Congressman Poe with Veteran Johnny Lee at the Korean Community Center

Mr. Lee thanked Congressman Poe for his support of veterans.

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Congressman Poe meets with Korean-American Community

Congressman Poe met with Ambassador and Korean Consul-General Suk-bum Park, City Councilman Randy Sim, business owners, faith leaders and other members of the Korean-American community at the Korean Community Center.

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Captain Neal Smith

The community of Atascocita, Humble and fire stations from around the state of Texas came to pay their respects to Captain Smith. A beautiful ceremony honoring our local hero.

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Congressman Poe with Judge McSpadden and Jane Johnstone

Congressman Poe attended a Crime Stoppers of Houston event, where he discussed the Victims’ Rights Caucus.

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Timetable of Taxes from Obamacare

This graph shows the taxes from Obamacare that have taken effect.

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Congressman Poe attends Lake Houston Chamber Membership Luncheon

At the luncheon, Congressman Poe gave a congressional update on a variety of topics, including health care and the economy.

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Congressman Poe with Lt. Stan Jolly

Congressman Poe hosted a Back to School “Congress after Hours” event, where he visited with neighbors and their children.

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Congressman Poe visits Walgreens Pharmacy in Humble

During the visit, they spoke about the role of the pharmacy and pharmacists in providing health care to the community.

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Space shuttle Endeavour flies over Ellington Field

Last week, Endeavour flew over Ellington Field during its final trek across the country.

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Congressman Poe with Veteran Jim Hoffman

Jim Hoffman was a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He stopped by the office to speak to Congressman Poe about issues affecting veterans.

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Congressman Poe with the Direct Selling Association

In the meeting, they discussed the importance of maintaining the current classification of independent contractors under labor and tax laws.

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VOICE OF TEXAS, PAM FROM LIBERTY, TEXAS

WASHINGTON, September 21 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, I’ve heard from many Texas business owners who built their businesses without government help. Here’s what Pam from Liberty, Texas has to say: “We are college educated, taxpaying citizens who have a lifetime of hard work under our belts. We have...

VOICE OF TEXAS, ELIZABETH FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS

WASHINGTON, September 20 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Elizabeth from Houston wrote me this about her business: “My immigrant parents came to the Unites States legally. They had to learn English. My dad worked very hard. He opened several bars and restaurants, hired wait staff, cooks, bartenders, and...

TIME TO RETHINK OUR FOREIGN AID

WASHINGTON, September 20 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Over the last week, we have watched as anti-American groups throughout the world have killed Americans, attacked our embassies, had protests, burned the American flag, and destroyed our property in many parts of the world. These events and events that...

TIME FOR A DIVORCE WITH PAKISTAN

WASHINGTON, September 19 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, The United States granted Pakistan major non-NATO ally status to help us fight al-Qaeda and the Taliban. This status gives special foreign aid and defense benefits, such as an expedited arms sales process. But Pakistan has proved that it...

VOICE OF TEXAS, JEFFREY FROM LEAGUE CITY, TEXAS

WASHINGTON, September 13 - CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Texans have been sharing with me their stories and lives about their businesses that they have built without the help of an out-of-control government. The responses were a testament to the tenacity of the American people. Jeffrey, from League...

VOICE OF TEXAS, KELLY FROM CROSBY, TEXAS

WASHINGTON, September 12 – CLICK HERE TO WATCH Mr. Speaker, Texans have shared with me their stories about the businesses that they have built without the help of the Federal Government. Kelly from Crosby, Texas, wrote me this: “Congressman, you are correct that small business owners carry the full load...

CONGRESSMAN POE MEETS WITH KOREAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY

HOUSTON, TX—Last night, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) met with Ambassador and Korean Consul-General Suk-bum Park, City Councilman Randy Sim, business owners, faith leaders and other members of the Korean-American community at the Korean Community Center in Spring Branch. During the meeting, attendees discussed the implementation of the... Read more

STATEMENT ON AHMADINEJAD U.N. SPEECH

Washington, D.C. - “Today, Iranian President Ahmadinejad struck again when he declared in front of the U.N. General Assembly that Israel would be 'eliminated.' This is not the first time we’ve heard this foreign terrorist dictator threaten to wipe Israel off the map. The U.S. should take... Read more

STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO REPORTS OF SECRETARY OF STATE CLINTON’S INTENTION TO DE-LIST MEK TODAY

Washington, D.C. – “Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s expected decision to delist the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) from the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) list is long overdue, but a much welcomed and warranted decision,” said Poe.  “The MEK long ago renounced violence, and in recent... Read more

POE: REIN IN THE TSA, PROTECT OUR PRIVACY AND OUR SAFETY

Bill would establish a bill of rights for air travelers   Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) introduced H.R. 6449, the Air Travelers’ Bill of Rights Act. This legislation will establish a bill of rights to protect the basic rights of air travelers, while strengthening... Read more

REPS. POE, THOMPSON INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO SPUR INVESTMENTS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECT…

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Ted Poe (R-TX) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation in support of an “all of the above” energy approach. H.R. 6437, the Master Limited Partnerships Parity Act, will modify the federal tax code to make it easier and more attractive for... Read more

POE STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’S INSPECTOR GENERAL’S REPORT ON OPERATION FA…

Washington, D.C. – “The release of the Department of Justice’s Inspector General’s report on Operation Fast and Furious is a confirmation of what many of us in Congress have suspected all along.  Despite the Attorney General’s repeated denials and political games, the truth is that DOJ headquarters... Read more

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“I place economy among the first and most important of republican virtues, public debt as the greatest of dangers to be feared.”

~Thomas Jefferson

"Texas has yet to learn submission to any oppression, come from what source it may."

~Sam Houston

"The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries."

~Winston Churchill