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NEW LAWS: Here are the 13 new laws by Sen. Ted W. Lieu taking effect Jan. 1, 2013

December 14, 2012

Lieu measures to protect children, promote humane values and create jobs dominate 2012 agenda

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Lawmaker who wrote first-in-nation ban on sham ‘gay therapies’ responds to judge upholding legality of gay ‘therapy’ law

December 04, 2012

Conversion therapy ban on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2013.
LOS ANGELES – Sen. Ted. W. Lieu released the following statement in response to recent court rulings, including one upholding his measure banning sexual orientation-change therapy for children:

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Sens. Lieu and Yee introduce California Campaign Disclosure Act to improve public review of donations

December 03, 2012

Senators team up to strengthen campaign transparency requirements

SACRAMENTO – Today, as the California Legislature reconvened for the 2013-14 Session, Sens. Ted W. Lieu, D-Torrance, and Leland Yee, D-San Francisco/San Mateo, introduced legislation to strengthen the California Political Reform Act and require greater disclosure of political contributions.

Senator Lieu issues statement in support of ILWU Clerical Workers

December 02, 2012

SACRAMENTO – State Sen. Ted Lieu, D-Torrance, today issued the following statement regarding the labor action at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 63 Office Clerical Unit.

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Sen. Ted W. Lieu applauds Gov. Brown’s quick implementation of new military-oversight law

November 21, 2012

Sen. Ted W. Lieu, D-Torrance, today issued the following statement after Gov. Brown appointed Lieutenant Colonel David Kauffman, 41, of Placerville, inspector general of the California Military Department.

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Sen. Ted W. Lieu releases statement on the Israeli-Gaza conflict

November 21, 2012

Sen. Ted W. Lieu, D-Torrance, today released the following statement:

“I join Californian elected officials in calling for an accord that leads to lasting peace and security between Israel and the Palestinian people. The first step in achieving that accord and stopping the violence is for Hamas to stop launching thousands of rockets into Israel, and to stop bomb attacks in Israel.

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