November 06, 2009
Here are five examples of the additional tax burden we would face under the President’s budget and the House of Representatives energy and health care tax bills. Many District 7 residents will bear the brunt of tax increases with some of the highest tax increases in the country. Our district ranks 9th out of 435 congressional districts in total projected tax increase. It is clear that our district cannot sustain this new tax burden.
Continue reading What the Proposed Tax Increases Mean to District 7
November 05, 2009
Tonight Texans’ and Americans’ hearts are heavy with the news of the thoughtless and senseless tragedy that occurred in Fort Hood, Texas. We will forever remember and honor the brave…
Continue reading Statement on the Fort Hood Tragedy
November 05, 2009
By STEWART M. POWELL – Nov. 4, 2009
WASHINGTON — In one last salvo aimed at the House Democratic plan to overhaul health care, Houston-area Republican congressmen claimed Wednesday that famed…
Continue reading Houston Chronicle: GOP lawmakers rap federal ‘control’
November 05, 2009
By SUZANNE GAMBOA – Nov. 4, 2009
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. John Culberson had reporters in the room, conferenced on the phone, and his constituents watching by Webcast, Twitter and Facebook…
Continue reading AP: Texan wires in the public on health care reform