Last week the FBI was successful in stopping a terrorist attack in Oregon by a US citizen named Mohamud Osman Mohamud. This is one example of the homegrown terrorist threat that is becoming more common in the United States. This morning a few of my colleagues and I are meeting with the Dutch Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Erik Akerboom, and the...

House Republicans Elect Leadership Team for the 112th Congress

The results of those elections are as follows:

• Speaker of the House: John A. Boehner of Ohio
• Republican Leader: Eric Cantor of Virginia
• Republican Whip: Kevin McCarthy of California
• Republican Conference Chairman: Jeb Hensarling of Texas
• National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman: ...

"We must never forget the incredible sacrifices made by our veterans and active duty service men and women. Our veterans and their families made lifelong commitments to our nation and their service has been a cornerstone of America’s freedom and prosperity. When their nation called our veterans selflessly put their lives on the line. The United Sta...

By Kay Granger

Special to the Star-Telegram

Recently, I spoke with a constituent who was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer 17 years ago. She was 41 years old at the time.

After the diagnosis, her doctors told her she would have one year to live. Seven years later, she believed she had beaten the disease after going through traditional treatmen...

If you are currently a college student and interested in learning more about the Federal Legislative process, you should apply to be an intern in my Washington, D.C. Office.

We try to provide an educational opportunity, in both our District office in Fort Worth and our Washington, D.C. office, for many 12th District Texas students. The number o...

The American people are not stupid and they know propaganda when they see it. 68% of Americans agree that President Obama’s stimulus is a waste of taxpayer money. The White House has wasted millions of dollars on advertising and promotion of the failed stimulus package.  

Around America, countless signs have been erected touting the stimulus.  One...

If you are currently a college student and interested in learning more about the Federal Legislative process, you should apply to be an intern in my Washington, D.C. Office. For more information on how to apply, you can access the information at: http://www.kaygranger.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=140&sectiontree=3,140

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12) released the following statement after receiving the National Tax Limitation Committee’s Tax Fighter Award for the 111th Congress:

“Tax relief is one of the best things Congress can do to help spur a great deal of economic growth,” Granger said. “I am proud of my record and making sure your taxe...

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12) released the following statement after receiving the National Federation of Independent Business’s Guardian of Small Business Award:

“As a former small business owner, I know how burdensome regulations imposed by the federal government can be,” Granger said. “I am proud of my record and I will conti...

Washington, DC- Congresswoman Kay Granger (TX-12) released the following statement after receiving the National Federation of Independent Business’s Guardian of Small Business Award:

“As a former small business owner, I know how burdensome regulations imposed by the federal government can be,” Granger said. “I am proud of my record and I will conti...