December 10, 2008: House Passes Auto Industry Financing and Restructuring Act
Washington, DC - Congressman Charlie
Gonzalez (TX-20) today joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to pass HR 7321,
the Auto Industry
Financing and Restructuring Act, legislation which provides for $15 billion
in short-term bridge loans for struggling American automakers. The bill was
crafted with a focus on accountability provisions, protecting taxpayer dollars
with strict oversight over the industry's restructuring process, and a
commitment to fuel efficiency.
December 5, 2008: Gonzalez Statement on DHS Announcement regarding National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility
San
Antonio, TX - Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20)
issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security's
announcement regarding their National Bio and Agro-Defense
facility:
"Though I'm disappointed by today's announcement, I am proud of
our city's bid and all the hard work that went into our efforts. We will review
the decision to determine what made the selected site preferable over San Antonio."