August 21, 2008: Gonzalez Statement on Passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones
San
Antonio, TX - Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20)
issued the following statement on the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs
Jones of Cleveland,
Ohio:
"The Congresswoman was
a dear friend of mine who inspired us all. We will truly miss her quick wit,
endearing smile, dedication to her civic duty, and love for our country. The
House will seem empty without her and my thoughts and prayers are with all who
knew and loved her."
July 31, 2008: Rep. Gonzalez Votes to Send Landmark Higher Education Legislation to the President
Washington, DC - Congressman Charlie
Gonzalez (TX-20) today joined an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the House
of Representatives to approve legislation that would address the soaring price
of college tuition and remove other obstacles that make it harder for qualified
students to go to college.
By a vote of 380-49, the House approved the Higher Education
Opportunity Act (H.R. 4137), which would reform and strengthen the nation's
higher education programs to ensure that they operate in the best interests of
students and families. The legislation builds on Congressional efforts to make
college more affordable and accessible for all qualified students. Last year,
Congress enacted into law a $20 billion increase in college financial aid over
the next five years, the largest increase in student aid since the G.I. Bill of
1944.