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DR. ASSAD AND THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT HAVE BROUGHT THIS CRISIS ON THEMSELVES
Dec 10, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released a statement called for the United Nations and the Arab League to step and stop the bloodshed in Syria now: “After more than a year of bloodshed, the crisis in Syria has reached a decisive moment. Syr... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE REFLECTS ON THE BOMBINGS AT PEARL HARBOR
Dec 7, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement in honor of the bombings at Pearl Harbor 71 years ago: “On a Sunday morning 71 years ago, the residents of Pearl Harbor were awakened by bombings raining down on them from the... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON NOVEMBER JOBS REPORT
Dec 7, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement after the Department of Labor reported that the economy added 146,000 jobs and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7 percent in November. With 147,000 jobs added by private businesses, this marks the 33rd consecutive month of private sect... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN JACK BROOKS
Dec 5, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement in regards to the passing of former Congressman Jack Brooks: “The United States, the State of Texas and Congress have lost a true hero in Congressman Jack Brooks. My heart goes out to his family, current and former Colleagues here in ... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE SAYS “THERE IS NO TIME FOR DELAY ON MIDDLE INCOME TAX CUTS”
Dec 4, 2012 - Today, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is taking action to force an up-or-down vote on legislation to extend tax cuts for 98 percent of all Americans and 97 percent of small businesses. Rep. Jackson Lee joined her colleagues in signing a discharge petition, led by Rep. Tim Walz (D-MN), to bring up ... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF LAWRENCE GUYOT
Nov 26, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement in regards to the passing of Civil Rights Activist Lawrence Guyot: “Long-time civil rights leader Lawrence Guyot died at the age of 73 after dedicating his entire life fighting to empower the powerless and leaving behind a legacy that... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE SAYS IT IS TIME TO PASS MIDDLE CLASS TAX CUTS, BRINGING ECONOMIC SECURITY DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Nov 26, 2012 - With Cyber Monday, we are now in full holiday shopping season. Today, the White House released a report on the impact on consumer spending and retailers of impending middle class tax hikes. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee reiterated her call for Congress to work together to quickly extend tax cuts ... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON THANKSGIVING DAY
Nov 22, 2012 - “In this season of giving thanks, it is important that we embrace the spirit of giving and open our hearts to those who are in need. I have found that it is always a blessing to be blessing to others no matter how big or small the blessing may be.” Today, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released th... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY’S PARTNERSHIP WITH PRINCESS AND NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINES
Nov 16, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee released the following statement regarding the Port of Houston Authority’s announcement to have two cruise lines depart from the Bayport Terminal: “The 96,000-square-foot Bayport Cruise Terminal, located in the city of Pasadena Texas, just outside of Houston is a sta... More

CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE STATEMENT ON RUSSIA/MOLDOVA PNTR AND RUSSIA HUMAN RIGHTS BILL
Nov 16, 2012 - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a Senior Member of the House Homeland Security Committee and a member of the Congressional Human Rights Caucus, released the following statement today after the passage of H.R. 6156, the Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accoun... More

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