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Border Security Legislation Passes House Judiciary Committee

The Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act (H.R. 2278), also known as the SAFE Act passed the House Judiciary Committee this week. The SAFE Act aims to strengthen and expand interior immigration enforcement. It mandates that the Department of Homeland Security establish a biometric entry and exit data system at each port of entry in the United States so that the country

New Cornyn Education Bill Aims to Bring Schools to ‘A-PLUS’ Standards

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Today I introduced the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success (A-PLUS) Act of 2013. This legislation would reduce the administrative and compliance burdens on state and local education agencies, and ensure greater public transparency for the use of federal education funds and student achievement.

Ensuring that students have access to the best possible educational opportunities that meet their needs should be the cornerstone of education policy. Read more about New Cornyn Education Bill Aims to Bring Schools to ‘A-PLUS’ Standards

Congress Putting the Light of Truth on the Delphi Bankruptcy Scandal of Judge Robert Drain

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Chairman John Mica and Congressman Mike TurnerJudge Robert Drain allowed the Treasury Department under then Secretary and infamous tax-cheat Timothy Geithner to steal the pensions of over 20,000 salaried pensioners of Delphi during its bankruptcy case. The pension deal, which topped up the pensions of United Auto Workers and United Steel Workers Unions was political payback for union support during the 44 day bankruptcy case of General Motors in Judge Robert Gerber's court. An article in Bankruptcy Law Review by Judge Lana Shadwick highlights the incredible story of this pension theft brokered in the Southern District of New York Bankruptcy courts. Read more about Congress Putting the Light of Truth on the Delphi Bankruptcy Scandal of Judge Robert Drain

Polling Shows 74% of Republican Primary Voters in Texas Want to Issue Driver’s Permit to Undocumented Immigrant Drivers Under Strict Conditions

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Texas Capitol at Night with FlagsTwo years ago the Texas Legislature passed a law that has backfired on the drivers on Texas roadways. The law prohibited the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) from issuing a driver's license to any person who could not prove they were a legal resident of the state of Texas. This law was meant to appease the loud anti-immigrant movement and show that the Legislature was doing something about illegal immigration. Well, they did something alright...

Gitmo University on the Caribbean

"English as a second language," "Pashto to English,'" "Arabic to English,'" "art,'' "life skills,'' "computers,'' "personal health and wellness,'' "finance and business''--sounds like courses at a swanky New England university, but these are just a few classes offered at Gitmo University on the Caribbean.

That's not all.

These terrorists get training in resume writing and interviewing. Are they going someplace? And what do they put on that resume-- "professional bomb maker''? Read more about Gitmo University on the Caribbean

(VIDEO) Obama v. Obama

Note how smooth and confident he is in 2007, and how halting and unsure he is in 2013.

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Cornyn Slams Latest Pentagon Contract with Russian Firm Arming Assad Regime

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There are reports that the Pentagon has signed a new $572 million contract with Rosoboronexport:

I sponsored an amendment to prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars in America to enter into contracts or agreements with Rosoboronexport. My amendment had strong bipartisan support, and it passed unanimously. Read more about Cornyn Slams Latest Pentagon Contract with Russian Firm Arming Assad Regime

Congressman Turner Slams POTUS Call for Unilateral Reduction to U.S. Nuclear Deterrent

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As Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, I slammed President Barack Obama’s call in Berlin, Germany today for a unilateral reduction to the U.S. nuclear deterrent:

President Obama has taken to a foreign country to announce another round of unilateral disarmament, only to appease a foreign audience. The President seems only concerned

Faith & Freedom Coalition’s “Road to Majority” Welcomes the ‘Royal Flush’ of Conservatives

When considering the top conservative political events and conferences in Washington, DC, the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s Road to Majority ranks among the best! Last week, their impressive list of surprisingly accessible speakers coupled with diverse event programming and breakout sessions educated, encouraged and empowered grassroots activists from across the country. Over 1,800 leaders, speakers, and media participated during the three day event. I was personally honored to attend and represent the Texas Faith & Freedom Coalition, the Lone Star State affiliate for the FFC. The event began on Thursday with a kick-off luncheon featuring Senators Rand Paul (KY), Mike Lee (UT), Ron Johnson (WI) and Marco Rubio (FL).

Snowden: Is He a Hero or Traitor?

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Edward SnowdenIs Edward Snowden, the 29 year old contractor who leaked National Security Agency documents to the media, a hero or a traitor? Dick Cheney commented on Sunday, June 16, 2013 to Chris Wallace that he most certainly is a traitor. Revealing information from emails and phone calls used in gathering anti-terror programs weakens the national security of the United States. Read more about Snowden: Is He a Hero or Traitor?

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