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	Bob Matsui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Matsui was a member of the Democratic Party and served 13 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives as the congressman for California's fifth congressional district.
		A third-generation Japanese American, Matsui was born in Sacramento, California and was six months old when he and his family were taken from Sacramento and interned by the U.S. government at the Tule Lake War Relocation Camp in 1942.
		Matsui graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and Hastings College of Law.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bob_Matsui (543 words)

	Bob Matsui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Robert Takeo Matsui (松井武男, September 17, 1941 – January 1, 2005) was an American politician from the state of California.
		In 1988, Matsui succeeded in helping pass the Japanese-American Redress Act, which produced an official apology from the Federal government for the World War II internment program and offered token compensation to victims.
		Matsui was re-elected to office with 71.4% of the vote, compared to Dugas' 23.4%.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Matsui (543 words)

	News10 - Biography of Rep. Robert T. Matsui (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Matsui was also able to obtain federal funding for a variety of infrastructure improvement projects in and around the city of Sacramento's infrastructure projects.
		Matsui was active in the congressional battle to reform welfare policies, arguing that job training and education programs must be part of any reform plan, in order to help parents achieve financial self sufficiency.
		Matsui was deeply involved with the Democratic Party throughout his career, serving at various points as treasurer and deputy chair of the Democratic National Committee, and most recently as chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, leading the party’s congressional electoral efforts for the 2004 cycle.
	www.news10.net /news/matsui-biography.htm (682 words)

	KCRA.com - News - Official Rep. Robert Matsui Biography
		Robert T. Matsui first campaigned in 1978 for the congressional seat serving Sacramento, California, persuading voters that he would bring to office “a new form of statesmanship.” Having entered the race as an underdog candidate, then-vice mayor Matsui was helped to victory by a team of hundreds of committed volunteers.
		Matsui believes that all of these groups are entitled to the certainty and stability of a guaranteed income that allows them to live with dignity.
		Representative Matsui has used his position on the Ways and Means Committee, which is charged with writing the nation’s tax policy, to advance his goal of a balanced and fair revenue code that employs innovative incentives to achieve meaningful and measurable policy objectives.
	www.kcra.com /news/4040425/detail.html (1672 words)

	KCRA.com - News - Rep. Robert T. Matsui Dies At 63
		Robert T. Matsui, a man know for his integrity, statesmanship, and accomplishments, died over the weekend of complications from a rare blood disease.
		Matsui was one of the most senior members of the California delegation, winning his seat in 1978.
		Matsui also focused on flood control, winning a major agreement last year to raise the height of Folsom Dam, which was considered a major safety improvement.
	www.kcra.com /news/4041757/detail.html (610 words)

	SurfWax: News, Reviews and Articles On Robert Matsui
		Matsui said that her life, turned upside down by the death of Robert Matsui on New Year's Day and her prompt immersion in a political campaign to win his seat, is finally settling into a routine.
		MATSUI (Whitney, Sacramento Bee) _ WASHN: Doris Matsui became the lowest ranking member of Congress Thursday as she was sworn in to fill the seat of her late husband, Robert Matsui.
		Robert Matsui have tried so hard to attract attention to their efforts that it comes as something of a shock when five candidates debate and the media is asked to leave.
	politics.surfwax.com /files/Robert_Matsui_California.html (4131 words)

	Robert Matsui
		A graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Hastings College of Law, Matsui established a private law practice in 1967.
		Matsui was a member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, and was a sponsor of measures to provide tax breaks for research and development.
		Doris Okada MATSUI - MATSUI, Doris Okada (1944—) MATSUI, Doris Okada, (wife of Robert Matsui), a Representative...
	www.factmonster.com /ipka/A0880744.html (152 words)

	SFist: Remembering Robert Matsui
		Matsui, who had served in Congress continuously since 1978 (and who won reelection in November with 70.8% of the vote), died on New Year's Day from complications of an AIDS-like lymphomic cancer which destroyed his immune system.
		Matsui, who was chairing the subcommittee of Ways and Means that handles Social Security, in what would be one of his last public statements, had sharply criticized Bush's privatization plans.
		Robert Matsui, the Democrat of California who passed away over the weekend at age 63, was one of the 120,000 J...
	www.sfist.com /archives/2005/01/03/remembering_robert_matsui.php (604 words)

	Rep. Robert T. Matsui, Calif. Democrat, Dies (washingtonpost.com)
		Robert Takeo Matsui was born Sept. 17, 1941, in Sacramento, the son of Japanese immigrants.
		Matsui said that his mother in particular was riven by nightmares for the rest of her life.
		Although Rep. Matsui was able to recruit new candidates and increase the committee's base of contributors to more than 500,000 from 270,000 in the wake of campaign finance reform, he was unsuccessful in the effort to regain control of the House.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-dyn/articles/A42386-2005Jan2.html (794 words)

	SacObserver.com [GOVERNMENT] Obit: Congressman Robert Matsui Passes At Age 63
		Matsui was recently diagnosed with milo dysplastic disorder, or MDS, a rare stem cell disorder that causes an inability of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
		Matsui was born in Sacramento on Sept. 17, 1941.
		The Matsui family and friends are establishing a charitable fund in memory of the Congressman and ask that all gifts be sent to The Matsui Foundation for Public Service, P.O. Box 1347, Sacramento, CA 95812.
	www.sacobserver.com /government/010305/obit_robert_matsui.shtml (519 words)

	KCRA.com - News - Rep. Robert Matsui Dies Of Blood Disorder
		Matsui, who spent time in an internment camp for Japanese-Americans as an infant during World War II, died from a blood disorder Saturday night at Bethesda Naval Hospital in Washington D.C. He was 63 years old.
		Matsui was the third ranking Democrat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, the ranking member on the Social Security Subcommittee, and was elected two years ago by his colleagues to serve as Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
		Matsui entered Bethesda Naval Hospital on Dec. 24, 2004 with pneumonia, a complication that developed as a result of his prior illness, according to the release.
	www.thekcrachannel.com /news/4040440/detail.html (467 words)

	ABC News: Democratic Rep. Bob Matsui Dies at 63 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Matsui was the third-ranking Democrat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, where he was his party's point man on Social Security legislation.
		An attorney, Matsui became a Sacramento City Council member in 1971 and was elected to represent the capital area's solidly Democratic fifth congressional district in 1978.
		As senior Democrat on the subcommittee on Social Security, Matsui had indicated in recent weeks that he was eager to lead the opposition to President Bush's plans to establish personal retirement accounts as part of a general overhaul of the program.
	abcnews.go.com /US/wireStory?id=378783 (631 words)

	The Seattle Times: Obituaries: Robert Matsui, former war internee and congressman, dies at 63
		Robert Matsui was a senior Democrat in House.
		Rep. Matsui, a senior Democrat on the House Ways and Means Committee, was expected to be one of his party's leaders in the battle anticipated in Congress this year over President Bush's proposal to overhaul Social Security.
		Rep. Matsui is survived by his wife, a son and a granddaughter.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/obituaries/2002138672_matsuiobit03.html (452 words)

	Boston.com / News / Politics / Rep. Robert Matsui, a leading Democrat from Calif. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Representative Robert T. Matsui of California, who spent time in an internment camp for Japanese-Americans as an infant during World War II and went on to serve 26 years in Congress, died of complications from a rare disease Saturday night at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He was 63.
		An attorney, Representative Matsui became a Sacramento City Council member in 1971 and was elected to represent the capital area's solidly Democratic fifth congressional district in 1978.
		As senior Democrat on the subcommittee on Social Security, Representative Matsui had indicated in recent weeks that he was eager to lead the opposition to President Bush's plans to establish personal retirement accounts as part of a general overhaul of the program.
	www.boston.com /news/politics/us_house/articles/2005/01/03/rep_robert_matsui_a_leading_democrat_from_calif (644 words)

	Printer Friendly Version - Obituary: Rep. Robert Matsui, held in WWII camp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Rep. Robert Matsui (D-Calif.), who spent time in an internment camp for Japanese-Americans as an infant during World War II and went on to serve 26 years in Congress, died of complications from a rare disease, his family said yesterday.
		Reelected in November to a 14th term, Matsui was diagnosed last year with myelodysplastic disorder, a form of bone marrow cancer.
		Matsui - whose family was forced into an internment camp in 1942 - helped pass legislation apologizing for the policy and offering compensation for survivors.
	www.nydailynews.com /news/wn_report/v-pfriendly/story/267604p-229227c.html (179 words)

	Rare Blood Disease Kills Rep. Robert Matsui (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		U.S. Rep. Robert Matsui of California, a top Democrat in Congress re-elected overwhelmingly in November to a 14th two-year term, has died of a rare blood disorder, his office said on Sunday.
		Matsui recently contracted the illness and died late on Saturday at Bethesda Naval Hospital surrounded by family, his office said in a statement.
		Matsui entered Bethesda Naval Hospital on Dec. 24 with pneumonia, a complication that developed as a result of his prior illness.
	www.capitolhillblue.com /artman/publish/printer_5950.shtml (578 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > News > State -- Rep. Robert T. Matsui, longtime California Democrat dies at 63
		Matsui was an attorney who became a Sacramento City Council member in 1971 before winning election to the capital city's solidly Democratic fifth congressional district in 1978.
		Matsui was recently re-elected with ease to his 14th term.
		Matsui, who left the council in 1978 to serve in Congress, was the city's second Asian-American elected to the council.
	www.signonsandiego.com /news/state/20050102-1449-ca-obit-matsui.html (813 words)

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		Robert Matsui was born in Sacramento, Calif., where he still lives.
		Robert Matsui was elected to the U.S. House in 1978 with 53 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Sandy Smoley for the seat given up by retiring Democratic Rep. John E. Moss.
		Matsui was elected twice to the Sacramento City Council, serving 1971-78.
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/elections/2004/candidates/22467 (295 words)

	Bob Matsui
		Robert Takeo Matsui (born September 17 1941), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives since 1979, representing the 5th District of California.
		A third-generation Japanese American, Matsui was born in Sacramento, California and was six months old when he and his family were taken from Sacramento and interned by the U.S. government at the Tule Lake camp in 1942.
		In 1988, Matsui helped shepherd the Japanese-American Redress Act through Congress, in which the government formally apologized for the World War II internment program and offered token compensation to victims.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/bob_matsui (359 words)

	Ortiz Won't Seek Post Left Vacant by Robert Matsui's Death (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		State Senator Deborah Ortiz, who was often mentioned as a possible contender for the congressional seat left vacant by the death of Rep. Robert Matsui, said Friday that she has decided not to run.
		Ortiz' decision comes in the wake of Doris Matsui's announcement on Wednesday that she planned to seek the office held by her late husband.
		Robert Matsui died on January 1 of complications from a rare bone marrow disease.
	www.news10.net /storyfull1.asp?id=9026 (322 words)

	Robert Matsui (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Robert Takeo Matsui (born September 17, 1941), American politician, has been a Democratic member of the United States House ofRepresentatives since 1979, representing the 5th District of California.
		A third-generation Japanese American, Matsui was born in Sacramento, California and was six months old when heand his family were taken from Sacramento and interned by the U.S. government at the Tule Lake camp in 1942.
		Until December 1998, Doris Matsui worked as Deputy Assistant to thePresident and Deputy Director of Public Liaison for President Bill Clinton.The Matsuis have one grown son, Brian, who received his undergraduate and law degrees from Stanford University.
	www.therfcc.org /robert-matsui-75376.html (294 words)

	The Seattle Times: Opinion: Matsui will be missed
		Matsui's sudden passing, the result of a rare stem-cell disorder, robs his party of one of its genuine experts on Social Security and one of its firmest foes of privatization.
		Matsui was a good person to talk politics with because he believed what he had to say but was also open to other people's ideas.
		Matsui questioned Ellwood's motives and attacked him for referring to welfare as a "check-writing system." The phrase, Matsui said, insulted poor women and children.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/opinion/2002140577_dionne05.html (756 words)

	Boston.com / News / Boston Globe / Obituaries / Robert Matsui, key legislator from Calif.
		SACRAMENTO -- Representative Robert T. Matsui of California, who spent time in an internment camp for Japanese-Americans as an infant during World War II and went on to serve 26 years in Congress, died of complications from a rare disease Saturday night at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. He was 63.
		Representative Matsui was the third-ranking Democrat on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, where he was his party's point man on Social Security legislation.
		Representative Matsui was reelected with ease to his 14th term in November.
	www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2005/01/03/robert_matsui_key_legislator_from_calif (373 words)

	MAGAZINE \| PAC \| The Leadership Council in meets Congressman Robert Matsui \| VOL 29-1: May 2004
		This meeting was a lunch with Congressman Robert Matsui (D-CA), a member of the House Democratic Leadership who plays a key role in shaping the democratic agenda on tax, trade and health care issues for the House of Representatives.
		Congressman Matsui is one of the longest serving members of the House Ways and Means Committee, ranking third after Congressmen Rangel (D-NY) and Stark (D-CA) on the Democratic side.
		Matsui was one of the first members of Congress to join on our runaway production legislation both in 2001 and 2003.
	www.dga.org /news/v29_1/pacnews-504-b.php3 (706 words)

	SacObserver.com [GOVERNMENT] A Passion For Service: Remembering Robert Matsui
		Rep. Matsui’s passing has prompted an outpouring of praises from Washington and California political figures, all honoring the former Japanese American prisoner during World War II who went on to serve 26 years in Congress.
		Matsui recently sought and received $5 million for a project to bridge over I-5 to reconnect the revitalized downtown core with the waterfront.
		Robert is also survived by son, Brian Matsui, daughter-in-law, Amy Matsui, and granddaughter, Anna Matsui.
	www.sacobserver.com /government/010705/obit_robert_matsui2.shtml (1189 words)

	Poignant symbolism in Matsui's passing - Howard Fineman - MSNBC.com
		Matsui, who died Saturday at 63 of complications from a rare form of cancer, will be remembered Wednesday at a service in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall.
		Matsui's death was hard to accept for the people who knew him personally.
		The president and his conservative GOP allies, invigorated by the 2004 elections and reaching the logical conclusion of the ideological mission they have been on for a generation, are out to dismantle the crumbling foundation of the liberals' world view.
	www.msnbc.msn.com /id/6789551 (917 words)

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