Rep. Babin Keynotes Kirby High School Reunion

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Rep. Babin Keynotes Kirby High School Reunion Tyler County Booster By Michael G. Maness Rep. Dr. Brian Babin keynoted the auspicious Kirby HS reunion Saturday, noon, May 2, to a full room of over 250 in the Woodville ISD elementary cafeteria.  Rep. Dr. Brian Babin, U.S. Dist. 36, keynoted the auspicious Kirby HS reunion Saturday, noon, May 2, to a full room of over 250…

Babin Hosts Open House at Deer Park District Office

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Deer Park, TX – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) held an open house on Monday at his Deer Park District Office to welcome constituents and highlight the many services offered by his congressional office. Babin explained to the crowd that providing quality constituent services is one of his top priorities and that he has an experienced staff ready to assist local residents. …

Babin opens office in Deer Park

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Babin opens office in Deer Park Deer Park Broadcaster May 4, 2015 By Stacey Glaesmann U.S. Congressman for District 36 Brian Babin held an Open House and ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of his new office in the Economic Alliance Houston Port Region building, located at 203 Ivy Ave. Monday (May 4). Deer Park Mayor Jerry Mouton, LaPorte Mayor Louis Rigby, Mont Belvieu Mayor…

House Approves Babin Amendment to Restrict Administration’s Dealings with Iran

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Washington, DC –The U.S. House of Representatives last night approved an amendment offered by Rep. Brian Babin to prohibit nuclear nonproliferation funds from being used in contracts with Iran unless the country is required to stop the pursuit and development of nuclear weapons. Babin’s amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations Act (H.R. 2028) passed unanimously by voice vote. To…

House votes to end the VA’s massive relocation payments to employees

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House votes to end the VA’s massive relocation payments to employees TheBlaze ByPete Kasperowicz Apr. 30, 2015 The House voted Wednesday to stop the Department of Veterans Affairs from paying out huge subsidies to top officials when they relocate to start a new job at the agency. The VA’s Appraised Value Offer program was exposed when the VA spent more than $300,000 to help…

House Approves Babin Amendment to End VA Abuse

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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved an amendment offered by Rep. Brian Babin to end the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)’s abused Appraised Value Offer program.  Ending this program ensures that these funds remain available to care for veterans rather than being spent on expensive relocation packages for VA bureaucrats.  Below are excerpts of…

Babin Honors Area High School Artists at Congressional Art Competition Awards Ceremony

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Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Brian Babin (TX-36) on Saturday hosted an awards ceremony at Space Center Houston to honor the participants of his 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Babin was joined by NASA Astronaut Kevin Ford in announcing Crosby High School’s Tsz Kwan Ho as this year’s first place winner. Due to her temporary status in the United States as an exchange student, Tsz will…

Growing Pasadena business gives thanks

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Growing Pasadena business gives thanks The Pasadena Citizen By Stacey Glaesmann April 26, 2015 Pinnacle Advanced Reliability Technologies (ART) had humble beginnings in 2006 in a warehouse in Pearland with a modest 40 employees. In 2011, Pinnacle moved to its current location in Pasadena with 50 employees. Today, the company has over 400 staff members and occupies a “campus” with…

Babin Issues Statement Celebrating San Jacinto Day

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today celebrating San Jacinto Day, which marks the day Texas won its independence at the Battle of San Jacinto: “On this day in 1836, Texas officially secured its independence as General Sam Houston’s Texian army decisively defeated Mexican President Santa Anna and his forces at the Battle of San…

Babin Votes to Cut Taxes for Texas Taxpayers

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House-passage of two important bills that cut taxes and provide certainty for Texas taxpayers, the State and Local Sales Tax Deduction Fairness Act (H.R. 622) and the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1105). “Hardworking Texas taxpayers should not be punished for living in a tax-friendly state like Texas,” said Rep.…