Ami Bera
Indian-American Physicians’ Role Praised by US Lawmakers
WASHINGTON: US lawmakers have lauded Indian-origin American physicians for their role in passage of a bill by the Congress that reformulates the way physicians are reimbursed for a government health insurance for seniors. Several US lawmakers […]
Indian-American Ami Bera re-elected to US Congress
SACRAMENTO (TIP): Amiresh ‘Ami’ Bera, the lone Indian American lawmaker in the US House of Representatives, managed to edge out his Republican opponent in a California race two weeks after the elections. Bera, who had […]
In tight electoral race, Bill Clinton bats for Ami Bera
WASHINGTON (TIP): Congressman Ami Bera‘s reelection bid has got a major boost with former US President Bill Clinton campaigning for him in the California seat where the Indian-American is locked in a tight contest. With […]
IN PRIMARIES, TWO PIOS MAKE THE CUT IN CALIFORNIA
WASHINGTON (TIP): Two Indian- American political rookies in California chalked up modest victories in nationwide primary elections on Tuesday for a long-shot challenge at established veterans in mid-term polls slated for November. In one of […]
Reps. Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.) commend elections in India
NEW YORK (TIP): Rep. Joe Crowley (D-NY)who has represented New York City Congressional districts since 1999 and Rep.Ami Bera (D-Calif.) who has represented California‘s 7th Congressional District since 2013, have commended elections in India. “At […]
Indians a rising force in California politics
SACRAMENTO (TIP): When Neel Kashkari announced he was running for governor, he became the latest Californian of Indian descent to step onto the political stage, the most recent example of a rising trend in one […]
Congress celebrates Diwali with lighting of Diyas
WASHINGTON (TIP): The US Congress on Tuesday, October 29, celebrated Diwali for the first time in its long history by lighting the traditional ‘diyas” and chanting of mantras by a Hindu priest with 25-odd lawmakers […]
Congresswoman Maloney Seeks A Diwali Stamp: CG Calls For Community Support
NEW YORK (TIP): Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney spoke before the Consul General of India, in New York, July 8 to urge members and leaders in the Indian American communities to continue supporting an effort to get […]
If Pakistan Cannot Try 26/11 Culprits, Turn Them Over To International Criminal Court: ED ROYCE
WASHINGTON (TIP): Disappointed over Pakistan’s slow pace of trial in Mumbai terror attack case, a top US lawmaker has demanded that the seven suspects, including LeT operational commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, be handed over to […]
Lawmakers demand honor for first Indian- American Congressman, Dalip Singh Saund
WASHINGTON (TIP): A group of 14 lawmakers has requested the State of California to induct Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian to be elected to Congress, into the California Hall of Fame. The group led […]
Ami Bera Joins Sikh Congressional Caucus
WASHINGTON (TIP): The newly formed American Sikh Congressional Caucus, which is under a cloud over alleged backing from some pro- Khalistan elements, got a shot in the arm as Ami Bera, the only Indian American […]
Indian-American Sri Srinivasan, Kamala Harris headed for US apex court
WASHINGTON (TIP): The hearing for Sri Srinivasan’s confirmation as federal judge, the first ever Indian- American to serve the post, began Wednesday, April 10. However, he is quipped to move up to the US supreme […]
Indian-American Lawmaker Welcomes Obama Plan
WASHINGTON (TIP): Ami Bera, the only Indian-American member of the US Congress, has welcomedPresident Barack Obama‘s plan “to restore an economythat works for middle class families by investing ininfrastructure, innovation, and education.””America is at its […]