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**Blog** Welcome to the 111th Congress!
Jan 5, 2009
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This week marks the beginning of the 111th Congress. Every two years, voters in the United States exercise their right to elect their congressional representatives. I am proud, honored and humbled that the people of the 46th District have reelected me to represent them in Washington for an 11th term...
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**Blog** Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 26, 2008
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Nearly 400 years ago, the Plymouth colonists shared a harvest feast with the Wampanoag Indians, giving thanks to God for all they had. George Washington proclaimed the first official National Day of Thanksgiving, in 1789. Lincoln revived the tradition, during the Civil War.
Ever since, Americans...
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**Blog** Service Academy Deadline
Oct 21, 2008
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Students in the 46th Congressional district seeking nominations to the United States Service Academies have until November 3, 2008 to complete their applications.
This is a unique opportunity for ambitious young men and women to earn a college degree while serving honorably in our armed forces. ...
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**Blog** I will continue fighting for hardworking taxpayers
Sep 30, 2008
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I was recently recognized by the National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) for my unwavering commitment to fighting on behalf of the American taxpayer. I earned an ‘A” grade on the NTLC score card and was presented with the “Tax Fighter Award” for my voting record on tax and spending issues during th...
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**Blog** 9/11: Seven years later
Sep 11, 2008
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Seven years ago, today, the enemies of freedom attacked America. Terrorists may have destroyed the World Trade Center in New York, and damaged the Pentagon, in Virginia, but they will never destroy the resolve of the American people. Even under duress, heroic, resolute Americans on United Flight 93 ...
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**Blog** New Resource Center for Wounded Veterans Announced
Sep 9, 2008
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As a ardent supporter of our men and women in the military, I believe in the importance of informing our veterans of the resources available to them. The Department of Defense has announced the establishment of the Wounded Warrior Resource Center, created as an information clearinghouse for service ...
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Mr. President, PARDON THE AGENTS NOW!
Aug 4, 2008
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After nearly eight long months, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals finally released its decision in the Ramos and Compean case. Unfortunately, the Court upheld the major convictions against the border agents effectively leaving their lengthy, decade long prison terms in place.
I vehement...
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Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean are still in prison
Jul 17, 2008
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A year ago today, on July 17, 2007, the United States Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings concerning the plight of Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean. At the conclusion of the hearing Senators Feinstein (D-CA) and Cornyn (R-TX), called on President Bush to immediately commute the sentences ...
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Remembering Tony Snow
Jul 14, 2008
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Tony was the consummate professional whose positive spirit was felt by everyone he encountered. During a contentious time when the President and I were at odds over the unjust imprisonment of Border Agents Ramos and Compean, Tony Snow demonstrated a spirit of good will and cooperation that would hav...
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Happy Fourth of July!
Jul 4, 2008
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The 4th of July is so much more than BBQs and fireworks. It's a celebration of this great country of ours. Americans aren't united by one race, religion or culture. We are united by the right of liberty that inspired our independence in the first place.
To the degree that we are cel...
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