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Health Care
Rep. Chet Edwards Leads Successful Fight For DOD Drug Discounts
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards today successfully offered a motion to instruct conferees on the FY 2007 DOD Authorization bill to insist on a Senate provision regarding the TRICARE retail pharmacy program. It passed by a vote of 374-30 with 192 Democrats, 181 Republicans voting in favor and 30 Republicans opposed. This provision, adopted under the Senate version of the FY07 DOD Authorization bill, is designed to require pharmaceutical companies to extend DOD drug discounts to the TRICARE retail pharmacy program. Currently, pharmaceutical companies are refusing to grant discounts for the TRICARE retail pharmacy program like they do for drugs dispensed through the mail order program. September 7, 2006
Federal Budgets Should Reflect Our National Values
A column by Congressman Chet Edwards. March 25, 2005
Jobs & Economy
A STATE-BY-STATE REPORT: TEXAS
October 13, 2006
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
National Security
Rep. Chet Edwards Leads Successful Fight For DOD Drug Discounts
Washington D.C. – U.S. Rep. Chet Edwards today successfully offered a motion to instruct conferees on the FY 2007 DOD Authorization bill to insist on a Senate provision regarding the TRICARE retail pharmacy program. It passed by a vote of 374-30 with 192 Democrats, 181 Republicans voting in favor and 30 Republicans opposed. This provision, adopted under the Senate version of the FY07 DOD Authorization bill, is designed to require pharmaceutical companies to extend DOD drug discounts to the TRICARE retail pharmacy program. Currently, pharmaceutical companies are refusing to grant discounts for the TRICARE retail pharmacy program like they do for drugs dispensed through the mail order program. September 7, 2006
Republicans Push Deep Cuts to Military Quality of Life
U.S. Representative Chet Edwards (TX17) released the following statement after $735 million from Defense healthcare and $507 million for vital military programs at 20 military bases across the country was cut from the 2007 Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. May 19, 2006
Dear Mr. President, Decisions on Port Security Need Oversight, Time for Review
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz today was joined by several colleagues in a letter to President George Bush, asking him to halt the pending deal with the United Arab Emirates-owned company, Dubai Ports World, and declaring that Congress should investigate the national security implications before any such deal should proceed. February 23, 2006
Federal Budgets Should Reflect Our National Values
A column by Congressman Chet Edwards. March 25, 2005
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
Keeping a Promise to Veterans
A Speech Given By Congressman Chet Edwards on the House Floor, January 25, 2005
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax,
Our Children's Education
Last Chance To Save on Student Loan Repayments
A Column by Congressman Chet Edwards, June 14, 2005
Retirement
Federal Budgets Should Reflect Our National Values
A column by Congressman Chet Edwards. March 25, 2005
Social Security Must Remain a Kept Promise
Privatization a threat to Social Security. March 1, 2005
Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans
Edwards Says Administration Budget Proposal Increases VA Healthcare Fees, Unfair to Veterans, February 7, 2005
Keeping a Promise to Veterans
A Speech Given By Congressman Chet Edwards on the House Floor, January 25, 2005
Armed Forces
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax,
Borders & Infrastructure
False attacks on Democratic Leader speak to election year desperation Reyes points to Pelosi’s trip to US/Mexico border
In response to a press release from the Office of House Speaker Dennis J. Hastert, Congressman Reyes issued the following statement refuting false statements about Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi’s understanding and first-hand knowledge of border security issues. October 26, 2006
Survivor Benefits Penalty
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax,
Veterans
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax,
Veterans' Earned Benefits
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax,
Veterans' Health Care
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax
Edwards Fights to Eliminate the Military Families Tax,
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| Congressman Silvestre Reyes (TX-16) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Texas, 16th
This week, Congress took a crucial step in securing our country by approving an intelligence reform bill based on the 9/11 Commission’s reccomendations.
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| Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) to Deliver Democratic Hispanic Radio Address |
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Rep. Rubén Hinojosa
Texas, 15th
As we reflect on the results of the past election, Democrats remain firm in our fight for America’s working families. Although we did not obtain the results we hoped for, our party will continue to fight for what’s right and for those who need us the most.
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| Democrats Fighting to Honor Our Veterans (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Silvestre Reyes
Texas, 16th
Congressman Silvestre Reyes (TX-16) discusses Democratic proposals to help veterans.
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| Democratic Plan Will Create Jobs, Educate Tomorrow's Workforce |
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Rep. Al Green
Texas, 9th
Congressman Nick Lampson (TX-09) details how the 'American Jobs Plan' would help the workforce.
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| Graduation for All Act Would Reduce High School Dropout Rates (In Spanish) |
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Rep. Rubén Hinojosa
Texas, 15th
Congressman Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) discusses the Graduation for All Act.
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Run time: 4:35
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| Keeping our Promises to America's Veterans |
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Rep. Chet Edwards
Texas, 17th
Congressman Chet Edwards (TX-11) pays tribute to our veterans and discusses how to keep our promises to them, including Democratic efforts to end the disabled veterans tax.
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Run time: 4:59
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Big Picture Spotlight |
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American Education: Who's Being Left Behind?
Education is the foundation of opportunity. Yet too many of our children don't have a safe place to go after school, and the cost of a college education continues to rise. What kind of education is your child receiving?
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