U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) along with Senators John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) introduced legislation today to recognize and establish the internationally recognized Waco, Texas paleontological site as a discovery of national significance. The Waco Mammoth Site has been analyzed and studied by Baylor University and the City of Waco since being unearthed in 1978. Near the confluence of the Brazos and Bosque Rivers, on 100-plus acres of wooded park land, lie t...
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House Republican Members today will hold a press conference on the Senate Steps discussing Sen. Harry Reid’s lack of leadership in passing a long-term Continuing Resolution. The press conference is Thursday, March 31 at 11 a.m. WHO: Rep. Rick Crawford (AR-01) Rep. Bill Flores (TX-17) And other Members. WHAT: GOP Representatives Calling on Senator Reid to “Pass a Bill” WHEN: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:00 A.M. ET WHERE: Senate Steps NOTE: Please RSVP to Anna Nix:anna.nix@mail.house.gov or (202-3...
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Today, U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) will join House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (R-Wash.) in a press conference to announce legislation to expand American energy production and reverse Obama Administration policies that are costing jobs and raising energy prices. WHO: Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) Rep. John Fleming (LA-04) Rep. Bill Flores (TX-17) Rep. Jeff Landry (LA-03) Rep. Charles Boustany (LA-07) Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-01) And other ...
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Tomorrow, U.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) will join House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) in a press conference to announce legislation to expand American energy production and reverse Obama Administration policies that are costing jobs and raising energy prices. WHO: Chairman Doc Hastings (WA-04) Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) Rep. John Fleming (LA-04) Rep. Bill Flores (TX-17) Rep. Jeff Landry (LA-03) Rep. Charles Boustany (LA-07) Rep. Steve Scalise (LA-01) And other...
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This Spring, the office ofU.S. Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) will sponsor the 30th Annual Congressional Art Competition – An Artistic Discovery. The contest is open to all high school students throughout the 17th Congressional District of Texas. This year, entries from the 17th District should focus on the theme “America, Home of the Brave.” Winning art from each Congressional District will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, where it will be seen by thousands of people. The firs...
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The North Texas U.S. Service Academies Forum, jointly sponsored by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Senator John Cornyn, as well as Congressman Sam Johnson, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Congressman Joe Barton, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Bill Flores, Congressman Kenny Marchant, Congressman Michael Burgess, and Congressman Pete Sessions will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011. This informational forum provides interested students grades eight through twelve an opportunity to learn more...
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