Speier joins race for seat in Congress - San Jose Mercury News

Speier joins race for seat in Congress - San Jose Mercury News: "With her hat now formally in the race to represent the 12th congressional district, Jackie Speier described for a crowd of supporters in Foster City on Sunday the changes she would like to see if she wins: Tougher national laws protecting consumers' financial privacy. A revamped Environmental Protection Agency that is on the side of the 'environment and not the polluters.' Better health benefits for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. And a timely troop withdrawal from Iraq."