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January 28, 2014

WASHINGTON – With the president expected to acknowledge the concerns surrounding his signature health care law during tonight’s State of the Union speech, Fort Worth Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey hopes that his guest to the address can help flip the script.


January 23, 2014

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL,11) says immigrants who are detained in the United States should receive a basic overview of their legal rights when they arrive in custody.

Issues:Immigration

January 16, 2014

Editor's Note: At the same time that ACEP is highlighting the need for increased support from Congress for the nation's emergency care infrastructure, this ride-along provides an example of how EMS officials and legislators can collaborate to increase awareness of needs at local, state and national levels.


January 16, 2014

WASHINGTON — Texas Democrats in Congress slammed proposed state rules requiring extra training for Obamacare navigators Wednesday, and they've asked Attorney General Eric Holder to intervene.

Navigators help consumers sign up for health insurance through online exchanges set up under the Affordable Care Act.

Federal rules require navigators to have 20 to 30 hours of training. Rules proposed by the Texas Department of Insurance would add 40 more hours, require criminal background checks, and charge a fee of up to $800 for certification.


January 15, 2014

WASHINGTON –Texas Democrats in Congress today slammed proposed state rules requiring extra training for Obamacare navigators, and discussed efforts to overturn the regulations.

Navigators help consumers sign up for health insurance through online exchanges that are a vital part of the Affordable Care Act.


January 10, 2014

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, is hosting a 33rd Congressional District Job Fair from 8:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 24 at the Tarrant County Resource Connection Conference Center, 2300 Circle Drive in Fort Worth.


December 16, 2013

The debate about voting in Texas over the past several years has focused on the controversial voter ID law that passed in 2011 and finally took effect over the summer. It was a necessary step to prevent voter fraud, supporters said, while opponents countered that it erected illegal hurdles to voting, particularly for poor and minority populations.


December 12, 2013

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, will speak about his recent trip to Israel at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Beth-El Congregation, 4900 Briarhaven Road...


Read more here: https://www.star-telegram.com/2013/12/12/5415075/city-by-city-arlington-mansfield.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy..

December 10, 2013

Several members of Congress joined with world leaders Tuesday to celebrate the life of former South African President Nelson Mandela, who died last week at 95 after battling a...

Issues:Human Rights