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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 TO BEGIN ANNUAL MILITARY CHRISTMAS CARD DRIVE
KINGWOOD, TEXAS—This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) will begin his annual military Christmas card drive. Christmas cards and holiday cards will be collected and distributed to American service men and women who are currently serving overseas. Individuals and community groups are encouraged to participate and show their... Read more
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
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