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Mr. Oak Cliff Jason Roberts attended the State of the Union Address this week as a guest of Congressman Marc Veasey. Roberts, who lost to Veasey in a 2012 bid for U.S. House of Representatives, was there to share his story of success with Obamacare.
Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) was awarded the 2013 Leadership Award by the Century Council, an independent nonprofit organization, this week.
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.
"I fully understand the societal pressures our youth face every day," Veasey said. "As a father, I recognize the importance of having an open conversation with your child on how to rise above the peer pressure and to be comfortable just saying no."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.