Rebuttal of Senator Tom Cotton’s Anti-Legal-Immigration Oped

Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) recently penned an op-ed for the New York Times in which he calls for a large reduction in legal immigration, something he believes will raise American wages. Read more about Rebuttal of Senator Tom Cotton’s Anti-Legal-Immigration Oped

Pistol-Packing Granny Scares Off Armed Burglar

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An armed burglar in the northeastern corner of Texas picked the wrong grandma’s to rob. The 74-year-old grandmother grabbed a gun and likely saved her own life while chasing the armed intruder.

Rebbie Roberson was settling into her recliner to watch the 10 o’clock news on New Year’s Day when a man wearing a mask and gloves broke into her home. The burglar pointed a gun at her, but was surprised by her reaction. Read more about Pistol-Packing Granny Scares Off Armed Burglar

Obamacare Sold Under False Pretenses

Today during a press conference, I discussed the need to repeal Obamacare and replace the legislation with affordable health care solutions that Americans need.  Read more about Obamacare Sold Under False Pretenses

Congressman Poe Introduces the SMART Border Act

Tuesday, I introduced H.R. 22 the Support More Assets, Resources and Technology on the Border Act, also known as the SMART Border Act. This legislation which was previously introduced outlines a robust border protection strategy and includes several measures to bolster the Federal Government’s assistance in achieving operational control of the U.S. southern border. Read more about Congressman Poe Introduces the SMART Border Act

Texas Governor Abbott’s Timing Ripe for COS

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The 85th Texas legislative session is just around the corner. It begins on January 10, 2017 and priorities have already been set. A Convention of States is high on the list. The Texas Lt. Governor sent out a press release in early December on the COS:

Lt. Governor Patrick Statement on the Filing of SB 21 - Convention of States Read more about Texas Governor Abbott’s Timing Ripe for COS

Turkey makes more arrests in hunt for Istanbul attacker

Texas Cop Survives New Year’s Day Ambush

A central Texas police officer is lucky to be alive after he was shot in the back in what was described as a New Year’s Day ambush-style attack. The officer’s life was saved by his ballistic vest. Read more about Texas Cop Survives New Year’s Day Ambush

Obama Establishes Anti-“Fake News” Agency

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Well, that escalated quickly.

We’re hearing all about the problems with alleged “fake news.” Now there’s a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act, just signed by President Obama, that will crack down on it.

Oh, just to further “American national security interests,” of course, so there’s no possibility that it might be used to undermine the free flow of ideas or anything. Read more about Obama Establishes Anti-“Fake News” Agency

Where To Go On Trade

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Based on a report produced by Americas Majority Foundation to be ready by January 2017:

My old friend, the late Richard Nadler, reviewed the political history of trade policies from the founding of our nation through the end of the 20th century. His analysis rebuked the idea that protectionism was something that our founding fathers supported but it was a policy widely debated and included reviewing the nuance not often discussed. Read more about Where To Go On Trade

High needs, high stress ahead of 2017 Texas session

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