Today, the House voted on a Continuing Resolution that would fund the Federal government at current levels through December 15, 2013. The Continuing Resolution included a measure that would defund the President’s healthcare law. This law has been causing insurance premiums to skyrocket and businesses to cut full-time employees to part-time to prepare for the onerous mandates ObamaCare imposes on job creators. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Today, we took a...
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On September 19, 2008, a permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline was submitted to the United States State Department; Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement regarding the un-happy anniversary:“Instead of celebrating a five-year anniversary of a $7 billion private infrastructure project, we are unfortunately highlighting the fact that the President and his Administration have done nothing but thwart any effort to jumpstart the Keystone XL Pipeline. Not only is this proj...
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On September 17, 1787 our United States Constitution was adopted at the Constitutional Convention. Since 2004, we observe and honor the now 226-year old document that shaped our Country. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“Today, we celebrate the world’s longest surviving Constitution. Our country is young, relatively speaking, and yet we are the world’s oldest persevering democracy. Our Founding Fathers understood that limited government and more individual fr...
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Today marks the 12th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania, as well as the first anniversary of the terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“On that fateful Tuesday morning of September 11, 2001, our nation was attacked by lawless terrorists. Today, we remember the innocent victims who lost their lives and the courageous service men and woman who ha...
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Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) releases a statement on Syria:“There are no simple answers. The U.S. should view every country and every situation individually and not try to establish or espouse a “one size fits all” strategy for every country or every situation. The use of chemical weapons, while a direct violation of international law, is not enough to justify our military involvement. Classified briefings are being scheduled for Congress, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee inten...
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ALVIN, TX – On Monday, August 26 the Alvin Tea Party Patriots hosted a forum where Congressman Randy Weber answered questions from panelists on specific topics, such as limited government, fiscal responsibility, free market economy, ObamaCare and Immigration Reform. The Congressman also took written questions from the audience on a variety of questions.“During my August district work period, I wanted to ensure I had the opportunity to meet with my constituents,” said Congressman Weber. “I want ...
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JOHNSON SPACE CENTER — When NASA ended the space shuttle program in 2011, it announced that retired orbiters would be sent to museums in California, Florida, Washington and New York.
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The Justice Department will file a new lawsuit against the State of Texas, the Texas Secretary of State, and the Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety over the State’s voter photo identification law.
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Texas tax free holiday will be a weekend earlier than of years past, it is scheduled for Friday August 9 to Sunday August 11. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) is encouraging all those to participate:“The new school year is rapidly approaching and the tax free weekend is a great opportunity for families to purchase the necessary school supplies and clothing without having the break the bank.”The law exempts most but not all items, please visit State Comptroller’s website, http://www.windo...
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