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Bill Requires Consultation Before Giving Terrorists Miranda Rights
Jan 26, 2010
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House Republicans today introduced legislation requiring the Justice Department (DOJ) to consult with the Director of National Intelligence and the Secretary of Defense before giving terrorists Miranda rights. The Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2010 (H.R. 4503) requires DOJ ...
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Illegal immigration hurts lower skilled citizens and legal immigrants
Jan 26, 2010
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Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) and Congressman Gary Miller (R-CA), both members of the newly-formed “Reclaim American Jobs Caucus” issued the following statement today in response to a report commissioned by the Chicago Urban League and the Alternative Schools Network. Among other findings, the s...
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Smith Statement on Special Election
Jan 20, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith made the following statement on the House Floor this morning regarding the U.S. Senate special election in Massachusetts:
“The U.S. Senate special election in Massachusetts offers many lessons for both Democrats and Republicans. Surely among them are these:
• All true...
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ICYMI: Tear down the wall of secrecy
Jan 19, 2010
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In Case You Missed It…
Smith: Tear down the wall of secrecy
U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, LOCAL CONTRIBUTOR
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Congress' handling of health care legislation is front and center in the concerns of the American people. Since July 2009, my congressional office h...
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CBS’ 60 Minutes Wins Lap Dog Award
Jan 13, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith, chairman of the Congressional Media Fairness Caucus, yesterday awarded CBS’ 60 minutes the “Lap Dog Award” for media bias in a speech on the House Floor. The Lap Dog Award is given weekly for the national news coverage that most glaringly exemplifies slanted, subjective, and...
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Smith Statement on Job Losses
Jan 8, 2010
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Congressman Lamar Smith today issued the following statement after the Obama Administration announced this morning that the economy shed 85,000 jobs in December:
“The President and Democratic leadership in Congress need to realize that what they’re doing – spending like there’s no tomorrow and i...
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Smith: No More Visas for Terrorists
Jan 8, 2010
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House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement responding to the White House review of the Christmas Day terrorist attempt.
Ranking Member Smith: “The best way to prevent a terrorist attack on U.S. soil is to stop terrorists before they reach the U....
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