Jun 1, 2012
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the life of a friend and someone who changed the lives of victims throughout the Nation. Suzanne McDaniel appeared in my court years ago as one of the first prosecutor-based victim assistance…
Ted Poe
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Ted Poe is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, serving Texas's 2nd congressional district from 2005 to 2019. Born on October 10, 1948, Poe is a former judge and prosecutor, bringing a legal background to his political career. During his time in Congress, he was known for his strong stance on issues such as national security, immigration, and crime. Poe was a member of the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he advocated for various legislative measures related to these areas.
Congressional Record · 2012-06-01
May 31, 2012
Once again I thank Chairman Culberson for his work on this situation that occurred at the veterans cemetery in Houston last year. That has been resolved in one specific case. This amendment does something very simple. It ensures that the…
May 31, 2012
It would require that the person be a veteran for all new hires of the director of a cemetery. You are correct.
May 31, 2012
Mr. Speaker, when the world is in trouble, when peoples throughout history are in need of help because of oppression, and they need freedom and liberty, those nations always call 911. And who answers on the other end of that call…
May 31, 2012
Mr. Chairman, during the hot days of last summer, the Veterans of Foreign Wars went to battle with the Veterans Administration in Houston, Texas. The VFW claimed the Veterans Administration was censoring free speech and preventing the free…
May 31, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment Offered by Mr. Runyan
May 31, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
May 31, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to amend the amendment to insert the word ``new'' before the word ``director.'' The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman will need to submit the modification to the desk.
May 31, 2012
I thank the gentleman for yielding. I just want to clarify one comment the ranking member made. This amendment would not require the firing of anybody. It's future hires of the veterans cemetery directors. So I just wanted to make that…
May 31, 2012
Mr. Speaker, my congressional district in southeast Texas is right in Hurricane Alley. When Katrina, Rita, Humberto, Gustav, and Ike struck with all their fury, people were left in the dark with no Internet or cell service, but local TV…
May 31, 2012
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…
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