Babin: Obama’s Keystone Veto Puts Politics Above What’s Good for America

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after President Obama vetoed a bipartisan bill to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline: “President Obama’s decision to veto the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline only further demonstrates how out of touch he is with the American people. For pure political reasons, President Obama has put…

Congressman Babin reaches out to local leaders

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Saturday, February 21, 2015 By Dawn Burleigh The Orange Leader Congressman Dr. Brian Babin, representative of Texas’ 36th Congressional District of the 114th Congress, said he wants to work with local community leaders. “It is our duty to make county, city and country a better place for our children,” Babin said during a Meet and Greet held at the Brown Center in Orange. Babin…

Babin tours the district and meets with constituents

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Friday, February 20, 2015 by Steve W Stewart KJAS.com "The Online Source for News in Jasper, Texas" U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (R-Woodville) was in town on Friday. Babin was on a tour of House District 36 to meet with constituents, and among his stops was the East Texas Pregnancy Help Center here in Jasper. When asked about President Barack Obama’s recent State of the Union…

Congressman Babin visits Highlands Rotary Club

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By Gilbert Hoffman - Feb 19, 2015 Highlands Star - Crosby Courier Congressman Brian Babin, the new Representative for House District 36, was a guest of the Highlands Rotary Club at its Tuesday luncheon this week. A packed crowd heard Babin talk about his life’s journey through several careers, to arrive at his position in Congress, where his goal is to “try to help our…

Babin Applauds Texas Judge’s Decision to Block President’s Executive Amnesty

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to a U.S. Federal judge’s decision in Texas to temporarily block President Obama’s executive amnesty actions: “Today’s ruling is a major victory in our fight to restore the rule of law in the United States of America. President Obama’s decision to grant amnesty through unilateral…

Babin Visits Southwest Border, Calls on President to Make Border Security a Priority

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By Congressman Brian Babin U.S. Congressional District 36 Cleveland Advocate I recently took a trip to the Southwest border with a group of lawmakers to examine the situation firsthand. We traveled to San Diego, California, Tucson and Sierra Vista, Arizona, and McAllen, Texas. We saw and spoke with many American citizens who have been the victims of illegal drug running, human…

Rep. Babin Votes to Send Keystone XL Pipeline Bill to President’s Desk

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today after voting to send a bipartisan bill approving the Keystone XL Pipeline to President Obama’s desk: “I am proud to vote to approve the Keystone XL pipeline and officially send this widely supported bill to the President’s desk. For the past six years, President Obama has needlessly delayed…

Rep. Babin Delivers on Promise, Votes to Repeal Obamacare

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) voted today for House passage of H.R. 596, legislation he cosponsored to fully repeal Obamacare. To view video of Rep. Babin’s House floor speech on H.R. 596, please click here. The transcript of his speech is as follows: “Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 596 – legislation that I have cosponsored to fully…

Rep. Babin Issues Statement Recognizing Hero and Friend Chris Kyle

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) shared his deep and personal appreciation today for Chris Kyle and his family as Texas recognizes “Chris Kyle Day,” as recently declared by Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Rep. Babin got to know Chris Kyle through his son, Leif Babin, who served as Chris’ platoon commander during the Iraq War. “Chris Kyle is a real national hero…

Rep. Babin Responds to President’s Budget Proposal

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement today in response to President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal: “While I am not surprised, I am nonetheless disappointed that the President’s budget calls for record taxes, spending and debt. His budget never balances, includes $2.1 trillion in higher taxes and another $8.5 trillion in…