http://culberson.house.gov culberson.house.gov - District 7 - Houston, TX Tue, 15 May 2012 20:23:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en ACU Chairman: “John Culberson stands with those who are trying to preserve those principles” Washington, DC – Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) recently received the “ACU Conservative” award from the American Conservative Union (ACU). Considered the gold standard of lawmaker ratings, the “ACU Conservative” award is given only to those who receive ... http://culberson.house.gov/rep-john-culberson-receives-acu-conservative-award/ As a fiscally conservative “Jeffersonian republican,” Congressman John Culberson is committed to Thomas Jefferson’s vision of limited government, individual liberty, and states’ rights. Simply put, John Culberson believes in “Letting Texans Run Texas.” Conservative ratings Graph_Version_2 http://culberson.house.gov/rep-culbersons-strong-conservative-leadership-2/ Rep. Culberson addresses Metro Board: “I’m here today to support the 14 independent cities” HOUSTON, TX – Today, Rep. John Culberson (TX-07) addressed a special meeting of the Houston METRO Board of Directors regarding the elimination of the General Mobility payments to the 14 independent cities in the Houston area. The ... http://culberson.house.gov/rep-culberson-supports-extension-of-metro-general-mobility-payments/ This week, I voted against H.R. 2072 – Securing American Jobs Through Exports Act of 2011, not because I am against securing jobs, but because I am against increasing the exposure limit on the American taxpayer by 40 percent. The legislation increases the Export-Import Bank’s exposure limit to $120 ... http://culberson.house.gov/e-newsletter-the-federal-government-should-not-pick-economic-winners-and-losers/ Washington, DC - Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of  an amendment to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2013, that would prohibit the use of funds by the Attorney General to originate or join in any lawsuit that ... http://culberson.house.gov/rep-culberson-there-is-no-liberty-without-law-enforcement/ WSJ Market Watch: Chairman Mack Authors Bipartisan Congressional Letter Demanding Conferees: "Build Keystone Now" WASHINGTON, May 8, 2012  -- In a bipartisan effort to put the Keystone XL pipeline on the fast track, 110 House members signed a letter co-authored by Chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL) ... http://culberson.house.gov/rep-culberson-signs-letter-to-fast-track-pipeline-build-keystone-now/ Rep. Culberson recently met with oil and gas industry leaders to discuss new cutting edge technology at the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston. http://culberson.house.gov/rep-culberson-tours-otc-in-houston/ The National Day of Prayer is a vital part of our heritage. Since the first call to prayer in 1775, when the Continental Congress asked the colonies to pray for wisdom in forming a nation, the call to prayer has continued through our history, including President Lincoln’s proclamation of a ... http://culberson.house.gov/61st-annual-national-day-of-prayer/ “The EPA is not a conquering army, it does not wield dictatorial power, and it certainly was not granted the authority to crucify anyone – metaphorically or not.” Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) joined 27 members of Congress on a letter calling for the immediate termination of EPA Region ... http://culberson.house.gov/rep-culberson-joins-texas-colleagues-in-calling-for-epa-administrator%e2%80%99s-termination/ Culberson: “Not only is it fully paid for, it also reduces the deficit by $6 billion dollars.” Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) issued the following statement after the House approved H.R. 4628, the Interest Rate Reduction Act that would extend current student loan interest rates by a vote of ... http://culberson.house.gov/house-passes-extension-of-student-loan-interest-rates/