Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Lamar Smith [R, TX-21]

Will the Bush Justice Department investigate charges of voter fraud by ACORN?

2008-10-14T00:00:00Z

...on the House Judiciary Committee asked the Bush administration's Justice Department to investigate. In a statement, Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) said: Reports that ACORN registered Mickey Mouse to vote are deeply disturbing. American voters depend on thei

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San Antonio College picked to help educate more Hispanic scientists

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

... we need as many young people as possible studying and excelling in science, technology, engineering and math,â€ says US Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, ...

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SMITH: Put Americans first

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas is the senior Republican on the House Judiciary Committee and former chair of the House Subcommittee on Immigration.

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San Antonio College picked to help educate more Hispanic scientists

2008-10-08T00:00:00Z

...need as many young people as possible studying and excelling in science, technology, engineering and math,” says U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, who announced the funding. “For that to happen, we need higher education in these subjects to be a

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In case of fired U.S. attorneys, White House runs out the clock

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

...during the next session, after a new administration takes office. In other words, they'll issue fresh subpoenas. But Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, top Republican on the House panel, had another idea: just drop the case. The decision may turn on who wins th

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Bush aides win delay for congressional testimony

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lamar Smith of Texas, top Republican on the House panel, urged his Democratic counterparts to drop the case. "The facts continue to show that there was ...

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Bush talks economy on S.A. visit

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

The 80 attendees included House GOP leader John Boehner of Ohio and Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, one of the event's key organizers, Browning said. ...

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Bush talks economy on S.A. visit

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

...in money for the Congressional Trust 2008 fund. The 80 attendees included House GOP leader John Boehner of Ohio and Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, one of the event's key organizers, Browning said. Republican Sens. Kay Bailey Hutchison and John Cornyn

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Bush aides win delay for congressional testimony

2008-10-07T00:00:00Z

...for a hearing by the full circuit court, but have acknowledged that would not likely happen before the end of the year. Rep. Lamar Smith, top Republican on the House panel, urged his Democratic counterparts to drop the case. "The facts continue to show

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Appeals Court Issues Stay In Legal Fight Over Miers-Bolten Subpoenas

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

... the facts continue to show that there was no grand Administration conspiracy in the dismissal of several US Attorneys," said Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), ...

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U.S. House honors Monitor's centennial

2008-10-06T00:00:00Z

...passed a resolution recognizing The Christian Science Monitor on its centennial. The measure was sponsored by Rep. Lamar Smith (R) of Texas who once served on the Monitor staff. It was cosponsored by 40 other members of Congress. The resolution spea

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Gonzales not out of the spotlight yet

2008-10-03T00:00:00Z

â€œThe process by which these individuals were removed was careless and unprofessional,â€ said Rep. Lamar Smith, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary ...

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Local Congressmen Weigh In On Economic 'Bailout'

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

"It is a time for government interference," US Representative Lamar Smith said. "It is a time to pass new regulations that are going to stabilize the market ...

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Smith: Congress may pass revised bailout plan

2008-09-30T00:00:00Z

By Chris Cobb SAN ANTONIO â€” A day after the federal legislature failed to agree upon an economic bailout plan, US Rep. Lamar Smith said he was confident ...

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Appeal rights bill may die in Senate

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

A sign of potential obstacles to approval was evident in a statement Saturday by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, who said he is reluctant to support Davisâ€™ bills ...

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San Antonio publicly traded companies take stock market hit

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

US Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, was one of the supporters of the failed measure in the House. â€œMuch of our economic crisis today is rooted in misguided ...

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San Antonio publicly traded companies take stock market hit

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

...Harte-Hanks Inc.’s (NYSE: HHS) stock closed at $10.09 per share, down from its previous close of $10.49. U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, was one of the supporters of the failed measure in the House. “Much of our economic crisis today is rooted

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Appeal rights bill may die in Senate

2008-09-29T00:00:00Z

...session Wednesday, time is running out. A sign of potential obstacles to approval was evident in a statement Saturday by Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, who said he is reluctant to support Davis’ bills because all the consequences had not yet been reviewed

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Is bailout the best plan?

2008-09-27T00:00:00Z

Individual congressional representatives â€” Republican Lamar Smith for Comal County residents and Democrat Henry Cuellar in Guadalupe County â€” should explain ...

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Opposing view: No reason for confrontation

2008-09-24T00:00:00Z

...a court battle. Until then, Democrats should not risk the balance of power for their own temporary political gain. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, is the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee. USA TODAY welcomes your views and encourages livel

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