Congressman Adam Schiff : Articles & Op-eds

LA Daily News Op-ed: Helicopters buzzing L.A. County must be regulated

2/6/13

Thousands of Los Angeles County residents suffer intrusive and disruptive low-flying helicopter traffic above their homes every day. Helicopters are used to cover news events, patrol traffic-clogged freeways, provide sightseeing tours and move our first r

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CNN: Rep. Schiff Discusses His Bill To Pierce Liability Shield for Gun Industry

2/6/13

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) discussed his legislation to pierce the liability shield for gun manufacturers and dealers, and give gun violence victims their day in court, with Erin Burnett on CNN.

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Washington Post: Pentagon to extend certain benefits to same-sex spouses

2/5/13

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Panetta co-signed by 25 lawmakers urging him to extend these benefits as a matter of policy. "As long as they remain in place, these restrictions have the effect of perpetuating discrimination against same-sex

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Los Angeles Times Op-ed: Liability, guns and the law

2/5/13

We need to pierce the liability shield that the NRA and gun manufacturers have helped build for bad actors through this law. That's why I have introduced legislation – the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act – to ensure

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KPCC: Congress: turn down the helicopter noise

2/4/13

Rep. Schiff spoke with KPCC reporter Kitty Felde about legislation he introduced with Senator Feinstein to regulate helicopters flying over Los Angeles County, causing Angelinos to complain for years about the level of noise.

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Los Feliz Ledger: Schiff Says He's Optimistic About Economic Recovery

1/31/13

Rep. Schiff recently sat down with Colin Stutz, a contributing writer for the Los Feliz Ledger, and talked about his goals for the upcoming term in Congress and our nation's economic recovery.

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Glendale News-Press: Schiff fights for post office

1/29/13

Rep. Schiff recently called on the U.S. postmaster general to abandon plans to close and sell the historic post office on Broadway in Glendale as part of a nationwide effort to rein in costs in a letter. In the letter, Schiff said that closing the post o

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ABC 7: President Obama faces tough challenges in 2nd term

1/21/13

Rep. Schiff spoke with KABC's David Ono beofre President Obama's second inauguration about the challenges that he faces, as well as the renewed push on Capitol Hill to push gun safety measures in the wake of the Newtown shooting.

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The Atlantic: The Struggle Over Gun Control in Congress Begins With These Two Men

1/16/13

Andrew Cohen, legal editor for the Atlantic and CBS News, recently spoke with Rep. Schiff about his legislation -- The Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act -- to remove the immunity gun companies, dealers and interest groups have, even when a

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NPR: Lawmaker Plans Bill To Lift Immunity For Gun Manufacturers And Dealers

1/14/13

Rep. Schiff recently spoke with Carrie Johnson about his legislation to roll back legal immunity for gun manufacturers and dealers.

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Glendale News-Press: Rep. Adam Schiff seeks to roll back liability protections for gun manufacturers, sellers

1/14/13

Rep. Schiff recently introduced the Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, which will counteract the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, or PLCAA, which was passed in 2005 and provides licensed manufacturers, distributors and dealers of

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CNN: Rep. Schiff Discusses Legislation to Give Gun Victims Their Day in Court

1/14/13

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced on CNN's News Room with Carol Costello that he will introduce legislation, The Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, to ensure that the victims of gun violence are allowed to have their day in court and t

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Park LaBrea News: Hollywood students get congressional update

1/10/13

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Pasadena Star-News: President Obama signs Rep. Adam Schiff's DNA Collection bill into law

1/10/13

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Burbank Leader: Rep. Schiff takes oath for new term, revised congressional district

1/4/13

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Los Feliz Ledger Op-ed:Expanding The Santa Monica Mountains Recreation Area

12/31/12

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NBC 4: Rep. Schiff Discusses Upcoming Fiscal Cliff Deadline

12/29/12

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Los Angeles Daily News - Exclusive survey: California Democrats agree to ban assault weapons, Republicans mostly silent

12/18/12

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Wall Street Journal - U.S. Officials Brief Congress on Benghazi Attack

12/5/12

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Pasadena Star News - NASA announces new Mars rover mission

12/4/12

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Los Angeles Times - Hawaii finds success with tough-love approach to repeat offenders

12/1/12

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Los Feliz Ledger: More Work Remains to Prepare for the Next "Big One"

11/29/12

With over 75 million Americans vulnerable to earthquakes, Congress must ensure support for vital earthquake monitoring and response programs.

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Roll Call: Losing Sight of the Enemy in Benghazi

11/28/12

There should be a laser-like focus on going after those responsible, but in the blur of partisan wrangling over talking points, we seem to have lost sight of this vital objective.

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Washington Post - FBI investigation of Broadwell reveals bureau's comprehensive access to electronic communications

11/17/12

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CNN - Rep. Adam Schiff Speaks with CNN's Anderson Cooper About Benghazi Hearings

11/16/12

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CNN - Rep. Schiff Discusses Benghazi and Petraeus Investigations with Erin Burnett on CNN

11/15/12

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Pasadena Star News - NASA, JPL budgets have plenty at stake under second Obama administration

11/10/12

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Los Angeles Times Editorial - The tough road ahead

11/7/12

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Asbarez: Time to Refocus on Artsakh

10/17/12

Building a strong, independent Artsakh is only half of the equation. Azerbaijan must also be reminded that the price for its actions is high.

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Burbank Leader: Disposing of a threat to democracy

9/21/12

Three months ago, in a decision all but lost in the tumult over the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act, the justices overturned a century-old Montana law that prohibited corporate spending in that state's elections.

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Pasadena Journal Op-ed: New Voter Suppression Laws Threaten to Turn Back the Clock

9/13/12

In the State of Florida, some state legislators and election officials are trying to do away with most early voting, and in particular, a very successful program to allow voters to cast their ballots the weekend before the election. Similarly in Ohio, ano

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Washington Post - Libya consulate attack came after militants joined protesters, say witnesses, officials

9/12/12

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Los Angeles Times - Forest Service ends ban on night flights to battle fires

8/16/12

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Pasadena Star News - Forest Service to resume night flights to fight wildfires

8/16/12

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Union Tribune Op-Ed: Mexico's Ongoing War On The Press

8/11/12

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Washington Post Op-Ed: In the name of Curiosity, fully fund the Mars mission

8/10/12

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Pasadena Star News - JPL on verge of giant leap forward in its storied exploration of Mars

8/4/12

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Los Feliz Ledger: Tourism Key to Future Economic Health

8/3/12

Travel is essential to our economic health -- the travel and tourism industry creates American jobs and gets our economy going. Travelers, whether here for business or pleasure, buy goods and services which include but are not limited to transportation

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Los Angeles Times - Is exploring Mars worth the investment?

7/30/12

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Pasadena Star-News Op-ed: Only a Constitutional amendment can overturn Citizens United

7/22/12

Three weeks ago, in a decision all but lost in the tumult over the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act, the Justices overturned a century-old Montana law that prohibited corporate spending in that state's elections. In the bigger...

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KCAL - Rep. Schiff Decries Closing of Processing and Distribution Center at Mack Robinson Post Office

7/20/12

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Los Angeles Times - California Democrats urge DNC to adopt marriage equality platform

7/19/12

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Valley Sun Op-ed: We need answers from Forest Service

7/15/12

Since the devastating Station fire three years ago, members of the Foothills communities have waited for the Forest Service to finish its evaluation of whether to end its policy against U.S. Forest Service night flights.

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Los Angeles Times - Stolen church flags celebrating diversity, gay rights are replaced

7/2/12

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New York Times - Democrats Want to Stop Holder Vote and Debate Tougher Gun Laws

6/27/12

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Politico Op-ed: A contemptuous vote in the House

6/26/12

The House is due to vote Thursday on whether to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress – setting up a protracted, unnecessary and expensive court battle between coequal branches of government about the extent of executive privileg

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Los Angeles Times - Congress zooms in on drone killings

6/25/12

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Fox News - Rep. Schiff Appears on FOX to Defend Attorney General's Actions in Fast and Furious

6/24/12

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MSNBC - Rep. Schiff Discusses Oversight Committee Vote Against AG Eric Holder

6/20/12

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Washington Post - Stirring the constitutional pot

6/19/12

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Los Angeles Times - Federal disaster aid proposal could help more California cities

5/30/12

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Washington Post - In foiled bomb plot, AQAP took bait dangled by Saudi informant

5/9/12

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MSNBC - Rep. Schiff on MSNBC Discussing the US thwarting another terror plot

5/8/12

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Los Feliz Ledger Op-ed: Making the L.A. River a True Urban Waterway

5/3/12

In the past, many viewed the Los Angeles River as little more than a concrete channel winding its way through our backyards, often dry and ignored. But we have now come to recognize that the river's 32-mile journey through the heart of Los Angeles pro

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Huffington Post Op-ed: Freedom of the Press in Danger Across the Globe

5/3/12

For almost two decades, World Press Freedom Day has served as a reminder of the vital importance of freedom of the press to human rights around the world. Journalists put their lives on the line every single day to bring us news from across the globe, inc

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Pasadena Star News - Congressional budget proposals would restore millions in funding to NASA's Mars exploration program

4/28/12

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Los Angeles Times - Cyber-security bill passes House but faces snags

4/27/12

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Los Angeles Times - Verdugo crime lab prepares to open

4/16/12

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Los Angeles Times - NASA budget might have less space for JPL's planetary science

3/31/12

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The Hill Op-ed: It's time for us to end the war in Afghanistan

3/27/12

When a U.S. Army staff sergeant allegedly walked off his base in southern Afghanistan and murdered 17 civilians, his solitary act recast the debate over the war in Afghanistan. The shooting spree occurred just weeks after copies of the Quran were accident

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Pasadena Star News - Syrian-Americans skeptical new peace plan will succeed one year after uprising

3/27/12

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Burbank N Beyond - Burbank Middle School Students Meet With Congressman Schiff

3/26/12

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LAist - U.S. Transportation Secretary Likes the Idea of Putting a Park On Top of the 101 Freeway

3/22/12

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LA Daily News - A park over the Hollywood Freeway one step closer to reality

3/22/12

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Glendale News Press - Schiff pushes EPA to release information on chromium 6 contamination

3/14/12

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Roll Call Op-ed: Intensify Efforts to Win Global War for Talent

3/8/12

For centuries, the best and brightest from around the world have come to America seeking a better life and economic opportunity. They come to study in our universities and work at our companies. We take this "brain drain" to the United States..

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Los Angeles Times - Rep. Adam Schiff seeks new penalties for gun traffickers

3/7/12

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LA Daily News - Rep. Adam Schiff pushes for chromium-6 standard

3/6/12

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KPCC - Congressman Schiff fights for NASA missions to Mars

3/5/12

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Glendale News Press - Schiff calls for faster pace in finding maximum chromium 6 levels in drinking water

3/5/12

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Pasadena Star News - Adam Schiff urges California Department of Public Health to establish safer drinking water restrictions

3/5/12

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Burbank N Beyond - Adam Schiff Interview

2/28/12

Congressman Schiff on High Speed Rail, Partisan vs. Non Partisan Politics, NASA and Innovation.

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Pasadena Sun - JPL workers meet with Schiff over cuts

2/24/12

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Pasadena Star-News Op-Ed: Don't gut America's planetary science

2/23/12

For more than half a century, America's space program has captivated the world's imagination while expanding the frontiers of knowledge and engineering. As we face the first prolonged gap since the 1970s in our ability to launch humans into space

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