Rep. John Culberson

Republican  •  7th District, Texas  •  6th Term  •  Sworn In 2001
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06/01/12
Bill with pay freeze extension passes House

“This bill recognizes the service of our nation’s troops and veterans by providing for the programs, services, and benefits that they need and have earned,” Rep. John Culberson (R-Texas), chairman of the Appropriations Committee’s ...

Source: FCW.com
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06/01/12
Dems ignore Obama veto, join GOP to pass Veterans Affairs spending bill

...process, and if it stands, will stall economic growth and impede job creation," Rep. Sanford Bishop (D-Ga.) said. Rep. John Culberson (R-Texas) said on the floor Thursday that the bill takes care of healthcare costs for veterans, and increases funds for

Source: The Hill
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05/31/12
White House threatens to strike down bill to extend pay freeze

However, Rep. John Culberson (R-Texas), who sponsored the act, said in a written statement that the bill slashes federal spending “without compromising the high-quality services provided to our troops, their families, and our veterans.”

Source: FCW.com
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05/30/12
Eric Holder Integrates Church and State in Anti-Voter ID Pushback

Here are some of the topics on the schedule: During a House subcommittee hearing last spring Rep. John Culberson of Texas accused Holder of refusing to prosecute members of the Black Panther Party. The AG took offense insisting "his Department ...

Source: American Thinker
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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...area. A number of Republican incumbents cruised to victory, including U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady of The Woodlands, Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Mac Thornberry of

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05/30/12
Eric Holder Integrates Church and State in Anti-Voter ID Pushback

...of the topics on the schedule: The Problem: State of Voting Rights in the USA During a House subcommittee hearing last spring Rep. John Culberson of Texas accused Holder of refusing to prosecute members of the Black Panther Party. The AG took offense in

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...with 74 percent of precincts reporting. A number of Republican incumbents cruised to primary victories, including U.S. Reps. Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady of The Woodlands,

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

State Rep. Marc Veasey of Fort Worth and Dallas attorney Domingo ... Sam Johnson of Plano, Ralph Hall of Rockwall, John Culberson of Houston, Mike Conaway of Midland, Kevin Brady of The Woodlands, Kay Granger of Fort Worth, Mac Thornberry of Amarillo ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/29/12
Bill addresses deficiencies at NASIC

Passage of the bill by the House Appropriations Committee followed a visit to NASIC by John Culberson, the U.S. representative for Texas' 7th congressional district and the chairman of the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related

Source: Xenia Daily Gazette
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05/26/12
Texas GOP incumbents see little to fear in tea party challenges

Rep. Pete Sessions of Dallas ... 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 coalition by cultivating ...

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

Texas's 7th Congressional District: John Culberson (R), Gulfton ... Of the nine Republicans running here, four of them appear to be credible: State Representative Randy Weber, attorney Jay Old, Pearland City Councilmember Felicia Harris ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/25/12
Who Elected JR?: A Guide to the 2012 Congressional Races in Texas

Texas's 7th Congressional District: John Culberson (R), Gulfton ... Of the nine Republicans running here, four of them appear to be credible: State Representative Randy Weber, attorney Jay Old, Pearland City Councilmember Felicia Harris ...

Source: DAILY KOS
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05/23/12
Noted: McEvoy's a millionaire

The move means the funding ban is likely to continue for a sixth year. Tipton doesn't serve on the committee but asked Texas Rep. John Culberson, the panel's chairman, to extend the freeze on funding for expansion. Tipton represents areas of southern ...

Source: Colorado Springs Independent
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05/18/12
UPI NewsTrack TopNews

Conservative Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, is the latest GOP lawmaker to publicly push against the ban advocated by House Speaker John Boehner and formally adopted when Republicans took control of the House in 2011, The Hill reported Friday.

Source: United Press International
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05/18/12
House GOP members eye end of earmark ban

Conservative Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, is the latest GOP lawmaker to publicly push against the ban advocated by House Speaker John Boehner and formally adopted when Republicans took control of the House in 2011, The Hill reported Friday.

Source: United Press International
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05/18/12
House GOP lawmakers take aim at earmark ban

Their goal is to change the House’s policy in 2013. Conservative Rep. John Culberson (Texas) is the most recent GOP lawmaker to publicly push back against the ban that was formally adopted when Republicans took control of the House in 2011.  Culberson .

Source: Thehill.com
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05/18/12
Republicans taking aim at earmark ban

Their goal is to change the House’s policy in 2013. Conservative Rep. John Culberson (Texas) is the most recent GOP lawmaker to publicly push back against the ban that was formally adopted when Republicans took control of the House in 2011.  Culberson .

Source: Thehill.com
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05/18/12
House GOP members eye end of earmark ban

...group of Republicans say they're mapping a strategy to lift the U.S. House ban on earmarks early next year. Conservative Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, is the latest GOP lawmaker to publicly push against the ban advocated by House Speaker John Boehner an

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05/16/12
Metro seeks advice – 2 minutes worth

Then, to my surprise, U.S. Rep. John Culberson was allowed to comment. I encourage the readers to try and view the video of the meeting. Culberson told Metro not to expect the same levels of federal. Then referring to the imprudent expansion of the Lee.

Source: Your Houston News
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05/14/12
How effective has ‘zero tolerance’ policy been on border enforcement?

Yet, the so-called Streamline strategy has become a political flash point in the border security debate, with some immigration hawks, including U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston, lobbying to expand it along the entire length of U.S.-Mexico border.

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/14/12
Small City Mayors Urge METRO to Continue General Mobility Funding

“We’re in this together, but we want to stay in this together.” The board also heard from Congressman John Culberson who spoke in favor of the multi-cities. “There’s no new money on the federal level,” he said. Culberson urged the ...

Source: FortBendNow
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05/13/12
Border Patrol praises tougher tactic

...strategy has become a political flash point in the border security debate, with some immigration hawks, including U.S. Rep. John Culberson, R-Houston, lobbying to expand it along the entire length of U.S.-Mexico border. Top officials in President Barack

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05/12/12
Metro seeks advice – 2 minutes worth

Then, to my surprise, U.S. Rep. John Culberson was allowed to comment. I encourage the readers to try and view the video of the meeting. Culberson told Metro not to expect the same levels of federal. Then referring to the imprudent expansion of the Lee.

Source: Your Houston News
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05/11/12
Metro considers its future as it looks at general mobility program

It also heard several hours of public comment, including comment from a contingent of mayors from the multi-cities, the 14 smaller cities that make up Metro along with the city of Houston and Harris County, and U.S Rep. John Culberson. “This is probably

Source: Your Houston News
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05/11/12
Metro considers its future at it looks at general mobility program

It also heard several hours of public comment, including comment from a contingent of mayors from the multi-cities, the 14 smaller cities that make up Metro along with the city of Houston and Harris County, and U.S Rep. John Culberson. “This is probably

Source: Your Houston News
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05/10/12
House spares Pentagon, homeland security from cuts

...Veterans programs would receive a 4 percent budget boost provided by cuts to construction efforts on military bases, but Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, warned that tightening budget caps will mean "really, really tough, brutal decisions in future years."

Source: Sify
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05/09/12
House spares Pentagon, homeland security from cuts

Veterans programs would receive a 4 percent budget boost provided by cuts to construction efforts on military bases, but Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, warned that tightening budget caps will mean "really, really tough, brutal decisions in future years."

Source: Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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05/09/12
Pentagon, homeland security funding favored

Veterans programs would receive a 4 percent budget boost provided by cuts to construction efforts on military bases, but Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, warned that tightening budget caps will mean “really, really tough, brutal decisions in future years.

Source: Tulsa World
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05/09/12
House’s cuts spare defense, vets

...Veterans programs would receive a 4 percent budget boost provided by cuts to construction efforts on military bases, but Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, warned that tightening budget caps will mean “really, really tough, brutal decisions in future years

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05/09/12
House spares Pentagon, homeland security from cuts

...Veterans programs would receive a 4 percent budget boost provided by cuts to construction efforts on military bases, but Rep. John Culberson, R-Texas, warned that tightening budget caps will mean "really, really tough, brutal decisions in future years."

Source: Boston.com
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