City by City: Back in Texas

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, was among the welcoming crew for President Barack Obama last week, when Air Force One touched down at Love Field in Dallas.

He stood with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, and others to greet the president.

"He was very happy to be back in Texas," said Veasey, who noted he was pleased the president came to tout the healthcare program. "And he said he loves coming to Dallas because Mike is the mayor here."

As Obama left to make a brief speech at Temple Emanu-El and attend two fundraisers, Veasey — who represents Congressional District 33, which stretches from Fort Worth to Dallas — had to head off to another event.