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Destructive Flooding Affects Us All
Jul 15, 2002
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July usually means hot, dry weather for Texas. This July was anything but normal. The great amounts of rainfall we experienced in a short period of time caused severe flooding. It took a serious toll on my constituents. Of the 24 Texas counties that have been Presidential Disaster Declarations, eigh...
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House Passes Cyber Security Legislation
Jul 15, 2002
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The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 3482, the “Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2001,” by a vote of 385 to 3. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, introduced the legislation. “The Web provides useful information, but is al...
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Smith Introduces Legislation For Canyon Lake Cleanup
Jul 12, 2002
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Congressman Lamar Smith today introduced legislation (H.R. 5114) to earmark $12.3 million for damage repairs to Canyon Lake Dam, its access roads and public use areas caused by recent flooding. “Although the presence of the Canyon Lake Dam prevented worse destruction, the flooding caused damage to t...
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Congressman Smith Receives “Cyber Champion” Award
Jul 9, 2002
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This week, at a luncheon attended by leaders of the Texas high tech community, the Business Software Alliance (BSA) presented Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX) with its Cyber Champion Award for his leadership and ongoing commitment to policies that promote a safe and legal online world.“As a member of ...
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One Nation, Under God
Jul 8, 2002
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Francis Bellamy wrote the Pledge of Allegiance in 1892. Bellamy, a minister, put into words the ideals that formed our nation and bound us as Americans. His original Pledge read as follows: “I pledge allegiance to my Flag and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible, with liberty...
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Smith Statement on Disaster Areas
Jul 4, 2002
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Congressman Lamar Smith issued the following statement Wednesday after 10 counties in the 21st District were declared state disaster areas: “Heavy rain and flooding have created a disaster situation for many Texans. The best way to address the problem is through emergency assistance. “Disaster relie...
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A Prescription Drug Plan That Is Good Medicine
Jul 1, 2002
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In these times of escalating prescription drug prices, it is essential that seniors have access to affordable drugs to meet their medical needs. The best way to accomplish this goal is to lower the costs of prescription drugs, ensure that all seniors have prescription drug coverage, and increase cho...
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Smith Statement On Circuit Court Ruling Pledge Unconstitutional
Jun 26, 2002
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Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement in response to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that found the Pledge of Allegiance unconstitutional: “The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling today treats the reference of God as one would treat profanity. Religious reference...
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Child Obscenity & Pornography Prevention Act Passes House
Jun 25, 2002
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The House of Representatives today approved H.R. 4623, the “Child Obscenity and Pornography Prevention Act of 2002,” by a vote of 413 to 8. Congressman Lamar Smith (R-TX), Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security Subcommittee, introduced the legislation. “Children are the most vulnerab...
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Illegal Immigration Threatens Our National Security
Jun 24, 2002
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Illegal immigration continues to threaten our national security and our economy. Terrorists often violate immigration laws. Since 1993, 22 foreign-born terrorists, most of whom are connected with al Qaeda, violated immigration laws before they committed their crimes. Terrorists enter the U.S. in man...
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