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August 13, 2012
Dear Friend, Sincerely, Mac
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June 11, 2012
I always appreciate when you take the time to contact me and look forward to answering your questions on the video mailbox. In this edition, I discuss concerns about the Farm Bill, the possibility of cuts to agriculture programs, and where Congress stands on renewing these policies. With the Supreme Court set to rule on the Obama health care law any day, I also talk about the House's recent vote to repeal additional pieces of the law. The latest vote would repeal the law’s tax on medical devices and end restrictions on health savings and flexible spending accounts. The measure passed with bipartisan support on a vote of 270 to 146. I hope you'll tune in to this edition and keep the questions coming.
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March 26, 2012
I always appreciate hearing from you and look forward to answering your questions on the video mailbox.
In this edition, I discuss the House's vote to repeal of the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB), which was another unpopular part of the President's health care law. Last week, I asked if you agree with the House's decision to work towards a full repeal of the health care law. 71% of participants said that they fully support the House's decision; 25% said they firmly disagree with with the House plan to repeal the law. If you did not share your opinion, you may do so here. Or, you can learn more about my decision to support the repeal of IPAB by reading the press statement and eNewsletter I released on Friday. In this video mailbox, I also respond to a constituent's concerns about the Justice Department's involvement in the Texas law that would require voters to display a photo ID at the poll. Let me know what you think about the issue by sharing your opinion here. I hope you'll tune in to this edition and keep the questions coming. Press Releases | Opinion Pieces | In the News | Committee Statements | eNewsletters | Photos Email | eNewsletter | Facebook | Twitter | Google + | Tumblr | Mac’s Blog | YouTube | Video Mailbox | Flickr
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January 31, 2012
I received some mail last week regarding the President's State of the Union address. One constituent wrote in response to the statement I put out after the President's remarks that it is Congress who prevents the President from accomplishing more. I respectfully disagree. Press Releases | Opinion Pieces | In the News | Committee Statements | eNewsletters | Photos Email | eNewsletter | Facebook | Twitter | Google + | Tumblr | Mac’s Blog | YouTube | Video Mailbox | Flickr
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January 09, 2012
In 2012, much of the conversation in Congress will focus on the size and role of government in our lives. This debate is a necessary conversation given our massive debt and deficit and the unprecedented growth of government since the President took office in 2009. It is also a promising opportunity to get our country on the right track. Additionally, I discuss the need to reform some of the entitlement programs, which continue to consume more and more of the federal budget. If we are serious about getting our fiscal house in order, commonsense entitlement reform must be on the table. I hope you'll join my page on Facebook and share this feature with your friends. Press Releases | Opinion Pieces | In the News | Committee Statements | eNewsletters | Photos Email | eNewsletter | Facebook | Twitter | Google + | Tumblr | Mac’s Blog | YouTube | Video Mailbox | Flickr
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December 20, 2011
I wanted to share this week’s video mailbox segment with you. In this edition, I answer questions on the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), possible changes to the Farm Bill after the Super Committee failure, and how supporting commonsense energy policies like the Keystone XL pipeline could create thousands of American jobs. I invite you to learn more about these issues by watching this edition of the video mailbox. Have a question you would like answered? Please contact me by phone, e-mail, letters, or on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you'll share this feature with your friends and keep the questions coming. Press Releases | Opinion Pieces | In the News | Committee Statements | eNewsletters | Photos Email | eNewsletter | Facebook | Twitter | Google + | Tumblr | Mac’s Blog | YouTube | Video Mailbox | Flickr
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October 31, 2011
This is my video mailbox entry for the week of October 31st. This week I answer some questions about TRICARE For Life (TFL) enrollment, military retirement, National Right-to-Carry legislation (H.R. 822), EPA pollution standard regulations, and the Republican job plan. I look forward to answering more questions in the future from those who contact me by phone, e-mail, letters, or on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you'll share this feature with your friends and keep the questions coming.
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September 19, 2011
This is my video mailbox entry for the week of September 19th. This week I answered questions about President Obama's executive order to stop the deportation of large numbers of illegal immigrants, regulations that prevent job creation, the President's stimulus-type jobs plan, and overlap in welfare programs. I look forward to answering more questions in the future from those who contact me by phone, e-mail, letters, or on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you’ll share this feature with your friends and keep the questions coming.
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September 01, 2011
This is my inaugural effort to answer on video some of the more common questions I receive from the folks in our part of Texas. In this first edition of "Mac's Video Mailbox" I answered questions about proposed post office closures in our part of Texas, possible changes to Social Security, Medicare, and military retirement, and the Tea Party. I look forward to answering more questions in the future from those who contact me by phone, e-mail, letters, or on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you’ll keep the questions coming.
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