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COPPERAS COVE — During a tour of Central Texas this week that includes stops in Killeen, Gatesville and Copperas Cove, U.S. Rep, Roger Williams, R-Austin, said the American economy has not yet recovered.
“Today, there are 47 million people on food stamps, 15 percent of people in poverty, another 15 percent underemployed and 52 percent of college graduates that will be un- or underemployed for the next four years,” Williams told about 20 people Thursday during a Rotary Club meeting. “That’s not an economy.”
COPPERAS COVE, TX (KXXV) - A Texas Congressman wants to make sure Fort Hood soldiers transitioning out of the military have good jobs waiting for them as civilians.
Congressman Roger Williams talked about many issues at the Copperas Cove Rotary Club Thursday, but made sure to speak on one government agency he thinks would be a good fit for former soldiers.
Williams believes that the economy has to be stable in order to accommodate these soldiers.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will meet with, address and present the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin to Vietnam War Era Veterans in Johnson County on Tuesday.
What: Rep. Williams to meet with Vietnam War veterans
Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Time: 2:00pm CT
Location: Johnson County Courthouse: 2 N Main St #202, Cleburne, TX 76033
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will meet with pharmacists at Tanglewood Pharmacy in Stephenville on Monday to discuss issues related to their industry.
What: Rep. Williams to meet with pharmacists
Date: Monday, August 22, 2016
Time: 3:30pm CT
Location: Tanglewood Pharmacy: 2445A Northwest Loop, Stephenville, Texas, 76401
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will meet with, address and present the U.S. Vietnam War Commemoration Lapel Pin to over 100 area Vietnam War Era Veterans in Erath County on Monday.
What: Rep. Williams to meet with Vietnam War veterans
Date: Monday, August 22, 2016
Time: 2:00pm CT
Location: Paradigm: 555 W Washington St, Stephenville, Texas, 76401
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will meet with members of the Glen Rose community and community leadership on Monday to discuss issues facing Somervell County and deliver a Washington update.
What: Rep. Williams to meet with Glen Rose community
Date: Monday, August 22, 2016
Time: 12:00pm CT
Location: Somervell County Citizens Center: 209 SW Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will meet with Gatesville community and local business leaders on Friday to discuss issues facing Gatesville and deliver a Washington update.
What: Rep. Williams to meet with Gatesville community
Date: Friday, August 19, 2016
Time: 2:00pm CT
Location: Gatesville Civic Center: 301 Veterans Memorial Loop, Gatesville, TX, 76528
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) meet with the Killeen Heights Rotary Club and provide a legislative update on Friday.
What: Rep. Williams to visit with Killeen Heights Rotary Club
Date: Friday, August 19, 2016
Time: 7:00am CT
Location: Marriott Courtyard (Grand Ballroom): 1721 E. Central Texas Expressway (US 190), Killeen, Texas 76541
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will tour the Ajinomoto Windsor Plant Thursday and meet with city leaders.
What: Rep. Williams to tour Ajinomoto Windsor Plant
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2016
Time: 2:00pm CT
Location: Ajinomoto Windsor Plant: 601 E 3rd St., Lampasas, TX 76550
Open to Press: Yes
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AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) will speak to the Copperas Cove Rotary Club at their regular weekly noon meeting on Thursday.
What: Rep. Williams to speak to Copperas Cove Rotary Club
Date: Thursday, August 18, 2016
Time: 12:00pm CT
Location: Copperas Cove City Library: 501 S Main St., Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Open to Press: Yes
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