Open Congress : News Articles for Rep. Lamar Smith [R, TX-21]

Malphus-Barefoot

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

She is the granddaughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. Lamar Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Doughty and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnson of Hartsville. ...

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2 with S.A. ties get party leadership posts

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

... by Boehner and other House Republican leaders, including Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee. ...

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Lummis gets crash course in D.C.

2008-11-19T00:00:00Z

...doesn't know what committees she will sit on yet, but she said she has been courted by Texas Rep. Lamar Smith, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee. Lummis, a lawyer, could be the only GOP woman on that panel. She said that could be a fav

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Cornyn on track for top GOP post

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

...judge, has the backing of key GOP leaders. House Republican Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, is supporting Sessions, as is Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, the ranking GO

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Congressional crash course for Lummis in DC

2008-11-18T00:00:00Z

Lummis says she doesn't know what committees she will sit on yet, but says she has been courted by Texas Rep. Lamar Smith, the top Republican on the House ...

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Speaker Pelosi Calls for an End to Worksite Enforcement

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

(CongressDaily, November 10, 2008) Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Lamar Smith (R-TX) commented as well, saying that "instead of criticizing ...

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Cornyn on track for top GOP post

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

House Republican Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, is supporting Sessions, as is Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary ...

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Immigrant rights after the election

2008-11-17T00:00:00Z

Lamar Smith, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, also weighed in, saying, "Instead of criticizing, the Speaker should be commending ICE for ...

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Immigration reform prospects remain cloudy in Obama era

2008-11-14T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lamar Smith, who opposes citizenship and guest worker plans until the borders are secure, said the economic meltdown makes it tough for Democratic ...

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Mainsteam Media Continues To Ignore Responsibilities, Damage America

2008-11-12T00:00:00Z

Because of the consequences of a biased media, Rep. Lamar Smith (D-Texas) believes the mainstream media is more of a threat to American democracy than the ...

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Want to see inauguration? You and everybody else

2008-11-11T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, whose office has been getting about 100 requests per day, said, â€œUnfortunately, there are going to be people who are ...

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Texas Democrats Lament Minority Status in State's Legislative Delegation

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

...integral to the nation's economy. Klingler said a number of Republicans in Congress, such as Sen. John Cornyn and Reps. Lamar Smith, McCaul, John Carter and Jeb Hensarling, play key roles on key committees even though they are in the minority party. "

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Texas clout takes a hit as Democrats take control

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

Lamar Smith, McCaul, John Carter and Jeb Hensarling, play key roles on key committees even though they are in the minority party. ...

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No more big boots: Texas clout takes a walk with wider Democratic majority in Congress

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

...is so integral to the nation's economy. Klingler said a number of Republicans in Congress, such as Sen. John Cornyn and Reps. Lamar Smith, McCaul, John Carter and Jeb Hensarling, play key roles on key committees even though they are in the minority part

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Texas clout takes a hit as Democrats take control

2008-11-10T00:00:00Z

Lamar Smith, McCaul, John Carter and Jeb Hensarling, play key roles on key committees even though they are in the minority party. ...

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Texas clout takes a hit as Democrats take control

2008-11-09T00:00:00Z

John Cornyn and Reps. Lamar Smith, McCaul, John Carter and Jeb Hensarling, who play key roles on key committees even though they are in the minority party.

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Dallas congressman with S.A. ties wants to lead GOP committee

2008-11-08T00:00:00Z

...money for Larson. “We give a lot of credit to Pete Sessions. He is a leader,” said Jill DeYoung, Larson's campaign treasurer. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said Sessions would be an excellent NRCC chairman because he has recruited candidates, rai

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Obama Election: A Change For The Worse

2008-11-07T00:00:00Z

I happen to agree with Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas), who views the mainstream media as a more serious enemy of America than the terrorists. ...

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Dallas congressman with S.A. ties wants to lead GOP committee

2008-11-07T00:00:00Z

Rep. Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, said Sessions would be an excellent NRCC chairman because he has recruited candidates, raised money and provided strategic ...

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Hunt school bonds fail

2008-11-07T00:00:00Z

In other races, the Republican incumbents held their ground, with US Senator John Cornyn, US Representative Lamar Smith, Texas State Senator Troy Fraser and ...

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