Quality of life is fundamental to those of us who live in the Bay Area, and preserving and enhancing it must be one of our top priorities. Tom Lantos has sought to assure that federal programs contribute to improving our communities. The high cost of housing is one issue that has been a particular concern, and another is assuring that funds are available to contribute to community preparedness.
The following newspaper articles deal with Tom's activities and views on community development issues:
- Congressman Tom Lantos touches on varied issues, fields audience questions at Democrats meeting, Pacifica Tribune, November 28, 2007 (excerpts)
- Reallocated resources will support veterans, Oped by Tom Lantos, San Mateo Daily Journal, November 12, 2007
- Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Oped by Congressman Tom Lantos, San Mateo Daily Journal, May 2, 2007
- Rep. Lantos steps into cable skirmish, San Mateo Daily News, March 6, 2007
- Lantos introduces archival bill in spirit of Martin Luther King, San Mateo Daily Journal, January 16, 2007
- Lantos Commemorates Community's Achievements During Hispanic Heritage Month, Press Release, October 4, 2006
- Local Housing Programs to Get $48.6 Million in New Federal Funds, Press Release, July 13, 2006
- Work begins to turn El Camino Real into a 'Grand Boulevard': Improvements Planned from San Jose to Daly City, San Jose Mercury News, April 22, 2006 (excerpts)
- Lantos assures less rail hazard, San Mateo Daily Journal, February 23, 2006
- Crowd heeds readiness message; Local officials paint grim picture of "big one's" effects on Bay Area, San Mateo County Times, February 26, 2006 (excerpts)
- San Mateo fights for its earmarks; Officials: Feds should cut pork, but leave our county's piece alone, San Mateo County Times, February 20, 2006 (excerpts)
- Lantos: Congressional spending battle 'ugly', San Mateo Daily Journal, December 21, 2005