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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) today released the following statement after two terrorist attacks in the European Union’s de facto capital of Brussels on Tuesday left at least 34 dead and more than 100 injured:
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) The Islamic State is claiming responsibility for three violent explosions Tuesday morning that rocked Brussels at rush hour leaving more than 30 dead.
CNN reported that 34 people died and another 170 were injured.
Belgian officials said 31 people were killed and 187 others were wounded in two explosions at the Belgium airport and one at a city subway station.
CBS reported that three Americans, all missionaries from Utah, were injured.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) this week was awarded for his record on key business issues for a third year in a row by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
“As a second generation small business owner who is fighting for Main Street every day, it is an honor to once again receive the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award,” said Williams.
This month, Americans for Tax Reform endorsed Williams’ seven bill tax reform plan, Jumpstart America.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas), chair of the Congressional Baseball Caucus, welcomed former Baltimore Oriole and Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson to Capitol Hill yesterday evening.
“Last night, my colleagues and I were honored to visit with Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson – one of the most talented third basemen to ever play the game,” said Williams. “Brooks’ hospitality, charm and incredible baseball knowledge brought us all together for laughter and praise.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) today released the following statement after President Barack Obama announced Merrick Garland as his nominee to replace Justice Antonin Scalia on the U.S. Supreme Court:
Over the past year, Congressman Roger Williams (R-Texas) has introduced several pieces of legislation that together should serve as a model for pro-growth, conservative tax reform.
This package of legislation lowers individual and business income tax rates, reduces the capital gains tax and FICA/self-employment taxes, creates 100 percent, creates a 5 percent repatriation rate to bring back profits stranded overseas, and promotes pro-growth accounting methods.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Texas) today released the following statement to recognize the anniversary of Texas’ declaration of independence from Mexico:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams’ (R – Texas) recent visit to Fort Irwin National Training Center in San Bernardino County, Calif. allowed him to meet with U.S. Army leadership and observe Fort Hood’s 3rd Cavalry Regiment train for an upcoming deployment overseas.