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 Becerra Broadcasts
Welcome to Rep. Becerra's Videocast archive page, where you can view video of Rep. Becerra's floor statements, meetings, media appearances and more. You will need Windows Media Player, RealPlayer, and Apple Quicktime to view some of the content on this page.
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May 14, 2008
Rep. Becerra speaks out against drilling in the
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and in support of the fiscally and environmentally responsible 2009 Democratic budget.
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April 30, 2008
Rep. Becerra discusses the economy and gas prices on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" program.
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April 23, 2008
Rep. Becerra presses for a plan of action for the Social Security Administration's disability benefits backlog from SSA Commisioner Michael Astrue at a hearing of the Ways and Means Committee.
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April 15, 2008
Rep. Becerra addresses the 2008 Summit of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, encouraging the assembled mayors, chiefs of police, and police commissioners to continue their efforts to reduce gun violence and pass common sense legislation like H.R. 5266.
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April 9, 2008
Rep. Becerra speaks to a group of students about his personal background, his history of public service and his current role in Congress.
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March 27, 2008
With April 15 just around the corner, Rep. Becerra, City Councilwoman Jan Perry, State Controller John Chiang, and the Greater L.A. EITC Campaign Partnership held a press conference to educate taxpayers on economic stimulus payments, earned income tax credits, and free tax preparation resources.
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March 18, 2008
Rep. Becerra announces the support of Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, City Council President Eric Garcetti, Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton, and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca for H.R. 5266, the National Crime Gun Identification Act.
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February 27, 2008
Rep. Becerra speaks on the floor of the House in favor of H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, legislation that closes tax loopholes for big oil companies and invests in renewable energy.
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February 23, 2008
Rep. Becerra discusses FISA renewal and immunity for telecommunications companies at a February 23, 2008 "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center.
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February 23, 2008 Rep. Becerra explains how the economic stimulus package, signed in to law in February, will impact families and individuals at a February 23, 2008 "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center.
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January 23, 2008
Rep. Becerra, Vice Chair of the Congressional Diabetes Caucus, speaks to members of the American Diabetes Association on the toll the disease is increasingly taking on average Americans.
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January 23, 2008
Rep. Becerra gives opening remarks at the State of Latinos 2008: The First Annual Roundtable on Law, Policy and Civil Rights.
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December 12, 2007
Rep. Becerra delivers closing remarks during a floor debate in support of reauthorizing and expanding the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
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December 12, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of the AMT Relief Act of 2007 on the floor of the House. The legislation shields 23 million middle class taxpayers from being his with a tax increase, and provides further tax relief by expanding the Child Tax Credit.
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November 17, 2007
Rep. Becerra talks about the importance of integrating immigrants in to U.S. society at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum at Hoover Street Elementary School in the Pico Union neighborhood of Los Angeles.
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November 7, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 3688, the United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act of 2007, praising major improvements to the bill including strong worker and environmental protections.
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October 31, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks on the floor of the House in favor of H.R. 3920, the Trade and Globalization Assistance Act of 2007. This legislation expands trade adjustment assistance to service and manufacturing workers, and provides a host of measures to help workers and communities negatively affected by globalization.
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October 30, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of the Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act of 2007, which repeals the Medicare physical therapy cap. The legislation, H.R. 748, was authored by Rep. Becerra. He was joined by members of the American Physical Theraphy Association.
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October 20, 2007
Rep. Becerra discusses SCHIP, anti-discrimination legislation (EDNA), and Social Security with over 100 constituents at a Coffee With Your Congressman town hall forum at the Lincoln Heights Senior Center Saturday October 20, 2007.
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October 12, 2007
Rep. Becerra gives remarks on his work on Education issues, his Latino Museum legislation and Immigration at a summit on education organized by the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO).
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October 10, 2007
Rep. Becerra discusses his views on the taxability of charitable contributions and ensuring that nonprofit donations are being given to benefit the public good on a segment of NBC Nightly News' "Fleecing of America" series.
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September 15, 2007
Rep. Becerra discusses impeachment of President Bush, improving our voting system, and taking care of our veterans with constituents at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall meeting September 15, 2007.
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September 15, 2007
Rep. Becerra updates constituents on Congress' legislative agenda at a "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall meeting, September 15, 2007. Topics include Iraq, the College Cost Reduction Act, and healthcare for uninsured children.
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August 1, 2007
Rep. Becerra urges his colleagues to vote for the Children's Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act of 2007 on the floor of the House. The bill passed by a vote of 225 to 204.
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July 31, 2007
Rep. Xavier Becerra updates constituents on the Iraq debate in Congress at a recent "Coffee With Your Congressman" town hall forum in Eagle Rock.
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July 18, 2007
Rep. Becerra, speaking in opposition to an amendment, reassures seniors that Medicare benefits will be secured and expanded by this Congress.
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July 18, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of securing Social Security benefits for Americans living and working abroad under trade totalization agreements.
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July 11, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 2608, the "SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2007" on the floor of the House.
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June 28, 2007
Rep. Becerra discusses immigration reform on C-SPAN's Washington Journal public affairs program. Courtesy of C-SPAN, requires RealPlayer.
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June 26, 2007
The Budget Committee holds a hearing, "Foreign Holdings of U.S. Debt: Is Our Economy Vulnerable?" Rep. Becerra questions the Director of the Congressional Budget Office on whether the United States has ever given out tax cuts to the wealthy during a time of war.
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May 18, 2007
Congressman Becerra hosts a briefing and demonstration of the crime solving possibilities of gun microstamping technology. Courtesy of C-SPAN.
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May 7, 2007
Congressman Becerra recognizes the contributions of members of the Asian and Pacific Islander communities on the floor of the House. May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
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March 28, 2007
Rep. Becerra discusses the House's 2008 budget resolution with Representatives Doggett (TX-25) and Blumenauer (OR-3) on the House Floor. The budget resolution, H.Con.Res 99 passed the House on March 29, 2007 by a vote of 216-210.
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March 7, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of comprehensive immigration reform at an event hosted by the New Democratic Network (NDN) in the Capitol.
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February 16, 2007
Voicing his opposition to the President's escalation plan for the war in Iraq, Rep. Becerra urges his colleagues to vote in favor of H.Con.Res 63, which explicitly disapproves of the escalation.
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February 12, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.Res 122, recognizing the 65th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066, authorizing the internment of American citizens during World War II.
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February 6, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of his legislation to create a commission to explore the possible creation of a national museum of the American Latino in our nation's capital, H.R. 512. The bill passed the House by a unanimous vote.
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January 23, 2007
Rep. Becerra delivers the Democratic State of the Union Address in Spanish following the President's speech. Click here for a Windows Media version, and click here for a Quicktime version. The transcript and English translation can be found by clicking here. |
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January 12, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 4, the Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2007, which required the Secretary of HHS to negotiate for lower drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries.
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January 10, 2007
Rep. Becerra speaks in support of H.R. 2, the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 - once enacted in to law, H.R. 2 will raise the federal minimum wage by $2.10, to $7.25 an hour.
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