The Republican Study Committee isn’t the newest conservative caucus on the congressional block. But it’s the oldest, it’s still the biggest, and on occasion, its members will throw their weight around on Capitol Hill. The new executive director of the caucus, Scott Parkinson, wants the RSC to use that political clout to build policy consensus among House Republicans. A veteran Senate staffer, he says that’s the only way the GOP ever can outmaneuver President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats. “R...
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Staff Report U.S. Rep. Bill Flores of Bryan visited students at Oakwood Intermediate School in College Station on Monday to talk about investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds. The students are participating in the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Foundation’s Capitol Hill Challenge program, a 14-week competition between fourth- through 12th-graders across the country. Student teams invest a hypothetical $100,000 in stocks, bonds and mutual funds to maximize their returns...
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{Edited to exclude political commentary} By Phillip Ericksen U.S. Rep. Bill Flores, R-Bryan, spoke about foreign policy, budget issues and other topics at a town hall meeting at University High School on Monday night.. ...The anger and concern of the attendees Monday related to national security, and the majority said the Islamic State is a major threat to the United States. Immigration and federal spending were the second- and third-biggest topics for them, respectively. “This is the No. 1 issu...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement in response to today’s terrorist attacks in Brussels: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Belgium, the victims of today’s vicious terrorist attacks and their families. Today’s attacks are a painful reminder of a growing global threat that must be stopped. We face an enemy that knows no limit to their hatred and brutality, but we will know no rest until they are defeated. America will stand shoulder to shoulder...
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By: Alexander Hendrie Last week, Republican Study Committee Chairman Bill Flores (R-Texas) and RSC Budget Task Force Chairman Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) released the caucus’s 2017 budget proposal, the “Blueprint for A Balanced Budget 2.0.” Like the budget resolution recently introduced by Chairman Tom Price (R-Ga.) of the Budget Committee, the RSC’s budget is a responsible, conservative proposal that reins in spending, reforms the complex and ineffective tax code, saves unsustainable entitlements,...
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By: Jake Walker U.S. Rep. Bill Flores says he backs Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his decision not to consider a Supreme Court nominee in the last year of Barack Obama's presidency. It's the president's duty, as stated in the Constitution, to nominate a Supreme Court justice if a position is vacated either by a justice retiring or dying in office. It's the Senate's duty to advise the president and give its consent by approving or voting down the nominee. Obama nominated a potential ...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the passage of H. Res. 639, which authorizes the House to file an official amicus brief in the Supreme Court case of United States v. Texas: “The U.S. Constitution clearly states that the legislative branch is responsible for writing laws; not the president or the unelected bureaucrats of the executive branch. The House is filing this amicus brief to defend the Constitution from the executive overreach that has be...
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Today, U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) released the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of D.C. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court: “The future of the Supreme Court should be determined by the American people and the Senate has an obligation to ensure their voice is heard. The Senate’s duty is to ‘advise’ the president, not to simply rubber stamp his lame duck agenda. Their role is a critical, Constitutional check to prevent the presi...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) will hold town hall meetings in early April to discuss issues affecting Central Texans and all Americans. Flores will update constituents on the work that he is doing in Washington, listen to their concerns and answer questions. Please see below for the dates, times and locations of Congressman Flores's Spring Town Hall Meetings. Local law enforcement has been notified to ensure the safety of all attendees. Town Hall Meeting Schedule Monday, April 4, 201...
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U.S. Representative Bill Flores (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the Department of Interior’s proposed five year offshore drilling plan: “President Obama’s latest proposed offshore drilling plan prevents America from continuing its recent progress toward energy security, just like his veto of the Keystone XL pipeline. This flawed plan once again shuts the door on energy development opportunities in our Atlantic waters. “Increased domestic production helps hardworking American f...
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