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November 10, 2014

Fort Worth, TX-- Join U.S. Representative Marc Veasey (TX-33) as he honors five local veterans with the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) at a Veterans Town Hall tonight, November 10th from 5-7 PM,
at American Legion Post 838 in Fort Worth.


November 7, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C--Today Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11:

"Every year, on the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, Americans honor and express their appreciation for the courageous, loyal, and admirable men and women in uniform who so bravely served our country. These service members selflessly put their lives, families, and jobs on hold to defend our nation and they deserve our gratitude every day.


October 28, 2014

Rep. Veasey's 33rd Congressional District Job Fair set for Nov. 21

Over 70 Employers Looking to Fill Job Vacancies

Dallas, TX – In his continuing efforts to serve the citizens of Texas' 33rd Congressional District, Congressman Marc Veasey invites individuals seeking help with employment to a free job and resource fair from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00p.m. (CT) on Friday, November 21, 2014.


October 23, 2014

Dear Mr. President,

With the Islamic State, Ebola, the economy and everything else in the mix, I know it's very hard to keep your eye on immigration reform. But I really hope you will take the advice of Rep. Jared Polis, (D-Colo.), Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and Joe Garcia (D-Fla.) and the 60 other Democratic representatives who sent you a letter recently.

Issues:Immigration

October 16, 2014

While much of America was upset about the botched rollout of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, most Democrats in Congress were still willing to give the law a chance to work.

Without the law, many of their constituents wouldn't have health insurance.

No new law has been more polarizing during Obama's presidency. It passed in 2010 without a single Republican vote, and GOP lawmakers have been railing against it ever since.


October 15, 2014

Fort Worth, TX – To mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month and International White Cane Day on October 15, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, took on a new challenge as part of his "Marc Means Business Initiative," as he worked alongside the blind and visually impaired at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth.


October 15, 2014

To mark National Disability Employment Awareness Month and International White Cane Day on Oct. 15, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, took on a new challenge as part of his "Marc Means Business Initiative," as he worked alongside the blind and visually impaired at the Lighthouse for the Blind in Fort Worth.

The non-profit organization, located in Fort Worth, empowers the blind and visually impaired, helping them to achieve their highest level of independence, employment, and quality of life through training, employment, and individualized service.


October 13, 2014

DALLAS — Virgin America's last flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport was its first to Dallas Love Field Monday morning as the airline permanently moved its base of operations after the Wright Amendment expired.

The flight, normally about five minutes in the air, lasted about an hour as a ceremonial moving of operations. The airline also had to relocate its plane that flew in from California Sunday.


October 10, 2014

A federal judge struck down Texas's voter ID law Thursday, comparing the measure to a poll tax that intentionally discriminates against Hispanic and black voters.

"The draconian voting requirements imposed ... will disproportionately impact low-income Texans," U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos wrote in her lengthy 147-page opinion. "A disproportionate number of Texans living in poverty are African-Americans and Hispanics."