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Cloud supports fellow Republican's right-to-work proposal
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas) backed Rep. Dan Bishop’s (R-N.C.) House Resolution 620 that Bishop says protects workers’ rights on Sept. 22.
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Thompson questioned by South Carolina congresswoman over voter ID, turnout
Voting rights in Texas were recently discussed at a U.S. House committee meeting July 29 among state representatives after the recent voting debates between Texas lawmakers, Gov. Greg Abbott and some constituents.
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House GOP votes to lift ban on earmarks
Republicans in Congress voted last week to discard the ban on earmarks, requiring representatives to publicly request district funding as long as they don't have any personal or family conflict of interest.
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Foreign Affairs leaders call on Biden to impose Chinese sanctions
Foreign Affairs Committee leaders call on President Joe Biden to impose tough measures against the Chinese following Beijing’s sanctions on former Trump administration officials.
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Texas lawmakers move forward with new administration, hope for peaceful inauguration
As the whole nation has been eagerly looking forward to a peaceful turnover of the presidency, Texas lawmakers also hoped no unrest happens.
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Gohmert to Pelosi on impeachment: "You're using this as a weapon"
Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) stressed in his speech during the House debate on Trump’s impeachment, that half of all such proceedings in the country’s history have transpired under Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.
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Crenshaw votes ‘no’ to rushed impeachment
U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) has said that though President Trump is guilty of inciting violence on Jan. 6, impeachment was not the ultimate solution to the problem.
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Goosehead CEO: Attorney who participated in riots 'no longer employed' at firm
Associate General Counsel for Goosehead Insurance has been fired for participating in the Jan. 6 violent protests. The firm confirmed Paul Davis’ job loss on its official Twitter account.
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Air Force vet fired for participating in Capitol protests expresses remorse
Retired Lt. Col. Larry Rendall Brock Jr. has been terminated after he was identified allegedly as one of the rioters who broke into the Capitol.
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Lawsuit says Pence can determine Electoral College vote
U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) filed a brief in his case against Vice President Mike Pence saying that Pence can make a choice on electors “as he sees fit.”
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U.S. House files brief in opposition to Gohmert suit
The U.S. House of Representatives filed a brief in opposition of a lawsuit filed against Vice President Mike Pence by U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) attempting to halt the Electoral College count next week.
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Rep. Roy suggests changes to the Paycheck Protection Program to help restaurants, hotels
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) is raising concerns with the way the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is administered, and on April 18 he sent a letter to the other members of Congress, suggesting ways to fix the PPP and serve more businesses.