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U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey spoke against shattered dreams

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey took a stand yesterday, as his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass an amendment cutting funding for a program by President Barack Obama’s administration that lets young undocumented immigrants work and live in the United States.

Veasey, D-Fort Worth, spoke out against, the amendment.

“I stand here today greatly saddened and disappointed in this House of Representatives,” he said. “This last minute amendment goes beyond the pale of discrimination by prohibiting funding to implement President Obama’s Deferred Action Plan from last year that would protect DREAMERs from deportation. This poison pill amendment endangers 800,000 young undocumented immigrants who have no home other than the United States and only want a fair shot at an education and opportunity to pursue their passions out of the shadows.

“I voted against final passage of the Homeland Security Appropriations bill because this amendment was allowed to be passed by the Republican majority and I am deeply saddened that over 220 of my colleagues in this chamber want to shatter those DREAMS.”

-- Anna M. Tinsley

Gov. Rick Perry visits in the Texas House

AUSTIN -- Texas Gov. Rick Perry stopped by the Texas House of Representatives Friday, wanting to greet a few people being honored by memorial resolutions.

While there, he shook a lot of hands and greeted a lot of members.

He even stopped by the desk of state Rep. Lon Burnam, D-Fort Worth, to exchange handshakes, hugs and jokes.

"The governor and I have a good joking relationship," Burnam said. "He complained I was being too quiet this session."

On his way out of the chamber, Perry was asked by reporters if there would be a special session. 

"We are headed for the end of the session," he said, remaining quiet on all other questions asked of him.

-- Anna M. Tinsley

 

Gov. Rick Perry "deeply saddened by the deaths" caused by storms late Wednesday

Gov. Rick Perry released a statement Thursday about the deadly weather that ripped through parts of North Texas late Wednesday.

“I’m deeply saddened by the deaths caused by yesterday’s horrific storms," he said. "The State Operations Center has been monitoring this situation since yesterday afternoon and continues to assist locals with any unmet needs they may have.

"I commend our first responders, who do everything in their power to minimize the damage and care for the wounded. The thoughts of 26 million Texans are with those suffering today, along with our prayers for a quick and full recovery for those still hospitalized, and for this community as a whole.”

-- Anna M. Tinsley

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey introduces first two proposals in Congress

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, has introduced his first two bills in Congress -- one to help veterans and one to encourage healthy lifestyles.

One bill, H.R. 1816, gives more assistance under the post-9/11 GI Bill to veterans seeking degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

The other, H.R. 195, designates May as "Health and Fitness Month," and encourages Americans to lead healthy lifestyles.

Veasey was sworn into office in January.

-- Anna M. Tinsley

Crowd gathering at GWB Presidential Center

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Just hours before the dedication ceremony for the George W. Bush Presidential Center, and crowds are steadily streaming onto the Southern Methodist University campus.
-- Anna M. Tinsley

Welcoming presidents to Dallas

UNIVERSITY PARK -- On the way to the George W. Bush Presidential Center this morning, electronic signs along the highway welcomed President Obama, all four ex-presidents and all the first ladies to Dallas.
Meanwhile, signs throughout the Southern Methodist University campus welcome the presidential center.
-- Anna M. Tinsley

Former President George W. Bush

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Former President George W. Bush arrives at a luncheon in his presidential center's Freedom Hall.
-- Anna M. Tinsley

George W. Bush Presidental Center

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Here's a look at some of the exhibits at the George W. Presidential Center, which opens to the public May 1.
There was an early preview for the media Wednesday morning. The invitation-only dedication ceremony is Thursday morning.
-- Anna M. Tinsley

Preview of George W. Bush Presidential Center

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Reporters and photographers from around the world have gathered at the George W. Bush Presidential Center today for a preview of the library and museum.
-- Anna M. Tinsley

Setting up for Bush presidential center dedication

UNIVERSITY PARK -- Workers are out in full force today, setting up chairs, building risers and more for Thursday's dedication ceremony of the George W. Bush Presidential Center.
-- Anna M. Tinsley