On The Passing of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, A Rare Conservative Champion from California

On The Passing of U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, A Rare Conservative Champion from California

Congressman Doug LaMalfa’s sudden death this week shocked people in Washington and throughout California, especially in the rural North State he served for over ten years. At 65, he was still fully involved in his work, so his passing felt especially sudden to those who knew him. President Trump responded to LaMalfa’s death right away, giving personal praise to a lawmaker he respected. He called LaMalfa “a great, great, great member of Congress”…

Representative Doug LaMalfa dies at 65, GOP House majority narrows

Rep. Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) died early Tuesday at age 65 after a medical emergency Monday night caused him to go into emergency surgery, Butte County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. The sheriff’s office said LaMalfa died during the medical procedure, but the office is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of death. “We are mourning the loss of our friend and brother today and we send our respects for his life and work to h…

Farm champion Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies

SACRAMENTO — Republican Doug LaMalfa, a California rice farmer who served seven terms in the US House and was a reliable vote on President Donald Trump’s agenda, has died at age 65.