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SoCal doctor explains that sleep apnea can result from 'nasal obstruction'

By West LA Times Report | Sep 4, 2023

60-75% of people with chronic sinusitis also struggle with sleep apnea.

Burbank doctor says balloon sinuplasty procedure provides 'quick recovery and an effective, long lasting result'

By West LA Times Report | Aug 11, 2023

In order to manage chronic sinusitis long term, it can be extremely expensive, but a balloon sinuplasty can relieve symptoms long term so patients don't have to pay unnecessary healthcare costs.

Rep Lieu Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action

By West LA Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

On June 29, 2023, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision severely restricting the use of race-conscious admissions policies by colleges and universities.

Rep Lieu Speaks at Groundbreaking of 380 New Housing Units for Veterans on the West La Va Campus

By West LA Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

On June 27 2023, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) joined Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) and other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of five new buildings at the West Los Angeles VA. Buildings 401A, 402, 404, 156 and 157 will provide supportive housing for 380 unhoused and at-risk veterans and their families.

Rep Lieu, Sen Murray and Sen Booker Re-introduce Federal Conversion Therapy Ban

By West LA Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

This Pride Month, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act, legislation that bans so-called “conversion therapy.”

Reps Ted Lieu And Ben Cline Re-Launch Congressional Songwriters Caucus

By West LA Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

On June 22, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) re-launched the bipartisan Congressional Songwriters Caucus.

Rep Lieu Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By West LA Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Ted W. Lieu’s office is excited to announce that we will be hosting a Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school.

SoCal doctor: 'Many migraine sufferers who have chronic sinusitis see significant improvements in their migraines'

By West LA Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

If you're dealing with chronic headaches, it may be a result of inflamed sinuses.

Rep Lieu And Senator Menendez Lead Bicameral Resolution Honoring Refugees

By West LA Times Report | Jun 26, 2023

On World Refugee Day, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, were joined by 50 of their House colleagues, 19 of their Senate colleagues, and 15 leading refugee advocacy organizations in introducing a resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to promote the welfare of refugees and displaced persons worldwide – including children – as they flee conflict, persecution, and torture.

Reps Lieu, Buck, Eshoo And Sen Schatz Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Create A National Commission On Artificial Intelligence

By West LA Times Report | Jun 23, 2023

On June 20, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County), Congressman Ken Buck (R-CO), and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA) introduced the National AI Commission Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to create a national commission to focus on the question of regulating Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Rep Lieu Honors Juneteenth

By West LA Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

On June 19, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement commemorating Juneteenth.

Reps Lieu And Houlahan Urge Biden To Provide Ukraine With Additional Air Support

By West LA Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

This week, Representatives Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) urged the President to provide Ukraine with advanced drones to support its fight against Russia.

Rep Lieu Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Designate Russia As A State Sponsor Of Terrorism

By West LA Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 9, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) led a bipartisan group of Members in reintroducing the Russia is a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act, bipartisan legislation to officially deem Russia a state sponsor of terrorism.

Rep Lieu Introduces Animal Microchipping Bill To Help Families Reunite With Lost Pets

By West LA Times Report | May 31, 2023

On May 25, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) introduced the Keeping Pets and Families Together Act, legislation to establish a program within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to encourage the microchipping of dogs and cats in the care of shelters.

Burbank doctor: 'Patients are at significantly higher risk for stroke when they have chronic sinusitis'

By West LA Times Report | May 30, 2023

Sinusitis sufferers could be at risk for heart disease if they don't seek treatment.

Rep Lieu Praises Biden-Harris Administration For Actions On Advancing Responsible Artifical Intelligence

By West LA Times Report | May 30, 2023

On May 24, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement praising the Biden-Harris Administration for its efforts to promote responsible American innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and protect Americans’ rights and privacy

Rep Lieu Applauds $250,000 Nsf Grant For Ai Research Project At Ucla

By West LA Times Report | May 29, 2023

On May 22, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced that the National Science Foundation (NSF) will grant nearly $250,000 to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for a project to improve collaboration between the cognitive science and artificial intelligence fields of study.

Rep Lieu Announces Youth Advisory Council Applications Are Now Open

By West LA Times Report | May 24, 2023

On May 18, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) announced that applications for the 36th Congressional District’s Youth Advisory Council are now open and will be accepted through Friday, July 7, 2023.

Rep Lieu Applauds House Foreign Affairs Committee Passage Of Bipartisan Taiwan International Solidarity Act That He Coauthored

By West LA Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 16, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after a bipartisan bill he cosponsored with Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-VA), John Curtis (R-UT), and a bipartisan coalition of Members passed out of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

Rep Lieu Speaks At Grand Opening Of Two New Housing Units For Veterans On The West La Va Campus

By West LA Times Report | May 3, 2023

On May 2, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) joined VA Secretary Denis McDonough and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass at the grand opening of two new supportive housing units at the West Los Angeles VA. Buildings 205 and 208 will provide 120 supportive housing units for unhoused and at-risk veterans and their families.

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