Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Pete Olson [R, TX-22]

Spurned Houston welcomes fake Explorer shuttle with real 'Shuttlebration'

2012-06-01T21:49:51Z

Former Astronaut, Jerry Ross Texas Congressman Pete Olson is trying to stay positive, proposing that the city rename the ship. 'I've got a suggestion, its two names,' said the Republican. 'Put "Columbia" on the left and "Challenger" on the right ...

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Olson Congratulates NASA/SpaceX on Successful Dragon Mission

2012-06-01T19:05:13Z

Washington, DC- Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today issued the following statementregarding NASA and SpaceX's successful completion of their demonstration rendezvous mission of the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station: "Congratulations to the ..

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Centenarians of Fort Bend County honored

2012-06-01T17:03:31Z

Mayor Thompson was joined by Honorable Vincent Morales, Jr., Mayor of Rosenberg; Honorable Allen Owen, Mayor of Missouri City; Honorable Bill Dostal, Mayor Pro-Tem of Richmond; and Taylor Landin, Representing Congressman Pete Olson. The Alliance ...

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Why Houston should fight New York over wooden space shuttle

2012-06-01T17:03:31Z

Texas Congressman Pete Olson told KTRH that the decision not to give Houston a real shuttle was "a slap in the face. Pure politics." Surely he means impure politics. Olson added of New York City: "They have no clue what they've been given."

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Olson Congratulates NASA/SpaceX on Successful Dragon Mission

2012-06-01T01:00:00Z

...DC- Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) today issued the following statementregarding NASA and SpaceX's successful completion of their demonstration rendezvous mission of the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station: "Congratulations to the NASA/SpaceX

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Ophir’s Kurt Johnson testifies for hydropower bill

2012-05-31T06:27:37Z

And it was on the unlikeliest of topics: a piece of environmental legislation. “It’s like the unholy alliance,” said Pete Olson, a Republican congressman from Texas. A bill moving forward in committee could slash the mountain of paperwork ...

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Olson overcomes Carlson, wins District 22 Rep. Primary

2012-05-30T12:33:53Z

Barbara Carlson’s grass-roots effort to unseat incumbent Pete Olson in the U.S. Representative, District 22 race came up short. Olson rode his national notoriety to easily dispatch Carlson in the Republican primary.

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News: The Real War on Women?

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...John Culberson, Blake Farenthold, Louie Gohmert, Ralph Hall, Sam Johnson, Kenny Marchant, Michael McCaul, Randy Neugebauer, Pete Olson, Ted Poe, and Lamar Smith). Beyond subjecting medical providers to up to five years in prison, the bill would also req

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What Surprised Pundits and Pollsters on Primary Night

2012-05-30T01:00:00Z

...for the impeachment of President Obama — was again the victor. She’s unlikely to win in the general election against U.S. Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar Land; Democrats won’t campaign for her, and the district is heavily Republican. Texas Tribune donors

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More election battles loom for Texas voters

2012-05-30T00:30:53Z

District 22 Congressman Pete Olson won re-election handily, as did State Rep. John Davis, while former State Rep. Larry Taylor won the GOP primary for the state senate seat vacated by Sen. Mike Jackson. In Harris County races, Constable Phil Sandlin ...

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Ophir’s Kurt Johnson testifies for hydropower bill

2012-05-29T23:47:56Z

Daily Kos Elections Texas primary liveblog thread #3

2012-05-29T23:40:47Z

All the precincts have now been tallied in TX-22, and Pete Olson's free ride in November just got a little ... and batshit crazy former Rep. Steve Stockman is in the trio. With 76 percent in, Stockman (21 percent) currently would make the ...

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Incumbent Olson clinches District 22 nomination

2012-05-29T22:36:21Z

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson has won the Republican primary for District 22 with 76 percent of precincts reporting. Olson has earned 76 percent of the vote thus far, compared to challenger Barbara Carlson's 24 percent. It's a closer race for the Democratic ...

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Dewhurst: His town halls drew bigger crowds than many GOP forums

2012-05-29T11:30:38Z

U.S. Rep. Pete Olson's Fort Bend County BBQ on Aug. 28 2. State Republican Executive Committee meeting on Oct. 1 in Austin 3. Spirit of Freedom Republican Women Forum on Oct. 21 in Sugar Land 4. Texas Federation Of Republican Women convention on Nov. 19 in

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EPA administrator resigns over “crucify” comments regarding enforcement philosophy

2012-05-29T01:00:00Z

...lawmakers also expressed outrage and called for Armendariz to be fired including Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Pete Olson (R-Texas). Rep. John Fleming (R-La.), called the comments “enviro-fascism at its worst.” The EPA’s Region 6 includes Louisi

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Ophir’s Kurt Johnson testifies for hydropower bill

2012-05-28T06:16:52Z

Texas GOP incumbents see little to fear in tea party challenges

2012-05-26T21:21:10Z

Rep. Pete Sessions of Dallas ... Houston-area incumbents facing challengers who are appealing for tea party support include Reps. Pete Olson of Sugar Land, John Culberson of Houston and Brady. Sessions said the tea party has expanded the Republican ...

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Ophir’s Kurt Johnson testifies for hydropower bill

2012-05-26T05:50:36Z

Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

2012-05-25T09:55:10Z

State Representative Joaquin Castro ... President: Obama 42%, McCain 56% Governor: White 39%, Perry 58% Texas's 22nd Congressional District: Pete Olson, Sugerland, Pearland. President: Obama 39%, McCain 60% Governor: White 38%, Perry 60% ...

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Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

2012-05-25T09:55:10Z