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Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 5682, the Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act, which would approve the final segment of the Keystone XL pipeline. He was joined by House Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn and fellow Texas Democrats, Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Al Green, Gene Green, Ruben Hinojosa (CHC Chairman), Henry Cuellar, and Filemon Vela.
Fort Worth, TX – To mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month and International White Cane Day on October 15, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, took on a new challenge as part of his "Marc Means Business Initiative," as he worked alongside the blind and visually impaired at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth.
North Dallas Gazette Staff
To mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month and International White Cane Day on Oct. 15, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, took on a new challenge as part of his "Marc Means Business Initiative," as he worked alongside the blind and visually impaired at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth.
The non-profit organization, located in Fort Worth, empowers the blind and visually impaired, helping them to achieve their highest level of independence, employment, and quality of life through training, employment, and individualized service.
Fort Worth, Texas – As part of his "Marc Means Business" initiative, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will mark National Disability Employment Month and White Cane Awareness Day, by spending an afternoon working on the assembly line at Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth.
Christy Hoppe
Jerry Strickland, a spokesman for Attorney General's Office, said the lawmakers appear to be engaged in a partisan effort. He said they have failed to recognize that the attorney general has ruled 40 times in the past decade that documents from the Texas Enterprise Fund must be made public.
"Yet again, the Texas Democratic delegation is more interested in political grandstanding than correctly understanding the law or the facts surrounding an issue," Strickland said.
The FREE annual job fair for DFW Metroplex residents provides job seekers with an opportunity for networking and professional development. Invite friends and family members who may be seeking employment or a change in careers. If you need assistance with your resume, interview techniques, or job search approach, Workforce Solutions will offer career-building workshops during the fair. For questions or more information, contact Fabian Ortega in Dallas (214-741-1387) -or- Fort Worth (817-920-9086).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Marc Veasey will take part in Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 44rd Annual Legislative Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to discuss the importance of initiatives that prepare high school students with the education they need to compete in the 21st century economy.
Dallas, Texas— In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will spend some time working behind-the-scenes at a Latino family-owned restaurant in Dallas. |
Dallas, Texas— In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will spend some time working behind-the-scenes at a Latino family-owned restaurant in Dallas. |
The Pasadena Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 10, 2014 Representative Gene Green (D-TX) led a letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers (R-KY), and Ranking Member Nita Lowey (D-NY) requesting increased funding levels for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works program harbor maintenance funding in the House Continuing Resolution (CR).