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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 PRESSES DEFENSE SECRETARY PANETTA FOR ANSWERS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) sent a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, inquiring into the source of weapons used in the September 12 terrorist attack in Benghazi. In the letter, Congressman Poe asked Secretary Panetta if the United States had furnished any... Read more
UPDATE ON MILITARY VOTING
Yesterday, I spoke with Texas Secretary of State Hope Andrade and the Director of Elections about the complaints my office has received about active military not being able to vote. If you are impacted by this issue, here is what you need to know: 1)If you are... Read more
CONGRESSMAN POE HOSTS DOMESTIC DRONE SURVEILLANCE FORUM AT RICE UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Thursday, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) will host a House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Field Forum on the domestic use of drones. The Forum will take place in the Shell Auditorium at Rice University. Other Members of Congress including Congressman Michael McCaul (TX-10), Congresswoman Sandy Adams (FL--24)... Read more
POE: IT SEEMS THE ADMINISTRATION HAS SOMETHING TO HIDE
“It is disturbing that this Administration continues to do anything necessary to keep the truth about Fast and Furious from the American people,” said Poe. “It seems the Administration has something to hide. Congress has the obligation to pursue the truth because the Department of Justice refuses... Read more
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
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