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Budget Agreement Fails the Test

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Today, the United States House of Representatives voted on the Ryan-Murray Budget. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “While there are some positive aspects to the proposed budget, it does not go far enough. We wanted to balance the budget and this legislation does not make that a priority. We wanted to bring meaningful spending cuts to the table…

Weber Calls Deal with Iran One-Sided

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Over the weekend, the Obama Administration, along with other world leaders, agreed to a temporary deal with Iran. The deal would limit their nuclear enrichment program for six months in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctions relief. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) member of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa subcommittee made the following…

The Hill: Congressman plays hard-to-get and gets what he wants

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Rep. Randy Weber credits playing hard-to-get with helping to snag his spouse of more than three decades. The Texas Republican celebrated his 37th wedding anniversary with his wife, Brenda, last week but reveals getting her to go out with him was tough.

Dallas Morning News: Abbott: Health law navigators pose serious threat to privacy

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Updated at 11:10 a.m.: U.S. Rep. Randy Weber, R-Friendswood, has released a letter to Gov. Rick Perry that he authored last Friday and that the 23 other Republicans in the Texas congressional delegation signed. It sings from the same hymn book as Abbott and Perry. It says Texas must act to make sure “federal healthcare exchange navigators are properly vetted, trained and…

TX GOP to Gov. Perry: ObamaCare Navigators in Texas Need to be Properly Vetted and Trained to Protect Texans

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Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) authored a letter, jointly signed by the entire Texas House Republicans delegation, to Governor Perry encouraging him to ensure ObamaCare exchange navigators in Texas are properly vetted, trained and state-certified. The Texas State Legislature passed a bill prohibiting navigators from using certain advertising methods, from receiving compensation…

Weber Signs onto Letter Calling for HHS Secretary Sebelius to Resign

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Last week, Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) signed onto a letter with 33 colleagues encouraging the President to call for the resignation of Health and Human Services Department Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius. Congressman Weber made the following statement: “President Obama and his Administration have had more than three years to prepare for the implementation of his takeover…

House Passes Water Resources Reform Development Act

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Late this evening, the House of Representatives voted on the Water Resources Reform Development Act (WRRDA). The legislation passed by a vote of 417 to 3. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) made the following statement: “As a member of Congress with five ports in my district, it is imperative that we cultivate a process that allows our ports and waterways to create and sustain…

The Friendswood Journal: Weber: If we wanted fairness for all, we should have defunded Obamacare

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, the House voted on the Reid-McConnell Agreement which would fund the government till January 15, 2014, raise the debt ceiling to February 7 and require income verification of individuals who receive federal subsidies to help pay for health insurance under the President’s health care law. Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood), who voted against the…