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A continued government role in oil and gas research and development drew bipartisan support at a May 3 hearing of the US House Science, Space, and Technology subcommittee. But Democrats and Republicans disagreed about the scope and direction of US Department of Energy programs that they were defending.
Members generally agreed with witnesses at the hearing that well-funded, early-stage government energy R&D programs can help produce energy technology breakthroughs, even when they are not apparent at the outset.
The next time you dip a chip into some Mrs. Renfro's salsa, it might have been packed by a congressman.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Arlington, recently took a shift at Renfro Foods, the 77-year-old family business located on Fort Worth's Southside.
President Donald Trump needs a little "advice and support." That's why Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said she recently sent out a "Trump Agenda Survey,"...
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Heavenly Najar, a freshman at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy, recently was honored for her painting, "Bisabuela," through the 33rd Congressional District art competition.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after House Republicans forced a vote on Trumpcare, a bill that would eliminate health protections for 24 million Americans by repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement on the fiscal year 2017 omnibus legislation:
North Texas Republicans were split on a bill to fund the federal government through September, as three of the five Republicans who represent portions of Tarrant County voted against the 2017 spending package on Wednesday.
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, May 1, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, re-committed his pledge to empower all Americans to adopt a healthier lifestyle. By introducing a resolution to commemorate the month of May as "Health and Fitness Month," Veasey invites the nation to make healthy habits a priority.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, May Day, as thousands of protestors across the country march and organize for immigrant rights, Rep. Judy Chu, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) led a bicameral effort in Congress pushing the Department of Homeland Security to be more transparent with its detention processes.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after the House passed a one-week continuing resolution to keep the government open:
"Although I voted in favor of today's one-week continuing resolution, it is my hope that House Republicans take this time to put aside partisan games in order to pass a clean long-term spending bill. I stand ready to work with my House Republican colleagues to put the priorities of the American people first."
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) and Marc Veasey (TX-33), co-chairs of the Blue Collar Caucus, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Labor, Alexander Acosta: