In The News
By George F. Will
During Lamar Smith's first 18 years in Congress, the view from his office was of a parking lot. Now, in his 13th term, he looks out upon the Capitol dome. Seniority confers perquisites.
SAN ANTONIO “ Congressman Lamar Smith hosted Constituent Office Hours in his San Antonio office from 9:00 to 11:00AM on February 1, where he met with over 100 constituents in this new format, allowing him to hear their concerns and provide assistance with federal issues.
Tomorrow, House Republicans will live stream the opening session of the 112th Congress - including the swearing-in ceremony and remarks by Speaker-designate John Boehner (R-OH) - on the Pledge to America Facebook Page. The House will convene and the stream will go live at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Four Points Chamber of Commerce hosted its first Business Expo and Networking Reception featuring 26 booths and a keynote address from Congressman Lamar Smith.
Close to 200 people came to the event on October 19 at River Place Country Club.
US Congressman Smith (R-TX) of the 21 District hit many political hot buttons in his speech.