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KILLEEN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood, one of the largest United States military installations in the world, announced that Fort Hood received $117.4 million in barracks funding for ten Rolling Pin barracks renovations.
Several area residents and officials commented on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush, a woman who's appeal transcended partisan politics. Bush, 92, passed away Tuesday.
On Sunday, family spokesman Jim McGrath said the former first lady had decided to decline further medical treatment for health problems and focus instead on "comfort care" at home in Houston. She had been in the hospital recently for congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Heartfelt thoughts and remarks from politicians and celebrities alike began to pour in soon after news of the death of former First Lady Barbara Bush began to spread.
People from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt spoke of the effect Bush had on their lives and offered the Bush family their condolences.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement on Tuesday, the final time Americans will file their taxes using an outdated tax code:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) released the following statement in regards to the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush:
Dear Texans,
A week ago, President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security announced the deployment of the National Guard to the Southern Border. I have always been in favor of using any and all means necessary, including more boots on the ground, to secure our nation's borders. As the former Secretary of State of Texas, I applaud Governor Greg Abbott's swift actions and will continue to work with the President and Congress to ensure we take additional steps to keep our citizens safe.
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Conservative Union (ACU) released its annual ratings for 2017, the First Session of the 115th Congress. Congressman Williams (R-Austin) earned ACU's highest award of Conservative Excellence for voting to uphold conservative principles. Rep. Williams received a rating of 96%, and has a lifetime rating of 93%.
Congressman Williams issued the following statement upon receiving the award:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Williams (R-Austin) released the following statement following House Speaker Paul Ryan's announcement that he will not seek reelection:
"As Speaker of the House, Paul has served our country honorably. I appreciate his leadership in both policy and in character, and I was proud to work with him to achieve historic tax reform. I wish him well in his future aspirations and thank him for his service."
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Dear Texans,
I have spent the past two weeks crisscrossing through our great district to meet with all of you and hear your ideas and concerns that I can take back with me to Washington. I met with many small business owners and employees, school district officials, and healthcare experts - I had a great time talking about everyday issues we all face and how I can help y'all. Below are some highlights I'd like to share:
Scores of Vietnam veterans gathered for events commemorating Vietnam veterans on Thursday.
A National Vietnam Veterans Commemorative Breakfast was organized and hosted by Chapter 1000 of the Vietnam Veterans of America at the Harker Heights Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3892. Later in the day, the Killeen Veterans Center hosted a barbecue to properly welcome the veterans home. Both events offered Vietnam veterans an opportunity to reunite and reflect on the history of the war and veterans-related issues.