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Federal Government Travel & A Culture of Excess

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In a time when the President is deploying scare tactics about sequestration, reports of luxury travel by federal government employees just goes to show the obvious places that government spending needs to be reigned in. I chaired a hearing this week on the House Oversight Subcommittee which oversees the Federal Workforce, and we looked into how we can reduce government travel costs and save taxpayer dollars.

Some of the examples of spending associated with federal travel would shock you. One example we found was a government conference that had $47 per person, per day lunches. Nearly $50 just for one meal! Read more about Federal Government Travel & A Culture of Excess

Obama's War On The Media

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A year ago, I wrote a piece asking if Obama was morphing into the next Herbert Hoover or Richard Nixon, but I have come to the conclusion that he was and still is both. While the media has always favored Democratic Presidents over Republican, no candidates have ever been as worshipped by the media as Barack Obama. This is one reason the failure of Obamanomics has been dismissed or ignored. Obama has managed to screw up a recovery that began some six months into his administration and turned

Tom Pauken's Farewell as Texas Workforce Commissioner

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For the past five years, I’ve had the honor of representing you as Commissioner Representing Employers at the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). As many of you know, I’m leaving the Workforce Commission this month, but I will still remain involved in public affairs and support policies to encourage employment opportunities and private sector job creation.

As I leave TWC, I am particularly proud of the rediscovery of the importance of vocational education in providing good job opportunities for young Texans and in meeting the demand for skilled workers in our state.

The Alamo - Travis Letter

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Hear Willie Nelson read the Travis Letter
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q43iuWIjJUU

Texas celebrates its Independence from Mexico on March 2. Texas adopted the Texas Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836. This document created the Republic of Texas as Mexican Texas broke from Mexico. Read more about The Alamo - Travis Letter

Sen. Campbell Files Bill to Stop Vote Poaching/Fraud and Stop Dead People Voting in San Antonio, TX

Texas has a Vote Poaching problem. Ballots and votes are being stolen. Voter Fraud is real. State Senator Donna Campbell has filed a bill (SB 554) to stop the voter fraud and to stop dead people from voting in San Antonio, TX.

San Antonio, TX seems to be ground zero for this problem. Texas Conservative Republican Hispanic Weston Martinez uncovered just the tip of an iceberg last year.

Congressman Smith Statement Regarding Sequestration Cuts

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I am disappointed that President Obama allowed sequester cuts to take effect. His decision places partisan politics above the best interests of the American people. The cuts are regrettable, but were avoidable. House Republicans twice passed legislation that would have avoided sequestration cuts. The Senate has not passed a single bill to avoid the cuts. And despite the fact that the sequester was the President’s idea, he hasn’t proposed any specific spending cuts to help avert sequestration. Instead, the President demands more tax hikes to continue funding his Administration’s spending spree. Read more about Congressman Smith Statement Regarding Sequestration Cuts

Poe Hails Reauthorization Of Violence Against Women Act

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I issued the following statement reacting to the House passage of S. 47, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, which includes the SAFER Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill that I introduced with Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY). Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced SAFER in the Senate. The SAFER Act reallocates existing funds to help law enforcement process approximately 400,000 untested rape kits.

I am pleased that the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act is finally headed to the President’s desk. This bill addresses the plight of victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking,

Senator Cornyn: White House’s Sequester Substitute Raises Deficit

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According to the Congressional Budget Office, the White House backed bill would actually raise the deficit this year by tens of billions of dollars.

Its absolutely ludicrous, especially when we consider that even with the sequester, spending will still be higher this year than it was last year, by the federal government. Read more about Senator Cornyn: White House’s Sequester Substitute Raises Deficit

Celebrating Political Diversity During Black History Month Meet Author and Blogger Karen Watson

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Black History month in America was designed to remember the important events, history and contributions of blacks in America. The author’s goal is to be sure that the accomplishments and bravery of some conservative blacks are included in the celebration.

Meet Karen Watson, author of Being Black and Republican in the Age of Obama, and founder of GOPBuzz, a website and blog committed to offering information about

Casinos, Gambling and the Politics of Envy

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If you want to see the problems of our economic woes, take a simple look at a recent vote in Cedar Rapids on allowing a casino. This is a battle royale of dueling casinos protecting their local monopoly against further competition, while local activists are miffed that the proposed casino in Cedar Rapids is not providing their community with enough free goodies. Read more about Casinos, Gambling and the Politics of Envy

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