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US, Mexico will work together to get to the bottom of this attack Border Patrol helicopter

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House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT)  and I wrapped up our visit on a two-day trip to Laredo, which was prompted by an attack on a U.S. Border Patrol helicopter on Friday afternoon.

U.S. authorities, including Border Patrol, the FBI and Texas Rangers, are investigating the shooting with good cooperation from Mexican authorities. Read more about US, Mexico will work together to get to the bottom of this attack Border Patrol helicopter

TSA Report Card is a Grade of 4%

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TSA is the government agency that is supposed to keep us safe at airports, safe from would-be terrorists that would go through screening and get on America's airplanes. It comes about as a result of the 9/11 attacks on our Nation. Read more about TSA Report Card is a Grade of 4%

House Provides Vital Funds to Country’s Decaying Infrastructure

I released the following statement on the passage of the 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Bill which funds the Department of Transportation, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and other related agencies. Read more about House Provides Vital Funds to Country’s Decaying Infrastructure

Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Pro-Life House Bill 2

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NEW ORLEANS, LA -- Today, in a nearly complete pro-life victory, a three-judge panel at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled to uphold the constitutionality of Texas' pro-life law, House Bill 2, as applied virtually across the state. Read more about Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Pro-Life House Bill 2

Together we are strong

Rep. Jason Villalba, R-Dallas, argues that outside forces trying to divide the Texas House have only served to bring real leaders together

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As the dust settles from the tumult of another Legislative Session and as the punditry class begins to opine on the winners and losers of our grand, biennial, Texas conversation, it seems clear to me that when we work together, find consensus and abandon our rigidly-held ideological proclivities, we are able to strengthen, fortify and enhance the Great State of Texas for the betterment of all Texans. Read more about Together we are strong

West Texas Drive invites Sullivan and Adams to on-air Immigration Debate

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West Texas Drive (KRFE AM 580 – Lubbock) has offered its weekday afternoon radio venue to host an immigration debate between Michael Quinn Sullivan of Empower Texans/Texans for Fiscal Responsibility and Norman Adams of Texans for Sensible Immigration Policy. Read more about West Texas Drive invites Sullivan and Adams to on-air Immigration Debate

Texas Police Officer Shot in Back Following Traffic Stop

A Houston police officer was shot in the back following a “routine traffic stop” near the Midtown area. The officer did not sustain a life-threatening injury, and is expected to make a complete recovery. Read more about Texas Police Officer Shot in Back Following Traffic Stop

The Truth About One of Those Pre-Fed Depressions

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Patrick Newman, a PhD student in the Department of Economics at George Mason University, discusses the depression of the 1870s, which is often cited as evidence of the economic instability of laissez-faire capitalism. Read more about The Truth About One of Those Pre-Fed Depressions

Which Republican Isn't more Qualified Than Hillary?

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In this election cycle, the Republicans suffer from a problem of riches where voters will find that there may be at least seven or eight candidates superior to those running for Democratic nomination, including front runner Hillary Clinton. Read more about Which Republican Isn't more Qualified Than Hillary?

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) vs. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

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I have received a lot of questions and phone calls about Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and I wanted to explain the differences between the two and ask for your opinion.

TPP is a trade deal being negotiated in secret by the Obama administration. It’s so secret that if I wanted to read it, I have to go into a secure facility, leaving all electronic devices outside, and I can’t even take notes. Read more about Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) vs. Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

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