Word: congressman
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...seven-term incumbent in a comfortably Democratic district, Berman uses his well-known alliance with fellow Congressman Henry Waxman to help get Democrats elected and keep his name afloat. Now that Republicans control Congress, he is less active on the House International Relations and Judiciary committees, focusing more on local issues--protecting Valley jobs and beefing up the police force--and may even run for Mayor...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "I'm running because I do not believe that the Congressman represents the district. It took an earthquake for him to get to know these people, and that...
...Congressman as solidly liberal as his district, 21-year incumbent Waxman is a Los Angeles institution. He has led the Democratic charge to strengthen environmental regulations and create a national health-care system. His vocal attacks on tobacco earned him a trip to court, thanks to a suit by cigarette giant Brown & Williamson. But this popular and tough Democratic strategist is an odds-on favorite to win again...
...liberals left on the Hill, Becerra hit the ground running as a Congressman. He was appointed to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims and has pushed for a shift in federal funding for poor children that could move $59 million into his mostly Latino South Central district...
Harman's victories have been close--chillingly so in 1994--but even her opponents agree that in guarding the district's main economic interests, defense and high-tech industries, "No one," as an aide to a G.O.P. Congressman said, "is more aggressive and tenacious, and that's putting it nicely." Also helpful are her deep pockets--Harman spent $2.3 million in 1992, fourth highest for a U.S. congressional race, and $1.3 million...