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November 22, 2013

Today is a sad day in American history, and a particularly somber one for Texas Democrats. On this day 50 years ago, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. Much has been written of late about …


November 22, 2013

On November 21, 2013 Rep. Marc Veasey of Texas asked for and was subsequently granted permission to address the United States House of Representatives for one minute regarding the 50th anniversary of the …


November 21, 2013

BERKELEY, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Two United Auto Worker locals announced today that 39 members of the House of Representatives have joined their effort to stop the Sequester, the disastrous budgeting policy that indiscriminately cuts billions ...


November 21, 2013

Two United Auto Worker locals announced today that 39 members of the House of Representatives have joined their effort to stop the Sequester, the disastrous budgeting …


November 19, 2013

What may come as a surprise is how a handful of pro-energy Democrats, especially those from Texas like Reps. Gene Green and Marc Veasey, vote. They're among a small group of Democrats who may vote against the bill despite being ardent supporters...


November 14, 2013

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) spoke on a conference call with the community organizations designated to assist residents of the DFW region with the new Federal Insurance Marketplace in the state of Texas. Just a month into the Marketplace enrollment, the call provided an indication of how 265,000 uninsured residents in Texas' 33rd congressional district have been educated and assisted with the healthcare marketplace.


November 13, 2013

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, TX-33, will join Rep. Tony Cárdenas who has gathered more than a dozen fellow freshmen representatives Wednesday morning for a press availability, discussing the importance of passing Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

The press conference will take place on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 1 p.m. in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2456.


November 13, 2013

With options fast disappearing for an immigration overhaul this year, Democrats demanded Wednesday that Speaker John Boehner allow a vote on Democrat-backed legislation that provides a path to citizenship.

Boehner announced earlier today that he won't allow any such vote, leaving Democrats frustrated.

"We have Republican leaders in the House who don't want to be responsible and bring issues like this up," said Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth.

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November 12, 2013

ARLINGTON, TX – The Office of Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, will be hosting a free Grant Forum for faith-based and neighborhood organizations on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 10:00 AM, at the Maverick Activities Center in Arlington, TX.


November 12, 2013

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, was among the welcoming crew for President Barack Obama last week, when Air Force One touched down at Love Field in Dallas.

He stood with Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, and others to greet the president.

"He was very happy to be back in Texas," said Veasey, who noted he was pleased the president came to tout the healthcare program. "And he said he loves coming to Dallas because Mike is the mayor here."