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Statement on Administration’s Five Year Drilling Ban

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Culberson (R-TX-07) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s ban on offshore oil drilling in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the…

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It’s not the Government’s Money, it’s the American People’s

Today, Congressman Culberson (R-TX), along with Congressman Andrews (D-NJ), urged their colleagues to send the American people some certainty with regards to their taxes increasing. Congressman Culberson noted, ““The money doesn’t belong to the government, it’s not our money to compromise with,” and the American people would “do a far better job with the money than the government.” To view the video, please click here.

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Congressman Culberson discusses border security and Operation Streamline with KHOU

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Texas GOP Vote: Rep. Culberson Reflects on Lame Duck, Core Republican Preinciples and the New Congress

John Culberson Reflects on Lame Duck, Core Republican Principles and the New Congress

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    Congressman John Culberson, U.S. Representative for Texas Congressional District 7, took a moment for TexasGOPVote before…

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    NASA Sets Shuttle Discovery’s Launch For No Earlier Than Dec. 17

    NASA managers have targeted space shuttle Discovery’s launch for no earlier than Dec. 17. Shuttle managers determined more tests and analysis are needed before proceeding with the STS-133 mission.

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    Rep. Culberson Defends the Taxpayers

    Tonight Congressman Culberson once again urged House Democrats to schedule a vote to prevent the largest tax increase in American history. Congressman Culberson noted, “This is not a vote to preserve anybody’s tax cut. This is a vote to protect Americans’ right to keep their own money.”

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    ObamaCare, Seven Months Later

    It’s been seven months since President Obama’s health care bill was signed into law, and its disastrous consequences continue to mount.  In recent weeks, we’ve seen reports of companies being…

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    Bolden to Beijing?

    Washington, DC – Congressman John Culberson (TX-07) sent the following letter to President Obama regarding NASA Administrator Bolden’s upcoming meeting with the China National Space Administration in Beijing:

    Dear Mr. President:

    I have…

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    Examiner: Profligate Congress needs to read its own bills

    Byron York of the Examiner endorses a bill co-authored by Rep. Culberson that would make all legislation available on the internet for 72 hours prior to being voted on, giving ample time for members of Congress and the American people to read the bill.

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    Wahington Times: Texan wants Guard troops at states’ call

    Jerry Seper of the Washington Times writes:

    A Texas Republican who steadfastly has prodded the federal government to better secure the U.S.-Mexico border has introduced legislation requiring the Defense Department to make National Guard troops available to states on request.

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    Preserving America’s Leadership in Space

    Last night, after failing to pass a budget and refusing to take action on looming tax hikes, the Democrats decided it was time to get out of town.  They’ll return…

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    The Largest Tax Hike in Our Nation’s History

    American citizens are set to face a $3.8 trillion tax increase – the largest in our nation’s history. Congress has an opportunity to stop these increases from going into effect, but House Democrats are refusing to schedule a vote. The Tax Foundation, a nonpartisan research group, recently analyzed…

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    Interior Dept. to Host Forum on Offshore Drilling in Houston

    The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) today announced that Director Michael R. Bromwich will hold the next two events in a series of fact-finding forums in Houston, Texas and Biloxi, Miss. the week of September 6, 2010.

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    NASA Receives Spirit of Houston Award

    HOUSTON — NASA Administrator Charles Bolden accepted the Spirit of Houston Award from the city’s Mayor Annise Parker on Thursday. The award was established in 2004 to honor Houstonians who motivated their fellow citizens with their everyday acts of leadership.

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    Upcoming Town Hall Meetings: Tues., 8/17 and Weds., 8/18

    I’m happy to announce two upcoming town hall meetings.  I hope that you can join me for a discussion on what I’m working on in the United States Congress to…

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    IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers

    Four IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers in Houston will be open Saturday,June 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. The IRS is holding these special Open Houses to help small…

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    Houston Congressmen Ask Pelosi: Are Jobs a Priority For You?

    Washington, DC – Today Houston area Congressmen Kevin Brady, John Culberson, Michael McCaul, Ted Poe, and Pete Olson issued the following statement challenging Speaker Pelosi’s visit to the Port of Houston to tout stimulus jobs…

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    Houston Rotarians Return Home from Haiti

    Houston Rotarians Return Home from Haiti – My Fox Houston

    HOUSTON – Members of the Rotary Club of Houston service team who were stranded in Haiti following Tuesday’s devastating quake are…

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