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Dallas, TX – On Thursday, November 10, 2016, Congressman Veasey will award three local veterans for their service during World War I and the Vietnam War.
Congressman Veasey will present Mr. George Padilla with four different medals that he earned during his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Padilla served in Korea from 1967 – 1970 during the Vietnam War where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Marksman Badge & Rifle Bar, and the Korea Defense Service Medal.
Fort Worth, Texas – On Thursday, November 10, Congressman Marc Veasey will honor three local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation at his annual Veterans Town Hall from 5-7 PM at American Legion Post 838 in Fort Worth. Recipients of the award include: Mr. Miguel Angel Buendia, Mr. Steven Nickolas Gonzalez, and Mr. Jason Simmons.
Dallas, Texas— As we celebrate our nation’s independence, we honor our service members, like Mr. Marcos Torres, who selflessly took the oath to defend our nation. Surrounded by friends and family, Congressman Veasey presented Mr. Marcos Torres with the Purple Heart and additional medals he earned during his service in the United States Army from 1948-1951, and during the Korean War.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, introduced H.R. 5304, the Health Expansion Loss Prevention (HELP) Veterans Act to extend the six months of healthcare and dental coverage provided to our service members released from active duty under the Transitional Assistance Management Program (TAMP) to one full year of coverage.
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, a bill that passed with a 277-147 vote:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, member of the House Armed Service Committee (HASC), released the following statement after the completion of a 14 hour full committee mark-up for H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017, that passed with a 60-2 vote:
Texas’ GOP leaders protest Obama’s newest gun control proposal
President Barack Obama’s latest call for state and local governments to enact more controls on weapons purchases at gun shows and elsewhere is getting the same response it has for years: Most elected officials in Texas won’t budge.
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U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, disagreed.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement reviewing his key legislative accomplishments since being sworn into office in 2013 and work he has done on behalf of the residents in the 33rd Congressional District:
"As 2015 draws to a close, I would like to take some time to reflect on some of the key legislative goals we have accomplished for the 33rd Congressional District since 2013.
‘Thoughts and prayers are not enough,’ says lawmaker amid shower of post-shooting tweets
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"My thoughts & prayers are with the #SanBernandino community as the tragic events in southern CA unfold.”
Not long after Abbott's announcement, other Texas politicians voiced their support.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, said it's important to remember that the people fleeing Syria "are forced to abandon their homes due to the extreme violence perpetrated by ISIS, the very same group responsible for the attacks in Paris."