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Today, Congressman Roger Williams (RTX-25) challenged Attorney General Eric Holder on the administration's "workplace violence" designation of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Although not a member of the Appropriations Committee, with the help of Congressman John Carter (RTX-31), Williams was granted time to speak before the subcommittee. Excerpts from Williams' opening statement are below. The full video can be seen here.

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3060, a bill introduced by Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), to dedicate the post office facility in Burleson, TX, as the Sergeant William Moody Post Office Building. The bill will now wait for Senate action.

Williams delivered remarks on the floor leading up to the vote. The video can be seen here. Transcript follows.

Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking his agency to stop ticketing the vehicles of disabled veterans at the Austin VA clinic. A local news report revealed the VA issued 94 citations through mid-January.

Last night, President Obama requested a review of the administration's enforcement policies for immigration laws after meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. The President expressed concern with current enforcement of the nation's immigration laws. U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX) issued the following statement in response.

Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX) received the Spirit of Enterprise award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for his work in the 113^th Congress. This award is given to members in recognition of their support of pro-growth, pro-jobs policies.

This week, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX) invited high school students residing in the 25^th District of Texas to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition by submitting their original pieces of art.

Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), a business owner of 42 years, issued the following statement in response to President Obama's newly introduced budget.

Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) urged Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to address wasteful spending within the Pentagon's budget in lieu of Hagel's proposed cuts to troop pay and benefits.