Cornyn praises Texas VA, wins passage of amendment to streamline veterans’...
"It goes without saying, but I will say it anyways, that our veterans have shown the ultimate devotion to our country and they deserve to be treated fairly, when they have earned these benefits and...
View ArticleRep. Al Green: Homelessness report heartening, still work to be done
"I am appreciative of the programs as well as the efforts of the Obama administration in combating homelessness among our veterans," Green said. "However, it is disappointing to learn that there has...
View ArticleBy the numbers: Texas, mental health and guns
Even though a community college suspended him for classroom outbursts and confrontations with police, Jared Loughner passed background checks and bought firearms including the Glock 19 he used Jan. 8,...
View ArticleTexMessage: Rep. Bill Flores decries increase in suicides among veterans
TexMessage Thursday, February 14 Good morning TexMessagers! Is Congress doing enough for returning veterans? TEXclusive Representatives of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs testified Wednesday...
View ArticleRep. Al Green scores legislative wins on veterans’ housing, SEC enforcement...
Texas Rep. Al Green chalked up a legislative victory in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives today when the House Financial Services Committee approved legislation containing three of his...
View ArticleReps. McCaul, Cuellar introduce bipartisan legislation to raise federal...
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Austin is joining forces with Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Laredo to push for improved customer service standards for the millions of Americans accessing...
View ArticleCommentary: In memory of those who didn’t return
Texas on the Potomac welcomes guest commentary from across the political spectrum. Today, we share a Memorial Day tribute to the fallen written by Vietnam War veteran and former Reagan administration...
View ArticleTexMessage: Rep. Al Green proposes public transportation discount for veterans
Houston Rep. Al Green's legislation would entitle veterans to discounted rates on public transportation. “The transportation needs of our heroes do not end when their civilian lives begin," Green said....
View ArticleJohn Cornyn: Don’t politicize veterans’ memorials
Along with many other members of the Texas delegation, Cornyn appeared at the memorial to welcome veterans on an Honor Flight from Texas.
View ArticleBill Flores introduces bill to assist veterans in starting new businesses
The legislation would help veterans transition into the private sector after serving in the military by reducing the costs of starting a franchise.
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