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WASHINGTON — As Congress returns to a radically realigned Washington this week, most lawmakers' attention will be glued to energy, immigration and spending bills as the new Republican-led majority asserts itself. But behind the headlines, many victims of Allen Stanford's massive Ponzi scheme will be looking for help, too.
They want Congress to rewrite the rules for a large, government-created insurance fund that has yet to pay them a penny. About 20,000 investors worldwide lost $5.5 billion in capital when federal authorities halted Stanford's scheme in 2009.
Washington, D.C.--Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act of 2015, a bill that undermines the Affordable Care Act(ACA):
For the 114th Congress, which convened Tuesday, Kentucky is the home state of the Senate majority leader; the speaker of the House is from Ohio, and the Senate and House minority leaders hail from Nevada and California, respectively. Yet, a look at key positions of legislative control on Capitol Hill shows tremendous power residing in the Texas delegation. In fact, no other state will enjoy nearly the level of control over congressional committees as the Lone Star State.
Washington, D.C.-El Congresista Marc Veasey, TX-33, ha hecho pública la siguiente declaración después de que el Presidente Obama anunciase una propuesta para hacer la universidad comunitaria libre de tasas de matriculación para millones de estudiantes:
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 3, the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, which would approve the final segment of the Keystone XL pipeline.
"Over the past 6 years, the Keystone XL pipeline has undergone an extensive and lengthy review process by the federal government. Learning from past incidents, now is the time to approve and build this pipeline to provide for the safest and most environmentally conscious way possible to transport our natural resources.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement following President Obama announcing a proposal to make community college tuition-free for millions of students:
"I applaud the President for ensuring that our children are provided an opportunity to achieve the American dream through higher education. It is clear that a training gap exists in our country and the only way to alleviate this is to provide equal access to higher education for all Americans and to create collaborations between businesses and educational institutions.
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in regard to H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act of 2015, a bill that undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
Dallas, Fort Worth, TX – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in recognition of the holiday season:
"Wishing my constituents in the 33rd Congressional District of Texas and across the nation a very Happy Holiday. Whether you're celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa, I wish you a wonderful holiday season filled with love and happiness surrounded by your family and friends. Be safe, stay warm, and have a blessed New Year."
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 219-206 to pass the FY 2015 omnibus spending package:
"Tonight, I stood alongside many of my House Democratic colleagues in voting against the 2015 omnibus spending bill that undermines our nation's national security and threatens the economic stability of hardworking American families.
Washington, D.C. —Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement in response to the House Republican's inability to pass the FY 2015 omnibus spending package:
"Today after several hours of delay, it is clear that the Republican led House of Representatives has not been able to garner the necessary votes to pass the fiscal year 2015 Omnibus Continuing Resolution Appropriations package that has come to be called ‘Cromnibus.'