Former Rep. Pete Stark remembered as affordable health care champion

Bay Area politicians and others paid tribute this week to former U.S. Rep. Fortney “Pete” Stark, who died Jan. 24 at his home in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

“Congressman Stark dedicated his life to defending every American’s right to quality, affordable health care,” said U.S. Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Francisco, in a statement. “Personally and professionally, I was proud to work with Pete to pass the Affordable Care Act, which stands as a pillar of health and economic security in America today.”