Rep. Lois Capps To Retire After 10 Terms In House
The California Democrat is a former nurse who has often championed health care issues like grants for children's dental care, improving mental health services and expanding nursing training. Capps was elected in a 1998 special election to replace her late husband, Walter, who died from a heart attack.
The Associated Press:
Democratic Rep. Capps Of Calif. Announces Plans To Retire
Democratic Rep. Lois Capps, in her 10th term representing a congressional district along California's Central Coast, said Wednesday that she will not run for re-election. ... A former nurse, the 77-year-old Capps has served on the influential House Energy and Commerce Committee. Over the years, she has often focused on health issues with legislation that included increasing the availability of emergency defibrillators, expanding opportunities for people to get into nursing and improving Medicare coverage for patients suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease. (4/8)
Los Angeles Times:
Rep. Lois Capps Of Santa Barbara Announces She Will Retire In 2016
The Santa Barbara Democrat was elected to Congress in a 1998 special election to replace her husband, Walter, after his death. She said in a video that “it is time for me to return home, back to the community and family that I love so much.” ... Capps’ most notable work has been in healthcare and nursing. For example, she wrote a provision in 2000 giving grants for children’s dental care and a 2002 law providing scholarships and grants designed to train more nurses. (Bierman, 4/8)
Politico:
California Rep. Lois Capps Retiring
One Democrat quickly jumped into the race Wednesday afternoon. Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider praised Capps and said she plans “to pursue an agenda that focuses on helping Californians reach their full potential by creating more good paying jobs, growing the middle class, advancing more progressive environmental protection policies, investing in our infrastructure and education, defending Medicare and Social Security, and ensuring equal pay for equal work for all Americans.” (Schneider, 4/8)
