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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) this evening released the following statement after he learned one of the slain officers in Dallas resided in Burleson, Texas.
“The tragedy in Dallas has devastated all of us. I'm especially heartbroken to learn that one of the fallen is a local hero, Officer Lorne Ahrens. There are no words to express the sadness felt by the entire Burleson community. I send my prayers to Katrina and their family. May the Lord's strength give their hearts and souls peace and comfort.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today released the following statement on FBI director, James Comey, not recommending criminal charges be brought against Hillary Clinton for her use of a private email server while secretary of state:
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Burleson, Texas in the U.S. Congress will be the Fourth of July Grand Marshal at the 12th Annual Burleson Lions Club Independence Day Parade.
For additional information on the route map or how to become a parade participant or sponsor, please visit www.BurlesonLions.org or email info@BulesonLions.org.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), author of tax reform plan Jumpstart America, today released a statement in support of House Republicans' tax plan recently outlined in their policy agenda known as A Better Way.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday struck down Texas’ regulations on abortions and abortion clinics.
“I am disappointed by the court’s decision to do away with the health measures Texas put in place to protect the well-being of the mother and the unborn. However, I will continue to promote and work to protect the sanctity of life, as all of us, including the unborn, are created in the image of God.”
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After losing for seven straight years, the Republican congressional baseball team broke through to beat the Democrats on Thursday in their annual charity game.
The Republicans had a shaky few years — including a 22-0 blowout three years ago. But they defeated the Democrats, 8-7.
"These guys came here to play," said Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, a former TCU baseball star who helped coach the GOP team. "They've worked hard, and they earned this win. I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished."
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States on Thursday upheld a lower Texas federal court’s ruling against President Obama’s executive actions on immigration.
Last night, the Republican Congressional Baseball Team defeated the Democrats 8-7 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. Although the Republicans maintained a lead for most of the game, the Democrats pulled ahead in the sixth inning.
The GOP scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh, ending their seven year losing streak.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Not long after the break of dawn recently, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams hit baseballs on a basketball court here in suburban Washington. “Atta boy,” he cheered when his partner shagged the balls.
Williams, an Austin Republican, wasn’t talking to a kid. The comments — and grounders — were directed toward Jeff Flake, a grandfather and U.S. senator from Arizona.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today released the following statement on the Democrats’ occupation of the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives: