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Rep. Bass to the Washington Post: Questions Remain on Niger, Africa

October 23, 2017 In The News
Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) responded to an October 20 article entitled "McCain Demands Briefings In Niger" with the below letter to the editor of the Washington Post.
Click here to read the original publication.

"The sacrifice of four brave soldiers in Niger this month has raised important questions from Congress about the extent of U.S. military presence and engagement across Africa. To date, we have seen only bits and pieces of this administration’s thinking on Africa.

Issues:
U.S.-Africa Policy

Rep. Bass Op-ed: "Niger tragedy underscores the need for a coherent Africa strategy, answers"

October 23, 2017 In The News
Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) published the below opinion piece in "The Hill" on recent events in Niger and the broader question about Africa policy.
Click here to read the original publication.

"On Oct. 4, four American families tragically lost their loved ones when U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers were killed in an ambush while conducting a joint patrol in Niger.

Issues:
U.S.-Africa Policy

Rep. Bass Slams Republican Leadership For Blocking Quiet Skies Amendments

September 7, 2017 In The News
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) slammed Republican leadership for blocking her amendments introduced to minimize the continuous and rampant noise caused by low-flying airplanes in neighborhoods throughout Los Angeles. Rep. Bass discussed NextGen promises, the impact of noise on film production, and health implications that low flight patterns have on Los Angeles neighborhoods.

You can read more about the six amendments here. 

Issues:
Local Issues

Rep. Bass Sits With Elex Michaelson To Talk Troop Surge, Trump Rally

August 22, 2017 In The News
On August 21, 2017, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) sat down with Elex Michaelson of ABC 7 Eyewitness News Los Angeles to discuss the President's new military strategy in Afghanistan and his planned rally in Phoenix, Arizona.

Watch Rep. Bass and her constituents react after President Trump announced another troop surge in Afghanistan. 

 

Issues:
Foreign Policy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass Blasts Trump Press Conference on Maddow

August 16, 2017 In The News
LOS ANGELES - Yesterday, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Rachel Maddow to break down the true motives behind Trump's insistence to blame "both sides" in the Charlottesville protests.
Issues:
Local Issues

Rep. Bass Talks North Korea, Trans Military Ban on MSNBC

July 31, 2017 In The News
LOS ANGELES - Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Alex Witt on MSNBC to discuss the latest on North Korean threats, President Trump's military ban, and the recent White House staff shakeup. Watch the full interview below.

Issues:
Foreign Policy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass: Repeal Will Cost Jobs, Trump Voter Commission an "Assault On Our Democracy"

July 23, 2017 In The News
WASHINGTON - Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Reverend Al Sharpton on his Sunday morning show PoliticsNation to discuss the impact health care repeal efforts would have on jobs nationwide and President Trump's voter fraud commission. Watch the full interview below.

Issues:
Criminal Justice, Health Care, Jobs & the Economy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass Talks Impeachment, Kushner Clearance as Trump Arrives in France

July 13, 2017 In The News
Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Poppy Harlow on CNN to discuss impeachment and Jared Kushner's security clearance as President Trump arrives in France. Watch the full interview below.
Issues:
Criminal Justice, Foreign Policy, Local Issues

Rep. Bass on Trump Jr. Emails: "They clearly show intent"

July 11, 2017 In The News
Today, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) joined Ali Velshi on MSNBC to discuss the smoking gun that is Donald Trump Jr's email release and the shocking revelation that perhaps the most damning piece of evidence against the Trump campaign came voluntarily from the president's own son. Watch the full interview below.
Issues:
Local Issues

Rep. Bass on OUTFRONT: Trump Foreign Policy is "Embarrassing"

July 5, 2017 In The News
On July 3, 2017, Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.) discussed President Trump's impending meeting with President Putin at the G20 Summit and ripped his lack of foreign strategy. Watch the full interview below.
Issues:
Foreign Policy, Local Issues

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