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NORTH TEXAS (CBS11) – Republican Congressman Michael Burgess of Lewisville says after Wednesday's shooting, he is open to tighter security at his town hall meetings.
He and Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth say they'll take any changes Capitol Police suggest seriously……
For now, Representative Veasey says he doesn't want to tighten security locally. "I don't plan on changing anything than what we normally do right now. We're going to continue to go out there and serve the public as we always have."
Washington, D.C. - "This is a sad day for all of us. It is horrifying to think that someone would target Members of Congress as they were practicing for a charity baseball game aimed at fostering a spirit of bipartisanship and sportsmanship. My thoughts and prayers remain with Congressman Scalise, the injured Congressional staffers, the Capitol Police, and first responders who sprang into action to protect all those affected."
WASHINGTON — The annual congressional baseball game does not normally start with a moment of silence.
Staffers, supporters and friends do not usually wipe away tears in the stands as the national anthem is played. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Paul Ryan and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi do not ordinarily unite to announce, "Play ball!"……
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams said he dove for the dugout as a gunman began shooting Wednesday morning during a GOP congressional baseball practice in Virginia. U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise... ALEXANDRIA, Virginia — A staffer of U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, who was among those shot at a congressional baseball practice Wednesday morning, is expected to make a full recovery, the Austin Republican said.
There were four Texas lawmakers on the Republican team – U.S. Reps Joe Barton, Kevin Brady, Mike Conaway and Williams – that attended the practice. None were shote…..
WASHINGTON, DC - For more than 100 years, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a trademark for both Democrats and Republicans in setting aside political differences and taking part in a tradition destined for unity.
Just a day before the game was to be held at Nationals Park, a gunman -- now identified as James T. Hodgkinson -- opened fire on Republican lawmakers and staff who were practicing at a baseball field Wednesday morning in Alexandria, Virginia.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislation from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) is gaining new momentum as a record 80 U.S. Representatives back the America Votes Act. The legislation aims to protect citizens who face disenfranchisement in more than 30 states because of voter identification laws.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Legislation from Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) is gaining new momentum as a record 80 U.S. Representatives back the America Votes Act. The legislation aims to protect citizens who face disenfranchisement in more than 30 states because of voter identification laws.
Washington, D.C. – As part of an effort to increase efficient natural gas production and reduce environmental harm, Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) and Congressman Carlos Curbelo (R-FL), introduced bipartisan legislation to spur innovation in methane leak detection and mitigation technologies.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Marc Veasey reintroduced H.R. 2777, the Veteran Home Loan Choices Act, to ensure our nation's veterans are provided all the loan options available to them. The legislation will ensure that veterans can make a well informed decision when selecting a home loan for their families.