Open Congress : Blog Articles for Rep. Ted Poe [R, TX-2]

Energy Saving Lightbulbs

2008-08-31T00:00:00Z

They're not only ugly, they're toxic. Check out this video in which Representative Ted Poe of Texas shares Important Information about Energy Saving Lightbulbs, along with some interesting tidbits about the United States Constitution: ...

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MILITARY COVER ~ UP OF RAPE AND MURDER OF BLACK FEMALE SOLDIERS!!!

2008-08-30T00:00:00Z

Her father promptly called their Texas congressional representative, Ted Poe, who then called the State Department in Iraq and demanded her immediate release. Jones was rescued shortly thereafter and quickly left Iraq. ...

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A Worthwhile Cause

2008-08-29T00:00:00Z

US Representative Ted Poe, 2nd Congressional District of Texas, has worked tirelessly through the Congress to sponsor legislation in support of victims of sexual assault and victims' rights. 6:00 - 6:45 pm Cocktail Reception ...

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Poe meets with Goodwill officials about contract funding

2008-08-28T00:00:00Z

Goodwill Industries officials and janitorial employees met with US Rep. Ted Poe, R-Humble, at the Jack Brooks Federal Building to help get funding restored for the cleaning contract.

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US Military Keeping Secrets About Female Soldiers' 'Suicides'?

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

congressional representative, Ted Poe, who then called. the State Department in Iraq and demanded her immediate. release. Jones was rescued shortly thereafter and. quickly left Iraq . Congressman Poe again contacted the ...

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Halliburton

2008-08-27T00:00:00Z

Jonesâ€™ father then contacted his local Congressional Representative Ted Poe, who approached the State Department regarding the matter. Because of contractual restrictions, Jones is barred from suing her employer. ...

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It's not all fun, food and foolin' around on cruise ships

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Representative Ted Poe (R-TX) has determined that, "At this time, there is no oversight or accountability of safety and security of cruise ship passengers." Representative Doris Matsui (D-CA) has asked for "increased transparency of ...

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Back on the House Floor for #dontgo

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

fredko: I like it! Randy: That puppy is awesome. glenn middleton: The GOP is collection of divas remember trent lott walking round washington with bloodhounds, then in power, having to create a omnibus bill Great quote from

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Congressman says US troops in Afghanistan intent on stopping ...

2008-08-21T00:00:00Z

Morale is high and US troops are "determined to do the best they can" in Afghanistan, according to US Rep Ted Poe.

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8-20 GOP Uprising Live Blog [12:52]

2008-08-20T00:00:00Z

Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX): "Why don't we take care of ourselves? Why do we expect Saudi Arabia to take care of us. We send $425 million everyday to Saudi Arabia because we're afraid to drill." "The time has come to reassemble Congress and

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Citing New LNG Terminals, US Rep. Supports Expansion of Sabine ...

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

Noting that three LNG import terminals sited along the Sabine-Neches Waterway are anticipated to be completed by 2012, US Rep. Ted Poe (R-Texas) is encouraging the Army Corps of Engineers to finalize a study needed in order to gain ...

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Citing New LNG Terminals, US Rep. Supports Expansion of Sabine ...

2008-08-18T00:00:00Z

Bill to Photograph Fallen Soldiers Crosses Party Lines

2008-08-15T00:00:00Z

Republican Walter B. Jones, who has been very vocal in the House over veteran interest issues, created the bill in response to the deaths of the 4,100 U.S.troops whose memorials were never photographed. His supporters include members of both parties;

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â€œJust the mention of toll roads in Texas is a call to arms. Texans ...

2008-08-13T00:00:00Z

BEAUMONT â€” A day before he left for Afghanistan to visit the nationâ€™s troops, US Representative Ted Poe (R-Texas) visited Beaumont to talk about transportation issues affecting Southeast Texans and local industry. ...

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Rep. Ted Poe leaves for Afghanistan

2008-08-13T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Ted Poe, R- Humble, will leave Thursday for Afghanistan to visit troops and meet with mili-tary leaders.

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What Is With The Houston Chronicleâ€™s John Cornyn Lovefest?

2008-08-13T00:00:00Z

The relatives met with US Sen. John Cornyn and US Rep. Ted Poe on Tuesday to ask for higher motor coach and school bus safety standards. They urged the Texas congressmen to support a bill co-sponsored by US Sen. ...

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Sen. Cornyn, Rep. Poe Discuss Bus Safety Reform With Local Advocates

2008-08-13T00:00:00Z

John Cornyn, R-Texas, and US Rep. Ted Poe, (R-TX-02), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today hosted a meeting with representatives from the West Brook Bus Crash Families. This group is comprised of ...

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SHORT COMMENTARY & MORE

2008-08-12T00:00:00Z

OUR TWO INNOCENT BORDER PATROL AGENTS CAMPIOS AND RAMON ARE STILL IN JAIL AND THE POLITICIANS EXCEPT FOR A FEW LIKE REP. TANCREDO AND RORBACHER AND TED POE DO NOT CARE - WHY ?? WHY ??? THIS ALONE HAS WORRIED ME SOMETHING TERRIBLE. ...

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ABC News/Feministe/Curvature: Justice for Jamie Leigh Jones

2008-08-11T00:00:00Z

Her father called their congressman, Rep. Ted Poe, R-Texas. "We contacted the State Department first," Poe told ABCNews.com, "and told them of the urgency of rescuing an American citizen" -- from her American employer. ...

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Military recruiters use lies and threats

2008-08-10T00:00:00Z

Texas Rep. Ted Poe, a Republican, said: â€œOur country cannot deceive its citizens. Since the Army hasnâ€™t taken the initiative, now Congress may have to get involved.â€ Another Texas congressman, Democrat Gene Greene, whose kids went to ...

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