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House Republicans Vote to Fund Critical Government Operations

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Today, the House voted on legislation that would fund critical operations in the Federal government. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) issued the following statement: “Last night, House Democrats put party politics ahead of people by voting against three key pieces of legislation that would help fund portions of the government. Their unconscionable votes prove that President…

Thank Senator Reid for the Government Shutdown

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The U.S. House of Representatives voted on three proposed Continuing Resolutions to fully fund the government while either delaying or defunding the President’s takeover of healthcare. Upon arrival to the Senate, Senator Harry Reid chose to table and kill the proposed measures. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) issued the following statement: “President Obama has shown…

Weber: Congress Should Live By the Laws They Pass

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a third Continuing Budget Resolution in yet another attempt to reach a compromise on government funding with the United States Senate. The previous two measures failed to achieve the necessary votes for passage. The third version of the Continuing Resolution would delay the individual mandate provision in the President’s healthcare…

Weber Votes to Fund Government While Delaying ObamaCare

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The House of Representatives voted on the Senate Continuing Resolution (H.J. Res. 59) with two House amendments that would delay ObamaCare for one year and repeal the medical device tax. The House also passed legislation that would ensure troops will be paid in the event of a government shutdown. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “My colleagues…

Senate Votes to Fund Obamacare

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Today, the Senate voted for an amendment that would strip the House’s measure to fully fund everything except for ObamaCare. The amendment passed with a vote of 54-44. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “Over the past two weeks Americans across the nation have been pleading with their elected officials to do everything they could to defund…

The UN Arms Trade Treaty, a Threat to U.S. Liberties

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Today, the State Department’s Secretary John Kerry signed the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement:“The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty is a threat to our individual rights that are protected by the Second Amendment in the United States Constitution. On June 14, the House unanimously adopted an amendment…

Weber: Actions Speak Louder Than Words

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On Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani spoke to the United Nations General Assembly. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, made the following statement:“While President Rouhani was very charismatic and well spoken, it is important that his words be backed by formative actions.  His charm…

Weber Signs Letter to Senate Republicans Urging Them to Defund Obamacare

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Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) along with fellow Texas House Republicans wrote a letter urging Members of the Senate to vote for the Continuing Resolution passed by the House. Congressman Weber made the following statement:“Over the past two weeks, my Capitol and District offices were flooded with communication from concerned citizens across the country, insisting that we…

WEBER VOTES TO DEFUND PRESIDENTS HOSTILE GOVERNMENT TAKEOVER OF HEALTHCARE

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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…