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Sep 11, 2013 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC -- Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement regarding the House vote on H.R. 2775 “No Subsidies Without Verification Act”

“Today, instead of bringing up a jobs bill, House Republicans are holding the 41st Vote to undermine and repeal the Affordable Care Act.

H.R. 2775, known as the “No Subsidies Without Verification Act,” would delay millions getting coverage, placing unworkable requirements on HHS that it has no resources to perform and which are outside its role.

Sep 3, 2013 Press Release

ARLINGTON, TX -- Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, was joined by U.S. Reps. Joe Barton, R-Arlington, Councilman Jimmy Bennett, Bill Porter, Mayor Cluck and Arlington business owners at a press conference in support of the Marketplace Fairness Act.

The act is proposed bipartisan legislation in Congress that would allow states to collect sales and use taxes from out-of-state retailers, as well as streamline sales tax laws.

Sep 3, 2013 In The News

Arlington Camera owner Bill Porter said his employees sometimes spend an hour helping customers choose thousands of dollars worth of camera gear -- only to lose that sale to an out-of-state online retailer that isn’t required to collect sales taxes on that purchase.

Recently, Porter said, a would-be customer chose not to purchase a $2,700 Nikon lens in the store because he realized he could save more than $200 in sales tax by buying it online.

Aug 30, 2013 Press Release

DALLAS, TX –Texas Organizing Project (TOP), and North Texas Immigration Coalition (NTIC) will host an immigration reform town hall meeting with special guest Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) this Saturday, Aug. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship in Christ Jesus Church, located at 411 S. Westmoreland Rd. in Oak Cliff. The town hall is free and open to the public.

Aug 23, 2013 In The News

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth, the only Democrat in the Tarrant County delegation, has called on the Justice Department to drop its opposition to the merger. “American Airlines has been able to recover and regroup,” Veasey said. “But for the long-term viability of the carrier, the merger is not only necessary, but will be good for consumers as well as D-FW jobs and the local economy.”

Jul 25, 2013 Press Release

GRAND PRAIRIE, TX —On Friday, July 26, Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) will host a small business forum with Metroplex small business owners, local chambers, and other stakeholders to connect them with the resources that help small business owners on the path to becoming certified for set-aside and sole source contracts with federal agencies.