On Monday night, I attended the first of two public meetings of Midland’s proposed anti-texting law. Everyone present, those for the bill and those against the bill, were still in agreement that texting is a current problem that needs an active response to. What the real disagreement among the parties is the method and manner of that response. Read more about Why You Should Oppose Any New Anti-Texting Bill
A gunman with a heart fatally bent on mischief and with malice aforethought unleashed hell in Chattanooga last Thursday. The killer shot up an Armed Forces recruiting center and then drove to a Navy Reserve center and continued his shooting spree. Five warriors were caught in the gunman's furious rampage and were killed. Thekiller, who once followed an al Qaeda cleric online, wounded three others. Read more about The Chattanooga 5
Obama and Kerry showed their disdain for Congress and the American people by taking the Iranian deal to the UN first. Read more about Stop This Agreement
The alleged murder of Kate Steinle in San Francisco by illegal immigrant Juan Francisco Lopez-Sanchez has reignited the debate over the link between immigration and crime. Such debates often call for change in policy regarding the deportation or apprehension of illegal immigrants. Read more about Immigration and Crime – What the Research Says
After missing multiple deadlines, President Obama announced last week that a deal had been reached with Iran during nuclear negotiations. Read more about The Iran Deal is a Bad Deal
Last week, I voted in support of legislation that will assist veterans, as well as strengthen our economy. H.R. 2499, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act, was approved by the House to help veterans who want to start a small business. The bill makes it easier for veterans to get the capital needed to start a business by waiving the upfront guarantee fee on SBA Express Loans. Read more about Veterans Entrepreneurship Act Passes House
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On Monday night, I attended the first of two public meetings of Midland’s proposed anti-texting law. Everyone present, those for the bill and those against the bill, were still in agreement that texting is a current problem that needs an active response to. What the real disagreement among the parties is the method and manner of that response. 
A gunman with a heart fatally bent on mischief and with malice aforethought unleashed hell in Chattanooga last Thursday. The killer shot up an Armed Forces recruiting center and then drove to a Navy Reserve center and continued his shooting spree. Five warriors were caught in the gunman's furious rampage and were killed. Thekiller, who once followed an al Qaeda cleric online, wounded three others. 
Obama and Kerry showed their disdain for Congress and the American people by taking the Iranian deal to the UN first. 
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After missing multiple deadlines, President Obama announced last week that a deal had been reached with Iran during nuclear negotiations. 
A former IRS tax examiner and three other residents of Pensacola, Florida were sentenced recently in a fraud scheme connected to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The four Floridians pleaded guilty early this year to committing mail fraud. 
Last week, I voted in support of legislation that will assist veterans, as well as strengthen our economy. H.R. 2499, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act, was approved by the House to help veterans who want to start a small business. The bill makes it easier for veterans to get the capital needed to start a business by waiving the upfront guarantee fee on SBA Express Loans. 
In remarks on the Senate floor yesterday, I spoke about the need to pass a bipartisan, long-term highway funding bill. 
Today I issued the following statement on the passage of H.R.237 the FTO Passport Revocation Act. This legislation would authorize the revocation or denial of passports and passport cards to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations. It passed the House unanimously. 
