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“There is no substantial difference between this bill and HR 3200 as introduced by Speaker Pelosi in July.   The same bill that the American public in overwhelming numbers loudly rejected in town hall meetings across the country during August.”

–Congressman John Carter

By Congressman John Carter

Pelosi’s Halloween Healthcare Horrors

Today House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled the long-awaited healthcare “reform” bill in the House of Representatives.  It is a horrific assault on the health, economy, and freedoms of this country, especially our senior citizens who rely on Medicare. Continue Reading.

Washington, DC – Congressman Randy Neugebauer released the following statement after Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats unveiled their latest health care plan: Continue Reading.

By Robert Pear  – New York Times

WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Thursday unveiled an $894 billion package to remake the health care system, and celebrated by holding an outdoor rally at the Capitol where they asserted that tens of millions of Americans would soon gain affordable insurance. Continue Reading.

Two senior Democratic lawmakers with central roles on defense issues are stepping up their pressure on President Obama to resist Pentagon recommendations for a troop surge in Afghanistan. Continue Reading.

Bill includes $44 Billion for Small Business Investments

Washington, DC – Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) today voted for the Small Business Financing and Investment Act, a bill to make sweeping investments in the nation’s small businesses so they can expand hiring and save or create 1.3 million American jobs. Continue Reading.

‘Write it in private, withhold it until the last moment, and then rush it through before people know too much’

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis/Arlington, and ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, made the following statement today after House Democrats released another version of their government-run health care bill: Continue Reading.

By Brad Stutzman, Round Rock Leader

Larry Gonzales, Republican candidate for District 52 state representative, said that in the very early stages of his campaign a woman asked him what kind of legislator he would be.  “Mindful,” is the word that came to mind, Gonzales said.  “Mindful of my upbringing. Mindful of who I am. Mindful of the district. Mindful of its needs and doing my best to help.” Continue Reading.

Trends Magazine

What’s the worst state to do business in?  According to readers of Chief Executive magazine, it’s California.  In the same poll, Texas won first place as the best state in which to put your headquarters.  Continue Reading.

Brady Vows to Stop Pelosi Health Care Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, today issued the following statement after House Democrats unveiled their nearly 2,000 page health care bill: Continue Reading.