Rep. Michael McCaul

Republican  •  10th District, Texas  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2005
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02/08/12
House approves line-item veto for president

Lloyd Doggett joining Austin's Republican Rep. Michael McCaul and Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, in support of the bill, while Round Rock's GOP Rep. John Carter opposed it.

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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02/08/12
The Brief: Feb. 8, 2012

...results on Saturday. Dan Grant, a Democrat running for Congress in the state's 10th District, has accused incumbent Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, of benefiting from lax ethics rules for congressional members, the Tribune's Jay Root reports. Grant says

Source: Texas Tribune
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02/08/12
Lawmakers Scrutinized as STOCK Vote Approaches

...The Texas Tribune reported that in the the 10th Congressional District, Democrat Dan Grant is alleging that incumbent GOP Rep. Michael McCaul used his position in Congress to benefit his family's vast holdings. Specifically, Grant says McCaul engaged in

Source: Texas Tribune
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02/08/12
Democrat Dan Grant challenges McCaul over TransCanada investments

...map for Texas' 10th Congressional District remains up in the air, Grant has fired his first salvo accusing Congressman Michael McCaul of pushing for approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline while owning stock in the pipeline's parent company, the TransCanad

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02/08/12
Democrat Dan Grant challenges McCaul over TransCanada investments

...map for Texas' 10th Congressional District remains up in the air, Grant has fired his first salvo accusing Congressman Michael McCaul of pushing for approval of the Keystone XL Pipeline while owning stock in the pipeline's parent company, the TransCanad

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02/07/12
Houstonians in House press to make Ellington Field a test site for integrating UAV’s into nation’s airspace

Rep. Pete Olson, R-Sugar Land ... R-Houston; Ted Poe, R-Humble; Michael McCaul, R-Austin; and Kevin Brady, R-The Woodlands

Source: Houston Chronicle
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02/06/12
Texas Tech selects students for Congressional Internship Program

Jamie Wallace, a graduate anthropology and philosophy student from Rowlett, working in the office of U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul. ■ Taylor Williams, a senior public relations major from Denver City, working in the office of U.S. Rep. John Carter.

Source: Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
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02/06/12
Experts Contemplate DHS Management, Cost Efficiencies for Next QHSR

The GAO raised that point again in Friday's hearing, chaired by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas). David Maurer, GAO homeland security and justice director, pressed DHS to emphasize risk in prioritizing future QHSR initiatives as spelled out in the Bottom Up .

Source: HSToday
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02/06/12
Why so many oversize loads?

Q: Who is the wealthiest member of Congress? A: Family trusts, stocks, and a wealthy wife make Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, worth at least $287 million. -- The Hill. Q: How old is Tom Brokaw? A: He turns 72 today. Q: I noticed a while back the "Just Ask .

Source: Courier
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02/05/12
Experts Contemplate DHS Management, Cost Efficienices for Next QHSR

The GAO raised that point again in Friday's hearing, chaired by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas). David Maurer, GAO homeland security and justice director, pressed DHS to emphasize risk in prioritizing future QHSR initiatives as spelled out in the Bottom Up .

Source: HSToday
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02/04/12
Thousands parade to Capitol; Bastrop Scouts get new flags

The Cub Scouts and their families have been busy rebuilding their lives.Until the pack finds its footing, Jayce will take care of the American flag that U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul handed to him Saturday. Pack 181 and Boy Scout Troop 1998 lost their flags and

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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02/04/12
Thousands parade to Capitol; Bastrop Scouts get new flags

The Cub Scouts and their families have been busy rebuilding their lives.Until the pack finds its footing, Jayce will take care of the American flag that U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul handed to him Saturday. Pack 181 and Boy Scout Troop 1998 lost their flags and

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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02/03/12
Update: Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, sees need for organizational overhaul at department of homeland security

Republican members of a congressional panel led by Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, are faulting the management of the sprawling Department of Homeland Security and calling for changes.  McCaul, leading the House Homeland Security Committee’s panel on ...

Source: MySanAntonio
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02/03/12
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, sees need for organizational overhaul at department of homeland security

Republican members of a congressional panel led by Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, are faulting the management of the sprawling Department of Homeland Security and calling for changes.  McCaul, leading the House Homeland Security Committee’s panel on ...

Source: MySanAntonio
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02/02/12
Community Briefing: 38 DWI arrests made in Austin as part of New Year's no-refusal weekend; man receives life sentence for fifth DWI conviction

For more information, visit www.austin
symphony.org. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, will receive the Boy Scouts of America's 63rd annual Report to State on Saturday at the Capitol during the 2012 Report to State and Scout Parade. The report ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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02/02/12
McCaul to chair hearing on DHS

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Almost 10 years after the Department of Homeland Security was made a cabinet-level organization, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul will chair a hearing of the Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee to examine the agency's ...

Source: Brenham Banner-Press
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02/01/12
House Panel Approves Bill To Increase DHS Cybersecurity Oversight

Besides a manager’s amendment, which included proposals for local partnerships, the panel approved two amendments by Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas. One measure would require DHS to report to Congress on which foreign groups pose the greatest ...

Source: NationalJournal.com
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02/01/12
Cornyn Addresses Benefit for Bastrop Wildfire Victims

...those affected by this devastating tragedy. Sen. Cornyn was joined at the event by Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX). The event was held at Hill Country BBQ in Washington, D.C., and featured several bands as well as a live

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01/31/12
Great BBQ for a good cause: Texans in Washington raise money for Bastrop wildfire victims

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Dallas, Sen. John Cornyn, R-San Antonio, and Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, all spoke of the pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps attitude of the citizens in Bastrop, as well as the collective, quick-to-recover spirit.

Source: Houston Chronicle
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01/30/12
BBQ for Bastrop: Texas members of Congress attend fundraiser for wildfire victims

WASHINGTON--Both Texas senators and Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, attended a fundraiser in a Washington, D.C., BBQ restaurant on Monday for Bastrop-area victims of the wildfires that ravaged the state for much of last year. "A lot of people witnessed the

Source: Dallas Morning News (blog)
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01/30/12
Community Briefing: 38 DWI arrests madeI in Austin as part of New Year's no-refusal weekend; man receives life sentence for fifth DWI conviction

For more information, visit www.austin
symphony.org. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, will receive the Boy Scouts of America's 63rd annual Report to State on Saturday at the Capitol during the 2012 Report to State and Scout Parade. The report details ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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01/30/12
The Huddle: History of Hatch

The AP story is here: http://wapo.st/ACPRVP AROUND THE HILL – At 7 p.m., Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Michael McCaul speak at a charity concert at Hill Country BBQ to benefit the victims of the Bastrop County, Texas, wildfires last September. All proceeds .

Source: Politico.com
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01/28/12
Would Romney Be the Richest President Ever?

...compared to some of the wealthiest lawmakers in the nation's capitol. The richest in Congress include Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas ($294 million), Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California ($220 million) and Democratic Sen. John Kerry of Mas

Source: Boise Weekly
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01/24/12
Texas delegation calls State of the Union address divisive

Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., while Rep. Gene Green, D-Houston, sat next to Rep. Phil Gingrey, R-Ga. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, arranged to go with Rep. Doris Matsui, D-Calif., because the two are co-chairs of the High-Tech Caucus. Sen.

Source: Dallas Morning News
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01/24/12
Updated: Texas lawmakers disagree on Obama’s State of the Union

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin: “In his first State of the Union address, President Obama promised to cut our deficit in half by the end of his first term. Since then, he has presided over the largest debt increases in U.S. history. What we heard tonight

Source: Houston Chronicle
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01/24/12
Gohmert, an 'aisle hog', to sit with liberal Democrat tonight

U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert is one of more than 180 members of ... They are both the longest-serving female senators in their parties. Texas congressmen Michael McCaul of Austin, Henry Cuellar of Laredo, Charlie Gonzalez of San Antonio and Gene ...

Source: Longview News-Journal
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01/24/12
Tech industry hopes for more certainty in 2012

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, who cochairs the Congressional High Tech Caucus, said tech issues should be an area that both parties can work on. "Jobs are the top priority, and our high tech industry is one of our biggest job creators," said ...

Source: Nextgov
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01/24/12
Tech industry hopes for more certainty in 2012

...of digital downloads, [and] overlapping and confusing tax jurisdictions threaten to stall this important industry." Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, who cochairs the Congressional High Tech Caucus, said tech issues should be an area that both parties can w

Source: NextGov
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01/23/12
State of the Union ‘odd couples’ include Texan Louie Gohmert, New Yorker Carolyn Maloney

Texas congressmen Michael McCaul of Austin, Henry Cuellar of Laredo ... when several members of Congress chose to sit with their political opposites in support of Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords from Arizona, who had just been seriously wounded in ...

Source: MySanAntonio
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01/20/12
Dan Grant Responds to SCOTUS Opinion on Texas Congressional Maps

Dan Grant, an Austin-based foreign policy expert, is a candidate for U.S. House of Representatives in Texas' 10th Congressional District against Rep. Michael McCaul. Michael McCaul is one of the richest individuals in Congress, and represents the 1% more .

Source: Burnt Orange Report
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Phone: 202-225-2401
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