Blake Farenthold
Texas' 27th District
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- At @GOPoversight today, I pressed the #IRS & Treasury Dept. for specifics on how this political targeting took place: http://t.co/cE4Kdatsfy
- TUNE IN NOW: Just began my questioning of the #IRS officials at our @GOPoversight hearing. WATCH LIVE via @YouTube: http://t.co/5IajaPvhjG
- @MoniNewOrleans watching on CSPAN in my office having lunch. I'll be there for my turn
- Agreed. US v Brown. MT @paulfsimpson: Lerner of #IRS waived 5th Amdmt by testifying to tell her side of the story. #whatwouldIRSdo
- Mr. George suggests other BOLOS targeting political 501 (c)(4) may exist. #irs
- RT @rafsanchez: Only half of the Democrats here for #IRS, compared to full GOP benches - including @farenthold who often tweets his own pi…
- OK @rafsanchez here's your picture. Here's hoping Lois Learner doesn't take the 5th. http://t.co/ls5LVfwNMI
- In @GOPoversight IRS hearing opening statement @DarrellIssa reminds us that the power to tax is the power to destroy.
- Headed to @GOPoversight hearing to uncover the TRUTH on #IRS political targeting-starts @ 9:30 ET/8:30 CT. VIEW LIVE: http://t.co/5IajaPvhjG
- RT @DarrellIssa: Technical difficulties setting up the @GOPoversight stream. Here's the new link --> http://t.co/jK0EjB2I9n
- RT @GOPoversight: Team Oversight hearing: "The IRS - Targeting Americans for their Political Beliefs" streaming LIVE on @YouTube 930AM http…
- IRS Official planning to plead the 5th @ tomorrow's @GOPOversight hearing. As govt watchdogs-- I still plan on asking Q's.
- HAPPENING NOW: @HouseJudiciary markup of my bill: H.R. 982, the “Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act". http://t.co/W7WKNJ66lx
- FACT Act will provide #transparency, protect stakeholders & reduce fraudulent asbestos claims. Watch our markup LIVE: http://t.co/ZfZjFMtzJb
- After more than 4 yrs, POTUS still hasn't approved #KXL. We're tired of waiting. It's #timetobuild #Keystone to secure our #energy future
- ICYMI: I applaud DOE's decision to expand domestic #LNG exports. LNG is our path to #energy independence & job growth http://t.co/GPgeTaN5We
- I'll be pressing for answers at our @GOPoversight hearing Wed. @WSJ "Obama's Counsel Was Told of IRS Audit...Wks Ago" http://t.co/U39Bloy4Xy
- RT @KarlRove: Miss.My.Doctor. #ObamaCareInThreeWords
- It's. BAD. Law. RT @whitehouse It's. The. Law. #ObamaCareInThreeWords, http://t.co/dFT15NLgRJ
- Correction: just voted for the rule, voting for full repeal later today
- Just voted for full repeal #ObamacareInThreeWords Drives Up Costs
- Good news! #KXL reported out of @TransportGOP Committee. Next step: House Floor. #Keystone will create jobs & secure our #energy future
- RT @GOPLeader: Thanks to @DarrellIssa @ElijahECummings @Farenthold for hosting #DataDay and entrepreneurs for showing what you can build wi…
- Bouncing between @TransportGOP keystone markup and @GOPoversight constraints on oil and gas production on federal lands and waters
- Now at @GOPoversight subcommittee hearing on #Americanenergy production. We must strike while the iron's hot to grow our economy #4jobs
- Headed to @TransportGOP Committee markup- today's agenda includes a bill to approve #KeystoneXL pipeline. RT if you agree it's #TimetoBuild
- RT @rickdunham: .@Farenthold grilled #Holder on AP telephone record controversy. AG didn't give an inch, wouldn't say press or public has a…
- RT @AaronBlakeWP: Rep. Blake Farenthold (R-Texas) asks whether Justice Department is working with Media Matters. Holder looked dumbfounded.
- Thanks for sending me ?s to #AskEric. While #Holder "didn't know" many answers, I'll keep pushing until we get them: http://t.co/D4bQqwNL8m.
- ON NOW: Just began my questioning of AG #Holder at our @housejudiciary hearing. Watch what I #AskEric LIVE: http://t.co/e3EszM2FEm
- PHOTO: Preparing to question AG #Holder. For more behind-the-scenes pics, follow me on @instagram, user: Farenthold http://t.co/JV4t7ZeNXP
- Holder looking visibly uncomfortable during opening statements of our Judiciary hearing. WATCH: http://t.co/G1IhEKqVKA
- At @HouseJudiciary Committee hearing on #DOJ oversight, waiting to question Eric #Holder. What would you #AskEric? Tweet me & let me know!
- STARTING NOW: Watch LIVE FEED of our @HouseJudiciary hearing at http://t.co/e3EszM2FEm. Keep tweeting me questions for Holder using #AskEric
- RT @TxPotomac: Crowdsourcing: Farenthold asks public to send questions to #AskEric Holder before high-stakes House hearing http://t.co/mrH…
- REMINDER: @HouseJudiciary hearing with #Holder starts at 1 pm ET/12 pm CT. WATCH LIVE: http://t.co/e3EszM2FEm & send me what you'd #AskEric
- MUST WATCH: @HouseJudiciary hearing TODAY, 1 pm ET/12 pm CT. View LIVE at http://t.co/e3EszM2FEm. Send me your ?s for #Holder using #AskEric
- Headed to the floor to support HR 1580 to keep the Web free & open - unlike the #AP journalists' phone records. See you tomorrow, AG #Holder
- Tweet me questions you want me to #askEric Holder at @HouseJudiciary tomorrow! Hearing starts at 1 pm ET/2 pm CT & will be streamed online
- In light of our @HouseJudiciary hearing tomorrow, what questions would YOU ask Attorney General Eric Holder? Let me know by using #AskEric!
- TOMORROW: AG #Holder is testifying under oath in our @HouseJudiciary hearing on #DOJ #oversight. Using #askEric, tweet me what ?s you'd ask!
- #ICYMI: @TxPotomac story on my pushback against @BarackObama's "political play" response to #Benghazi attack: http://t.co/IBTSatxYG6
- The latest buzz on Capitol Hill is my arrival to @Instagram. Follow me at "@farenthold" for behind-the-scenes access. http://t.co/w4ediwTWAS
- ICYMI: I appeared on @msnbc and @FoxNews Saturday to discuss the latest on #benghazi. VIDEOS: http://t.co/PlA6i0TPYx. http://t.co/KucuqrnDgX
- RT @HeatherDJackson: Congressman Blake Farenthold : " I see a beautiful bridge and a beautiful port, but for some in… http://t.co/rp023PNgoY
- Thanks! RT @chefshockley: @Farenthold great interviews on @FoxNews @msnbc keep up the fight and find out the truth. #Benghazi"
- Today I'll be on @FoxNews at 12:30 CT (1:30 ET) & @msnbc at 1:30 CT (2:30 ET) to discuss last week's #Benghazi hearing. Be sure to tune in!
- RT @SETXinfo: Congressman Farenhold visits Bay City http://t.co/evjYv2wyhA
- About to go on the air at Happy 92.5 in Bay City
- Pleased to announce I’ve joined #Instagram! If you have an account, follow me here for behind-the-scenes photos: http://t.co/ovIv0IzO3O
- Three of my DC staffers were interviewed to give their thoughts on Prince Harry's visit today #princeharryusa PIC: http://t.co/85U6r3IPZX
- RT @CamAndCompany: LIVE @ 2P/E: Rep. Blake @Farenthold and @KatiePavlich on the #Benghazi hearing, @NolteNC, @SetonMotley, and @KurtSchlich…
- Chairing @GOPOversight subcommittee hearing now on fed worker pension claims. WATCH live: http://t.co/CnRGu5PvGA
- #ICYMI: VIDEO from yesterday's @GOPoversight hearing on #benghazi & the questions I asked the #whistleblowers http://t.co/uMxXvi3Enk
- Chairman @DarrellIssa reads @GOPoversight mission statement at "Benghazi: Exposing Failure and Recognizing Courage" http://t.co/BJUHHF7K4q
- Press as witnesses walk in @GOPoversight hearing on Benghazi http://t.co/CEobWTinIY
- About to start @GOPoversight hearing on Benghazi http://t.co/9JnqVw87Rk
- Heading now to @GOPoversight hearing on #benghazi. #FYI: Hearing starts at 11:30 AM ET/10:30 AM CT. Watch LIVE here: http://t.co/8WUu8SZnLU
- Thx for having me on @KNX1070 this morning to discuss today's #Bengazi hearing. Lots of new info going to come to light today @GOPoversight
- RT @CNNDirectoUSA: 6pm entrevista Rep. @farenthold de Texas, habla sobre audiencias del ataque en Bengasi en Cámara y el futuro de inmigrac…
- Then vs Now: http://t.co/fbvfjVN1eZ. #YourTime bill will address our changing workforce & give #TX working parents the flexibility they need
- What would you do with #yourtime? Our new bill offers employees the choice between paid time off or cash compensation for overtime
- @yelchato the jobs are here in Texas in the oil patch and beyond.
- On the air with Lago @1360kktx 'till 8 CDT, then on the plane to DC. This week @GOPOversight hearing on Benghazi Wed.
- At Buc Days Scholarship awards
- @clifton_kuecker the company is called Shield Tactical.
- Former Cali gun manufacturer opens its doors in Shiner. In TX we welcome new businesses & protect the 2nd Amendment http://t.co/ZSAu8jrLkO
- Attending Corpus Christi Christian Business Association Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast.
- Proud to announce the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition for #TX27: Yeon Jung Kim from Calallen HS! http://t.co/5ahnoO76je
- Honored to speak @ TX Oil and Gas magazine Eagle Ford Shale conference Affordable American-made energy is the future. http://t.co/wyUCcld9kk
- Headed to speak at Eagle Ford Shale Conference then to Calallan High School to announce the winner of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition
- JUST IN: @GOPoversight holding hearing WED, MAY 8 on #Benghazi. I'm committed to getting answers at our hearing- Americans deserve the truth
- On Lago @1360KKTX
- @podod12 Don't need a select committee . I'm on it with my fellow watcdogs on @GOPOversight. Hearings soon.
- While POTUS continues to put political games before the American ppl, the House acted to prevent #ObamaFlightDelays http://t.co/UkurxgiLVh
- Learning about #GlassLab from a live panel not a computer #irony demo soon I hope.
- ICYMI: I went to the House floor today to defend the #SecondAmendment & our right to bear arms. WATCH HERE: http://t.co/euthVOLbHk
- On the house floor right now talking about protecting our 2nd amendment rights, watch here:http://t.co/m9Ma2G7wBB
- Hosting a conference call with your Congressman right now! to join the call dial 877 229 8493, and enter 111392.
- RT @GOPWhip: .@farenthold: American-made energy will drive our economic growth. http://t.co/CptdC2SeyA
- 40% of flights delayed for POTUS to play politics. If you're facing #ObamaFlightDelays tweet me your stories, pics & vids from the runway
- RT @DarrellIssa: Many believe FAA has the flexibility to avoid many of these furloughs. @GOPOversight @TransportGOP are asking why they are…
- At @TransportGOP hearing to discuss #MAP21 with state & local #transportation officials
- I spoke on the House floor today about #americanenergy & the 400000 jobs US shale production has created in TX. WATCH http://t.co/i7RRpsPnE5
- On the air with with @Talk2Rusty on America's Radio News Network. PICTURE: http://t.co/n0jvpjGsmo
- ICYMI: @dallasnews story on my efforts to bring firearm manufacturers in unfriendly #gun states to pro-biz #Texas: http://t.co/S73GSoBe7q
- The #FAA budget has increased 110% since 1996. Why then is the FAA furloughing air traffic controllers? #ObamaFlightDelays can be avoided
- 11 TX colleagues join me to urge firearm manufacturers in unfriendly gun states to bring their business to #TX #4jobs http://t.co/FQK2dv6SgS
- MUST READ via @WSJ "Flight Delays as Political Strategy: FAA furloughs traffic controllers rather than cut..spending" http://t.co/ELzK7rxByV
- Remember the Alamo! 177 year ago today the Texan army defeated Gen Santa Anna & won their freedom from Mexico @ the battle of San Jacinto.
- Beautiful day in Port A. Great seafood lunch with the Fam.
- RT @DarrellIssa: On Tuesday @GOPOversight sent letters to CIA, State & DOD warning against retaliatory action against whistleblowers ht…
- RT @DarrellIssa: The American people -- YOU -- have a RIGHT to know answers about what happened in #Benghazi terrorist attack.
- Wow. Gotta love Boston. National Anthem @NHLBruins last night. Watch to the end where the chants of USA, USA start. http://t.co/kQHqxany7J
- RT @Pontifex: Please join me in praying for the victims of the explosion in Texas and their families.
- Joining @RepBillFlores praying for those in and around West. #westtx
- Senate just rejected expanded #gun background checks- glad there's bipartisan agreement this doesn't address the real issue: mental illness
- You can watch @GOPoversight committee hearing happening NOW on @USPS' financial situation here: http://t.co/xHPORwxFJE. #PostalService #USPS
- At @GOPoversight hearing: "Options to Bring the Postal Service Back from Insolvency" with GAO, USPS BoG, Postmaster Gen & NALC (AFL-CIO)
- My DC Condo is near @crimemuseum so noticed today in history: 1865 Mary Surratt arrested; 1969: Sirhan Sirhan convicted.
