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“…I will continue to work to ensure the viability of U.S. agriculture with the interests of producers and consumers living and working in our area in mind…” The need for agriculture The farming and ranching industry plays an important role in the 13...
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“Cybersecurity attacks are a direct threat to our economy and job creation, as well as our national security." Importance of Cybersecurity Cyber is deeply ingrained in virtually every facet of our lives. We are very dependent upon it, which means tha...
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“America is the land of opportunity. Congress needs to keep it that way by keeping taxes low, making sure regulations are limited and based on common sense, and ensuring Americans have the freedom to make the decisions that are best for themselves a...
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“We need to produce more energy of all kinds here at home.” Our need for energy Energy is not only critical for U.S. national security, economic well-being, and stability, but also to the folks who live in our part of Texas where distances between co...
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"Article II, Section 3 of the Constitution requires the President to “take care that the laws be faithfully executed.” President Obama consistently shows utter disregard for the rule and enforcement of law. From Obamacare delays, a failure to enforce...
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Federal Spending and the Debt If we are to pass along to our kids and grand kids a nation with at least as much opportunity as was passed to us, we must get out fiscal house in order. Each year, President Obama has sent Congress his proposals, but hi...
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" I believe Obamacare will have significant, detrimental effects on our health care and on our nation. Many people are already seeing higher insurance premiums, and I have personally talked with several doctors who have decided to retire or are consi...
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“One of the most basic responsibilities of any country’s government is to manage immigration in ways that promote the nation’s interests and help keep it safe.” America is a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws. It is clear that our immigration ...
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“People rightly expect limited, competent government that spends within its means and is accountable to those who are paying the bills—the taxpayers. And they deserve no less.” Losing faith in the federal government From the slow distribution of H1N1...
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"Today, one in seven Americans receive Medicare benefits. This number grows daily as does the gap in funding. We cannot wait any longer to put politics aside and have an honest, straight-forward conversation about how we can save Medicare." Common Q...
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“I believe that the first job of the federal government is to defend America. As the Chairman of the House Armed Services, I work every day to help keep our country safe and secure and to provide the men and women of the military and intelligence com...
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“Our Founding Fathers considered this right important enough to make it a prominent part of our Constitution. I will continue to push for legislation that will protect the Second Amendment rights of all of our citizens and oppose any attempts to infr...
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Sequestration Rep. Thornberry Discusses His Plan to Delay Obamacare and Prevent Sequestration On March 1, automatic, across-the-board cuts, known as sequestration, began in many federal programs. There is widespread agreement that the effects on def...
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“Medicare and Social Security are two of the most important federal programs. We must look for honest and direct ways to protect benefits for those currently receiving them, for baby boomers, and for future generations to come without bankrupting the...
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The Tax Debate President Obama has been making the case that some Americans with higher incomes are not paying their fair share of taxes. The lower tax rates that were passed in 2001 and 2003 expired at the end of 2012 for those individuals earning o...
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People often ask about my views of government. It is a good time to share those views as we consider individual issues like federal spending, our national debt and deficit, and national security because it gives us a chance to sit back and look at t...
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I have received many questions and comments about trade authorities and agreements, specifically the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) that Congress passed in 2015. I hope the information on this page will answer some of your questions about TPA and cl...
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