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WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump took a significant step toward carrying out his signature — and most controversial — campaign promise Wednesday, ordering the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, raised other issues. "The wall's multi-billion-dollar price tag could be better spent investing in education, improving our infrastructure, and supporting crucial programs such as Medicare and Social Security," he said.
Dallas / Fort Worth, TX - Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, released the following statement after President Trump signed two executive orders that instruct the Department of Homeland Security to begin constructing a wall along the southern border of the United States and mandate local law enforcement officials to carry out federal immigration responsibilities:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Marc Veasey released the following statement after President Trump made baseless claims of voter fraud in the 2016 general election:
"When the President of the United States falsely claims that the elections are ‘rigged' and ‘voter fraud occurred by the millions' but then fails to be responsible and produce an ounce of evidence to prove his claims, he undermines the basic faith Americans have in our democratic system.
Dramatically raising the stakes in the battle over so-called "sanctuary city" policies, Gov. Greg Abbott declared Wednesday that he and Texas lawmakers will seek new laws to...
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U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, is holding a summit and town hall on Saturday in Dallas to focus on the issue. His office has received calls from DACA allies and families anonymously contacting the office who are worried about their future in a Trump administration, according to his staff.
Washington, D.C. – As Senate Democrats requested a delay on the confirmation vote for President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, Congressman Marc Veasey, TX-33, and 49 House Democrats delivered a letter to Majority Leader McConnell, Minority Leader Schumer, Senate Judiciary Chairman Grassley and Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Diane Feinstein urging members of the Senate to deny Senator Jeff Sessions the position of U.S. Attorney General based on his past failures to protect vulnerable populations.
WASHINGTON — Looking to ride a populist wave and take advantage of President Donald Trump's "America first" governing philosophy, a group of American airline pilots took their dispute with a European rival to the White House on Tuesday.
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Eleven Texans co-sponsored legislation last year opposing the Norwegian Air International expansion, with members from the Dallas-Fort Worth area that ranged across the ideological spectrum backing the measure, including Reps. Eddie Bernice Johnson, Marc Veasey and Roger William
WASHINGTON - Mike Panebianco is hoping for another Carrier deal, but he'll settle for President Donald Trump's signature instead of a made-for-TV spectacle.
A slew of labor unions representing some of America's largest airlines, including Dallas-based Southwest and American, plan to picket the White House in hopes that a..
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Washington, D.C. – This Saturday, January 28, 2017, Congressman Marc Veasey, with Special Guests Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and Consul General of Mexico Francisco de la Torre, and expert panelists will meet with the immigrant community to discuss the uncertain days ahead under the Trump Administration.
Washington, D.C. — Este sábado el 28 de enero, Congresista Marc Veasey, con invitado especiales, Congresista Linda Sánchez y el Cónsul General de México Francisco de la Torre, y expertos se reunirá con la comunidad inmigrante para discutir el futuro incierto bajo la administración de Presidente Trump.