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Jackson Lee mourns death of 51 migrants: 'This is one of the most horrific examples of the murder of innocent persons'
According to Reuters, 51 migrants were discovered dead outside San Antonio on June 27th.
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Weber 'deeply troubled' over news of Beaumont prison fight
"I am deeply troubled by the loss of life that occurred yesterday, January 31, 2022, at the United States Penitentiary, Beaumont," Weber said in a release.
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Fletcher promises help for 'neighbors in need' after 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher has promised Haiti that the United States will help the country after a devastating earthquake struck the Caribbean nation on Aug. 14.
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'Tiny changes could have huge implications': Census data reveals Texas will gain two U.S. House seats
The U.S. Census Bureau has released its population data which will allow redistricting of voting districts nationwide, with Texas expected to obtain two new U.S. House seats.
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'A huge step toward fortifying our nation’s infrastructure': Biden's $1.2 trillion infrastructure package passes Senate
On Aug. 10, the U.S. Senate approved President Joe Biden's $1 trillion infrastructure package.
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Are you a DACA recipient? I want to know your story
Recently, a U.S. District Court in Texas overturned the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program which has helped thousands of people live, learn, and work in the only country they have ever known.
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'Many more are still waiting': Bipartisan bill to speed up immigration process for Afghan interpreters passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives recently approved a measure that seeks to expedite the process of obtaining a special immigration visa to come to the United States in an attempt to aid Afghans fearing retaliation from the Taliban after collaborating with American forces, according to a CBS report.
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Fletcher calls for more federal restaurant aid as pandemic leaves 'devastating' impacts
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) wants more federal aid for restaurants struggling to survive damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Garcia advises travelers to 'make sure their passport is still valid' as travel opens back up
With overseas travel limited for the past year because of COVID-19 but now reopening as the pandemic subsides, Americans may want to check on the status of their passports, U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) said.
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Green: Jan. 6 Capitol attack was an 'act of terrorism against our democracy'
The U.S. House of Representatives have passed House Resolution 3233 (HR 3233), which establishes a National Commission to investigate the Jan. 2 attacks on the United States Capitol Complex.
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After emergency eye surgery for 2012 combat injury, Crenshaw 'not out of the woods yet'
After recent emergency eye surgery, U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Houston) said the operation “went very well,” but he can still see only lights and shadows.