Rep. Peter Sessions

Republican  •  32nd District, Texas  •  8th Term  •  Sworn In 1997
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06/02/12
Response to Dallas Morning News Editorial on Trinity Tollroad

I have to first throw out a "whazzup?!?" to Ms. Willey.  The last time we communicated, it was when I was running against U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions in 2010.  The DMN had *nice* things to say about Rep. Sessions.  Too bad the topic of toll roads ...

Source: Examiner
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06/01/12
Construction-Jobs Loss Reignites Debate on Highway Bill

“I don’t think anyone wants to see a halt to construction across the country,” he said. Texas Representative Pete Sessions, chairman of the House Republican campaign effort, said Democratic claims that Republicans were obstructing the ...

Source: Businessweek
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06/01/12
Construction-Jobs Loss Reignites Debate on Highway Bill

“I don’t think anyone wants to see a halt to construction across the country,” he said. Texas Representative Pete Sessions, chairman of the House Republican campaign effort, said Democratic claims that Republicans were obstructing the ...

Source: Bloomberg
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05/30/12
Don't count out Ciro Rodriguez; GOP jabs Dems for Pete Gallego's 2d-place

The National Republican Congressional Committee, chaired by Dallas Rep. Pete Sessions, offered taunts this morning as the dust settled in West Texas. An "embarrassing upset" for a "prized recruit," Sessions aides called it. The NRCC noted that their ...

Source: Dallas Morning News (blog)
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05/30/12
Rep. McCotter Launches Write-In Effort to Save Seat

is expected to have the backing of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) in his write-in effort, the Free Press reported. An NRCC spokesman said the group’s chairman, Texas Rep. Pete Sessions, would be helping McCotter raise money.

Source: NewsMax.com
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05/30/12
Delayed Texas primary gives voters few choices

He served as Legislative Director and Counsel for Texas Congressman Pete Sessions where he advised the congressman on legislation and issues related to agriculture, veterans’ affairs, immigration, transportation, energy policy, homeland security and ...

Source: Battalion Texas AM
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05/30/12
State reviews U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's petitions for criminal fraud

...Republican Congressional Committee in his uphill write-in bid. "We support our members, and Chairman Sessions (U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, who is the head of the NRCC) is helping Rep. McCotter raise the resources that he needs," said Andrea Bozek,

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05/30/12
Eddie Bernice Johnson among Dallas-area incumbents breezing to nominations

...opponents who failed to develop extensive campaign organizations.Republican U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess of Lewisville and Pete Sessions and Jeb Hensarling of Dallas all ran unopposed in the primary.Staff writers Matthew Haag, Travis Hudson and Andrew Pan

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05/30/12
Rep. Rivera's $50,000 question

...by the FBI and Internal Revenue Service. Despite Rivera’s ethics troubles, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions and longtime friend, Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) will help raise money for him at a fundraiser in Washington ne

Source: The Politico
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05/30/12
State reviews U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's petitions for criminal fraud

...Republican Congressional Committee in his uphill write-in bid. "We support our members, and Chairman Sessions (U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, who is the head of the NRCC) is helping Rep. McCotter raise the resources that he needs," said Andrea Bozek,

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05/30/12
State reviews U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's petitions for criminal fraud

...Republican Congressional Committee in his uphill write-in bid. "We support our members, and Chairman Sessions (U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, who is the head of the NRCC) is helping Rep. McCotter raise the resources that he needs," said Andrea Bozek,

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05/30/12
State reviews U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's petitions for criminal fraud

...Republican Congressional Committee in his uphill write-in bid. "We support our members, and Chairman Sessions (U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, who is the head of the NRCC) is helping Rep. McCotter raise the resources that he needs," said Andrea Bozek,

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05/30/12
State reviews U.S. Rep. Thaddeus McCotter's petitions for criminal fraud

...Republican Congressional Committee in his uphill write-in bid. "We support our members, and Chairman Sessions (U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas, who is the head of the NRCC) is helping Rep. McCotter raise the resources that he needs," said Andrea Bozek,

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05/29/12
Congressional incumbents from Texas face grass-roots challengers, super PAC

...leaders began funneling money to Hall. The incumbent has collected $43,000 in the last week from officials such as House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (Calif.) and Rep. Pete Sessions (Texas), chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee.

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05/27/12
San Antonio congressional race draws national attention

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, who heads the National Republican Congressional Committee, said GOP will expand on its majority in this election cycle. Although the economic malaise continues to exist, Democratic leaders say their goal to erase a 25-seat ...

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/27/12
San Antonio congressional race draws national attention

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, who heads the National Republican Congressional Committee, said GOP will expand on its majority in this election cycle. Although the economic malaise continues to exist, Democratic leaders say their goal to erase a 25-seat ...

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/27/12
Park expansion is a good investment

...by Reps. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo; Charlie Gonzalez, D-San Antonio; Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio; Lloyd Doggett, D-Austin; and Pete Sessions, R-Dallas. According to a study by the National Parks Conservation Association, the San Antonio Missions generated

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05/25/12
Stakes high for Dems in 23rd District

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, who heads the National Republican Congressional Committee, said the GOP will expand on its majority in this election cycle. Although the economic malaise continues to exist, Democratic leaders say their goal to erase a 25-seat

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/25/12
Texas GOP incumbents see little to fear in tea party challenges

Rep. Pete Sessions of Dallas, chairman of the House Republicans' campaign committee, said he was confident that every GOP House member from Texas would survive their tea party challenges and "get out of it without a runoff." 'Actively pushing us' But far .

Source: Houston Chronicle
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05/25/12
Eyes of the nation are on San Antonio congressional race

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, who heads the National Republican Congressional Committee, said the GOP will expand on its majority in this election cycle. Although the economic malaise continues to exist, Democratic leaders say their goal to erase a 25-seat

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/25/12
Extend Health Bringing 500+ Jobs to Richardson, Texas

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Glenville Dr. center today was presided over by United States Congressman Pete Sessions and was attended by State Representatives Jerry Madden and Angie Chen Button, Richardson Mayor Bob Townsend and Extend ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/25/12
GOP becoming increasingly accepting of gay Republicans

...Gun,” meaning he’s on the national party’s radar and can expect to get more resources for his campaign. Committee Chairman Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas said Tisei “has met organizational and fundraising benchmarks and has established himself as a

Source: GayPatriot
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05/24/12
Thompson bill to better treat soldiers, vets passes

Thompson, D-Napa, co-chairs the bipartisan Military Veterans Caucus. He secured the passage of his bipartisan amendment with Texas Republican Rep. Pete Sessions, he said in a statement. The treatment expansion initiative was adopted as a House ...

Source: Vallejo Times-Herald
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05/24/12
Top GOP leader meets with Lodi candidate Gill

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, met with candidate Ricky Gill and about 50 of his supporters at Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant Spa, the Gill campaign said. The nod from the organization and its chairman shows that, once again, a local congressional ...

Source: Record
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05/24/12
Top GOP leader meets with Lodi candidate Gill

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, met with candidate Ricky Gill and about 50 of his supporters at Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant Spa, the Gill campaign said. The nod from the organization and its chairman shows that, once again, a local congressional ...

Source: Record
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05/24/12
Top GOP leader meets with Lodi candidate Gill

Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, met with candidate Ricky Gill and about 50 of his supporters at Wine & Roses Hotel Restaurant Spa, the Gill campaign said. The nod from the organization and its chairman shows that, once again, a local congressional ...

Source: Record
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05/24/12
Candidates tout rural insight in House Dist. 12 race

...Calvert Anderson, 40, said the fact that he grew up in the district, attended college there and then went to work for U.S. Rep. Pete Sessions in Washington, D.C., makes him an ideal candidate to represent the interests of “small-town and rural conserv

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05/22/12
NFIB, Facebook and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Host Small Business Week Events

Finally, Facebook is hosting two events in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Metroplex Friday with Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX)and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX) for small business owners. The mission of the partnership, which launched in late 2011 ...

Source: FOXBusiness
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05/22/12
NFIB, Facebook and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Host Small Business Week Events

...Expo on Business and Industry. Finally, Facebook is hosting two events in the Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Metroplex Friday with Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX)and Rep. Kenny Marchant (R-TX) for small business owners. The mission of the partnership, which launche

Source: FOX Business
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05/22/12
GOP bashes Obama on Cuba visas, but David Rivera's a no-show on the call

...Committee -- House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, appeared at a fundraiser with him in Sarasota and NRCC Chairman Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, declared his support for him. And while top GOP leadership initially stayed arms length from Rivera, he appears

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