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Thornberry: Doubling down on failed economic programs won't create jobs
Dec 16, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives took what could be its last votes of 2009, including bills to fund defense, a second stimulus, and to raise the debt ceiling: “The year 2009 is one in which federal sp...
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Thornberry Statement on Latest Financial Bill
Dec 11, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today issued the following statement after the House voted to pass H.R. 4173, a 1,200-plus page bill that will give the government more control and fundamentally remake the U.S. economy: “This 1200-plus page bill continues the “Washington-kn...
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Thornberry: Intelligence Sharing should be immune from politics between branches
Dec 10, 2009
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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today introduced a bill to clarify and strengthen requirements for intelligence information sharing between the White House and Congress. The bill, H.R. 4261, would amend the National Security Act of 1947 to provide clear standards and proce...
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Amarillo Globe News: Afghan plan full of risks
Dec 6, 2009
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Editorial President Obama has found himself in a position he likely never thought would develop. The president is fending off his harshest criticism as commander in chief from his traditional allies, while receiving qualified support from those who have opposed him virtually every step of the way du...
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Thornberry Statement on Situation in Afghanistan
Dec 2, 2009
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Washington, D.C.— U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) made the following statement on President Obama’s speech on the situation in Afghanistan: “President Obama did a good job of reminding us of 9/11 and of the reasons why Afghanistan remains important to the safety and security of America and o...
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Mammography Recommendation Is One Step Closer to Government Control of Health Care
Nov 20, 2009
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-TX 13) today sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius concerning the recent recommendations on mammography screenings made by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). “These are very important decisions that...
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Amarillo Globe News: AG misfires with NY move
Nov 19, 2009
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Editorial A lot of us out here in "Flyover Country" consider them an act of war - and we're wondering today why the Obama administration is choosing to treat Khalid Sheikh Muhammad as a common criminal instead of a war criminal. U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder's decision to move Muhammad and four ...
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Human Events: The big intelligence chill
Nov 18, 2009
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By Rep. Mac Thornberry Across the country, people are angry and frustrated at a government that seems to care more about itself than about the American people and their future. Among the most troubling developments is the increased use of national security to provide political cover -- both for poli...
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Thornberry, Intelligence Committee Republicans Call For Fort Hood Investigatiom
Nov 17, 2009
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), a senior Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Armed Services Committees, today called on Speaker Pelosi to immediately direct Congress to open an investigation into the tragic shootings at Fort Hood...
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Amarillo Globe News: Full Airing Necessary
Nov 16, 2009
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Editorial It is time to look closely at a lot of elements associated with the Fort Hood tragedy - and it will be time in due course to make those findings public. A leading member of two key U.S. House committees, Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Clarendon, believes correctly that the government needs to deal...
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