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- November 2012
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Neugebauer Statement on STEM Jobs Act
11/30/12Taxpayers have already spent nearly $200 billion to keep Fannie and Freddie afloat. The guarantee fees should be raised so that they can better cover the risk associated with Fannie and Freddie's portfolios. I strongly disagree with using increased g< Read more > -
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announces Efforts to List Lesser Prairie-Chicken as a Threatened Species
11/30/12I'm disappointed in the Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to move towards listing the Lesser Prairie-Chicken as a threatened species. This decision could drive ranching families and energy producers out of business. It's clear that the En< Read more > -
Neugebauer Statement on Federal Housing Report
11/16/12Congressman Randy Neugebauer (TX-19) issued the following statement in response to the annual audit released today by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). The audit revealed a $16.3 billion deficit in the FHA's insurance fund.< Read more > -
Financial Services Subcommittee Report Finds Decisions by Corzine, Lack of Communication Between Regulators Led to MF Global Bankruptcy and Loss of Customer Funds
11/15/12The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Randy Neugebauer, released the full results of its year-long majority staff investigation into the collapse of MF Global on Thursday.< Read more > - October 2012
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Subcommittee to Release Results of Investigation into MF Global's Collapse in Next Few Weeks
10/31/12Our investigation is essentially an autopsy of how MF Global came to its ultimate demise and what policy changes need to be made to prevent similar customer losses in the future.< Read more > -
Remarks to the Society of Environmental Journalists
10/20/12Today, I'd like to share how that combination of resources, research, and smart regulation has contributed to some achievements I'm particularly proud of. I think that West Texas can serve as an example to the rest of the country on how we can me< Read more > -
Neugebauer Statement on 2008 Farm Bill Expiration
10/01/12"I'm very disappointed that the Farm Bill is expiring without a new five-year Farm Bill in place. Our farmers keep America fed and clothed while risking the uncertainties of weather, droughts, and rising input costs. Now, they will also have to deal< Read more > - September 2012
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Neugebauer Demands Transparency and Accountability at CFPB
09/20/12The Bureau can withdraw more than $550 million each year from the Fed, and no one has any authority to prevent those transfers– not Congress, not the Fed itself, and not even the President's Office of Management and Budget. The justifications f< Read more > -
Neugebauer Condemns Killings in Libya
09/12/12I am outraged by the murder of U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three U.S. diplomatic employees in Benghazi, Libya. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the families affected by this tragedy.< Read more > - July 2012
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Neugebauer Applauds FHFA Cost-Benefit Analysis
07/31/12"Director DeMarco and his team performed a detailed and comprehensive cost-benefit analysis before making this decision, and I applaud their thoroughness," Neugebauer said. "The FHFA concluded that the benefit from this program was too small compared to< Read more > -
Preventing Homelessness Among West Texas Veterans
07/27/12"Our veterans are the pride of our nation, because they have fought and suffered in service of our shared ideals," Neugebauer said.< Read more > -
Neugebauer Introduces PRO-LIFE Act to Prevent Abortion Promotion in Schools
07/24/12"Abortion providers don't belong in our schools," Neugebauer stated. "The PRO-LIFE Act ensures that federal funds aren't going to school systems that allow student health centers to perform or advocate for abortions."< Read more > -
Neugebauer Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill
07/12/12I'm grateful to Chairman Frank Lucas for his work to develop this legislation. This is a complex bill, but I'm satisfied that we've come to an agreement that reduces our spending, improves program efficiency, and creates a strong safety net f< Read more > -
Neugebauer Votes to Repeal Obamacare
07/11/12The American people have voiced their opposition to Obamacare loud and clear, and House Republicans are listening. If the Senate doesn't act soon, middle class Americans will be saddled with one of the largest tax increases in history. The fact is th< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER JOINS THORNBERRY AND CONAWAY TO PREVENT CLOSING BORDER PATROL STATIONS IN WEST TEXAS
07/10/12Border security is of the utmost importance to our country. But we know that between the border patrol offices in Amarillo and Lubbock, more than 700 illegal immigrants were detained. The Department of Homeland Security hasn't demonstrated that sendi< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER: WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO HONOR OUR HISTORY
07/03/12This July 4th, we celebrate America's independence and honor the ideals that built our nation: liberty, equality, and democracy. Sometimes, we may forget just how extraordinary our nation is. We are a country of explorers, philosophers, and revolutio< Read more > - June 2012
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NEUGEBAUER VOTES TO HOLD ATTORNEY GENERAL IN CONTEMPT
06/28/12Thanks to Operation Fast and Furious, American weapons are now in the hands of violent criminals. Tragically, one of these weapons may have been used to kill Brian Terry, a federal agent charged with defending our borders. We owe the American people an< Read more > -
Neugebauer Reacts to Supreme Court Decision; Pledges to Continue Fighting to Fully Repeal Obamacare
06/28/12I am extremely disappointed with the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the individual mandate under Obamacare. This is a dramatic shift toward more taxation, more government regulations, and fewer liberties for West Texans. The government can now de< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER APPLAUDS CARGILL'S INVESTMENT IN PARMER COUNTY
06/26/12I couldn't be more pleased about Cargill's decision to invest in Parmer County. This new facility will not only create job opportunities during construction, but it will also add 37 permanent jobs to the community.< Read more > -
Neugebauer Statement on Senate Farm Bill Passage
06/21/12I'm pleased the Senate voted to pass the Farm Bill today. This action moves us one step closer to ensuring our farmers have a predictable, efficient safety net in place before they make next season's planting decisions.< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER CRITICIZES OBAMA FOR WITHOLDING KEY DOCUMENTS ON FAST AND FURIOUS OPERATION
06/20/12The White House decision to grant Attorney General Holder executive privilege is yet another example of this Administration's refusal to behave in a transparent, accountable fashion.< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER PRAISES JOB-SAVING DECISION NOT TO LIST LIZARD AS ENDANGERED SPECIES
06/13/12I am extremely pleased that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that the historic voluntary conservation agreements in Texas and New Mexico were sufficient to protect the dunes sagebrush lizard.< Read more > -
RELEASE: IN HONOR OF CANCER SURVIVORS DAY, NEUGEBAUER ENCOURAGES SCREENINGS
06/07/12Today, Congressman Randy Neugebauer (TX-19) released a public service announcement on the importance of cancer screening. To mark the 25th annual National Cancer Survivors' Day, Congressman Neugebauer is encouraging regular checkups–early detec< Read more > - May 2012
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NEUGEBAUER PSA REMINDS TX19 CONSTITUENTS OF AVAILABLE SERVICES
05/31/12Today, Congressman Randy Neugebauer (TX-19) released a public service announcement today for residents of Texas' 19th district. In it, he explains how constituents can access Congressional services like Capitol tours and assistance with grant applica< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER ANNOUNCES $7 MILLION GRANT TO IMPROVE ABILENE AIRPORT
05/31/12By providing easy access to Abilene and the surrounding communities, this airport not only increases personal travel, but business travel as well. An investment to improve the Abilene Regional Airport is an investment in Texan jobs.< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER OPENING STATEMENT ON FDIC'S STRUCTURED TRANSACTION PROGRAM
05/16/12Thank you for attending today's hearing on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's (FDIC) Structured Transaction Program. I want to thank Congressman Lynn Westmoreland and Congresswoman Jamie Herrera-Buetler for taking a leadership role in thi< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER OPENING STATEMENT ON ISSUING A SUBPOENA TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
05/16/12We meet today to consider the authorization and issuance of a subpoena to compel the production of documents from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) related to its oversight and administration of the HOME Partnership Program. The docume< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER ANNOUNCES 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION WINNER
05/15/12I am happy to announce that Miss Beckie Schneller, a senior at Abilene High School, has won this year's Congressional Art Competition for the 19th District of Texas. Her winning oil painting, entitled ‘So Small,' clearly shows Beckie's talent,< Read more > - April 2012
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NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON NEW "DODD-FRANK BURDEN TRACKER"
04/18/12It will take over 24 million man hours to comply with Dodd-Frank rules per year. It took only 20 million to build the Panama Canal. Banks, credit unions, retirement funds and other financial institutions will be forced to spend a large portion of their bu< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER TESTIFIES ON THE IMPORTANCE OF DYESS AIR FORCE BASE
04/17/12The men and women of Dyess play an essential, daily role in the defense of this great nation. Whether it's 3,000 consecutive days of deployment by the busiest C-130 unit in the Air Force, or 10,000 combat missions by the workhorse of the bomber fleet,< Read more > - March 2012
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NEUGEBAUER ATTENDS HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING ON 2012 FARM BILL
03/30/12In the hearing today, we will discuss the different policy options being proposed for the 2012 Farm Bill and the impacts they would have on farmers and ranchers in the United States. I am the author of H.R. 3107, the CROP Act, which aims to give producers< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF THE PATH TO PROSPERITY BUDGET FOR FY2013
03/29/12Our government, and our country, is currently facing two different paths. Path number one leads to bigger government, more spending and a culture of entitlement in which the government is involved in every aspect of Americans' lives. Path number two l< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON NEW EPA GREENHOUSE GAS RULES FOR POWER PLANTS
03/28/12The EPA's new rule is yet another example of the Obama Administration's job-killing regulations that will increase the cost of energy for American consumers. While the President claims to support an ‘all-of-the-above' energy policy, actions sp< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OBAMACARE
03/23/12Obamacare has been in effect for two years, and the only things we've gained from it are more regulations, more costs, and more cumbersome and complicated hoops for patients, doctors and small businesses to jump through.< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER ANNOUNCES THE 2012 CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION
03/08/12Each year, the Congressional Art Competition allows Congress to showcase the talents of many young people across the nation. The winning entry from each Congressional District will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel in the United States Capitol for one yea< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON "SERGEANT CHRIS DAVIS POST OFFICE" RENAMING CEREMONY
03/02/12I am honored to be a part of this special day for the Davis family. Today marks the end of a long process to honor and celebrate the life of one of Lubbock's fallen sons. Sergeant Davis served his country with pride and honor, and will be remembered b< Read more > - February 2012
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NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT REGARDING THE B-1 BOMBER COMPLETING ITS 10,000TH COMBAT MISSION
02/28/12This is a significant milestone for the B-1 Bomber. Considering that the B-1 was originally designed to be a nuclear bomber, completing 10,000 combat missions is a testament to this great aircraft, as well as the skill and dedication of the talented men a< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON 2012 SERVICE ACADEMY APPOINTEES AND MARCH 3RD ACADEMY FORUMS IN LUBBOCK AND ABILENE
02/17/12Today, U.S. Representative Randy Neugebauer (R-TX) announced the three Service Academy Appointees from Texas's 19th Congressional District.< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON SCIENCE COMMITTEE HEARING TO INVESTIGATE EPA
02/01/12In another example of flawed EPA science activity, the Agency's analysis during this Pavillion, Wyoming investigation violated widely accepted practices of quality scientific assessment.< Read more > - January 2012
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NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT REGARDING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
01/24/12Tonight, Americans heard more of the same from President Obama. He has no plan for real solutions to our economic challenges and no plans to encourage real job growth. Most importantly, he has no plans to help grow higher-skilled, higher-paying jobs.< Read more > -
NEUGEBAUER STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA'S DECISION TO BLOCK THE KEYSTONE XL PIPELINE
01/18/12Today, President Obama blocked the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, determining that the crucial job-creating project does ‘not serve the national interest.' This makes no sense.< Read more >