"Our nation has lost a great public servant with the passing of Representative Tom Lantos. In serving his constituents and his country, Tom never forgot the Democratic Party's ideals of freedom, fairness, and opportunity for all. As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he was an authority on foreign policy issues and a voice for the oppressed. The only Holocaust survivor in Congress, he was a forceful and passionate advocate for civil liberties and human rights. Today, I join... Read Full Story
Last month I blogged about Rep. Tom Lantos , the only Holocaust survivor ever elected to Congress, when he announced his retirement as a result of his being diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus. Tom Lantos passed away this morning in Bethesda naval hospital. He was 80-years-old. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to meet Rep. Lantos this past March at the AIPAC Policy Conference in D.C. Tom Lantos was a real mentsch and an important voice for human rights in Congress, even if he would... Read Full Story
California Democrat Howard L. Berman is likely to take over the gavel at the House Foreign Affairs Committee when Chairman Tom Lantos retires at the end of this Congress, according to a senior Democratic source. Read Full Story
President Bush and congressional leaders of both parties paid tribute to House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos, D-Calif., a Holocaust survivor and champion of human rights, who died Monday morning. Read Full Story
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Tom Lantos". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article... Read Full Story
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos, a leading congressional champion of human rights, died Monday at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Read Full Story
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Tom Lantos, D-Calif., said Wednesday that he was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer and will not seek re-election to a 15th term in November. Read Full Story
A solemn Statuary Hall memorial service for House Foreign Affairs Chairman Tom Lantos, D-Calif., was interrupted Thursday by bells calling members to the floor to vote, triggering an angry partisan wrangle. Read Full Story
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