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Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams released the following statement after a jury found former Maj. Nidal Hasan guilty on 45 counts of murder and attempted murder.
Nearly four years ago, our nation was viciously attacked when an Islamic extremist opened fire on our troops at Fort Hood. We lost 14 innocent Americans that day — 12 military service members, one civilian and an unborn child. Since the attack, the Fort Hood community has received an outpouring of support from across the state of Texas and the nation. But not from the federal government.
Nearly four years ago, our nation was viciously attacked when an Islamic extremist opened fire on our troops at Fort Hood. We lost 14 innocent Americans that day – 12 military service members, one civilian, and an unborn child. Since the attack, the Fort Hood community has received an outpouring of support from across the state of Texas and the nation. But not from the federal government.
On Tuesday, August 20th at noon, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) will speak with residents of Texas’ 25th District and take questions from the public at a Hill County forum. The event is open the public, and press is invited.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20th from noon-1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Hill County Courthouse Annex
126 S. Covington St.
Hillsboro, TX 76645
WHAT: Hill County Forum
Remarks from Rep. Williams
On Tuesday, August 20th at 7:00 p.m., U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) will speak with residents of Texas’ 25th District and take questions from the public at a county forum hosted by Bosque County Republican Party. The event is open the public, and press is invited.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 20th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Meridian Civic Center
309 West River St.
Meridian, TX 76665
On Monday, August 5th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Burleson Senior Center, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) along with Mayor Ken Shetter and the Burleson City Council, will announce their joint efforts to dedicate the Post Office facility at 232 Southwest Johnson Avenue in Burleson as the "Sergeant William Moody Post Office Building."
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) responded to a report revealing Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Offices (VAROs) did not accurately process 40 percent of the disability claims it received, including claims dealing with traumatic brain injuries. The report cites ineffective training and inexperienced staff among reasons for its poor performance. According to the report, problems with Waco’s VARO processing errors have worsened.
U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) issued the following statement after Attorney General Eric Holder announced he will again target Texas’ voting laws:
“It is evident that Attorney General Eric Holder and President Obama will stop at nothing to continue their assault on Texas. Their latest attempt to attack Texans’ voting rights and further target Texas completely undermines the Supreme Court and the will of the people. The lengths the Justice Department is willing to go in order to force its own agenda is astounding.”
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Few issues are more important than securing our border. Texas accounts for about half of the U.S. border with Mexico, so it's not surprising that the Census Bureau found that Texas is home to 15 percent of all illegal immigrants in the United States. In fact, the Pew Hispanic Center estimates that illegal immigrants accounted for 6.7% of Texas' population and 9% of its labor force in 2010.