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Republican Party of Texas July Chairman's Report

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Now that the legislative session is well in our rearview mirror, Republicans across the state are getting into “campaign mode.” Read more about Republican Party of Texas July Chairman's Report

Texas Rep Says Hillary Clinton Lied to the American People over ‘Top Secret’ Emails

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Texas Congressman Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-TX) responded to the revelation that Hillary Clinton lied about classified emails sent from her personal server. Now a 2016 Democrat candidate for president, Clinton said she had not sent or received any classified documents on her server she set up outside of the State Department’s secured network. Read more about Texas Rep Says Hillary Clinton Lied to the American People over ‘Top Secret’ Emails

Federal Charges Filed in Connection with Alleged Payroll Fraud Scheme in Georgia

Two men in Georgia have been arrested on federal charges that they intentionally misrepresented the employment classification of construction workers on a project for the Centers for Disease Control, which is headquartered in Atlanta. Cesar Arbelaez Tabares and Juan Carlos Bazantes were arraigned after prosecutors said both men "committed fraud in connection with a construction project" for the CDC. Read more about Federal Charges Filed in Connection with Alleged Payroll Fraud Scheme in Georgia

Defunding Planned Parenthood

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In response to these disturbing videos, I coauthored Representative Diane Black's (R-TN) “Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015,” which immediately cuts off all federal funding to Planned Parenthood and its affiliates for a one-year period.

Did the Atomic Bomb Save Lives?

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Seventy years ago, World War II ended and one reason was the use of the Atom Bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As time fades and those who were more directly affected by this decision are dying out, the debate continues without the view point of those involved. Read more about Did the Atomic Bomb Save Lives?

The Obama Administration's Energy Overreach

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Last week, President Obama announced a controversial new rule requiring a federally-mandated 32% cut in power-plant carbon dioxide emissions by 2030, while requiring the U.S. to achieve 28% of our total electricity from renewable sources by 2030. This rule is far stricter than previously expected and puts radical environmental groups ahead of hardworking individuals and families across America. Read more about The Obama Administration's Energy Overreach

U.S. and Korea: Forging a Forward-Looking, Global Partnership

The strength of the friendship between the United States and the South Korea yesterday was forged under fire and toughened by more than six decades of facing down mutual security threats and working together to improve the everyday lives of our citizens. Today, our countries stand together as trading partners, allies and friends. Read more about U.S. and Korea: Forging a Forward-Looking, Global Partnership

A New Texting Law Won’t Solve the Distracted Driving Problem

"I am frustrated that some believe that the government can instantly or effectively solve certain problems of the community just by passing a new law."

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There are several good reasons why Representative Craddick’s texting bill has failed three times in the State Legislature. By being a personal witness to the debate in the most recent session, I have been able to articulate some of those reasons over the last month. What was not a matter for debate was whether or not texting and driving was a good idea. Read more about A New Texting Law Won’t Solve the Distracted Driving Problem

Secretary Clinton to Testify on Benghazi

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On October 22, 2015, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will testify before the Select Committee on Benghazi. I am pleased Secretary Clinton has accepted the offer to testify. We must continue to investigate the events surrounding the 2012 terrorist attack. After a full investigation, the Select Committee will issue a final report of its findings to the House. Read more about Secretary Clinton to Testify on Benghazi

Why Trump’s Self-Serving values are wrong for America!

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The first RNC debate was held in Cleveland, Ohio, August 6, 2015 hosted by Fox News and Facebook. The top 10 presidential candidates for the Republican nominee participated in a debate that at times resembled a circus with Trump as the barker. Read more about Why Trump’s Self-Serving values are wrong for America!

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