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Press Release Promises Made, Promises …?

editor — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:50:17 +0000

KBH Tax Returns: Promises Made, Promises …? Texans deserve to know Senator’s complete tax record – and her husband’s

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison initially ran for the U.S. Senate promising reform and adv ocating for transparency by elected officials. After 16 years in the Senate, she has become the evasive Washington insider that she once ridiculed.

“Senator Hutchison [...]

PRESS RELEASE : Randy’s Roundup 8/3/09

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 22:27:20 +0000

A Weekly Newsletter from Congressman Randy Neugebauer

August 3, 2009

Health Care Alternatives

As Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats take their government-run health care plan on the road this month, I continue to oppose putting Washington in charge of your health care.

The people of the 19th Congressional District have two choices when it comes to health care reform. [...]

PRESS RELEASE : Thornberry on Health Reform Bill

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:26:31 +0000

Congress recessed for the traditional August break without either the full House or the full Senate voting on a health care reform bill. It is very important that an overhaul of our health care system was not rushed through Congress as other bills have been. Any bill must be carefully studied and understood, and the [...]

Thornberry Says Delay In Vote On Health Care Bill A “Small Victory For Common Sense”

admin — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:12:11 +0000

Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) issued the following statement regarding the schedule for a vote on President Obama’s health care reform proposal:

“It is good that a vote on health care legislation has at least been delayed for a time. This issue is too important to rush through Congress, as other bills have been. But this small victory [...]

Governor Perry Visits Texas Troops, Talks Health Care

admin — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:43:53 +0000

Perry Visits Texas Troops Abroad, Shows Support for Their Efforts

Governor Perry returned this week from a Middle East trip sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense where he visited Texas military men and women defending our freedom in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistanand Germany. “These individuals work hard through difficult and dangerous conditions to protect others, [...]

Cornyn to Vote Against Sotomayor

admin — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:24:11 +0000

Senator John Cornyn today announced his intention to vote against the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court of the United States. Cornyn said “The hearings were an opportunity for Judge Sotomayor, and ultimately, in my view, a missed opportunity…regarding her most controversial decisions, she refused to explain them on the merits. I [...]

Michael Williams Raises Possibility of Senate Appointment

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:50:31 +0000

A candidate running for U.S. Senator suggests that he will be appointed to the position before being elected. Railroad commissioner Michael Williams raised the possibility yesterday while campaigning in Lubbock.

PRESS RELEASE : Sharp Endorsements 7/15/09

editor — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:48:20 +0000

Dear Fellow Texan:

The momentum continued to build this week behind John Sharp’s campaign for the United States Senate as the two top Democrats in Harris County announced their enthusiastic endorsement.

Respected Harris County Commissioner El Franco Lee and Sylvia Garcia said they both back John because “Texas has a unique opportunity to send a seasoned leader [...]

Ted Cruz to Speak at LARW Luncheon

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:48:28 +0000

A candidate for state Attorney General will speak to a group in Lubbock this week. Former Texas Solicitor General Ted Cruz will address the Lubbock Area Republican Women on Thursday. Cruz served as Texas Solicitor General from 2003 to 2008. He’ll speak at the Lubbock Area Republican Women’s Lunch on Thursday at 11:45 P.M. at [...]

Press Release: Support for Hutchison

editor — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:15:07 +0000

Groundswell of Support for Kay Bailey Hutchison

Today is a great day for the Kay Bailey Hutchison campaign and I wanted to share the news with all our supporters. We are thrilled to announce our fundraising totals for the reporting period.

We raised an astonishing $6.7 million.

This outpouring of support came from over 6,500 donors across Texas. [...]