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House Moves to Defund Obamacare and Planned Parenthood

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As the House returns to Washington this week, one of the top priorities for conservative members like me will be to pass a bill defunding both Obamacare and Planned Parenthood.

As I have repeatedly said, taxpayers should not be funding an organization like Planned Parenthood. Those funds should instead go to community health care centers that actually fund health care for women. Read more about House Moves to Defund Obamacare and Planned Parenthood

The Hill Report: Week of December 28 - January 1

My thoughts and prayers are with all North Texas families who have been affected by the tornadoes last weekend. On Monday I met with the mayors of Garland and Rowlett, Mayor Doug Athas and Mayor Todd Gottel, to get an update on the damage and visit the affected areas. Words cannot express the devastation that we saw in these communities. Read more about The Hill Report: Week of December 28 - January 1

In 2015, New Senate Majority Delivered For The Nation

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Congress is often characterized as a place of partisan bickering and gridlock—where debate and partisan rancor is widespread, but little is actually accomplished. Too often, this assessment has proven accurate. But last fall, the American people decided to change that, sending a Republican majority to the U.S. Senate. Read more about In 2015, New Senate Majority Delivered For The Nation

Obama Administration Cuts Interior Enforcement

Shortly before Christmas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a report detailing deportations (henceforth “removals”) conducted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during fiscal year 2015. Read more about Obama Administration Cuts Interior Enforcement

Lubbock Still Recovering from Historic Texas Blizzard

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The City of Lubbock, Texas, is still recovering from a historic blizzard that left massive snow drifts and power outages. The storm dumped the third largest accumulation of snow in the city’s history on the streets and highways. Tropical storm force winds piled massive drifts and created power outages for residents. Read more about Lubbock Still Recovering from Historic Texas Blizzard

Neugebauer Data Security Act Sails Through Committee

Each day, the United States’ economy is the target of over 100,000 cyber incidents. The status quo is failing and leaving the American people vulnerable to further data breaches of their most sensitive consumer financial information. I believe we need to do more to protect our country from these threats.That is why I am working in Congress to better protect your financial data and identity from theft. Read more about Neugebauer Data Security Act Sails Through Committee

Texas Supreme Court Releases Strong Rules for Judicial Bypass Abortions on Minor Girls

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Tuesday the Texas Supreme Court released rules for how courts handle judicial bypass proceedings regarding secret abortions on minors girls without parental notification or consent. The rules were created in response to HB 3994, authored by Rep. Geanie Morrison (R-Victoria) and sponsored by Sen. Charles Perry (R-Lubbock) and strongly supported by Texas Alliance for Life. Read more about Texas Supreme Court Releases Strong Rules for Judicial Bypass Abortions on Minor Girls

Heard of Adultism: Liberals Hate It

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It’s clear that university students have become babies. College used to be a right of passage into adulthood, when a child left the nest. Now however, college provides young adults the opportunities to revert to being children.

Yet again the University of Missouri is the hot spot of lunacy. Read more about Heard of Adultism: Liberals Hate It

The Many Faces of the Institute for Policy Innovation

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Are you considering year-end tax deductible contributions? If so, I urge you to give consideration to The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI). First responders, President Tom Giovanetti and Senior Fellow Dr. Merrill Matthews, render critical aid to our Constitution, which clings to life while enduring life threatening assaults from the progressive counter revolution. Read more about The Many Faces of the Institute for Policy Innovation

House to Dismantle Obamacare, Defund Planned Parenthood

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Last month, the Senate passed a budget bill to repeal key parts of Obamacare—including coverage subsidies, credits, and the Medicaid expansion in 2018—while defunding Planned Parenthood. Under the expedited legislative process of “reconciliation” the Senate was able to secure passage of this important legislation with a simple 50-vote majority instead of the usual 60-vote threshold required per Senate rules. Read more about House to Dismantle Obamacare, Defund Planned Parenthood

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