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Statement by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) on the passage of H.R. 3630, The Middle Class Tax Relief & Job Creation Act:

December 13, 2011

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"This is a responsible bill that prevents a tax increase, creates jobs and takes a step toward energy independence. It also places much needed reforms on social programs that have all too often allowed recipients to squander taxpayer dollars. This bill allows Americans to keep more of their hard earned money which is crucial in a struggling economy. Production of the Keystone pipeline will create jobs and reduce our dependence on foreign oil from countries that don't have our best interest at heart.

McCaul Urges DHS to Use Military Assessment to Secure US-MX Border

December 13, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, urged DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano to use a strategic military assessment by two retired military generals to develop a template for a comprehensive strategy to secure the U.S.-Mexico border.

McCaul Launches Oversight Investigation into DHS Role in Fast & Furious

December 8, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the Homeland Security Oversight, Investigations and Mangement Subcommittee, launched an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s role in Operation Fast andFurious.

Statement by Congressman McCaul on Select Committee

November 21, 2011

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"I am disappointed that Democrats on the select committee have balked at proposals made by Republicans to reform entitlements – a genuine attempt to make the most significant systemic change to the long term use of taxpayer dollars. Washington does not have a revenue problem. It has a spending problem. Unfortunately, Democrats continue to counter legitimate cuts with tax increases which only serve to penalize families and businesses and protect the status quo of unsustainable budgets.

McCaul Passes Amendment: Can't Do Business with Both U.S. and Iran: International Organizations Currently Inspect Both U.S. and Iranian Vessels

November 15, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) that prevents the U.S. Government from doing business withinternational classification societies that also do business withcountries that are State Sponsors of Terrorism. The amendment was attached to the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act of 2011, which passed the House Tuesday.

McCaul Calls for Change of Course in Afghanistan:Tour of Region Reveals Flaw in U.S. Strategy

November 15, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) called for a change of strategy in America's War on Terror in Afghanistan. It would decentralize power away from the capital of Kabul, which has little influence over the rest of the country, and empower Afghanistan’s tribal leaders to work with the United States to fight our common enemy – the Taliban and al Qaeda – to which Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai does not appear fully committed.

McCaul Spends Veterans Day with Wounded U.S. Military in Germany

November 11, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) spent Veterans Day with wounded American military at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. This morning he sent the letter below to constituents and veterans groups across the 10th District. Prior to their arrival in Germany, Rep. McCaul led a U.S. House Homeland Security Committee delegation to Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan this week to assess the progress in the War on Terror, Iraq's ability to sustain itself and avoid Iranian influence after U.S.

McCaul Discusses Trade, Not Aid, with Pakistan President

November 8, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari discussed the idea of increased trade between the two countries as the key to a long-term trust that is needed to advance their mutual interest of dismantling terrorists in the volatile region.

Both leaders described U.S.-Pakistani relations as a "bad marriage where divorce is not an option" because of the shared threat of extremism both nations face. However, Rep.

McCaul in Afghanistan to Assess U.S. Progress

November 7, 2011

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WASHINGTON, D.C - Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) led a delegation of House Homeland Security Committee members to visit U.S. troops in Afghanistan Sunday and receive a briefing on progress against terrorist networks. Congressman McCaul, after being briefed by Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, and Marine General John Allen, Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan, indicated significant progress in the War on Terror in Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, with greater challenges remaining in the northeastern Federally Administrated Tribal Areas (FATA). Rep.

McCaul in Afghanistan Assessing US Progress in War on Terror

November 7, 2011

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