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It's an absolute honor and privilege to serve as your representative in the U.S. Congress. As a lifelong resident of Southeast Texas, I'm always working to ensure that our conservative Texas values are being properly represented in the U.S. House of Representatives. Please take a brief moment to let me know where you stand on the important issues facing our nation by participating in our in our Spring 2016 Constituent Survey.
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| Babin Tours Southeast Texas Food Bank |
This past week I toured the Southeast Texas Food Bank in Beaumont to learn more about how they serve the needs of those across the 36th Congressional District of Texas, which includes the counties of Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Orange, Polk, and Tyler. We also discussed ways public officials can help strengthen and support their mission. The Food Bank partners with over 100 churches and other organizations to address needs across the 36th Congressional District.
To watch Channel 12 News' coverage of the event, please click here. |
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| Babin: The American People Should Decide Our Next Supreme Court Justice
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It is my firm belief that Justice Antonin Scalia's replacement should wait until after this year's presidential election. With so much at stake, it’s critical that the American people have a voice in this process by electing a President who they think will nominate the best candidate. The Supreme Court is not an extension of the White House – and the Senate should not rubber stamp the President’s nominees.
In fact, then-Senators Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and John Kerry voted to filibuster and deny President Bush’s nominee, Samuel Alito, an up-or-down vote. It's been over 80 years since there was a vacancy, nomination and confirmation of a new Supreme Court Justice in a presidential election year. That's why I believe the Senate must stand strong in ensuring Justice Scalia’s replacement waits until the American people have decided on a new President.
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| ICYMI: Babin Fights to Stop the President's Plan to Bring Guantanamo Jihadists to U.S. Prisons |
President Obama recently announced his latest proposal to close the Guantanamo Bay detention facility in Cuba. This time he outlined plans to bring the most dangerous detainees to a U.S. prison. I believe this is an extremely foolish and dangerous course of action. Americans don’t want their security compromised by closing this much needed and proven detention facility.
Not only should this facility remain open, but those held there should be prosecuted under military tribunals as authorized by the U.S. Congress and upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court. Please take a moment to read more from my recent editorial on this important issue, by clicking here.
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Calling All High School Artists
- Babin Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition - |
We are excited to announce that our office will once again be participating in the Congressional Art Competition in 2016, which is open to all area high school students who are permanent residents living within the geographical bounds the 36th Congressional District of Texas. To learn more, please click here.
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Snap-shots from the District
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Had the pleasure of organizing a meeting with East Texas pastors in Woodville to discuss the important policy issues that are facing our faith-based communities.
Enjoyed participating in the grand opening of San Jacinto College's Maritime Technology and Training Center. This new campus will provide valuable training for area students who are pursuing careers in the maritime industry. To view more pictures, please click here.
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