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6/25/2009
Representative Watson Extends Condolences Regarding the Death of Michael Jackson - Washington, D.C.--Congresswoman Diane E. Watson, Chair of the Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus, expressed shock and sadness today regarding the death of the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson. ...view more

6/17/2009
Rep. Watson on '09 Supplemental Appropriations Bill - Washington, D.C--On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a war supplemental spending bill and approved a package that includes nearly $106 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rep. Watson issued the following statement: ...view more

6/15/2009
Rep. Watson Announces New Small Businesses Lending Program - Washington, D.C. --Many local small businesses may soon be eligible for interest-free loans under a new program created by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), Rep. Watson announced today.  The newly launched “America’s Recovery Capital” (ARC) program allows small firms to take out loans of $35,000 to pay down existing business debts.  Borrowers pay no interest on the ARC loans and repayment does not begin for one year.  The loan program was established through the ARRA, which the President signed into law in February.  Rep. Watson said the new loans are part of Democrats’ ongoing work to help rebuild the economy.  ...view more

6/12/2009
Rep. Watson Votes to Protect Kids, Families from Dangers of Tobacco - Washington, D.C.-- Rep. Watson voted to protect our kids and families from the harmful effects of tobacco and tobacco products. The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act will grant the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the authority to regulate the advertising, marketing and manufacturing of tobacco products – giving the FDA the tools it needs to better protect the public health. ...view more