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S.A lawmakers seeking direct flights to D.C.
Apr 23, 2011
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By Gary Martin/gmartin@express-news.net Updated 12:01 a.m., Saturday, April 23, 2011 Delays, layovers and connecting flights: The San Antonio congressional delegation is demanding some respect in the skies above the nation's capital. They want nonstop flights from the Alamo to Arlington, Va., where...
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Bexar County Delegation Announces $5 million in clean energy funding for VIA Metropolitan Transit
Sep 21, 2009
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U.S. Congressmen Ciro D. Rodriguez, Henry Cuellar, Charles Gonzalez and Lamar Smith announced $5 million in Stimulus funding for VIA Metropolitan Transit to replace conventional diesel buses with 35-foot composite body electric transit buses. The project includes quick-charging stations to recharge ...
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Smith, Carter Announce $19.14 Million in Transportation Funding for Austin Passes House
Jul 24, 2009
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Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and John Carter (TX-31) today announced that $19,140,000 in funding for Austin was included in the FY2010 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill and passed by the House of Representatives. The money will be used to purchase para-transit vehicles for Capital Metro, as...
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San Antonio Delegation Announces More than $30 million in FTA Funds for VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority
Jul 24, 2009
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Today, the San Antonio Congressional Delegation announced that the San Antonio VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority will receive over $30 million in funding. The funding is provided under the Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as part of the American Recovery and Reinv...
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Smith, Carter Announce $19.14 Million in Transportation Funding for Austin
Jul 14, 2009
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Congressmen Lamar Smith (TX-21) and John Carter (TX-31) today announced that $19,140,000 in funding for Austin was included in the FY2010 Transportation, HUD Appropriations bill and passed by the THUD Appropriations Subcommittee. The money will be used to purchase para-transit vehicles for Capital M...
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ICYMI: U.S. to Steer GM Toward Bankruptcy
May 22, 2009
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In Case You Missed It… ""GM now stands for Government Motors,"" said Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Tex.). ""While the UAW is cashing in, it's the dealers, creditors and American taxpayers who are being forced to cash out."" By David Cho, Peter Whoriskey and Kendra Marr The Obama administration is preparing to...
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High Priority Projects for the Surface Transportation Authorization
May 18, 2009
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Bexar County – Bulverde Road IV Phase A – Requesting $4,640,000 The Bulverde Road IV Phase A project will expand an existing two-lane roadway, in one of the fastest growing areas of Bexar County, into a four lane road with two 12 ft. travel lanes in each direction, 4 ft. paved shoulders, and enhance...
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Smith Opposes Auto Bailout
Dec 19, 2008
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Today President Bush announced a $17.4 billion rescue package for the Detroit auto makers that allows them to avoid bankruptcy. The money will come from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). Earlier this week, Congressman Lamar Smith joined other House Republicans in signing a letter to the Pres...
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Smith and House GOP Propose Auto Reorganization Plan without Bailout
Dec 10, 2008
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Congressman Lamar Smith today voted against H.R. 7321, the $14 billion taxpayer-funded auto bailout proposed by House Democratic leaders, which passed by a vote of 237 to 170. He issued the following statement: “This is an expensive way to put off a real solution. The proposal does not provide enoug...
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San Antonio Airport Becomes a Designated Airport
Mar 4, 2008
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Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will permanently designate San Antonio International Airport as an “Airport of First Landing” for private aircraft. The final approval designation was signed by Home...
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