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February 27, 2009
“I support the President’s decision to reduce our troop levels and ultimately end the war in Iraq. It is thanks to the strategy put in place by General Petraeus, the success of our troops, and particularly the surge that will allow the Iraqi people to take the reigns of a sovereign and stable nation that is not a safe haven for terrorists.
“While President Obama did not support the surge as a member of Congress, I am pleased that he is listening to our military commanders.
February 27, 2009
February 26, 2009
“There is no doubt that this President faces an economic challenge not seen in our country in generations. And I applaud his determination and spirit to get us back on our feet. But his proposed budget for 2010 is a blueprint for irresponsible deficit spending.
“While most Americans are tightening their belts, and the President has appropriately warned Congress that some cuts will be necessary, his budget calls for bigger and more expensive federal government.
February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009
Napolitano Cites Mexican Drug Cartels as Major Threat By Spencer S. Hsu / Washington Post Staff Writer
February 26, 2009
Napolitano to Study Perry's Request for More Border Guards By TODD J. GILLMAN / The Dallas Morning News
February 25, 2009
Requests Help for Border Violence
February 25, 2009
AUSTIN – At a time the government, more than ever, needs to watch what it spends, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX 10) voted against a budget bill filled with billions of dollars of wasteful spending. The $410 billion Omnibus budget bill is supposed to fund the necessities of federal government for the remainder of FY’09, but it includes more than $7 billion in pet projects.
“Here we are in the middle of the biggest recession in decades and we’re still throwing billions of dollars at luxury items,” said Rep. McCaul.
February 25, 2009
February 25, 2009
Congressman McCaul Speaks with Tim Farley on "The Morning Briefing" About Touring GITMOTim Farley, The Morning Show