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Smith Elected to Steering Committee
Nov 19, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith was unanimously elected by his colleagues in the Texas Republican Delegation to be the region’s representative on the House Republican Steering Committee.
The Steering Committee, which will be headed by Speaker-Elect John Boehner, is made up of 13 regions. As a member of the...
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Smith Announces Funding for Comal County Flood Prevention
Nov 16, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith announced today that Comal County has been awarded a federal grant of over $10 million to help to reduce flood levels of Dry Comal Creek in southern Comal County, Texas.
“This is great news for Comal County residents, and this funding will enable us to better protect homes,...
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Smith Statement on Veterans Day
Nov 11, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith released the following statement regarding Veterans Day.
Today is an important day for us to honor all the veterans who served to protect our nation's freedoms and to pay tribute to those who never came home. Ours is a great nation and those who sacrificed for our country ...
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Smith Visits Facebook Austin
Oct 19, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith today toured the new Facebook facility in Austin and met with employees.
“I was pleased to tour the new Facebook facility in Austin today,” said Smith. “Facebook’s decision to expand here shows that Texas’ economic environment is drawing private sector jobs to our state. T...
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Smith: The American People Have Had Enough
Sep 29, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith today released the following statement after House Democrats voted to adjourn without addressing the vital issue of extending tax relief for the American people:
“Democrats in Congress won’t tell the American people how much they will raise their taxes. They’re going t...
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Smith Bill Passes House
Sep 29, 2010
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Last night, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 5932, the “Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010,” by unanimous consent. The bill directs the Attorney General to establish an Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Unit to combat the growing problem of o...
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Smith Statement on Shooting at University of Texas at Austin
Sep 28, 2010
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Congressman Smith today released the following statement on the shooting at the University of Texas in Austin:
“My office has reached out to the University of Texas to offer support following this morning’s shooting. It appears that UT police and first responders acted quickly in the best intere...
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Smith Receives Tax Fighter Award
Sep 23, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith today received the Tax Fighter Award from The National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC). Smith earned this award for his voting record on tax and spending issues in the 111th Congress.
“It is an honor to receive this award for supporting policies that let taxpayers keep mor...
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Illegal Immigrants in Workforce Outnumber Unemployed Texans
Sep 23, 2010
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There are more illegal immigrants in the Texas workforce than unemployed Texans, the co-chairs of the Reclaim American Jobs Caucus noted today. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 1,004,400 citizens and legal immigrants currently looking for work in Texas. And according to ...
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Smith Named Guardian of Small Business
Sep 23, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith was recognized today by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) as a Guardian of Small Business. Smith earned the award for his strong record of supporting small business in the 111th Congress.
“I am honored to receive this award from NFIB for supporting poli...
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