Rep. Michael McCaul

Republican  •  10th District, Texas  •  4th Term  •  Sworn In 2005
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06/02/12
Hearing to discuss Caribbean border security

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) will chair the hearing, “U.S.-Caribbean Border: Open Road for Drug Traffickers and Terrorists,” June 21.

Source: Brenham Banner-Press
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06/01/12
US hearing on Caribbean drug trafficking

Titled “US-Caribbean Border: Open Road for Drug Trafficking”, the hearing of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations and Management will be chaired by Republican Congressman Michael McCaul. “The disturbing increase in ..

Source: Caribbean360.com
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06/01/12
House drops rancor to pass Jaime Zapata border security bill

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, chairman of the Homeland Security subcommittee on oversight and investigations, said the bill would reduce violence by creating inter-agency collaboration. “I can’t think of a more fitting way to honor agent Zapata than .

Source: MySanAntonio
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06/01/12
House drops rancor to pass Jaime Zapata border security bill

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, chairman of the Homeland Security subcommittee on oversight and investigations, said the bill would reduce violence by creating inter-agency collaboration. “I can’t think of a more fitting way to honor agent Zapata than .

Source: Houston Chronicle
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06/01/12
CD8 spending tops $3M as race enters final days

...R-Mich., $4,000; Doc Hastings, R-Wash., $2,000; Jeb Hensarling, R-Texas, $2,000; Duncan D. Hunter, R-Calif., $2,000; Michael McCaul, R-Texas, $500; and Cody Gardner, R-Colo., $2,000. Some of the 59 different PACs that contributed: Among outside groups,

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06/01/12
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House

...party lines with Austin's Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett joining most Democrats in opposing the measure, while Carter and fellow Republican Reps. Michael McCaul of Austin and Lamar Smith of San Antonio went along with the GOP majority in supporting it...

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05/31/12
Republican effort to ban abortions based on gender fails in House

The Austin-area delegation split along party lines with Austin's Democratic Rep. Lloyd Doggett joining most Democrats in opposing the measure, while Carter and fellow Republican Reps. Michael McCaul of Austin and Lamar Smith of San Antonio went along with

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/31/12
Bipartisan border security bill honors slain agent

Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, chairman of the Homeland Security subcommittee on oversight and investigations, said the bill would reduce violence by creating inter-agency collaboration. “I can't think of a more fitting way to honor agent Zapata than to

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/31/12
Rep. Michael McCaul wins House passage of new incentives for pediatric drug development

The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan provision last night co-authored by Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul and North Carolina Democrat G. K. Butterfield designed to create incentives for pharmaceutical companies to work to develop drugs that

Source: MySanAntonio
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05/31/12
Bipartisan border security bill honors slain agent

...to increase communications between U.S. agencies and Mexican and Canadian authorities along both borders, Cuellar said. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, chairman of the Homeland Security subcommittee on oversight and investigations, said the bill would re

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05/30/12
Former Beaumont city council candidate wins CD 10 Democratic primary

Cadien, who won with 57 percent of the vote over challenger William Miller, faces incumbent republican U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul in the general election in November. Cadien, 39, moved to Cypress in August because of her husband's job.

Source: Beaumont Enterprise
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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

Michael McCaul of Austin, John Carter of Round Rock and Lamar Smith ... early returns showed former San Marcos Mayor Susan Narvaiz heading toward victory. In other races: ■ U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, defeated three opponents ...

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...In other races for the U.S. House, three Central Texas Republican incumbents easily won primary victories — Reps. Michael McCaul of Austin, John Carter of Round Rock and Lamar Smith of San Antonio. The 12-way Republican race for District 25, stretchin

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05/30/12
Doggett cruises to nomination

...In other races for the U.S. House, three Central Texas Republican incumbents easily won primary victories — Reps. Michael McCaul of Austin, John Carter of Round Rock and Lamar Smith of San Antonio. The 12-way Republican race for District 25, stretchin

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05/30/12
Doggett blazes to early lead

...Williamson and Bell counties, while U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, defeated two challengers. In addition, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, was comfortably ahead of Eddie Traylor of Cedar Park in early returns. When commenting, we ask that you

Source: Austin360
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05/30/12
Doggett blazes to early lead

...and Bell counties, while U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, defeated two challengers. In addition, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin, was comfortably ahead of Eddie Traylor of Cedar Park in early returns. When commenting, we ask that you keep things

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05/28/12
Tuesday's election to decide county sheriff, other key positions

Four have filed for U.S. Representative with incumbent Michael McCaul filing for re-election on the Republican ticket, facing off against fellow Republican Eddie Traylor. Running on the Democrat ticket are William E. Miller, Jr. and Tawana L. Cadien.

Source: Sealy News Onlines
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05/26/12
Congressional Hearing Examines Ethics Violations at DHS

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Chairman, House Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management. “Since 2004, over 130 agents of the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been arrested, charged or otherwise prosecuted on corruption charges

Source: The Epoch Times
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05/26/12
Border agent held in gun trafficking

...Last year, CBP and ICE combined had 893 allegations of employee misconduct involving corruption, according to U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Austin. “While the vast majority of DHS employees are honest and hard-working, unfortunately the actions of a few

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05/25/12
Threat of cyberattacks on utilities is growing, McCaul says

May 25, 2012 (Austin American-Statesman - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) -- U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul on Thursday huddled behind closed doors with local and state electricity officials to discuss the escalating threat of ...

Source: TMCnet
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05/24/12
Threat of cyberattacks on utilities is growing, McCaul says

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul on Thursday huddled behind closed doors with local and state electricity officials to discuss the escalating threat of cyberattacks against utilities. McCaul, a leader in Congress on cybersecurity issues, heard from officials with

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/24/12
U.S. District 10 candidates talk healthcare

After a tour of the TOMAGWA Clinic headquarters in Tomball, U.S. Representative Michael McCaul, R-Tomball, lauded the low-cost, faith-based clinic as a “unique model” that could serve as an alternative to healthcare mandates set by President Obama’s

Source: Your Houston News
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05/22/12
Homeland Security IG Investigates Fast and Furious

Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) sits on the House Homeland Security Committee and requested the DHS IG investigation. The DHS IG has told Congressional staffers it expects to have a final report ready to deliver to Congress in early October.

Source: CBS News
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05/20/12
Law doesn't entitle Austin to a Democrat

There is no empirical evidence that a county is disadvantaged if it doesn't have "its own" U.S. representative. In addition to Doggett, Travis County is represented by Republicans Michael McCaul and Lamar Smith in congressional districts not controlled by

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/20/12
Law doesn't entitle Austin to a Democrat

There is no empirical evidence that a county is disadvantaged if it doesn't have "its own" U.S. representative. In addition to Doggett, Travis County is represented by Republicans Michael McCaul and Lamar Smith in congressional districts not controlled by

Source: Austin American-Statesman
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05/18/12
House homeland security oversight subcommittee grills agencies on ethics lapses

“It is unfortunate the Department of Homeland Security, in the face of such serious ethical mishaps, refuses to provide witnesses from leadership to discuss these matters in open before the American people,” said Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCau

Source: YAHOO!
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05/18/12
House homeland security oversight subcommittee grills agencies on ethics lapses

Michael McCaul. McCaul chairs the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Management, which called the hearing to examine ethical lapses in the department and its agencies. Massachusetts Rep. William Keating ...

Source: Daily Caller
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05/18/12
Homeland Security Watchdog May Close Troubled Texas Office

U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee's Oversight, Investigations and Management Subcommittee, said the majority of Homeland Security Department employees are honest and hard-working. "Public service is a ...

Source: Huffington Post
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05/17/12
It will be dangerous to sever Pakistan aid, Congressmen told

a stable and prosperous Pakistan is of critical importance to both our regional strategy and our direct national security interests,” he said.When Congressman Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican, asked if the US Secretary of State could testify ...

Source: DAWN Group
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05/17/12
House GOP clash on contempt in ‘Fast & Furious'

It is clear that DOJ is withholding information from Congress and stonewalling this investigation,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas. ”The American people expect their public officials to explain their actions and be held accountable.” The Justice .

Source: MySanAntonio
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