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Kucinich: Why I voted No on the National Defense Appropriations Bill
Oct 8, 2009
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement after voting against H.R. 2647, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010:“Throughout my time in Congress I have been a champion for human rights. My opposition to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and by extension,...
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Kucinich: “Victory for Health Care for All Children”
Jan 14, 2009
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The House of Representatives today passed legislation that included a provision that would expand the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to allow states to offer health care to the children of legal immigrants. Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), who fought for its inclusion in a simi...
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Kucinich: Voting is a Right, Not a Privilege
Sep 24, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today introduced legislation that would protect Americans’ right to vote if they fell victim to foreclosure. Due to the current economic turmoil, many Americans, including renters who faithfully paid their rents, have had foreclosure proceedings initiated aga...
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Kucinich’s Reauthorization of Underground Railroad Signed into Law
Aug 15, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich’s (D-OH) bill to reauthorize the Underground Railroad Educational and Cultural Program was included in H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, which was signed by President Bush yesterday.
“During one of the darkest eras in our history, a group of...
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Kucinich to Investigate Police Surveillance of Peace Groups
Jul 18, 2008
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“I think that most people would be upset to know that police were spying on lawful citizens and infiltrating peaceful organizations, rather than chasing down real criminals. At a minimum, such police spying is clearly a waste of taxpayer dollars and a diversion from the mission of protecting a...
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Kucinich Opposes FISA Bill That Infringes on Fourth Amendment Rights
Mar 14, 2008
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) released the following statement regarding his opposition to the FISA Amendments Act of 2008:
“Blanket warrants, institutionalized by the Protect America Act, will continue with the enactment of the FISA Amendments Act of 2008. Under this bill surveillance of per...
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Kucinich Votes For ENDA
Nov 7, 2007
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) voted to extend basic civil rights protections to millions of gay, lesbian and bisexual Americans today, continuing his long tradition of championing equality for all.“This civil rights legislation has been a long time in the making. It is Congress’ responsibility ...
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Kucinich: Discrimination Against Any Member Of The LGBT Community Is Un-American
Oct 18, 2007
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), the only Member of Congress from the state of Ohio on the Education and Labor Committee, spoke out against the Employee Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), that was voted on in committee today. Kucinich voted against the bill in committee to object to the exclusi...
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Kucinich: New Wiretapping Bill Must Protect The Constitutional Rights of American Citizens
Oct 9, 2007
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) issued the following statement asserting that the RESTORE Act must provide assurance to the American people that their civil liberties will be protected. “It has been proven over and over again that the Bush Administration cannot be trusted with surveillan...
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Kucinich: Judge’s Ruling on PATRIOT Act Is a Victory for the American People
Sep 7, 2007
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Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) called a federal judge’s ruling invalidating National Security Letters as unconstitutional a “great victory for the American people.” This intrusive government tactic was authorized by the USA PATRIOT Act. “The judge’s ruling invalidating National Security Letters ...
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