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January 30, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, was awarded the "2013 Leadership Award" from the Century Council, an independent not- for- profit organization. Each year the Century Council awards members of Congress who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment and leadership to fight against drunk driving and underage drinking.


January 29, 2014

Yesterday, House Democrats joined by Americans from communities nationwide heard President Obama lay out his vision to help create jobs, strengthen the middle class, and grow our economy. Members’ invited guests that have been impacted by a wide array of issues that are expected to be addressed in the State of the Union, including health care.

 

 


January 28, 2014

President Barack Obama is expected to renew his push for immigration reform during his State of the Union address tonight, but a group of more than 30 House Democrats led by Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona say that isn’t enough. They want him to use his executive powers to suspend deportations until Congress passes immigration legislation.

Issues:Immigration

January 28, 2014

WASHINGTON It has been a long and difficult road for Jason Roberts, a former Democratic candidate for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District who found himself in Washington on Tuesday in a very different role: cancer survivor and champion of the Affordable Care Act.

Roberts, 39, of Oak Cliff, was selected to be the high-profile guest of the candidate who ultimately won the 2012 election, Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey, at President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.


January 28, 2014

Washington, D.C.Congressman Marc Veasey has invited Jason Roberts to be his special guest at President Obama's State of the Union Address, Tuesday, January 28th. Jason Roberts is a small business owner, community activist, and resident of the 33rdcongressional district whose story demonstrates that Texans and all Americans can secure quality affordable health care under the Affordable Care Act.


January 28, 2014

Washington, D.C. – Members of the press are invited to join Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and constituent, Jason Roberts, the founder of the Oak Cliff Transit Authority, originator of the Better Block Project and co-founder of Bike Friendly Oak Cliff. After an exhausting battle with testicular cancer last year, Jason is one of millions of Americans who has benefited from Affordable Care Act.


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

DALLAS-FORT WORTH – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), along with the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), will host in the 33rd Congressional District Job Fair on Friday, January 24, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.at the Tarrant County Resource Connection Conference Center, located at 2300 Circle Drive in Fort Worth. The job fair is free and open to the public.


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