Politics Oct 24 Watch 8:08 Closed-door impeachment inquiry to conclude within a couple of weeks, says Rep. Speier Democratic Rep. Jackie Speier of California sits on the House Intelligence and House Oversight Committees, both of which are involved at this phase of the impeachment inquiry. She joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why congressional interviews so far have been…
Nation Nov 19 Watch 7:26 40 years later, Rep. Speier looks back on surviving Jonestown This weekend marked the 40th anniversary of the Jonestown massacre, in which more than 900 followers of Jim Jones were victims of a cult mass murder-suicide in Guyana. Among the survivors was Jackie Speier, now a Democratic congresswoman from California.
Politics Nov 15 WATCH: Sen. Gillibrand, Rep. Speier introduce bill on sexual harassment Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., and Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., introduced a bill Wednesday aimed at preventing and responding to sexual harassment in Congress. By News Desk
Politics Nov 14 Watch 8:20 Rep. Speier: Sexual harassment continues on Capitol Hill because people get away with it House members confronted the seriousness of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill at a hearing on Tuesday, as two congresswomen shared their perspectives on the problem's pervasiveness. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., has spoken out about being assaulted as a young congressional… By PBS News Hour
Nov 14 Rep. Barbara Comstock says Capitol Hill lawmaker exposed himself to staffer By Associated Press Stories of sexual harassment and gender hostility are continuing to come to light in various industries, including entertainment and politics. Continue reading
Nov 05 Pelosi supports training to prevent and report harassment By Associated Press The House Democratic leader hopes Congress will move quickly to pass legislation requiring lawmakers and their staff to complete training to prevent sexual harassment. Continue reading
Oct 27 Rep. Jackie Speier describes harassment ordeal in online video By Alan Fram, Associated Press A California congresswoman used a video Friday to describe being grabbed and kissed as a young congressional aide and to invite staffers to share their own stories. Continue reading
Jun 22 Lawmakers concerned chocolate e-cigarettes may lure teens By Vic Pasquantonio As of January of this year, there were more than 460 e-cigarette brands available for purchase online, and around 7,700 flavors, including Swedish fish, roasted marshmallow and vanilla cupcake. Continue reading