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Fox News: To fight terror we must begin by securing our homeland

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Fox News: To fight terror we must begin by securing our homeland By U.S. Reps. Brian Babin and Mark Meadows July 1, 2016 | Link There are few issues all Americans agree on – but one issue that unites both Democrats and Republicans is an acknowledgement that terrorism is the top threat facing the United States. In recent months the West has seen an uptick in terrorist attacks, from…

Babin: Military Should Not Be Used as Vehicle for Obama’s Social Engineering

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Obama Administration’s new policy to allow transgender individuals to openly serve in the military:  “This is yet another needless distraction by this President that puts his personal liberal social agenda ahead of military preparedness and training. The military should not be…

Babin Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Block Obama’s Executive Amnesty

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to block the President’s executive amnesty actions: “Today’s decision is a major victory for the American people, the rule of law and the protection of the U.S. Constitution.  I’ve been clear from the start that President Obama’s decision to…

Babin: Orlando Terrorist Attack Another Sobering Reminder of Threat We Face From Radical Islam

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to the Orlando terrorist attack: “The Orlando terrorist attack is yet another sobering reminder that our nation is under attack from Islamic Jihadists. This follows similar terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Chattanooga, Ft. Hood and Boston. As our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost…

Congressman Babin’s Town Hall in Liberty

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Congressman Babin’s Town Hall in Liberty By Bonita Davis, Contributing Writer Liberty Vindicator | June 11, 2016 Link Tuesday, June 2, at 6:30 pm, citizens from a wide geographical area gathered at the Liberty Opry to meet with Congressman Brian Babin in a Town Hall Meeting. Congressman Babin took time to give his constituents an update on the issues that he is working on in…

Babin Votes to Restore State Flexibility Over Ozone Standards

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Wednesday, June 8th, voted to pass the Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 (H.R. 4775), legislation that he cosponsored to allow states the opportunity to pursue cost-effective and practical ways to implement the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s ozone standards. “As the representative of the 36th District of Texas, which…

12NewsNow: Congressman Babin replaces veteran's vandalized flag

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Tags: Veterans

Congressman replaces veteran's vandalized flag KBMT 12NewsNow June 8, 2016 Link A Southeast Texas Army veteran received a replacement Tuesday for a flag that was destroyed by vandals over the Memorial Day weekend. U.S. Representative Brian Babin (R-TX) sent a new American flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol to replace the one destroyed outside the home of former…

Local High School Students Nominated by Babin Accept Service Academy Appointments

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) today announced the successful appointments of seven high school students from the 36th District of Texas whom he nominated earlier this year to attend U.S. service academies. “One of the distinct honors of serving in the U.S. House of Representatives is the opportunity to nominate exceptional young men and women to be considered for…

Congressman: Obama Admin Withholding Info About 86,000 Criminal Illegal Immigrants

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Congressman: Obama Admin Withholding Info About 86,000 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Washington Free Beacon By Adam Kredo | June 3, 2016 Link The Obama administration is withholding from Congress and the American people detailed information about more than 86,000 illegal aliens who have committed serious crimes and continue to walk the streets in the United States, according to…

Local students receive Congressional nominations to US Military Academies

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Local students receive Congressional nominations to US Military Academies Bay Area Citizen May 30, 2016 By Stacey Glaesmann Link Three local high school students have received and accepted U.S. Military Academy appointments. District 36 Congressman Brian Babin (R – Cleveland) gave the nominations for Gregory Brookover and Elizabeth Frakes from Clear Lake High School and Alexander…