 10 p.m. (Eastern time), he said. The elephant in the room is the deficit and the overall drag it has on the economy. However, Lungren praised Obama for continuing to press for advancements in cyber-security. Its not something that got a lot of applause, but its important, he said. [Record Net, 1/25/12] House Government Reform Subcommittee Held Hearing on the Federal Pension System In 2012, the House Government Reform subcommittee held hearing on the federal pension system. Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy Subcommittee hearing on Retirement

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Readiness: Strengthening the Federal Pension System, with testimony from Office of Personnel Management COO Chuck Grimes; American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar Dr Andrew Biggs; National Taxpayers Union Executive Vice President Pete Sepp; National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Director of Retirement Benefits Services David Snell (on behalf of Member Organizations of the Federal-Postal Coalition); and Reps. Howard Coble, Mike Coffman, Robert Dold, Tim Griffin, Richard Nugent, and Robert Schilling. [AP Planner, 1/25/12] Office Protested by Local Occupy Wall Street Group Saying 1 Percent Kept Getting Richer In 2011, it was reported that 40 members of Occupy Elk Grove, a local chapter of Occupy Wall Street, staged a protest outside and, later, inside Lungrens Gold River office. The protestors sought to highlight the economy disparity between 99 percent of Americans, and the wealthiest 1 percent. The Congressman was not at his office at the time of the protest, and his staff fielded questions from the attendees. Lungrens district director said the protestors comments and questions would be passed on to the Congressman. Our message to Dan Lungren is that he stop enriching his buddies and himself, because we see whats going on, said Elk Grove resident and event co-organizer Todd Elving. We see the 1 percent getting richer and richer. [Elk Grove Citizen, 11/22/11] Said Government Needed to Step Up to Create Jobs and Help Economy In 2011, Lungren said the government had to step up to make sure jobs could be created. If we continue to allow that to happen, itll become a stagnant economy, Lungren said. He said he remained hopeful about a turnaround in the economy. Theres no reason why we shouldnt look back on what made America great, Lungren said. [Carmichael Patch, 8/23/11] Op-Ed: Criticized Obama Administration Recovery Efforts In June 2011, Lungren wrote an op-ed criticizing the Administration for the tepid economy. He wrote, The message I got again at home from the Folsom Rotary Club and a number of business executives was to please get the government out of the equation. Cut spending and debt interest costs so we can avoid the taxes and fees and other budget tricks that are taking capital out of the economy and placing it into the black hole of Recovery Summers, bailouts for crony companies, Stimulus Plans that only stimulate more government hiring. [ThePineTree.net, 6/16/11] CA-03: Lungren for Congress April Quarterly Report Analysis Lungren for Congress April quarterly Report Analysis Total Raised: $180,517.00 Raised from PACs: $119,000 Cash on Hand: $158,091.77 Debt: $17,294.66
[Lungren for Congress, 2011 April Quarterly FEC Report, Filed 04/15/11]

Supported End to Publically Financing Presidential Campaigns

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In January 2011, Lungren said it would cost $612 million over the next decade to continue publically financing presidential campaigns. Governing is choosing and prioritizing. This is $612 million that doesnt feed a single American, doesnt educate a single American. [National Public Radio, 1/27/11] On the vote Lungren issue a press release which stated Taxpayer financing of presidential elections and party conventions is simply no longer defensible. Since 1976, 1.5 billion dollars have been diverted to the politicians campaigns and party coffers while the vast majority of taxpayers have rejected the program. [Official Press Release, Committee on House Administration, 1/26/11] Mr. Chairman, if there is anything the American taxpayer should not be subsidizing, it is weeklong presidential conventions. I enjoy being at them and they are grand, fun, occasions, but they are weeklong party gatherings that are almost entirely symbolicTaxpayers would be shocked if not outraged to discover they have been funding these extravagant photo-ops. [Official Press Release,
Committee on House Administration, 1/25/11]

Education Issues
Voted Cut $125 Million from Kindergarten through 12th-Grade Schools in California In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that cut $125 million for kindergarten through 12th-grade schools in California, according to watchdog groups. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Voted to Cut Pell Grants for One-Third of UC Undergraduates
In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that took nearly $55-million from Pell grants. The cuts would affect nearly 65,000 students or one-third of UC undergraduates. [LA Times, 2/20/11]

Energy Issues
Introduced Bill to Award $1 Billion for 100 Mile-per-Gallon Gasoline-Powered Car In February 2012, Lungren introduced legislation that would grant a $1 billion award to the first U.S. company that can produce and sell 60,000 cars that are gasoline powered, and get 100 miles per gallon. The bill, the Excellence in Energy Efficiency Act, would provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline. [TSPNTV.com, 2/22/12] Introduced Bill to Award $1 Billion to Creation of Energy Efficient Car it was Questioned Whether Bill Would Shake Dependence on Foreign Oil In 2012, Lungren introduced a bill to award $1 billion to the first American incorporated auto company that could produce and sell 60,000 mid-sized sedans that were capable of getting 100 miles per gallon on gasoline-powered engines. Lungrens bill would also seek to end the $7,500 tax credit awarded to individuals who purchase electric vehicles.

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The publication questioned whether Lungrens bill was the best way to help the county shake its dependence on foreign oil. Whether you agree with Rep. Lungrens proposed bill, or think it is another attempt to throw government money at the auto industry, we cant help but wonder if promoting gasolinepowered cars (albeit ones that get more than double the average MPG right now) will truly help the country shake its dependency on oil. [Digital Trends, 2/6/12] Signed on to Bill to Extend the Payroll Tax By Adjusting the Bill with Keystone Pipeline In 2011, Lungren signed on to a bill to extend the payroll tax by adjusting the bill with Keystone pipeline language attached, with the House Rules Committee. The bill is HR 3630 and Lungren was a sponsor.
[FOX, 12/9/11]

Advocated for Drilling Off Coastline in California At a 2011 town hall, Lungren advocated for drilling off the coastline of California. [Lungren4, 9:00, Summary,
8/18/11]

Wrote Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac put a Stop to the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program; Advocated for Program In 2011, Lungren advocated a bill to aid in financing energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements. He wrote that in the past 2 years, 27 states and the District of Columbia passed laws that allowed their local government to use existing assessment authority to help homeowners and businesses finance energy efficiency and renewable energy improvements-under the Property Assessed Clean Energy program, however the program was put on hold by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The idea of PACE is simple. It uses a traditional municipal finance tool to help property owners pay for the upfront cost associated with energy-saving improvements. Property owners then pay for the improvements on their property taxes over the course of up to 20 years. PACE has rapidly gained popularity because it solves a big problem by eliminating the high upfront cost, it removes the biggest barrier to unlocking significant new investment in clean energy, wrote Lungren in The Hills Congress Blog. [Op-ed, Rep. Lungren, Rep. Thompson, Rep. Hayworth, The Hill, 7/20/11] Said Most Local Governments Never got the Chance to Take Advantage of the Property Assessed Clean Energy Program In 2011, Lungren, a member on the House Financial Services Committee-which oversaw Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-, wrote that most local governments across the country never got the chance to take advantage of the state Property Assessed Clean Energy program because Fannie and Freddie stopped the program in summer 2010. Mortgage giants asserted that PACE assessments were not assessments but loans, however, Lungren said that was both incorrect and misguided. First, PACE programs only finance permanent energy improvements to a home or business. Second, Fannie and Freddie are concerned that PACE-financed retrofits will be paid off before the mortgage in the event of a foreclosure, leaving the mortgage giants with a loss PACE programs already in operation around the country found that delinquencies were much lower on PACE

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homes than non-PACE homes, wrote Lungren. [Op-ed, Rep. Lungren, Rep. Thompson, Rep. Hayworth,
The Hill, 7/20/11]

Co-Sponsored a Bill to Jump-Start the Property Assessed Clean Program In 2011, Lungren co-sponsored a bill to jump-start the Property Assessed Clean Energy program, a program that helped property owners install green upgrades, after it ran into government roadblocks in 2010. The program used low-interest government financing to help fund installations of energy-efficient solar panels, insulation, water conservation systems and more. More than half of the country had approved some version of the program, which was a magnet for stimulus funding. Retrofits were mostly financed with bonds issued by local governments and then applied as a regular surcharge on homeowners property taxes, which lightened the heavy upfront costs of such improvements. But the Federal Housing Finance Agency balked at a component of the program that, in a foreclosure, prioritized the PACE lien over an existing mortgage. The PACE Protection Act from Reps. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Dan Lungren (R-Calif.) and Nan Hayworth (R-N.Y.) would compel the housing finance agency to back down and allow PACE to proceed. [Blog, Los Angeles Times, 7/20/11] Introduced Bill to Encourage Low-Cost Energy Efficiency Home Loans In 2011, Lungren introduced a bill to require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to stop blocking state and local programs that offer low-cost energy efficiency home loans. Advocates of the bill said it would generate jobs and boost tax revenues. It essentially allows those who own property and have equity in the property to achieve something we all want them to achieve, Lungren said. The legislation would allow states to implement the Property Assessed Clean Energy or PACE programs. [Record, 7/21/11] Said the U.S. Would Depend on Fossil Fuels for Lifetime of His Children At a town hall Lungren blamed the Obama administration for high gas prices. The only way well get offshore drilling from this administration is to make Brazil the 51st state, Lungren said. I support green energy. But the fact of the matter is we are going to depend on fossil fuels for the rest of my lifetime and the lifetime of my children. [Record Net, 5/1/11] Said He Supported Clean Energy Much Like the President Lungren said he supported clean energy and use of renewable resources, much like the president. He said he had a problem with the undergrowth in the forests not being classified as a renewable resource, pointing to the Buena Vista Power Plant project. I think they fear we would have clear-cutting in the forests. I think thats not true. [Calaveras Enterprise, 5/2/11] Said Nuclear Energy was Political Liability In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance about nuclear energy. Nuclear power is a political liability in light of what is happening in Japan, Lungren said. I have been astounded at the mainstream medias hyping of the nuclear disaster. Not that there isnt a problem they always seem disappointed every night that the worst has not happened.

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As far as I can tell, it took a 9.0 earthquake, which is fifth-strongest in the history of reporting, and a tsunami as damaging as weve ever seen in modern times to cause this problem. I think its astounding that the containment vessels didnt break. This is not the time to stand up on the floor talking about how nuclear is a great alternative. But, why then arent we focusing on the fact that fossil fuels will be a part of our lives for the next 50 years at least? [Calaveras Enterprise, 3/30/11] Advocated for Offshore Drilling, Drilling in ANWAR and a Pipeline from Canada In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance about his commitment to weaning America off foreign resources and using natural resources at home. He said, This is the time for us to press very strongly for what I call an all of the above energy strategy. If we do not, the costs you see for energy right now are nothing compared to what they are going to be. He advocated for the expansion of offshore oil drilling, the development of shale oil reserves and drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. He also said that the administration was getting in the way of a pipeline from Canadian tar sands to U.S. refineries. [Calaveras Enterprise, 3/30/11] Said He Supported Biomass Power Plants In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance about his support for building biomass power plants like the one under construction in Ione. He said, The energy bill said any timber product taken off federal lands cannot be considered as a renewable resource, specifically penalizing us for using that incredible resource. Unless we get it out and clean it up, were going to have catastrophic fires. I think we have to crack open that. He went on to say, We are in an interdependent global economy where we will never be totally independent, but we can be less dependent if we add to the total volume of energy that is available ... Weve got to be smart about this. [Calaveras Enterprise, 3/30/11]

Environmental Issues
Introduced Bill to Award $1 Billion to Creation of Energy Efficient Car it was Questioned Whether Bill Would Shake Dependence on Foreign Oil In 2012, Lungren introduced a bill to award $1 billion to the first American incorporated auto company that could produce and sell 60,000 mid-sized sedans that were capable of getting 100 miles per gallon on gasoline-powered engines. Lungrens bill would also seek to end the $7,500 tax credit awarded to individuals who purchase electric vehicles. The publication questioned whether Lungrens bill was the best way to help the county shake its dependence on foreign oil. Whether you agree with Rep. Lungrens proposed bill, or think it is another attempt to throw government money at the auto industry, we cant help but wonder if promoting gasolinepowered cars (albeit ones that get more than double the average MPG right now) will truly help the country shake its dependency on oil. [Digital Trends, 2/6/12]

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Introduced Bill to Award $1 Billion for 100 Mile-per-Gallon Gasoline-Powered Car In February 2012, Lungren introduced legislation that would grant a $1 billion award to the first U.S. company that can produce and sell 60,000 cars that are gasoline powered, and get 100 miles per gallon. The bill, the Excellence in Energy Efficiency Act, would provide a prize to the first manufacturer of highly-efficient mid-sized automobiles powered by gasoline. [TSPNTV.com, 2/22/12] Expert Said Lungrens $1 Billion Prize for Efficient Car was Undesirable to Consumers In 2012, it was reported that consumers didnt want to buy the 100-mpg (2.4 L/100 km) gasoline vehicle that Lungren wanted to award a $1 billion to the first U.S.-based company that develops and then sold. Tom Murphy, an associate physics professor at the University of California said Technologically, we know what we need to do to get phenomenal mileage, Murphy says. But, while American consumers generally say they want a car that gets 100 miles per gallon, the fish-like design he says is needed to reach that goal likely wont reel in many sales. Lungren argued that his bill was an alternative to the Obama Admin.s push for more electric vehicles. Solyndra comes to mind, Lungren said of the solar-cell manufacturer that went bankrupt last year after receiving a $535 million U.S. government loan. Why not pay for an actual result? [Wards Auto,
3/1/12]

Supported Waste-to-Energy Program for the Capitol In 2011, it was reported that Lungren supported an initiative by the Architect of the Capitol to burn solid wastes produced by the Capitols campus to generate usable energy. I am pleased that, after consultation with the Committee and thorough analyses, the AoC has entered into a new waste removal contract that will divert the majority of Congress solid waste from local landfills and save taxpayers thousands annually, wrote Lungren in a statement Thursday. Waste-to-energy facilities, woefully underutilized here in the U.S., are an environmentally efficient, cost-effective means to reduce greenhouse emissions and divert waste from landfills, he added, noting that the contract will help divert up to 90 percent of the Capitol complexs non-recyclable solid waste from landfills. [The Pine Tree, 10/6/11] Involved in trash-burning System Expected To Be Contracted to Company With Environmental Violations In 2011, Lungren was involved in the proposal to develop a trash-burning system for the Capitol, expected to be contracted to a company with a history of environmental regulation violations. Under a new contract signed by the Architect of the Capitol, the Capitol would dispose of 90 percent of its nonrecyclable solid waste through waste-to-energy - the process of burning trash to create energy. The contract employs a local vendor, Washington, D.C.-based Urban Service Systems Corp., to transport Congress trash to a waste-to-energy facility, which will likely be run by Covanta Energy, given its nearby locations in Virginia. Its more energy efficient, environmentally sensitive and economical, Lungren said. [Roll Call, 10/13/11]

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Touted $994,500 Grant for South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan In August 2011, Lungren touted a $994,500 in Section 6 grant for the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan (SSHCP). The grant was from the U.S. Department of the Interior to support ongoing planning efforts to protect over 48,000 acres of high-quality species habitat and establish a largely intact and interconnected preserve system. Lungren said, The SSHCP is an important planning document for the Sacramento region; one that will protect and enhance Sacramento Countys unique natural resources while allowing the region to achieve carefully planned economic development. I am pleased that our region was awarded this grant to continue its work on this important project. [Sacramento Press, 8/29/11] Wrote Op-ed Advocating for Delisting Elderberry Longhorn Beetle from Endangered Species List In 2011, Lungren wrote an op-ed about talking the taking the valley elderberry longhorn beetle off the endangered species list. He wrote You might be surprised to learn that since being added to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Endangered Species list in 1980, its been scientifically cleared to be delisted since 2006. Lungren wrote that reclamation districts, bike paths and levees were not repaired so the beetle wasnt disturbed, costing the region millions. He wrote that Sacramento-area landowners and levee maintenance districts joined a lawsuit against the Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the beetle. Recently a group of Sacramento-area landowners and levee maintenance districts joined together with the Pacific Legal Foundation to sue the Fish and Wildlife Service for its undue delay in delisting the valley elderberry longhorn beetle. [Op-ed, Dan Lungren, Sacramento Bee, 4/20/11] Known as Styrofoam Dan In March 2011, Lungren expressed surprise that his efforts to bring Styrofoam to the capitol and end a Congressional composting program caused such a fuss. [LA Times, 3/24/11] Styrofoam Dan Defended Decision to Put Styrofoam in Capitol In 2011, Lungren was interviewed about his nick name Styrofoam Dan due to his decision to put Styrofoam cups at the capitol. He called the debate silly. He said I just happen to think that what the American public is saying is, yes, we love the environment, but lets try and do things that work in an efficient and effective way. And thats what Im trying to do. He went on to say Well, I happen to think people -- the average person has more common sense than a lot of people back here. And they understand that if things do not work, you ought to change them, number one. Number two, I just get sick and tired of the liberals thinking they are the only ones who are concerned about the planet, and the rest of us dont. [Fox News, 3/30/11] Planned to Incinerate Dining Hall Trash to Save Energy After Lungren killed the Green the Capitol initiative in February 2011, he planned to incinerate all of Longworth dining halls trash and capture the heat energy. [Los Angeles Times, 2/13/11] Killed Green Effort in Capitol Dining Hall

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In February 2011, Lungren ended Pelosis Green the Capitol initiative. Pelosis program converted Longworths dining halls utensils, plates, trays, cups and straws into garden mulch. Lungren stated the effects were nominal. [Los Angeles Times, 2/13/11] Allowed Polystyrene Coffee Cups In February 2011, Lungren did away with Nancy Pelosis recycling program at the capitol by allowing polystyrene coffee cups. [Washington Post, 2/28/11] Supported Reverting Back to Styrofoam in House Cafeteria In March 2011, Lungren the Chair of the House Administration Committee expressed his support for reverting to Styrofoam/plastic utensils in the House Cafeterias. He said the Green the Capitol Initiative, cost 475,000 more than had they used Styrofoam/plastic instead of biodegradable eating utensils.
[TalkingPointsMemo.com, 03/04/11]

Defended Styrofoam Decision; Members Signed on to Letter Opposing Styrofoam Cups In March 2011, Lungren defended his decision to allow Styrofoam in the House cafeteria. Lungrens representatives said, Do they really think that taxpayers are interested in subsidizing our cups and utensils? Members signed on to a letter opposing the Styrofoam, which read, We are writing to express our deep concern with the current choice to use polystyrene products, commonly known as styrofoam, [1] in the House of Representatives cafeterias. While we appreciate that the CAO is working to reduce costs, there are significant health and environmental risks associated with Styrofoam, as well as additional costs associated with increased waste removal. [Blog, Wall Street Journal, 3/8/11] Planned to Incinerate Dining Hall Trash to Save Energy After Lungren killed the Green the Capitol initiative in February 2011, he planned to incinerate all of Longworth dining halls trash and capture the heat energy. [Los Angeles Times, 2/13/11] Killed Green Effort in Capitol Dining Hall In February 2011, Lungren ended Pelosis Green the Capitol initiative. Pelosis program converted Longworths dining halls utensils, plates, trays, cups and straws into garden mulch. Lungren stated the effects were nominal. [Los Angeles Times, 2/13/11]
Ended Pelosis Waste Disposal Program at Capitol Citing Cost

In January 2011, Lungren expressed his support for Paul Ryans view of the budget. Lungren said If I was starting a football team in a national budget league, Id pick Paul Ryan as the captain and quarterback, He went on to say, Theres nobody in this House whos taken as serious a long-term view on the budget as Paul Ryan. [Wall Street Journal, 1/25/11; Hotline, 1/25/11]
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Ethics Issues
Son and Brother were Lobbyists In 2012, it was reported that Lungrens son and brother were lobbyists. A reported by Citizens for Ethics wrote that Jeffrey Lungren was a lobbyist for the Chamber of Commerce of the U.S.A. His brother was a lobbyist at Platinum Advisors whose clients included K2 Pure Solutions LP. [CREW, Family Affair Report,
accessed 4/23/12]

Touted Passage of STOCK Act In 2012, Lungren wrote that he reviewed the law and came to the conclusion that insider trading and criminal penalties were already applicable against insider trading but he went on to tout the passage of the STOCK Act. [Op-ed, Rep. Lungren, The Hill, 4/4/12] Pension Reform Bills Stuck in His Committee - Wouldnt Agree to an Interview on Congressional Pension In 2011, Lungren wouldnt agree to an interview about two pieces of pension reform legislation stuck in his committee. Congress had better pensions than almost anyone. The percentage of private sector workers with pensions dropped from 84 percent to 34 percent over the last three decades. A 20-year member of Congress who is at least 62-years-old collects over $50,000 a year for life. Lungren chaired a committee where two pension bills are stuck and wouldnt agree to a formal interview, but in a hurry claimed pension bills were one of many that his committee is reviewing. Im working on a whole host of things across the board. We dont hide anything. We just look at all those that have been presented to us, said Rep. Lungren. [ABC News, 11/4/11]
Note: This story aired on ABC Nightly news and 20/20, both of the audio files have been pulled from

Calaveras County Supervisors Violated Open Meeting Law When they Met with Lungren In 2011, Lungren met with Calaveras County supervisors, FEMA representative Kathy Schafer and a representative from the Army Corps of Engineers, however they violated the Brown Act, Californias public meeting law. The group discussed the release of new flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. [Calaveras Enterprise, 4/15/11]

Foreign Policy Issues Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea

Voted in Favor of Free Trade Agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama In 2011, Dan Lungren voted in favor of free trade agreements with South Korea, Columbia and Panama. Americans produce the best goods and services in the world and today we opened new markets for those

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goods to be sold, says Lungren, a Republican from District 3. Our vote this afternoon will increase our global customer base, create jobs, level the playing field for U.S. businesses and provide an adrenaline boost to a sluggish economy. [My Mother Lode, 10/13/11] Said President Should Have Consulted Congress on Libya At a May 2011 town hall Lungren said he disagreed with the way President Obama handled the situation in Libya. Ive always felt the president ought to at least consult with Congress before he interjects troops into anything that would put them in harms way, Lungren said. When you make that decision, you limit what our military can do. My feeling is we need to either be all the way in or all the way out.
[Calaveras Enterprise, 5/2/11]

Said He wanted an Established Policy Before the U.S. Got Involved in Libya In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Laguna Creek High School. He said there was no simple answer to how the U.S. should be involved in foreign countries. I dont have a simple answer, Lungren said. I do think that for instance what we are doing in Libya, we ought to have an established policy and follow through with that policy right now. [Elk Grove Patch, 4/27/11]

Gay and Lesbian Issues

Criticized Law Firm that Withdrew from House Counsel Rather than Fight to Protect DOMA In 2011, Lungren signed a contract with King and Spalding to defend the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). However, the firm King and Spalding withdrew as the Houses counsel. Lungren wrote a letter saying King and Spaldings cut and run approach is inexcusable and an insult to the legal profession. Less than one week after the contract was approved engaging the firm, they buckled under political pressure and bailed with little regard for their ethical and legal obligations. Fortunately, Clement does not share the same principles. Im confident that with him at the helm, we will fight to ensure the courts not the President determine DOMAs constitutionality. [The New Civil Rights Movement, 4/25/11] Risked Budget Cutting Message by Signing $500,000 Contract with Law Firm to Defend 1996 Defense of Marriage Act In April 2011, Lungren signed a $500,000 contract with a partner in the King and Spaulding firm who worked in the Bush Administration to defend the 1996 Defense of Marriage Act. The San Francisco Chronicle reported Lungren was risking his budget-cutting message to support a law that denied same-sex couples benefits given to heterosexual married couples. [San Francisco Chronicle, 4/20/11] Supported Challenging Law Banning Recognition of Gay Marriage In April 2011, Lungren and the Republicans launched a legal challenge to the defense of a federal law banning recognition of gay marriage. Lungren said, This administrations failure to enforce current law, an act inherently unconstitutional in and of itself, has forced the House to intervene and ensure the courts not the president determine constitutionality. [Blog, Wall Street Journal, 4/18/11]
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Gun Issues
Opposed Legislation that Infringed on States Rights to Regulate Guns In 2011, the LA Times editorial board said Lungren did the right thing when he voted against legislation that infringed on states rights to regulate guns. Lungren was given credit for being the sole Republican vote on the House Judiciary Committee against a recent bill that steps on state gun regulations. the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act would have rendered moot Californias efforts to protect citizens from those carrying concealed firearm. The editorial board said it took courage for Lungren to vote against the legislation. [Editorial, LA Times, 11/18/11]

Health Care Issues

Said Individual Mandate in Healthcare Reform was Slippery Slope In 2012, when the Supreme Court took up arguments on the constitutionality of healthcare reform Lungren said he hoped the court would overturn the mandate to buy health insurance. Lungren said he hoped the court would find that the government was overreaching under the Constitution's Commerce Clause. Lungren said the individual mandate was a slippery slope. [Capitol Public
Radio, 3/26/12]

Nurses Accused Lungren of Favoring Wall Street Over Their Needs In 2011, nurses protested outside of Lungrens office telling him to tax the rich. The nurses called on Lungren to back a 0.5 percent federal tax on big financial transactions to raise revenue for social spending. Cathy Kennedy, 55, is a registered nurse said, The tax of one-half of one percent that we are proposing on large financial transactions could generate $350 billion annually to fund health care, infrastructure, jobs and schools. Kennedy went on to say said outside Lungrens Gold River office, Its time for Wall Street to pay its fair share. According to the National Nurses United, citing Center for Responsive Politics data, finance, insurance and real estate firms have contributed $897,792 to Lungren since 1989. [Carmichael Patch, 9/2/11] Said He was Working to Repeal Health Care Act and Allow Individuals to have Health Savings Accounts In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance about the Affordable Health Care for America Act. He touted his bill that repealed the 1099 reporting requirements for businesses. Lungren said he viewed his bill as The first repeal of the health care act. We have ideas like buying (insurance) across state lines and greater health savings accounts for individuals. There are a number of things we want to do. [Calaveras Enterprise, 3/30/11] Voted Cut $100 Million from UC System Biomedical Research

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In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that cut nearly $100 million from the UC system just for biomedical research. Cuts of this magnitude are unsustainable if Californias biomedical research industry is to remain a global leader in research innovation and an economic engine helping to stabilize Californias economy, J. Gary Falle, UC associate vice president for government relations. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Bill Repealing Tax Legislation to Healthcare Reform Approved by Senate In March 2011, the U.S. Senate approved Lungrens bill which repealed the tax reporting requirement that was part of the Affordable Care Act of 2010. It is a great day for small-business owners in my district and all across America, Lungren said in a written statement. [Record, 4/06/11] Opposed Health Care Reform and Said 1099 Requirement was a Job Killer Lungren touted his bill, H.R. 4 on the House floor in March 2011 to end 1099 requirement in the health care reform bill. He said the Affordable was not affordable and his bill saved small businesses money. He said, Why did I introduce this? Because provision 9006 of the bill has nothing to do with affordable care and has everything to do with the capacity of our friends on the other side to find ingenious ways of impacting business because I guess business is considered bad. [Lungren Floor Remarks on HR4, 3/3/11] Said 1099 Requirement Required People in Business to go Into Accounting Lungren said the Affordable Care Act killed business because it increased reporting requirements. He said the 1099 form was based on the assumption that everyone cheated. He said the provision1099 required every single person involved in business or trade to go into accounting to make sure that every time they reach that threshold of $600 or more with anybody they purchase something from they have to file a 1099. Lungren agued those opposed his bill were trying to hurt job creators and the middle class. You are killing the middle class with the provision in the health care reform bill, so-called. What we are trying to do is to get rid of that. We are trying help the middle class. [Lungren Floor Remarks on
HR4, 3/3/11]

Did Not Believe $22 Billion In Foregone Revenue From Repeal Of Health Care Tax Requirement Counted Against Debt In February 2011, Lungren said that the IRS 1099 reversal in the health care legislation that would cost $22 billion should not have to be counted against the budget deficit. He said, The collection of these revenues never existed before. [Editorial, Watertown Daily Times, 2/10/11] Said He Did Not Believe His Bill Would Cost Federal Government $19 Billion Over 10 Year

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In March 2011 floor remarks Lungren said Democrats thought his bill H.R. 4 needed a pay-for provision. He said he disagreed, I happen to think that we dont even need a pay-for because I think there is a game that is played in this place, which is we will put something in the health care bill that virtually nobody knows is in there. I bet you 99 percent of the Members of the House and the Senate who voted on that bill didnt even know this provision was in there. We then have it scored as somehow gaining $19 billion for the Federal Government over the next 10 years, which I happen to think is made out of whole cloth because you have to assume that virtually everybody cheats in order for you to come to that conclusion.
[Lungren Floor Remarks on HRes 129 (Rule to HR 4), 3/3/11]

Called Health Care Bill a Job Killer and Advocated for Repeal of 1099 Paperwork In March 2011, floor remarks Lungren said his bill H.R. 4 was designed to do away with a provision in the bill that he called a job killer. He said the bill was designed to repeal a provision that was put in the health care bill that virtually no one knew about, that is a job killer, that is recognized as being a job killer, that the other side with the majority could have at any time last year gotten rid of, which finally the President recognized in his State of the Union address is an excess in this health care bill, and lets not make it a political football now and say, well, now its a tax, or now its this, or now its that. Frankly it is an attempt to try and repeal a section of the health care bill that never should have been there in the first place, that has erroneous premises on which it was developed, a suggestion that somehow most Americans involved in business cheat. [Lungren Floor Remarks on HRes 129 (Rule to HR 4), 3/3/11] Thrilled by House Passage of the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act In March 2011, the office of Congressman Dan Lungren issued a statement on the House passage of The Small Business Paperwork Act. He said I am thrilled that H.R. 4 passed with such strong bipartisan support. It is my hope that the Senate will pass this bill immediately. We need to finally provide assurance to small business owners that they will not be subject to this unfair and unnecessary tax reporting burden. [Statement Released By Dan Lungren,
03/03/11]

Said Budget Shortfall His 1099 Legislation Created Never Existed Lungren held a press conference touting his 1099 legislation. When asked about the budget shortfall it would create he said, Look, this $19 billion was never brought back into the government before. This is a new piece of legislation. So all of a sudden to suggest that youre adding to deficit because youre repealing something, which never existed before, it seems to me its part of a game thats played here.
[Rep. Lungren, News Conference, 3/4/11]

White House Spoke Out Against Lungrens Proposed Offsets in 1099 Legislation

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The White House opposed Lungrens proposal to offset his 1099 legislation by recapturing overpayments to consumers receiving subsidies for the new health insurance exchanges set up in the law. [Congressional Quarterly Today, 3/1/11] Lungrens Bill to Repeal 1099 Provision in Health Care Bill Did Not Provide Offsets Dan Lungren sponsored a bio in the House to repeal the 1099 law in the health care bill because he felt it created more paperwork for small businesses. However, the provision was estimated to provide the federal government with $19.3 billion over 10 years and he did not provide an offset in his legislation.
[Miami Herald, 2/7/11]

Did Not Believe $22 Billion In Foregone Revenue From Repeal Of Health Care Tax Requirement Counted Against Debt In February 2011, Lungren said that the IRS 1099 reversal in the health care legislation that would cost $22 billion should not have to be counted against the budget deficit. He said The collection of these revenues never existed before. [Editorial, Watertown Daily Times, 2/10/11] Lungren Defended Voting on Health Care Repeal Without Bipartisan Hearings During a joint appearance with Rep. Moran on Hardball, Lungren defended the Republicans attempt to bring a health care repeal vote to the floor without time for adequate debate after the GOP had lambasted the Democrats for passing the original reform without sufficient bipartisan negotiations. Lungren defended his party, saying, Oh no, the hearings have been held on under Obamacare, at which point Moran said they had no considered the ramifications, the adverse consequences of repealing it.
[Think Progress Wonk Room blog, 1/03/11]

Homeland Security Issues

Worked on Anti-Terrorism Chemical Facility Security Standards Bill In 2012, Lungren said he was working with the Obama administration on a bill that would require highrisk chemical facilities to abide by increased government standards and protective measures. Lungren said he and the White House differ on implementation but agree on the need. The most important thing is to give certainty to the chemical industry in this country that the capital investment they have made thus far is not in vain, Lungren said. [Elk Grove Citizen, 2/9/12] Advocated for Incentives to Spur Companies to Share Cyber-Threat Information In 2012, Lungren worked to curb cyber attacks by advocating for incentives to spur companies to share cyber-threat information and better protect their networks. [Bloomberg, 1/31/12] Op-Ed: Supported WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011

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In June 2011, Lungren and Rep. Bilirakis urged the passage of the WMD Prevention and Preparedness Act of 2011. They wrote that the government got an F in efforts to enhance the nations capabilities for rapid response to prevent biological attacks. Lungren wrote that the bill calls for the development of a national biodefense plan, and requires the President to appoint a member of the National Security Staff to serve as the Special Assistant to the President for Biodefense. The WMD bill also requires the development of a national biosurveillance strategy. He went on to write, The threat of a WMD attack is real. We must do all we can to address this threat. We urge our colleagues to support the WMD Prevention of Preparedness Act of 2011. [Op-ed, Rep Bilirakis
and Rep. Lungren, The Hill, 6/21/11]

Sponsored Bill to Protect Chemical Facilities Passed Out of Homeland Security Committee In 2011, Lungrens bill H.R. 901 to secure chemical facilities against terrorist attacks passed the Homeland Security Committee. Lungren said, Chemical Facilities are a known target of terrorist interest and I am very pleased that the Homeland Security Committee passed my Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Bill (HR 901) today with a bi-partisan vote. My Bill extends the Chemical Facility AntiTerrorism Security Standards (CFATS) enacted in 2006 for an additional 7 years. This gives industry time to complete their high-risk security investments with confidence that the CFATS program will be continued. It also reaffirms Congress commitment to fight terrorism by improving the security of this nations chemical facilities. [ThePineTree.net, 6/22/11] Said Committee Hearing on Muslim Extremists was Not Witch Hunt
In March 2011, Lungren defended the Homeland Security Committee hearing on Islamic extremism, saying it wasnt a witch-hunt. A vast majority of Muslims do not follow these radical teachings, Lungren said. I think moderate voices in this country are intimidated by the radicals. If we hide this and pretend that it doesnt exist, were ignoring reality. Congressman Dan Lungren is the only California Republican on the Homeland Security Committee. He says he doesnt think, Theres any doubt about the fact that theres radicalization going on in the Muslim community.
[Lodi News, 3/9/11]

Lungren Defended Committee Hearing Saying that Discussing Radicalization Would Help Moderate Voices Be Heard In March 2011, Lungren said the Homeland Security Committee hearing on Islamic extremism was designed to confront radicalization. H said, It is to confront the reality of the small some might even say minute percentage of the Muslim community that appears to be intimidating the moderates in the Muslim community. And unless we recognize that, unless we talk about the radicalization, we dont help the moderate voices to be heard. He went on to say the reality of radicalization that is going on that we see not just in the United States, but in other places. And unless we examine it, we run the risk of generalizations against an entire religion or an entire group. And we dont want that to happen. [89.3 KPCC, 3/9/11]

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Defended Radicalization of Muslim Committee Hearing Saying He Examined the Ku Klux Klan and No One Had Problems In March 2011, Lungren defended his participating of homeland security hearings that focused on the radicalization of Muslims. He said, I have been on panels that have investigated the continuing presence of Nazi war criminals in the United States, Lungren said, and whether or not we should continue to investigate and prosecute them. I have served on panels that dealt with the war time relocation of Japanese Americans and Japanese nationals that was limited to that. Ive been there where weve examined the Ku Klux Klan, he continued, but we didnt go beyond that at that time. And when I was Attorney General, we did investigate skinhead groups and militias. And we were not criticized, or if we were, I didnt think it was reasonable criticism to say we didnt look at other gangs at that time. [Lungren at King Hearings No Complaints About Singular Focus During Hearings on Neo Nazis,
Posted 3/10/11]

Wrote that Hearings Were an Effort to Learn About Radical Ideology to Keep Communities Safe Lungren wrote an op-ed that defended his participating in a hearing that focused on the radicalization of Muslims. He wrote, We often focus on one issue at a time. In my previous stint in this Body we established the Commission on War Time Relocation which focused on the specific issue of Japanese Americans who had been ripped from their homes and placed in relocation camps. He wrote that the goal of the hearings was to hear from moderate Muslim voices. One of the most significant goals of our hearing is to provide a platform for the moderate voices of the American Muslim community during a time of great stress. He wrote that radical extremist ideology threatened the safety of communities. [Op-ed, Dan
Lungren, The Hill, 3/10/11]

Headed Homeland Security Committee Working on Cyber Attacks Lungren was named Chairman of the Homeland Security Sub-Committee for Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies. He stated Cyber attacks are very real and constantly changing. It is paramount that we focus our efforts to mitigate the effects of these current and future cyber threats. [Official Press Release, Dan Lungren, 1/26/11]

Infrastructure Issues
Introduced the Bipartisan Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012 Lungren introduced the Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012. Congressmen John Garamendi and Dan Lungren have introduced the Flood Insurance for Farmers Act of 2012, HR4020. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. [chicoer.com, 3/24/12]

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Advocated for Funding for North Natomas Levees to Boehner In 2012, Lungren gave Boehner a private tour of North Natomas and 17 miles of newly constructed levees. Boehner also saw portions of 24 miles of levees and canals needing substantial improvement to protect North Natomas from flooding. Lungren advocated for new legislation that would ask Congress to approve the existing Natomas Protection Project as presented by the Corps Of Engineers. [kcra.com, 3/14/12] Lungrens Tour of Natomas Levees was Good Sign In 2012, the editorial board of the Sacramento Bee wrote that Lungrens tour for Boehner of the levees in Natomas was a good sign. Lungren said Thursday that while the two did not get "mud on our shoes," Boehner spent about an hour getting briefed and seeing finished and unfinished sections of the levees. The congressman said he tried to impress upon the speaker the unique aspects of Natomas, while also pointing out the need for other flood control projects around the country. [Editorial, Sacramento Bee, 3/16/12] Warned of High Cost of No-Vegetation Restriction on Levees In 2012, Lungren joined Democrats and warned the Army Corps of Engineers to revise policies on vegetation of levees. He warned of the extremely high costs of levee construction and mitigation entailed by a strict no-vegetation rule. [Blog, Sacramento Bee, 4/3/12]

Immigration and Border Issues

Advocated for Guest Worker Protections for Agriculture In 2012, Lungren said that a mandatory employee verification system could not survive in the political arena guest-worker protections for agriculture. [Press Democrat, 2/10/12] Pushed for Guest Worker Bill In 2012, Lungren pushed for a guest worker bill, which would grant 10-month visas to foreign farm laborers. [89.3 KPCC, 2/9/12] Said E-Verify Worked Very, Very Well In 2011, Lungren touted e-verify. He said Overall, for the companies that have chosen to voluntarily participate, its worked very, very well, Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River, said of E-Verify. Its not a fail-safe system, but its miles ahead of everything else. [San Gabriel Valley Tribune, 11/6/11] Backed Flawed Immigration Legislation that Made it Harder to Detect Abuses in Visa Program

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In 2011, the Arizona Daily Star criticized for backing immigration legislation the paper said would gut the the H-2A visa program and replacing it with one that would roll back existing labor protections for U.S. and foreign workers and make it harder to detect abuses. [Arizona Daily Star, 9/29/11] American Workers Could Not Fill Need in Agriculture Industry in Discussion on E-Verify In 2011, Lungren said at a House Judiciary Committee on H.R. 2885, the mandatory E-Verify bill that it would hurt the agriculture industry in California. Lungren said American workers could not fill the need for work in the agriculture industry. Right Side News reported, Although H.R. 2885 provides the agricultural employers three years to comply and even then does not require the verification of returning seasonal workers Rep. Lungren vehemently objected to what he considered the bills failure to address the labor needs of agricultural employers. Anyone who suggests we can do it all with American workers does not understand agriculture, he said. He then said it would be hard for him to support the mandatory E-Verify bill unless the agriculture industry gets a new, expansive guest worker program. [Right Side News,
9/19/11]

Advocated for Guest Worker Program for Agricultural Workers In 2011, Lungren said agricultural workers were largely immigrants. He said despite the high unemployment rate, he would support a guest worker program for agricultural workers. He said we would give the Department of Agriculture power of how many people could come in. The carrot would be that you would be paid on the same rate as an American worker. It would not allow them to bring their families, but you would allow people to go back and forth. [Southern California Public Radio, 89.3 KPCC,
Summary, 8/9/11]

Proposed Guest-Worker Amendment for Agricultural Groups In 2011, Lungren stated he was drafting a guest-worker amendment to attach to the E-Verify legislation proposed in the House for agriculture groups. Lungren said that he had been through a number of different drafts of his guest worker provision. In general he said it would permit foreign guest workers to enter the United States legally for 10 months or so each year; they would have to return to their home country for two months or so each year in order to receive their full pay. E-Verify will not pass and become law unless it accommodates the legitimate needs of agriculture, Lungren said. [Fresno Bee, 8/07/11] Op-Ed: Stance on E-Verify Would Devastate California Agriculture In 2011, in an op-ed piece, Frank Sharry, Founder and Executive Director of Americas Voice, a procomprehensive immigration reform, said Lungrens support of E-Verify, would devastate Californias agriculture industry. Sharry went on to say, Mandatory E-Verify would destabilize the entire agriculture industry, forcing farms to close and Americans to import more of our food from overseas. [Op-ed, Founder and Executive
Director of Americas Voice Frank Sharry, 7/15/11]

Created an Agriculture-Friendly Guest Worker Program Amendment to the E-Verify Legislation

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In 2011, it was reported that Lungren worked with groups on an agriculture-friendly guest worker program which was considered as a potential amendment to mandatory E-Verify legislation. The amendment would create a guest worker plan that would be administered by U.S. Department of Agriculture. The H-2A guest worker program for agriculture, in 2011, was run by the U.S. Department of Labor. The paper reported that Lungrens plan may be the best the industry can do to balance out the enforcement provisions of mandatory E-Verify legislation. Mandatory use of E-Verify could knock more than 50% of agricultural laborers out of work, industry sources have said. [Packer, 7/21/11] Said CIR was Code Word for Amnesty and Said Criminal Illegals were Costly In 2011, Lungren said when President Obama said he was committed to comprehensive immigration reform, The word comprehensive has become a code word for amnesty. Lungren said that illegal immigration was causing an increase in crime. We are spending something around 1.2 billion dollars a year for illegal aliens who commit crimes and incarcerated in the state of CaliforniaIt is evidence that the federal government has not stepped up to the plate and done its job, said Lungren. [Foxnews.com, 4/23/11] Said a Path to Citizenship was Doomed In 2011, Lungren said path to citizenship was doomed. A path to citizenship is what has doomed all immigration legislation in the last two administrations, said Lungren. Its not going to pass, Lungren said And its not going to pass because it has, frankly ... a path to citizenship. [Associated Press, 4/20/11] Spoke at High School and Responded to Questions on Immigration, Redistricting and the Tea Party In 2011, Lungren spoke at Laguna Creek High. The Elk Grove Citizen reported Lungren responded to questions related to immigration, redistricting, the Tea Party, firearms restrictions, 2010 general election opponent Dr. Ami Bera of Elk Grove, and Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco), who recently served as Speaker of the House and is currently the minority leader in the House. [Elk Grove Citizen, 4/26/11]

Israel Labor and Working Family Issues

Claimed He Voted on 20 Pieces of Legislation to Create Jobs In 2011, Lungren claimed that he was creating jobs and a prosperous future by voting on more than 20 pieces of legislation that focus on the creation of new jobs in Congress. He wrote This week the most recent jobs bill, the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094), passed the House by 235-188. With so many people looking for work, it is important that we take the necessary steps to put certainty back in the economy and encourage businesses to start hiring. He also wrote that very tough fiscal policy decisions had to be made to realize a prosperous future. [The Pine Tree, 12/2/11]

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Walked Away from Unemployed Men and Women When Asked About Extending Unemployment Benefits In 2011, Lungren spoke with unemployed men and women protesting waiting outside of his office, but when they brought up the extension of unemployment benefits he turned around and walked away. Lungren emerged from his office after several hours and shook hands with the remaining four or five protesters whod decided to wait for him. When pressed on his voting record, Lungren said hed voted for numerous bills to create jobs in California, Bradley said. Then we asked, What about the extension of unemployment benefits? to which he turned around and walked out. He made a left out of the office and kept going, Bradley said. We were surprised he even talked to us, but we felt like he just heard us. He didnt listen. [McClatchy Newspapers, 12/7/11] Touted Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Hiring Program Awards In 2011, Lungren touted the announcement of the 2011 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring program awards. The Sacramento County Sheriffs and Sacramento Police Departments have received funding to place 50 police officersback on the street. Lungren said I am very pleased to see that once again the Sacramento County Sheriffs Office and City of Sacramento Police Department have been selected to receive federal grant funding through the COPS Office. [Rep.
Lungren, press release, 9/28/11]

Criticized Collective Bargaining Rights for Airport Employees Lungren criticized collective bargaining rights for airport employees saying You then said, however, that you made a decision with respect to granting collective bargaining rights to the employees because you listened to them and you thought it'd be a good idea that they should vote. But you're denying the airports in this country the right to vote. Airports -- a number of them -- want to be involved in this, and you've basically now raised the bar and so there has to be a compelling reason. [Hearing on Terrorism and
Transportation Security, 2/11/11]

Military Issues
Questioned Whether the Military Was at War With Islam In 2011, in a Joint House and Senate Homeland Security committees hearing, Lungren challenged the militarys politically correct approach in identifying extremists. Lungren reportedly asked the assistant secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs, Paul Stockon, Secretary Stockon, are we at war with violent Islamist extremists? [Examiner.com, 12/7/11] Supported Transfer of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial to Military Commission In March 2011, Lungren supported the transfer of Khalid Sheikh Mohammeds trial to a Military Commission trial.

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Attorney General Holder blamed the Congress for forcing his hand in the matter. As one who opposed trying the case in our civilian court system, I am honored to be associated with Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle who have all along argued that the Administration should reverse is wrong headed decision. [Rep. Lungren, press release, 4/04/11] Criticized Effort to Get Military Ballots Mailed On Time Lungren criticized the Department of Justices failed effort to ensure military ballots were mailed on time. In the debate to evaluate the effectiveness of the MOVE Act Lungren said We must do everything we can to guarantee that our military personnel have their right to vote upheld, and I plan to work with the Department of Justice to ensure compliance, without equivocation, in future elections. [Official Press
Release, Congressman Lungren, 2/15/11]

Declared MOVE Act to Ensue Military Ballots Were Counted a Failure Lungren declared the Justice Departments MOVE Act to ensure that service men and womens ballots were counted was a failure. Given the immense sacrifice made on our behalf by the brave men and women serving overseas, I find it disturbing that the Department of Justice touted their own success in implementing the MOVE Act when their efforts clearly failed to ensure all military ballots were mailed on time. [House Administration
Committee, 2/22/11]

Criticized Effort to Get Military Ballots Mailed On Time Lungren criticized the Department of Justices failed effort to ensure military ballots were mailed on time. In the debate to evaluate the effectiveness of the MOVE Act Lungren said We must do everything we can to guarantee that our military personnel have their right to vote upheld, and I plan to work with the Department of Justice to ensure compliance, without equivocation, in future elections. [Official Press
Release, Congressman Lungren, 2/15/11]

Miscellaneous
Impressed with Gingrichs Faith Attended First Communion When He Converted to Catholicism In 2009, Lungren attended Gingrichs first communion when he converted to Catholicism in 2009, said hes been very impressed by his faith. [Roll Call, 11/28/11] Inducted as a Knight of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine of America In May 2011, Lungren was inducted as a knight of the vine with the Knight of the Brotherhood of the Knights of the Vine of America. The Knights of the Vine honored members of the Congressional Wine Caucus. Lungren became caucus co-chairman with Thompson when Radanovich retired from Congress in 2010. [Washington Post, 5/31/11]
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Wrote that His Constituents Wanted Him to Get Government Out of the Way In 2011, Lungren wrote that at an event his constituent told him that she wanted government to get out of the way. He wrote During a vigorous discussion about jobs and the best way to create them, it was clear the same majority in the audience just wanted the government to get out of the way and allow the private sector the latitude to get the economy going again. A prime example of this sentiment was a woman who could not understand why the regulators should try to influence Boeing about whether it wanted to build its planes in Washington State or South Carolina. She was another in a chorus of constituents I have met who seem to understand better than the government that free enterprise is most dependent on that word free. [Op-ed, Rep Lungren, Pine Tree, 5/22/11] Calaveras County Supervisor Darren Spellman Announced He was Considering a Run Against Lungren In 2011, Calaveras County Supervisor Darren Spellman announced he was considering a run against Lungren at Lungrens town hall. Spellman said I was asked to make an announcement that while it may not be 100 percent certain, theres a high probability that I will be running for election in this congressional district in 2012. After a brief pause and some laughter from the audience, Lungren responded, I guess you know what the congressional district lines will be today and no one else does. When asked whether he believed he was qualified Spellman said Yeah, no I dont ... I mean, you know what Im saying, how could I possibly say I could be qualified for something like that. I dont know what it, I have no clue what it all entails. [Sacramento Bee, 5/4/11] Constituent Felt Lungren Dodged Questions At a May 2011 town hall Lungren was criticized for not answering questions. A constituent and elected official Darren Spellman said This guy was the California State attorney general, so hes a lawyer. He went on to say Hes a senior congressman and hes on the committee for Homeland Security. If anybody had the ability to help Calaveras County, its Lungren. I posed the question to him he dodged it. I dont think he addressed the questions given very well. I dont think there was anything really productive that came from it. [Calaveras Enterprise, 5/2/11]

Other Social Issues

Introduced Legislation to Protect Businesses Against Lawsuits Alleging Violations of ADA In 2011, Lungren introduced legislation to protect business owners against lawsuits alleging violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act. He introduced the legislation at the Squeeze Inn, where the owner had to move his business due to two lawsuits. Lungrens bill would help business owners and operators stay open and still perform ADA code upgrades. It would establish a short window of time for businesses to fix the alleged ADA violations without legal action. [News 10, 11/10/11]
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Attacked Obama for Failing to Uphold DOMA; Said He Defended Laws he Disagreed with In February 2011, Lungren attacked the Obama Administration for failing to defend the constitutionally of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Having served in that office in California, I can tell you, I defended laws I disagreed with. I de-fended laws I had voted against. I thought it was my solemn obligation to uphold the constitution and the laws duly enacted in my state just as I believe the Attorney General of the United States has that obligation.
[Rep. Lungren, Floor Speech, 2/28/11]

Said it was a Dereliction of Duty that Obama Administration Did Not Defend Defense of Marriage Act In February 2011, Lungren argued on the floor that the Obama Administration should defend the Defense of Marriage Act. He said he had had defended acts that he did not personally believed in his home state. I defended laws that I disagreed with. I defended laws that I had voted against, and I felt it was my solemn obligation to uphold the Constitution To somehow now find that there is no constitutional basis for defending that law is incredible and I think regrettable, and I think we ought to look into it. [Lungren
Floor Remarks, 2/28/11]

Lungren Expressed interest in African American Burial Project In March 2011, the office of congressman Dan Lungren expressed interest in working with local historians and activists in Folsom California to secure federal assistance to move and rename a cemetery popularly known as Negro Hill. The Cemetery, which has been moved once, is the final resting place of numerous African American pioneers who came to California during the gold rush. [Folsom Telegraph,
03/02/11]

Pension Issues
House Government Reform subcommittee Held Hearing on the Federal Pension System In 2012, the House Government Reform subcommittee held hearing on the federal pension system. Federal Workforce, U.S. Postal Service and Labor Policy Subcommittee hearing on Retirement Readiness: Strengthening the Federal Pension System, with testimony from Office of Personnel Management COO Chuck Grimes; American Enterprise Institute Resident Scholar Dr Andrew Biggs; National Taxpayers Union Executive Vice President Pete Sepp; National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Director of Retirement Benefits Services David Snell (on behalf of Member Organizations of the Federal-Postal Coalition); and Reps. Howard Coble, Mike Coffman, Robert Dold, Tim Griffin, Richard Nugent, and Robert Schilling. [AP Planner, 1/25/12]

Personal Issues
Shared Family Jell-O Recipe

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In 2011, Lungren gave NPR his familys Jell-O recipe. Lungren said the recipe containing cherry Jell-O, jellied cranberry and sour cream comes from his mom. [Southern California Public Radio, 12/24/11] Financial Disclosure Showed Credit Card Debt and $56,000 in 2010 from State Pension Lungrens financial disclosure for 2010 (released June 2011) showed assets between $17,000 and $81,000. Lungren earned $56,000 from his state pension in 2010. He listed his financial stake in Stoneyford Ranch, LLC between $15,000 and $50,000. He also had credit card debt between $10,000 and $15,000. [Carmichael Patch, 6/21/11] Father was President Nixons Physician During a March 2011 floor speech Lungren told the story of his father, President Nixons doctor was visited by then President Gerald Ford in the hospital. My dad called me up after that was over and said this was a wonderful visit, Lungren said. It will help the health of President Nixon. And then he said to me this -- probably politically incorrect to say today -but my dad said, That President Ford, hes a real mans man. [The Hill, 3/14/11] Did Not Drink Despite His Efforts To Overcome Aversion To Alcohol Lungren was a member of the win caucus despite the fact that he did not drink alcohol due to memories of being put under with ether for a childhood kidney operation. Im probably the only Irish Catholic Notre Dame grad who doesnt drink, he joked, despite my best efforts to overcome it. [Rep. Mike Thompson,
press release, 2/25/11]

Political Issues
Bera Could Win in District Which Favored Democrats In March 2012, a Cook analyst reported that the race in Sacramento areas District 7 could go to Bera this time in a district thats slightly more favorable to Democrats. The race was labeled a toss-up. [San Francisco
Chronicle, 3/11/12]

Headline: GOP gains registration edge in Rep. Dan Lungren's seat In 2012, it was reported the GOP voters gained a slight edge in the 7th district. Republicans have gained a slight voter registration edge in the targeted 7th Congressional District, closing for now a gap Democrats had argued would help challenger Ami Bera defeat GOP Rep. Dan Lungren. [Blog, Sacramento Bee, 4/11/12] Said He Endorsed Gingrich for President In 2012, Lungren touted his endorsement of Gingrich for President. He said I know this man, Ive worked with this man. He also said he knew he was a long-shot. [ABC News 9, 4:45 3/12/12] Voting Record Characterized as Conservative

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In 2012, the National Journal characterized Lungrens voting record as conservative. [The Record, 3/19/12] Said He Planned to Focus on Jobs, the Deficit and Homeland Security in 2012 In 2012, it was reported that Lungren said he planned to focus on job creation, the deficit, and issues related to homeland security for the remainder of 2012. One of my jobs is to make sure the jobs issue remains front and center to the Congress and to the extent I can influence the president, Lungren said. The economy described by President (Barack Obama) in his State of the Union speech was from a parallel universe, not the world that I see back home. [Elk Grove
Citizen, 2/9/12]

Expected to be in His District 50% of Time Leading Up to June and November Elections In 2012, Lungren said that he expected to be in his district about 50 percent of the time leading up to the June and November elections. Lungren said that the other half of his time would be spent in D.C., doing the job I was elected to do and love to do. He claimed he gave 100 percent to both his campaign and job. I try to do 100 percent on both sides, which leaves very little time, Lungren said. [Elk Grove Citizen, 2/9/12] Pelosi Predicted 2012 Defeat of Lungren In 2012, it was reported that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi indicated that she strongly expects Democrats to unseat incumbent Republicans this fall, and specifically referenced Ami Beras challenge of Dan Lungren and former astronaut Jose Hernandezs run against Jeff Denham. We believe they (Bera and Hernandez) will be joining the ranks of the Democratic majority come November, Pelosi said in an interview with the Associated Press. We expect to do even more than that (in California), but at least in those three cases in the drive for 25 to take back the House.
[Mymotherlode.com, 2/11/12]

Faced Occupy Activist Challenger Registered as Decline-to-State In February 2012, it was reported that schoolteacher and political activist Mario Galvan announced he would enter the 7th District congressional race to challenge Lungren. Galvan registered as decline-tostate, and said that his candidacy was inspired by the Occupy movement and public frustration with politics. Our politics has become like a war, so polarized, Galvan said. My candidacy offers an alternative in the form of direct democracy that invites everyone to partake in the political decisions on an ongoing basis. [Sacramento Bee, 2/24/12] Accused President of Being Dishonest in State of the Union on Economy In 2012, Lungren accused President Obama of being dishonest in his State of the Union Address. His message of job creation and marching in the right direction is totally inconsistent with what we have in
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our area of California, said Rep. Dan Lungren, R-Gold River. If you are going to give people hope, give them an honest answer. [Record Net, 1/29/12] Said He Planned to Focus on Jobs, the Deficit and Homeland Security in 2012 In 2012, it was reported that Lungren said he planned to focus on job creation, the deficit, and issues related to homeland security for the remainder of 2012. One of my jobs is to make sure the jobs issue remains front and center to the Congress and to the extent I can influence the president, Lungren said. The economy described by President (Barack Obama) in his State of the Union speech was from a parallel universe, not the world that I see back home. [Elk Grove
Citizen, 2/9/12]

Said the Deficit was The Big Elephant in the Room Which had a Dramatic and Direct Impact on Jobs In 2012, it was reported that Lungren said there was hope for job creation, though he did not see an influx of new jobs in his district. He said the issue of jobs was related to the deficit. The deficit is the big elephant in the room, Lungren said. It has a dramatic and direct impact on jobs and job formation. [Elk Grove Citizen, 2/9/12] Urged by to Hold Oversight Hearing on Increased Influence of Super PACs In 2012, Lungren was urged by House Democrats to hold on oversight hearing on the increasing role and influence particularly super PACs. Lungren received a letter which said that he should have his committee exercise its jurisdictional oversight on behalf of the American people regarding campaign finance reform. [The Hill, 2/15/12] Chamber of Commerce Released Ad Touting Lungrens Work to Repeal ObamaCare In February 2012, the Chamber of Commerce released an ad touting Lungrens work to repeal ObamaCare. Will more big government fix this economic mess? With millions out of work, ObamaCare will kill jobs and limit future job creation. Thankfully, Dan Lungren is fighting to protect California jobs. Lungren is working to repeal ObamaCare. He believes free enterprise, not big government will lead to economic recovery. Call Lungren and tell him to keep fighting against big government. Paid for by the U.S. Commerce: one hundred standing up for American enterprise. [YouTube, Dan Lungren, Protecting
California Jobs, uploaded 2/7/12]

GOP Feared Lungren Could Lose Seat In 2012, columnist Thomas D. Elias wrote that Lungren could be threatened in the 2012 election cycle. Most of the GOP fear centers on districts in Southern California, although there is also a possibility that Republican Rep. Dan Lungren, the former Long Beach congressman and ex-state attorney general who represents a Sierra Nevada foothills area, could also be threatened. [Columnist, Thomas D. Elias, Appeal
Democrat, 2/13/12]

Independent Political Activist Inspired by Occupy Movement Announced Run Against Lungren
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In 2012, Lungren faced a teacher and political activist named Mario Galvan who declined to state his political affiliation. Galvan said he was inspired by the Occupy movement and widespread public dissatisfaction with the politics in Washington, D.C. He said in a release announcing his campaign that he wants to Occupy the government. Nobody can raise the money that these super PACS will raise, he said. If we cannot clear our minds of the 30-second attack ad mentality in politics, then were doomed. [Blog, Sacramento Bee, 2/23/12] Backed by Early Chamber of Commerce-Sponsored TV Ad In 2012, the Chamber of Commerce aired a television ad saying Lungren was fighting to protect California jobs and focused on his support for repealing health care reform. The Lungren spot was part of a national ad campaign by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Chamber spokesman Bryan Goettel declined to say how much the group spent. The voter education spots are not subject to the same disclosure requirements as campaign ads. [Sacramento Bee, 2/15/12] Pelosi Predicted 2012 Defeat of Lungren In 2012, it was reported that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi indicated that she strongly expects Democrats to unseat incumbent Republicans this fall, and specifically referenced Ami Beras challenge of Dan Lungren and former astronaut Jose Hernandezs run against Jeff Denham. We believe they (Bera and Hernandez) will be joining the ranks of the Democratic majority come November, Pelosi said in an interview with the Associated Press. We expect to do even more than that (in California), but at least in those three cases in the drive for 25 to take back the House.
[Mymotherlode.com, 2/11/12]

Expected to be in His District 50% of Time Leading Up to June and November Elections In 2012, Lungren said that he expected to be in his district about 50 percent of the time leading up to the June and November elections. Lungren said that the other half of his time would be spent in D.C., doing the job I was elected to do and love to do. He claimed he gave 100 percent to both his campaign and job. I try to do 100 percent on both sides, which leaves very little time, Lungren said. [Elk Grove Citizen, 2/9/12] Faced Occupy Activist Challenger Registered as Decline-to-State In February 2012, it was reported that schoolteacher and political activist Mario Galvan announced he would enter the 7th District congressional race to challenge Lungren. Galvan registered as decline-tostate, and said that his candidacy was inspired by the Occupy movement and public frustration with politics.

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Our politics has become like a war, so polarized, Galvan said. My candidacy offers an alternative in the form of direct democracy that invites everyone to partake in the political decisions on an ongoing basis. [Sacramento Bee, 2/24/12] Defended Comment Gingrich Made That Many Found Racist About Food Stamps In 2012, Lungren defended a comment Gingrich made that many found racist about food stamps. Gingrich said Obama is the food stamp president because he has put more people on food stamps than any other president. Several Democratic members accused Newt Gingrich for making racist comments toward President Obama by calling him a food stamp president, but Lungren said that was a mischaracterization of Gingrichs comments. [The Hill, 1/23/12] Faced Tough Re-Election In 2012, the San Francisco Chronicle reported that Lungren faced a tough re-election. [San Francisco
Chronicle, 1/24/12]

Defended Presidential Candidate Newt Gingrichs Food Stamp Comments In 2012, it was reported that Lungren defended Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich against charges that comments he made, calling Obama the food stamp president and saying that school children should clean up schools and replace paid janitors, were racially insensitive. The point that Newt Gingrich was making was that we should not revel in the fact that we have more people on food stamps than ever before, even though that has been promoted by some as evidence of our compassion, Lungren said. What Mr. Gingrich suggested is we ought not to be beating our breasts in pride about our compassion; we ought to be looking inward about our inability to create opportunity for our fellow men and women in this society. [The Hill, 1/18/12] District was Toss-up In 2011, a national assessment of congressional elections by the University of Virginia reported that Lungrens district was a toss-up. [Sacramento Bee, 12/6/11] Implied the ATF Created Fast and Furious to Justify a Regulation In 2011, in a hearing over the Justice Departments handling of Operation Fast and Furious, Lungren implied that the ATF used the fact that it was allowing guns to walk in order to support the execution of a long gun reporting requirement. I say this with all due respect, take a step back and think about the implications of what youre saying, is that the Justice Department came up with a flawed program in order to justify a regulation, Attorney General Eric Holder told Lungren. [TPM, 12/8/11] Said Definition of Earmark was too Broad When Flood Control Project Held-Up in District

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In 2011, Lungren said the Houses definition of earmarks was too broad. In March 2010, he supported a one-year moratorium on earmarks saying, It is my intention that by the pressure imposed by the one-year moratorium, we will commit to reforming the process for the next Congress. A flood-control project in Lungrens district was being held up by the earmark ban. [Op-ed, McClatchy Newspapers, 9/28/11] Criticized for Allowing Ban on Earmarks to Stop Flood Control Project In 2011, The Sacramento Bee criticized Lungren and Washington for a potential stop on a floodcontrol project. Sacramento cant afford to have its flood-control work grind to a halt because of intransigence in Washington. Lungren insisted he was urging his colleagues to recognize how current House rules on earmarks were hurting water projects nationwide. [Editorial, Sacramento Bee,
9/30/11]

Said He Would Like to See Some of President Obamas Job Proposals Passed In September 2011, Lungren commented on the Presidents job speech by saying he would like to see some of the propositions passed. I would like to see us pass some of the things hes proposing, says Lungren. There are things that would have a somewhat positive effect, but it is minimal in comparison to the challenges we have before us. Lungren said he supported many of the tax cuts proposed, but was against spending additional money on stimulus projects for schools and roads. [My Mother Lode, 9/16/11] Top Recruit Running Against Lungren in Vulnerable District In 2011, it was reported that a top recruit was running against Lungren in a vulnerable district. Roll Call reported, Some of the GOP districts already include top Democratic recruits, including the well-financed Ami Bera, who is challenging Lungren for the second cycle in a row. Lungren beat Bera by 7 points in a good year for the GOP. [Roll Call, 9/20/11] Lungren Could Leave 7th District Leaving it Vulnerable to a Democratic Takeover In 2011, Chris Cillizza reported that Lungren may leave the competitive 7th district to run in the safer 4th, which would pit him in a primary against Rep. Tom McClintock (R) and leave the 7th very vulnerable to Democratic takeover. [The Fix, Washington Post, 8/11/11] At Town Hall Lungren Didnt Have Answers for Teacher Who Wanted Help Refinancing In 2011, it was reported that at a town hall that Lungren was short on answers for audience members who asked about specific local problems. He didnt have answers for a teacher who wanted help refinancing her upside-down mortgage I dont see a program that would be able to answer your question without jeopardizing the ultimate recovery of the market, he told the teacher. [Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11] At Town Hall Lungren Was Short on Answers for Sheet-Metal Worker Whose Job was Being Shipped Overseas In 2011, it was reported that at a town hall that Lungren was short on answers for audience members who asked about specific local problems. He did not have answers for a sheet metal worker who said his job was being shipped overseas. On trade, he said, Trade agreements give us an opportunity to be able to
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create and take advantage of markets overseas, before mentioning support for a U.S.-Colombia trade agreement under consideration in Congress. The pact faces criticism from human rights activists because of attacks on union leaders in Colombia. Afterwards, the sheet metal worker, 47-year-old Sal Rotolo of Elk Grove, said he was very disappointed with Lungrens response. He talked about opening up markets as if it was markets for trade when they are obviously markets for cheap labor, he said. [Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11] Received 56% Score From Heritage Action for America Score Card Lungren received 56% score from Heritage Action for America scorecard in August 2011 that encompassed 30 key votes and 5 co-sponsorships. [Heritage Action for America, accessed 8/29/11] Faced Tough Election in 2012 In 2011, the Los Angeles Times reported that Lungren faced a tough election in 2012. Lungren cautioned against predictions of doom for Republicans like himself. When I was first elected, it was in a district that was considered to be a safe Democratic district, Lungren said, recalling his first election to the House in 1978. I remember when the incumbent held a big party because they had gone over 55% registration....I ended up beating the incumbent by 10 points. [Los Angeles Times, 8/28/11] Had Not Decided Where to Run for Office In August 2011, Lungren had not yet decided where to run for office. On the Republican side of the aisle, Reps. Elton Gallegly, Dan Lungren, David Dreier, Jerry Lewis and Gary Miller all have yet to decide where to run in 2012. [CBS News, 8/22/11] Blamed Government and Bush Spending for Lack of Jobs In 2011, Lungren said jobs would be created when government spending was under control criticized President Bush for spending. He said on the federal level that meant smaller government. On the federal level, of course, I think the idea that larger federal government in terms of size, reach and expense is the answer to our problems is wrong. He said he supported local projects such as Calaveras Healthy Impact Solutions Program and the Buena Vista Biomass Power Plant in Ione and he accused the federal government of over-regulating. He said he was working to get low-interest loans to complete administrative facilities for water districts. It means a reversal of policy that has been experienced in Washington, D.C., over the last 10 years. ... George Bush, God bless him, did a good job in many areas, but in terms of spending was not very good (he) allowed us to, I think, have rampant spending and weve got to stop that. [Calaveras Enterprise, 8/29/11] Questioned Final Redistricting Map and Predicted Referendum In 2011, Lungren said he had some questions about the final redistricting map and said they could be overturned through a referendum. I have some questions about the final product because its difficult for me to understand why they made certain decisions and they sliced my current district up five different ways very interesting the way they sliced it up. He went on to say, Heres the only thing I know: I was elected to the 3rd Congressional District for this termI am eight months into a two-year term, and I

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think the people have a right to expect that Ill do my job, so my focus and my staffs focus is on being the representative from the current 3rd Congressional District. [Calaveras Enterprise, 8/29/11] Ad Attacked Lungren for Pandering to Rich In 2011, the House Majority PAC released a television ad that accused Lungren of pandering to the rich. The ad showed a picture of a mansion and a private jet followed by a voice that said, Maybe you live here, or own one of these. If so Rep. Dan Lungren just voted to give you, a big tax cut But what about the rest of us? Lungren considered vulnerable in the 2012 elections. [Dixon Patch, 8/29/11] Democrat Alyson Huber Filed Against Bera; Lungren is Among the Most Vulnerable Republicans In 2011, it was reported that Assemblywoman Alyson Huber filed against Ami Bera in the Democratic primary to face Rep. Dan Lungren. The Washington Post political blog reported Lungren is among the most vulnerable Republicans. [The Fix, Washington Post, 8/3/11] Had Every Intention of Representing Own Constituency After Redistricting In July 2011, it was reported that Lungren was located outside of his new district boundaries. Lungren was not required to live in the district he represented. In new redistricting maps Lungrens district no longer included Calaveras County. But the district holds many of the same constituents, said Peter Tateishi, Lungrens chief of staff, and at this point in time Congressman Lungren has every intention to represent his constituency, Tateishi said. [Daily Democrat, 7/30/11; Record Net, 7/30/11] Supervisor Darren Spellman Considered Bid to Unseat Lungren In 2011, Supervisor Darren Spellman launched his short-lived campaign at a town hall meeting hosted by Lungren and stated that he was running specifically to unseat Lungren and that his campaign now depended on whether Dan Lungren intends to try to represent our area. If Lungren knows whats best for him, he wont come poking around here, Spellman added. Lungren made no statement about which district he would run in. [Calaveras Enterprise, 7/27/11] Faced Uncertain Future with Californias Newly Proposed Map of Congressional Districts In 2011, Lungren faced an uncertain future with Californias new map of congressional districts. Lungrens district favored Republicans but it was not quite as red as it used to be. The four-term lawmaker faced tough races the past two elections and was an underwhelming campaigner and fundraiser.
[Blog, Hill,7/28/11]

New Redistricting Maps Had Democrats Targeting Lungren In 2011, it was reported that due to the new maps from the independent California Redistricting Commission the DCCC was targeting Lungren. Congressman Dan Lungren voted to end Medicare forcing seniors to pay more to protect tax breaks for Big Oil and millionaires, says the ad,

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Tell Lungren stop choosing millionaires over seniors. [Capitol Alert, Sacramento Bee, 8/811] Elk Grove May Remain in Lungrens District after Re-Districting In 2011, California Citizens Redistricting Commission released a draft of new Congressional Districts in which Elk Grove remained in Lungrens district. Congressman Lungren has enjoyed representing the citizens of the [current] 3rd district including Elk Grove, said Peter Tateishi, Lungrens chief of staff. Lateishi said Lungren was excited at the prospect of retaining Elk Grove, the largest city in his district.
[Elk Grove Citizen, 8/2/11]

Democrat Alyson Huber Weighted a Challenge to Dan Lungren; District was Expected to Be More Competitive In 2011, the Fresno Bee reported that Assemblywoman Alyson Huber would decide whether she will run for office once the California redistricting lines are set. Huber said, running against Lungren is on her radar. Lungrens congressional district was shaping up to be more competitive. [Daily Bee, 7/16/11] Said He Wanted House to Work In 2011, Lungren said that while he was a conservative, he also wanted to see the House of Representatives work, and he discussed the divide between the tea party and Republican establishment. Lungren said, Im a conservative. Im also an institutionalist. I want to see this place work. [Fresno Bee,
7/18/11]

Democratic Assemblywoman Alyson Huber Eyed a Possible Challenge to Lungren in 2012 Elections In 2011, it was reported that Democratic Assemblywoman Alyson Huber was eying a possible challenge to incumbent Lungren in 2012. She said Congress was something that was on my radar. I have not made a decision to do that, but I am looking at how redistricting is shaping upOnce we actually know where all the lines are and all the districts, Im going to explore all my options, said Huber. [Capitol Alert, Sacramento Bee, 7/15/11] Lungren May Retire In 2011, Lungren was one of the members of Congress rumored to be considering a district-based retirement plan. [Blog, Rachel Rose Hartman, The Ticket, 7/7/11] Lungren Faced Trouble for 2012 Elections Due to California Re-Districting In 2011, thanks to redistricting, California shaped up to be a hotbed of top Republican targets, and Lungren faced trouble in newly drawn districts, if he decided to run again in 2012. [Atlantic, 7/20/11] Faced Challenges by Bera and Hubor in 2012 Elections In 2011, Lungren faced possible challenges for the 2012 election from Ami Bera and possibly Democratic Assemblywoman Alyson Hubor. [Lodi News-Sentinel, 7/21/11]
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Newly Drawn District Put Seat in Play In 2011, it was reported that Lungrens redrawn district was much more competitive. The new district as drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Committee had fewer whites and an even number of Democrats and Republicans. [Capitol Weekly, 6/23/11] Supported Eliminating Election Assistance Commission In June 2011, Lungren said the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), which was created in 2002 in reaction to the 2000 presidential election had done its job of helping states upgrade old voting equipment. Lungren said the EACs time had come and gone. He went on to say Constituents are looking at us as they look for some glimmer that we understand the terrible fiscal situation we find ourselves in, and theyre looking for just the littlest, the smallest suggestion that we are going to be serious about the fiscal mess that we find ourselves in. [Blog, The Hill, 6/21/11] Voted to Eliminate the U.S Election Assistance Commission Designed to Address Election Problems after Bush v. Gore In 2011, Lungren sided with his fellow Republicans on the House Administration Committee by voting to eliminate the commission established to address election problems after the contested 2000 presidential contest between George W. Bush and Al Gore, called the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. In a statement issued after the hearing, Lungren called the termination of the EAC an obvious and simple choice. We simply cannot justify spending $14 million each year on a program that even its direct beneficiaries deem unnecessary, he added. [The Hill, 5/25/11] Politifact Took Issue with Claim that Koch Industries Profited Off House Styrofoam Contract In May 2011, Rep. Moran said the GOP required the use of Styrofoam cups in House cafeterias manufactured by Dixie, which is part of Koch Industries. When Republicans took control of the House in January, House Administrations Committee Chairman Lungren, suspended the chambers composting program. The program was part of the Green the Capitol initiative launched by former Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. Politicfact took issue with Morans claim writing Republicans didnt make the decision to go to Styrofoam, much less to a Koch-related company. Instead, Restaurant Associates, a company that manages the cafeterias, was given discretion to do what they wanted. The article went on to state They went with WinCup, which makes Styrofoam products. And while Dixie is a brand under Georgia-Pacific, owned by Koch Industries, WinCup has no affiliation whatsoever with Dixie apart from the fact that its owner, George Wurtz, years ago served as executive vice president at Georgia-Pacific, which was acquired by Koch Industries in 2005, a year before he left. [Politifact, Richmond Times-Dispatch, 5/28/11] Said Donald Trump was Threat to Republican Party

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Lungren criticized Donald Trump when he was asked if the Tea Party was a threat to the Republican party. No, I dont think its a threat, the congressman said. I think Donald Trump is a threat. Hes been on every side of every issue. Hey, hes shameless about it. I am absolutely amazed by the amount of press he is getting on this. [Elk Grove Patch, 4/27/11] Advocated for Termination of the Election Assistance Commission In 2011, Lungren advocated for the termination of the Election Assistance Commission which worked to disburse over $3 billion to states to update voting machines and enhance election administration. [The
Hill, 4/14/11]

Bera Announced Run Against Lungren, Said He Would Focus on Jobs, Health Care, Education When Bera announced he would run against Lungren in March 2010 he said he would focus on jobs, health care and education. The Lodin news reported that Beras website said his goal prepares future generations to compete in an innovation-driven and interconnected global economy, and ensure that the opportunity to achieve the American Dream is available to all who work hard [Lodin News, 3/17/11] Honored Reagan on House Floor Lungren spoke on the House floor, in February 2011, for the celebration of Reagans 100th birthday. [The
Hill, 2/9/11]

Reacted Positively to Gingrichs Potential Run for President In March 2011, Lungren reacted positively to the possibility of Newt Gingrich running for President. Newts a very good friend of mine. I saw him on swearing-in day. We were at a dinner with a large group. In addition, after it was over, he came over and said, I need to talk to you because I may be coming close to a decision, Lungren said. Weve exchanged e-mails. Hes reaching out. [Roll Call,
3/2/11]

Applauded John Boehner for Giving Minority Voice Lungren applauded John Boehner for allowing Democrats to offer amendments Im applauding him now. [Blog, Sacramento Bee, 2/2/11] Lungren Served When Reagan was President Lungren served when Reagan was President, When I find myself on the floor listening to my colleagues on the other side declaring Ronald Reagan to be the patron saint of Democratic Party ideas, I am bemused a bit because I served here when Ronald Reagan was president, and I dont recall those same words at that time. [Washington Times, 2/4/11] Member of the Congressional Wine Caucus In 2011, Lungren became the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Wine Caucus. [The Pine Tree, 2/3/11]

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Picked for Team to Modernize House Operations In 2011, it was announced that Lungren was on the House Technology Operations Team created by House Speaker John Boehner to modernize the technology of House operations. [The Hill, 3/16/11] Said By Cutting Office Budget He was Demonstrating Struggle to Make Ends Meet In 2011, Lungren said that by cutting 5 percent from House office budgets We are demonstrating to those struggling to make ends meet that we are listening and serious about fiscal responsibility. Lungren chaired the House Administration Committee, which oversaw day-to-day operations of the House. [Miami Herald, 3/22/11] Touted His Support for 5% Cut to Own Office Budget On a FOX interview Lungren said Now look Im saving money elsewhere. I brought the first major resolution to the floor this year because Im chairman of House Administration and that was to cut the budgets of every member by 5%, cut the committees by 5% and cut the leadership, including the speaker and the majority leader by 5%. So were in it for the long run, were looking at everything from A to Z.
[Fox News, 3/30/11]

Argued Democratic Bill to Withhold Lawmakers Pay in Event of Shutdown was Unconstitutional In 2011, Lungren sparred with House Democrats over the constitutionality legislation calling for lawmakers pay to be withheld in the case of a government shutdown. He said Not maybe unconstitutional, not perhaps unconstitutional, not arguably unconstitutional, but patently unconstitutionalSo [Walz] has presented us with the kind of I guess shell game we talk about, where it looks good when its presented to you, but by sleight of hand, it makes sure that it has no impact whatsoever. Lungren went on to say The gentleman says itll go right to the president, Lungren said. That is not true! This is not the bill sent over to us. Its the same language. So it does not go right to the president, number one. Number two, unless the president is sending me misinformation via his messenger, the presidents position is its patently unconstitutional. DOJs position, his Department of Justice, says its patently unconstitutional. So I guess the gentleman is arguing to us, send it to the president, so that he may commit a patently unconstitutional act. [Blog, Washington Post, 4/1/11]

Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid

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Accused of Protecting Millionaires Instead of Medicare In 2012, Lungren was accused in a billboard by the DCCC of Protecting Millionaires Instead of Medicare. Lungrens consultant dismissed the tactic, arguing that voters will be more concerned by the effect the federal health care overhaul could have on the health care program for seniors and the disabled.
[Blog, Sacramento Bee, 4/10/12]

Targeted for Choosing Millionaires Over Seniors In 2012, The California Labor Federation, joined by local seniors, held a press conference to criticize Lungren for supporting changes to Medicare while the wealthy were paying a smaller proportion of their income than the middle class. [Blog, Sacramento Bee, 4/17/12] Republican Group Defended Lungrens Position on Medicare In 2012, Lungren received cover on difficult Medicare vote from Republican group in the form of mail and robo-calls. American Action Network is spending $1.2 million for mail and robo-calls in 27 districts where the group will tout members support for Medicare. [National Journal, 3/8/12] Said He Would Support Allowing Young Workers to Invest Part of Social Security In 2011, Lungren said he would support allowing younger workers to invest part of their Social Security earnings in private accounts. He also voted for the Republican budget which sought to change the Medicare program from a government-run system paying seniors health bills to one in which seniors would receive a federal subsidy and buy their own insurance plans. Lungren claimed Social Security should remain unchanged for those 55 and older. [Fresno Bee, 9/10/11] Union Members Protested Lungren Town Hall Because of His Support to Turn Medicare into Voucher Program In 2011, Lungren faced a heated town hall meeting when Robert Longer, vice president of the Communications Workers and 12 members of his union, protested against Lungren. What brought CWA members and others in and out of unions to public protest was in part Lungrens voting to reform Medicare, the federal program signed into law in 1965 to provide medical coverage to Americans 65 and older, by replacing it with proposed cash vouchers of $7,000 per year for seniors to buy health insurance in the marketplace. Thats concerning for our members, who are asking how that is going to affect them, Longer said. [Carmichael Patch, 8/25/11] Constituent Asked Lungren to Stop Asking People on Social Security to Sacrifice, We Have Sacrificed Enough At a town hall a women said to Lungren, Im on the lower echelon financially, Im on Social Security, I have not gotten a raise and Im sure many of you havent either for two years. Youre asking us to sacrifice. We have sacrificed enough. [YouTube.com, Lungren Town Hall, 12:40, 8/20/11] Said Medicare Must be Reformed

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In 2011, Lungren said Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security must be reformed. I agree with [Senator] Joe Lieberman who said we have to reform Medicare in order to be able to keep it, Lungren said.
[Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11]

Said Social Security Could Not Survive in its Current State In 2011, Lungren said Social Security could not survive in its current state. He said no changes should be made in benefits or structure for people aged 55 and older. He said he agreed with Congressional Representative Paul Ryan who has said we have to grandfather in the grandparents, on Social Security.
[Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11]

Was Hopeful Something Would Be Worked Out When Democrats Accused Republicans of Censoring Medicare Mailers In June 2011, House Democrats accused Republicans of censor outgoing Democratic mailings that criticized the Republican budget to destroy Medicare. Lungren said he was hopeful well work something out to break the impasse on the Franking Commission. Lungren said the Commission has not yet officially voted because it hasnt gone to that level; most of it is done on the staff level. [The Hill,
6/15/11]

Voted for Trillions in Cuts to Social Security and National Defense; Was Dismissive Over Consequences The Washington Post reported that Republicans, despite getting an earful from constituents about voting to cut Medicare, voted for trillions more in cuts. Lungren joined his fellow Republicans voting along party lines in a House committee 20 to 12, for a plan that would force cuts that make Ryans look modest - the equivalent of an across-the-board reduction of 25 percent in everything the government does, from Social Security to national defense. After Rep. Jackson Lee argued that the Republican plan would lead to more health care probems , such as a boy who dies from an abscessed tooth, Lungren said I could give you the riveting story of all children in America who will be out of luck when entitlement programs will be broke. Rep. Johnson said the Republican budget was an assault on the middle class and the poor of this country to which Lungren said I would like to have at least an intelligent discussion. Lungren then went over to his colleagues and laughed, Were having much too much fun here today, he said privately, then with a dismissive look over at Johnson and his Democratic colleagues, Lungren added, Look what were up against. [Columnist,
Dana Milbank, Washington Post, 6/16/11]

Said He Wouldnt Support Cutting the Government by 40 Percent; But Voted for Ryan Budget At a May 2011 town hall Lungren said the only way to balance the budget was to cut the entire federal government by 40 percent. However, he said he was not willing to make such drastic cuts. I just would not do that, he said. I think we have significant cuts. I already voted for the Ryan budget, which has the biggest cuts in the history of the U.S. [Calaveras Enterprise, 5/2/11] Said Health Care Reform Law Ought to Be Repealed and Replaced

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At a May 2011 town hall Lungren criticized health care reform legislation. Im one of those who believe we ought to repeal it and replace it with something that will actually work, he said. He also touted his bill which repealed the 1099 form in the health care reform legislation. Im proud to say the president signed my bill, HR4, two weeks ago, Lungren said. We had the first repeal of anything dealing with the Obamacare bill. [Calaveras Enterprise, 5/2/11] Defended Republican Budget Saying He was Saving Medicare When asked about his vote for the Ryan Budget Lungren said Im not on record for demolishing Medicare. Im on record for saving Medicare. CBO has said very specifically Medicare will go broke in nine years. The status quo is what kills Medicare. Those that will not face up to the truth is what kills Medicare. What Paul Ryan brought forward and what we Republicans have adopted is an adult approach to dealing with a serious problem Weve got to go beyond this idea of promising things that we cannot keep and putting burden after burden of debt on our children. And thats what our effort is to do here. This nonsense that were trying to kill Medicare only makes sense if you ignore the arithmetic. [MSNBC,
Hardball , 4/15/11]

Tax Issues
Called Senate Legislation with Payroll-Tax-Cut a piece of trash In 2011, Lungren attacked McConnell and the Senate for returning an amended payroll-tax-cut bill to the House. Ive been around here long enough to see the way things act. I was I rarely use the word shocked that the Senate would send us that piece of trash. [The Hill, 12/23/11] Attacked for Protecting Millionaires and Tax Loopholes Maybe you live here. Or own one of these. If so Congressman Dan Lungren just voted to give you a big tax cut. And enough tax loopholes to keep your profits sky high. But what about the rest of us? Lungren voted to end Medicare, as we know it and protect profits for companies that ship jobs to China. Enough. If you have to make millions to get your Congressmans attention. Its time to find a new Congressman. House Majority PAC is responsible for the content of this advertising. [House Majority PAC, 8/17/11] Said Taxing Millionaires Wasnt Way to Solve Problems In 2011, Lungren was increasing income taxes on millionaires didnt solve the problem. I dont think it solves the problem, Lungren said of taxing the rich. [Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11] Favored Flat Tax In 2011, it was reported that at a town hall Lungren said If he could personally revamp the tax system, he said, hed impose a flat tax rate on everyone or get rid of income tax altogether. [Elk Grove Patch, 8/19/11;
Lungren4, 10:45, Summary, 8/18/11]

At Town Hall Lungren was Criticized for Saying Oil Companies Were Paying Their Taxes

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In 2011, it was reported that Lungren was asked about loopholes for oil companies at a town hall. An audience member asked a question about highly profitable oil companies receiving government subsidies. As far as I know, oil companies and other corporations are paying their taxes, Lungren began, but was quickly interrupted by shouts of What planet are you on? and No billionaire left behind! [Elk Grove
Patch, 8/19/11]

Defended Opposition to Tax Increases for Rich At a 2011 town hall, Lungren defended his opposition to tax increases for the rich. [Lungren5, .40, Summary,
8/18/11]

At Town Hall Audience Member Suggested Raising Taxes on Rich; Lungren Called Attendee Rude In 2011, Lungren faced a heated town hall meeting when protestors showed up at La Sierra Community Center. An estimated 350 showed up to hear Lungren argued for spending cuts. Just raise taxes on the rich, audience member Richard Seyman shouted at Lungren. Some cheered his words. Lungren chided Seyman for being rude. [Carmichael Patch, 8/25/11] When Asked About Supporting a Tax Break for the Wealthy and the Norquist Pledge Lungren Talked About Yacht Industry In 2011, a constituent asked Lungren at a town hall why corporate profits were up over 100%, yet the average earnings of the middle-class worker had not increased. Is your proposal that you we should be taxing the poor and giving the wealthy a tax break in this country? And how can you represent us when you signed the Grover Norquist pledge? Lungren said, The point I was trying to make is in the 90s we put a luxury tax on items such as yachtswhat was the result of that? Yacht sales went down. The yachts industry in America, which is in the northeast part of the United States, went into the tank. [Town Hall,
Summary, 35:50, 8/24/11]

Said Taxing Rich Didnt Make Sense to Him In 2011, Lungren said taxing the rich didnt make sense to him. He opposed tax increases saying If I truly believed that tax increases in an economy where unemployment is 15 percent hovering around 12 percent in my entire district close to 12 percent in California, 9 percent nationwide, if I think tax increases are going to make it even worse, what sense does it make to compromise when its going to hurt the people I represent? He went on to say, Its easy for politicians, including the president, to say, The way to solve the problem is to tax somebody else, not you. The fact of the matter is, when he talks about taxing the rich, hes usually talking about people who make over $200,000. ... Fifty percent of those categories are small business people who file as individuals or file as a couples. The last thing you want to do is to put an increased tax on those who we want to generate jobs. [Calaveras Enterprise, 8/29/11] Claimed He Wanted to Get Rid of Tax Shelters for Mega-Rich Corporations In 2011, Lungrens approach to keeping mega-rich companies from sheltering money overseas was to appeal to their sense of virtue. I think people ought to be virtuous ... the system can only operate if people have a sense of virtue, that is, doing the best they can for themselves but also assisting others and their families and their communities. Im not one who goes and says to people, Go and cheat the

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government. He said, Lets reform this system. Lets get rid of a lot of these deductions and tax credits and other things that distort it but reduce the tax rates, so we broaden the base but people have some certainty about what those taxes are going to be and our taxes are going to allow us to compete in the international marketplace. I mean, frankly in many ways, were paying a higher tax rate than our competitors from a business standpoint and what does that do? Drives business away from the United States and toward those other countries. [Calaveras Enterprise, 8/29/11] Was Challenged By a Constituent on His Loyalties to Norquists Tax Pledge At a town hall event, a constituent challenged Lungrens loyalty to Norquists Americans for Tax Reform pledge. If youre surprised that Im not for more taxes, then you havent been reading the newspapers. Ive never changed my position on that...Next question. [Think Progress, 8/29/11] Asked Why He was Supporting Tax Cuts for the Wealthy that Didnt Create Jobs At a town hall in 2011, Lungren was asked why he was supporting tax cuts for the wealthy that didnt create jobs. He said the deficit was large and taxing people did not create jobs. [Town Hall, Summary, 20:00,
8/24/11]

Advocated for Tax Reform to Bring Down Tax Rates In 2011, Lungren said he would focus his efforts on tax reform to bring rates down in order to get the economy going. He added, however, that may not happen this year. [Elk Grove Patch, 9/1/11] Commended by Americans for Tax Reform for Supporting Bill to Limit Taxes on Internet Sales In 2011, Americans for Tax Reform backed the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act and commended Lungren and for fighting back attempts to delay or strip the physical footprint standard from the Business Activity Tax Simplification Act. The group said the standard would allow states to reach across their borders to collect sales tax on Internet and other sales. [Americans for Tax Reform, 7/7/11] Opposed Sales Taxes on Small Online Retailers Lungren introduced a nonbinding resolution calling on Congress to oppose the implementation on sales taxes on small online retailers. The possibility of new taxes being levied on online retailers will have a negative impact on the online marketplace, Lungren said in a statement. We should send a clear message that Congress should not burden small businesses with unfair tax schemes. [National Journal, 2/16/11] Lungren Said Taxes on Online Retailers Would Hurt Small Business Lungren introduced the Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses resolution to oppose taxes on small online retailers.

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Lungren said. The possibility of new taxes being levied on online retailers will have a negative impact on the online marketplace. We should send a clear message that Congress should not burden small businesses with unfair tax schemes. [Official Press Release, Congressman Lungren, 2/16/11] Introduced Legislation to Prevent State Governments from Imposing Certain Tax Requirements on Internet Businesses In March 2011, Congressman Dan Lungren introduced House Resolution 95 an act Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses with congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA). The legislation aimed to prevent state governments from imposing new burdensome or unfair tax collecting requirements on small online businesses and entrepreneurs. [foxbusiness.com, 03/02/11] Opposed Sales Taxes on Small Online Retailers Lungren introduced a nonbinding resolution calling on Congress to oppose the implementation on sales taxes on small online retailers. "The possibility of new taxes being levied on online retailers will have a negative impact on the online marketplace," Lungren said in a statement. "We should send a clear message that Congress should not burden small businesses with unfair tax schemes." [National Journal, 2/16/11] Lungren Said Taxes on Online Retailers Would Hurt Small Business Lungren introduced the Supporting the Preservation of Internet Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses resolution to oppose taxes on small online retailers. Lungren said. The possibility of new taxes being levied on online retailers will have a negative impact on the online marketplace. We should send a clear message that Congress should not burden small businesses with unfair tax schemes. [Official Press Release, Congressman Lungren, 2/16/11]

Tea Party
Super PAC Targeted Lungren as Part of Tea Party 10 In 2012, the Credo Mobile Super PAC announced that Lungren was a target in their Tea Party 10 out of office campaign. Theyll soon be opening an office in Lungrens district, plan on hiring four full-time staffers and doing regular events in the community aimed at his tenure in office. The PAC targeted Lungren because he opposed same sex marriage rights, voted to defund Planned Parenthood and supported the GOP budget that would radically change Medicare. [Blog, San Francisco
Chronicle, 4/4/12]

Didnt Blame Tea Party for Stalls in Congress; Said They Were Good for Country

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In 2011, Lungren said he didnt blame the tea party freshmen for stalls in Congress. I think they [tea party members of Congress] are a good thing for the country, Lungren said. Theyve got us to realize where we were as far as fiscal responsibility and that has been a good thing. [Grapevine Independent, 8/19/11]

Technology Issues
Cyber Security Bill to be Marked Up by Homeland Security Committee In 2012, Lungrens cyber security bill was scheduled to be marked up by the House Homeland Security Committee. Lungren said, This revised legislation that we will consider Wednesday would improve upon our current, ineffective, and unacceptable cybersecurity situation. This bill strengthens DHS cybersecurity functions and begins to fix the current, ineffective and broken system in place for sharing cyber threat information, the cornerstone of cybersecurity. [Blog, The Hill, 4/17/12] Cybersecurity Legislation was more Sensitive to Civil Liberties In 2012, Lungrens cybersecurity legislation was reportedly more sensitive to civil liberties. His bill was slated for full Committee consideration the week of April 16. Another bill more focused on secrecy needed to be reconciled with Lungrens legislation. [ABC News, 4/10/12] Touted Addition of Another Video Teleconference Service to Reach Constituents In 2012, Lungren touted the addition of another video teleconferencing service to reach constituents remotely. VSee is free teleconferencing software that offers a secure way to video chat with constituents and staff in your district and conduct virtual town hall meetings, Lungren wrote in a Dear Colleague memo circulated to congressional staff last week. [The Hill, 3/8/12] Touted Uniform Live Video-Streaming of House Committee Proceedings In 2012, as chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Lungren announced the launch of a legislative transparency initiative that provides standardized live video-streaming of House committee proceedings on a publicly accessible website. Our democracy is strengthened through transparency and an open congressional process. These videos, now available to the public in one centralized location, will allow constituents to quickly access House committee proceedings, said Lungren in a statement following the announcement. [Committee on House
Administration, 2/2/12]

Advocated for Incentives to Spur Companies to Share Cyber-Threat Information

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In 2012, Lungren worked to curb cyber attacks by advocating for incentives to spur companies to share cyber-threat information and better protect their networks. [Bloomberg, 1/31/12] Touted Uniform Live Video-Streaming of House Committee Proceedings In 2012, as chairman of the Committee on House Administration, Lungren announced the launch of a legislative transparency initiative that provides standardized live video-streaming of House committee proceedings on a publicly accessible website. Our democracy is strengthened through transparency and an open congressional process. These videos, now available to the public in one centralized location, will allow constituents to quickly access House committee proceedings, said Lungren in a statement following the announcement. [Committee on House
Administration, 2/2/12]

Said SOPA Would Undermine Domain Name System and Set of Security Improvements In 2011, it was reported that Lungren, head of the Homeland Security subcommittee on cyber security, said that an unintended consequence of SOPA would be to undercut the effort his panel has been making to promote DNSSEC - the domain name system and a set of security improvements. [CNET,
12/21/11]

Praised House Launch of Website Aimed at Increasing Public Access to Legislation In 2012, Lungren praised the House launch of a website offering public access to legislation under consideration to increase transparency. I would like to thank the Speaker and Majority Leader for their continuing efforts to increase the transparency of House operations, he wrote in a statement. Improving access to legislative information will spur greater public participation and ultimately improve the legislative process. [The Hill, 1/17/12] Called SOPA a Legislative Mistake About to Be Made In 2012 on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) Lungren said a legislative mistake was about to be made. Ive rarely seen an issue that has come up from the grass roots as effectively as this has to slow down, and it appears to be stop, a legislative mistake that was about to be made, Rep. Dan Lungren (R-Calif.) said on a radio show on Sirius XM called The Morning Briefing on P.O.T.U.S. [Politico, 1/7/12] Rep. Issa Said Lungren Didnt Know How Dangerous SOPA was for National Security In 2012, Issa criticized Lungren over the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) saying Dan Lungren (Congressional representative from California) had no idea how really dangerous this bill was for national security. [Examiner, 1/12/12] Supported the Goals of the Stop Online Piracy Act, but Had Problems with the Legislation In 2012, Lungren supported the goals of the Stop Online Piracy Act, but had problems with the legislation and wants to slow down the process. His office received 50 calls alone on the issue in a day. Every time the phone rings, its SOPA, Lungren spokesman Brian Kaveney said. [Los Angeles Times, 1/19/12]

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Wrote That Congress Could Not Afford to Get the Stop Online Piracy Act Wrong In 2012, Lungren wrote that Congress could not afford to get the Stop Online Piracy Act wrong. He wrote that although intellectual property rights needed to be protected the legislation raised issues about government censorship of the internet. The theft of intellectual property rights from those who create our music and film entertainment is a serious problem which should be addressed in a thorough and intellectually honest wayWe cannot afford to get this wrong. However, the legislation still raises a serious issue about government censorship of the internet and whether some remedies in the current SOPA legislation are overly broad. [Rep. Lungren, News Letter, accessed 1/20/12] Looked to Slow Down Online Piracy Act with Additional Hearings In 2011, Lungren, the chairman of the House Homeland Securitys Cybersecurity Subcommittee, voiced his concern over a provision in the Online Piracy Act that could potentially disrupt DNSSEC, an internet security protocol. Lungren expressed his desire for another hearing on the bill in order to review the possible issue. If theres anything that jeopardizes that, frankly, weve got to find another solution, said Lungren, on the bills capacity to endanger cybersecurity. [Hamptonroads.com, 12/1/11] Held Hearing on His Proposed Version of Information Sharing Bill: In 2011, Lungren held a legislative hearing on his proposed information sharing bill, which, in contrast the the RogersRuppersberger bill, would create a nonprofit entity called the National Information Sharing Organization. The bill would implement privacy protections and also cement DHSs role as the lead agency for cybersecurity, over NSA and Cyber Command. [Politico, 12/6/11] Proposed Protecting Internet From Attacks By Creating A National Information Sharing Organization In 2011, Lungren proposed protecting the internet from foreign attacks by creating a National Information Sharing Organization (NISO). NISOs purpose would be bringing together government and the private sector to pool information about the threats that are out there and ways to protect ourselves against those threats. [Daily Caller, 12/12/11] Pushed for More Use of Technology in the House In June 2011, Lungren pushed for the faster adoption of new technology in the House. He said, The fact that this is a place that is laden with tradition is a good thing, but that doesnt mean we cant have the application of new technology that is consistent with the rules we have. One of the things Im trying to do on House Administration is to make sure that we are more receptive to technology change, Lungren said. [The Hill, 6/17/11] Opposed Administration Proposal to Protect U.S. Computer Networks Through Audits to Verify Security Standards

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When the Obama Administration released guidances on recommendations for fortifying U.S. computer networks to avoid a cyber security attack, Lungren opposed parts of the proposal. The proposal would specifically require firms to submit to third-party audits to verify they meet the security standards. My concern is that the administration wants to establish yet another massive mandatory regulation regime and create a cottage industry of government-approved auditors, Lungren said. A government-driven auditing regime will stifle American innovation and not improve security. [Blog, Hillicon Valley, The Hill,
5/12/11]

Terrorism Issues
Worked on Anti-Terrorism Chemical Facility Security Standards Bill In 2012, Lungren said he was working with the Obama administration on a bill that would require highrisk chemical facilities to abide by increased government standards and protective measures. Lungren said he and the White House differ on implementation but agree on the need. The most important thing is to give certainty to the chemical industry in this country that the capital investment they have made thus far is not in vain, Lungren said. [Elk Grove Citizen, 2/9/12] Suspicious of the Safety Acts Progress for Anti-Terrorism Technology In June 2011, Lungren was concerned about the Safety Acts future as applications to the program for new anti-terrorist technology had fallen. There were 142 applications in 2009 but there were just 28 applications halfway through fiscal year 2011. I see some troubling signs that implementation is stalled, with Safety Act certifications well below expectations, he said. [Los Angeles Times, 6/4/11] Asked Attorney General About Harsh Interrogation Tactics Used to Obtain Intelligence on Bin Laden In 2011, Lungren asked Attorney General Holder whether the information that led to the arrest Osama bin Laden would have been illegal if harsh interrogation techniques had been used. He said Can you tell us for the public record whether we can therefore be assured that any intelligence which led to the capture and killing of Osama bin Laden was not the result of enhanced interrogation techniques? Holder said Well I think that, as has been indicated by other administration spokesmen, there was a mosaic of sources that led to the identification of the people that led to ... To which Lungren said I understand that, but were any pieces of that mosaic the result of enhanced interrogation techniques? [Today, 5/3/11] Asked Attorney General Whether Osama Bin Laden Could Have Been Tried in U.S. After Osama Bin Laden was killed in 2011, Lungren asked Attorney General Holder whether Holder would have opposed a military trial for the Al Qaeda leader. Holder dismissed the question. Lungren said Holders strong statements in favor of civilian trials made it an appropriate question to ask you whether or not ... you would have opposed a military trial for Osama bin Laden and rather given him the protections of a civilian trial. [Fox News, 5/3/11]

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Backed Extension of Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards In 2011, Lungren backed H.R. 901 to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards or CFATS for seven years in his committee. Lungren said the bill provided continuity for the chemical industry. He said It is critical that we extend this regulatory authority so that DHS can continue to secure chemical facilities through the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program, Lungren said. H.R. 901 reaffirms Congress commitment to fight terrorism and improve security at our Nations chemical facilities while preserving the ability of the chemical industry to be competitive, remain innovative and create well-paying jobs. [Securityinfowatch.com, 4/19/11]

Trade Issues
After Voting for Budget Cuts Lungren Went on Trip to New Zealand The week before February 25, 2011, Don Manzullo took a delegation on a codel, which included Lungren. The group included Kevin Brady (R-Tex.); Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) and Joseph Crowley (D-N.Y.), and Delegates Eni F.H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa) and Gregorio Sablan (D-Northern Marianas). The trip was to get the U.S. into the Transpacific Partnership Agreement, which aims to promote trade in the region. The trip went to New Zealand and Australia. [Washington Post, 2/25/11]

Transportation Issues
Criticized TSA Administrator for Discouraging Airports from Applying for Private Bag Screeners In 2012, Lungren disagreed with TSA Administrator John Pistoles assertion that hiring private bag screeners was more expensive. Lungren said Pistole made it extremely difficult to win approval for applications for private screening services, which discouraged airports from applying, and also noted that Pistoles clear and substantial advantage standard wasnt in the law, but something that Pistole created.
[USA Today, 2/7/12]

Urged to Reject a Roads Only Policy for Funding on a Multi-Year Transportation Bill In 2012, the Sacramento Bee editorial board urged Lungren to reject a roads only policy for dedicated funding when the House voted on a multi-year transportation bill. The full House votes next week on a multi-year transportation bill (House Resolution 7) and Americans should urge their members of Congress to reject it. [Editorial, Sacramento Bee, 2/9/12] Criticized TSA Administrator for Discouraging Airports from Applying for Private Bag Screeners In 2012, Lungren disagreed with TSA Administrator John Pistoles assertion that hiring private bag screeners was more expensive. Lungren said Pistole made it extremely difficult to win approval for applications for private screening services, which discouraged airports from applying, and also noted that

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[USA Today, 2/7/12]

Wrote that He was Delighted with Federal Funding for International Drive Bridge in Rancho Cordova
In 2011, Lungren wrote that he was delighted over the federal funding for the new International Drive Bridge in Rancho Cordova. He wrote I was delighted to be in attendance for the dedication of the new International Drive Bridge in Rancho Cordova that spans the Folsom South Canal. The financing, work and construction of the bridge have been a fantastic example of teamwork along all levels of government. With a true federal nexus because it spans a Bureau of Reclamation waterway this is no bridge to nowhere. This beautiful and functional bridge will unite the Rancho Cordova and nearby communities like never before. It will ease congestion, promote public safety, commerce and potential for development. I offer my congratulations to all those who persevered to get the job done. [Op-ed, Rep Lungren, Pine Tree, 5/22/11]

Voted Cut $20 Million for Rail Line to L.A. Airport In February 2011, Lungren voted for a plan that took away a $20-million from a rail line closer to the L.A. airport. Senator Boxer said the project would generate thousands of jobs. [LA Times, 2/20/11] Co-Sponsored Legislation to Impose Criminal Penalties for Laser Pointers on Airplanes In January 2011, Lungren co-sponsored legislation imposing criminal penalties on for aiming laser pointers at airplanes. The danger of shining a laser beam into someones eyes is not new, said Lungren, What is new is the frequency. [Congressional Quarterly Today, 1/26/11] Thanked Administrator for Taking Some Arrows on Full Body Scanners Lungren thanked Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for taking some arrows on the issue of full body scanners. Thank you, Administrator Pistole, for your service -- for your service in the FBI and for your service now. Thank you for taking some arrows on the issue of full body scanners when that came up a little while ago. [Hearing on Terrorism and Transportation Security, 2/11/11] Advocated an I Dont Care Line for Full Body Scans at Airport Lungren advocated for a security line where people did not mind having a full body scan called the I dont care line. Lungren said, For years I've suggested we just have an I don't care line. For those of us who don't care we get in a line, go through that, and have the full body scanner, and if people have a concern, they can go through the regular one. As a recipient of an artificial hip and an artificial knee I get a chance to get up close and personal with your screeners every time I fly, and if you want anybody to testify as to the newly aggressive enhanced pat-downs I can testify to that. [Hearing on Terrorism and Transportation Security, 2/11/11]

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Water Issues
Reopened Public Discussion About Draining and Restoring Hetch Hetchy In 2012, the senior editor of the Sacramento Bee, Dan Morain, wrote that Lungren had reopened the public debate over draining and restoring the Hetch Hetchy for political ends. Morain wrote that Lungren has never much been associated with the environment, but he faces a well-funded Democratic challenger, Ami Bera, in a swing seat this year. Trying to remedy one of the worst environmental travesties in California knows no partisan bounds, a Lungren campaign aide, Rob Stutzman, told Morain. [Op-Ed, Sacramento Bee, 2/15/12] Accused of Favoring Having Californians Pay Up to $10 Billion to Dismantle the Water System In 2011, Lungren was accused of favoring having Californians pay up to $10 billion to dismantle a water system that serves 7 percent of the states population. Ed Harrington, general manager of the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission responded to Lungrens claim that San Francisco could be doing much more to use recycled water. Harrington wrote, his environmental epiphany is less about the environment or the efficient use of water. It is more about sticking it to San Francisco and having Californians pay up to $10 billion to dismantle a water system that serves 7 percent of the states population. [Op-ed, Ed Harrington, Sacramento Bee, 12/25/11] Editorial: Agreed with Lungren that San Francisco Took Advantage of Water from Hetch Hetchy Reservoir In 2012, the LA Times agreed with Lungren that San Francisco took advantage of its bountiful water from the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. The paper wrote But the city uses almost none of its own groundwater anymore. It does little to harvest rainwater, and its water reclamation efforts are minuscule. Lungren asked asking Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to look at whether San Francisco was breaking its agreement regarding the water. The LA Times acknowledged that Lungrens motivation was not to make San Francisco a better water citizen, but said, the Interior Department should investigate anyway. Lungren advocated for dismantling OShaughnessy Dam and restoring Hetch Hetchy Valley to its original state. [Editorial, LA Times, 1/15/12] Advocated for Restoring the Hetch Hetchy Valley Which was a Reservoir Providing Water to San Francisco In 2012, Lungren advocated for blowing up the Hetch Hetchy Reservoir, which provides San Franciscans and 1.7 million other Bay Area residents. The second Yosemite Valley that Lungren advocated for was in Yosemite National Park - buried under 300 feet of water. The Schwarzenegger administration in 2006 estimated the cost at $3 billion to $10 billion. Lungren said he was advocating for an environmental cause, while his critics countered he received a zero rating from the League of Conservation Voters and said it was a ploy to position himself as green against opponent Ami Bera.

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Opponents of the plan included Sen. Dianne Feinstein and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. Lungren has asked Interior Secretary Ken Salazar to investigate whether San Francisco is violating the 1913 Raker Act, which authorized the dam. Lungren claims that the law requires San Francisco to use other water sources before tapping the Tuolumne. These include toilet-to-tap water recycling, rainwater harvests and groundwater. [San Francisco Chronicle, 1/4/12] Claimed He Was Advocating For Natomas Flood Control Project Had Nothing to Show for It In 2011, Lungren claimed he was advocating for the important Natomas flood control project, but has nothing visible yet to show for it. The Sacramento Bee criticized the overly broad restrictions on earmarks for the Natomas flood control project. The paper reported that without funding for the project the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be unable to finish a levee improvement project needed to protect 100,000 people, the Sacramento International Airport and billions of dollars in property. [Editorial,
Sacramento Bee, 11/18/11]

Urged to Rally Bipartisan Support for Natomas flood control project, even Though Project Not in New District In 2011, Lungren may have complicated the need for bipartisan support for the Natomas flood control project by writing a letter to Supervisor Serna. Lungren criticized Serna, but the Sacramento Bee defended him. Lungren also advocated for the Auburn dam, but the Sacramento Bee reported that Congress was unlikely to support the dam. Due to new redistricting maps, Lungren will not continue to represent part of Natomas after 2012. But voters in his newly redrawn district will nonetheless be watching to see if he uses his status in the House to break this logjam and help a vulnerable part of the Sacramento region. To do so, he needs to act in bipartisan fashion, focus on the task at hand and not engage in side agendas.
[Editorial, Sacramento Bee, 11/18/11]

Favored Putting Water Source in Jeopardy to Restore Valley In 2011, the headline of a story read Drain it! Pay More for the Water! The Hetch-Hetchy Saga Continues. Lungren argued that due to his love affair with Yosemite the Hetch-Hetchy valley currently holding San Francescos water supply should be drained so that the valley can be restored. The possibility that we might have a second Yosemite Valley is something that at least I believe ought to be looked at. And yet everyone who opposes us seems to be afraid of looking at the facts. Opponents have said the plan would be too costly and detrimental to the water supply. [KQED, 1/7/12] Thanked by Calaveras County Water District for Fighting for Federal Funds for Projects In 2011, the Calaveras County Water District (CCWD) board members thanked Lungren for helping them secure federal funds. After they met with him they issued a press release that read As a longtime supporter of CCWD, Congressman Lungren continues to be instrumental in the districts efforts to secure federal funds during tough economic times Since his last visit to the district in 2010, CCWD has worked with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal and state agencies to identify funding opportunities to implement much-needed projects in the county.

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The CCWD provided a list of pending state and federal applications, which include the Big Trees redwood storage tank project and the Vallecito-Douglas Flat wastewater treatment plant expansion. We really appreciate Congressman Lungren and his staffs support over the years, and we thank him for taking the time to meet with us one on one to see how else he can help us, said CCWD board President Jeff Davidson. [Calaveras Enterprise, 4/7/11] Said Federal Money was Limited and Water Districts Should Be Consolidated In 2011, Lungren spoke at the Calaveras Winegrape Alliance about consolidating water districts. He said Were going to have a $1.6 trillion deficit for this year. California has already become Greece. Im afraid the U.S. is not too far behind. Im trying to see if there are solutions that allow you to work with existing water districts. I know this is touchy. Consolidation of water districts might make more sense. Someone told me there are 9,000 water districts in California. He went on to say, All Im saying is the reality is money on the federal level is going to be very limited compared to the past. ... Maybe this is the first time we could seriously look at consolidation. Times have changed since the 1800s. [Calaveras Enterprise, 3/30/11]

Womens Issues
War on Women Group Targeted Lungren Position on Birth Control Support In 2012, a press release was issued that the group Unite Against the War on Women was targeting Lungren at a Sacramento rally. The release said Lungren led the charge to claim nationwide coverage of birth control is an affront to religion. [San Francisco Chronicle, press release, 4/28/12] Criticized Rule Requiring Religious Employers to Contribute to Contraception In 2012, Lungren criticized the White Houses compromise on a rule that required religious employers to provide access to birth control. Lungren alleged that under the White Houses accommodation, the religious employer continues to pay premiums that contribute to the revenues of the insurers. The money paid by religious employers for what will inevitably be higher premiums thereby frees up insurer funds to pay for abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception in violation of their strongly held beliefs. Lungren wrote in a statement. [Rep. Lungren, press release, 2/10/12] Pelosi Spokesman: Lungren and GOP Leadership Acting Out to Silence Women on Contraception In 2012, Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill accused Lungren of refusing to allow a Democratic hearing to permit Sandra Fluke, the Georgetown University law student to testify on contraception. Aides of Pelosi said the House recording studio denied a request to broadcast the event, apparently by the request of the GOP-controlled Committee on House Administration. Pelosi spokesman Drew Hammill pointed to a 2008 decision in which the committee lifted restrictions on use of the studio.If Chairman [Dan] Lungren has reversed this policy, he has done so in secret and not consulted with CHA Democrats, Hammill said in an email. [Politico, 2/21/12]
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Said Robocalls by PAC was Offensive Because Group Didnt Identify Self In 2012, Lungren said robocalls by a group called Women of the 99% illegal robocalls, were voter suppression. The calls said This is a message from the Women of the 99%. The Rush Limbaugh Republicans are not backing down from their anti-women, anti-family politics. Congressman Dan Lungren wants to give employers the power to deny women access to birth control coverage, and Congressman Lungren refuses to denounce Rush Limbaughs vicious attacks against women. Call Congressman Lungren at and tell him to stop opposing womens health care rights. We are the Women of the 99% and we will not be silenced. Lungren went on to say the people who attack, but dont have the courage to identify themselves is offensive. [breitbart.com, accessed 4/2/12]

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