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Texas Republicans on Obama’s proposed oil tax: Not going to happen
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama’s $4.1 trillion budget for fiscal year 2017 did not find a welcome reception from Texas Republicans, who denounced a proposed $10-a-barrel tax on oil that would fund clean-energy transportation projects.
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Black lawmakers sprint to Clinton's aid
Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas), another Clinton supporter, acknowledged Sanders’s success in attracting younger voters. Still, he said the unique politics of New Hampshire make Tuesday’s results a poor gauge of things to come.
Three members of Congress met with TCC students on South Campus Feb. 5 to focus on student concerns.
By opening the floor to questions and comments, U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, whose district includes South Campus, along with Rep. Eric Swalwell of California and Rep. Ruben Gallego of Arizona addressed student debt, Veterans Affairs and immigration reform.
Congressman recognizes Townview Business students for creating innovative app
Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, recently honored 10 talented Townview School of Business and Management students during the annual Congressional App Challenge reception at El Centro Community College.
SCOTUS: Texas on the hook for $1.1M in legal fees to Davis, et al
AUSTIN - The U.S. Supreme Court has decided to let stand a ruling that awarded more than $1.1 million to lawyers who represented former Democratic state Sen. Wendy Davis and several minority-rights groups in a case challenging Texas' redistricting plans.
Jenny Nolan left an abusive family in Ireland last April and came to Texas on a visa waiver, a program that allows people from certain countries to visit the U.S. for three months without a formal document.
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Vann Griffith called Rep. Marc Veasey’s office.
Jennifer Ward is the director of constituent services in Veasey’s Fort Worth office.
She said the congressman made inquiries to the Passport Office on Vann Griffith’s behalf and the case is under review. But this is the first time she’s heard of a name change with a marriage license being rejected.
Obama seeks to rekindle hope in final State of the Union speech
WASHINGTON - Nearing the end of his time in office, President Barack Obama urged Americans Tuesday night to rekindle their belief in the promise of change that first carried him to the White House, declaring that the country must not allow election-year fear and division to take hold.
Texas guests at State of the Union are also symbols
WASHINGTON – Several notable Texans were scattered among the political elite Tuesday at President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address.