Lamar Smith
Texas' 21st District
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- My report outlining partisanship at DOJ was discussed on America's Newsroom this morning. https://t.co/ALMb693q
- Read my op-ed in Roll Call here on the Obama Administration's unprecedented power grab: http://t.co/Vlxd0rXL
- Read my op-ed on Justice Kagan and Obamacare here: http://t.co/PKysj37D
- Enjoyed speaking with Community Impact Newspaper reporters this morning. http://t.co/y0DLMFaQ
- The American people have a right to know the whole truth about Operation Fast and Furious. http://t.co/5KpOm6zO
- Read my op-ed in The Hill today here: http://t.co/glOcfN8w The President should back up his rhetoric with real reform.
- #SOTU response:President must #getserious about jobs & focus on pro-growth policies to move our economy forward.http://tinyurl.com/85zg8o5
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Here’s a look at tonight’s #SOTU digital fact check & social Q&A: http://t.co/MidaRtAR Tweet your question using #SO ...
- It's been 1,000 days since Democrat-led Senate passed a budget. http://t.co/cn47EdKt
- The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Obama administration recess appointments: http://t.co/WOCleVQw
- Read my release here on my decision to remove DNS blocking from SOPA. http://t.co/VdCNIHiV
- Today I pressed the Administration for docs regarding Kagan’s involvement with health care bill as Solicitor General http://t.co/wn2TR0fi
- Tune in to my tele-town hall tonight. My facebook page has the info http://t.co/rYVAG8my. Starts at 6:40pm CST with Bexar Co. constituents
- Great speaking to the Young Men's Business League of Austin today. http://t.co/JVv7m6IT
- Meeting with some of the 100 employers ready to hire at my job fair - 9am to 1pm at the Live Oak Civic Center.http://tinyurl.com/cfphku9
- Around 100 employers now participating in my job fair tomorrow! Hope to see you at the Live Oak Civic Center 9am-1pm. http://t.co/MkfhkQ8D
- Enjoyed speaking with AP history students at Robert G. Cole High School at Fort Sam Houston today. http://t.co/A0dufvfw
- An honor to present the Congressional Award Gold Medal to Texas Military Institute student Megan Abbott today.
- Reminder about my job fair on Wed. at the Live Oak Civic Center 9am-1pm. 90 employers participating! More info here: http://t.co/MkfhkQ8D
- Today the Judiciary Committee passed a bipartisan jobs bill to reduce unnecessary burdens on job creators. http://t.co/OCwMtQjh
- I'm hosting a job fair with Workforce Solutions Alamo on Wed. Nov. 9th at the Live Oak Civic Center. More info here: http://t.co/MkfhkQ8D
- You can tune in to my tele-town hall with constituents tonight - my facebook page has more info. http://t.co/rYVAG8my
- The House Judiciary Committee just passed a bill to rein in regulations. Read about it here: http://t.co/uJO6gtsS
- Enjoying meeting with the Texas Farm Bureau today. http://t.co/9815Yp44
- Great public meetings with constituents in Kerrville, Bandera and New Braunfels this week. Thanks to everyone who attended.
- Had a great time reading with first graders at H-E-B in New Braunfels on Monday. http://t.co/aXaE2ZOv
- Today is last day to register to vote next month on proposed amendments to TX Constitution. Many communities will also have issues on ballot
- Great to be at the ribbon cutting for the San Antonio Military Medical Center Consolidated Tower at Ft Sam Houston this morning.
- Good news #4jobs today- pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea passed by Ways and Means Committee.
- Today I called for an investigation into AG Holder’s statements at a Judiciary Committee hearing. http://t.co/YmPBJQvf
- Listen live to my tele-town hall with constituents tonight - visit my facebook page for more info. http://t.co/rYVAG8my
- Thanks to the San Antonio Chamber for meeting with me today. Their perspective is vital - had a great discussion on job creation.
- @ IBM in Austin w/ Sen.Cornyn to discuss the the recent passage of my job-creating patent reform legislation. http://t.co/suPguAvv
- A shot from the Alamo Heights Rotary Club meeting today: http://t.co/t6m3eoW4
- Enjoyed meeting with the Alamo Heights Rotary Club today. Good food and great company!
- Great to be at Sam Houston HS introducing NASA Astronaut Andy Thomas to New Tech San Antonio students.http://t.co/JVx9ugt8
- One month left for students to apply to one of our U.S. service academies. Please contact my office for more info.http://t.co/Jme58nhX
- President Obama should practice regulatory restraint. More rules and regulations will not help with job creation. http://t.co/kZHXaHO
- Update on the wildfires burning in Central Texas: http://t.co/pReiVsW
- RT @gopconference: #GOP will continue focusing on #jobs by repealing job-killing #smallbusiness mandates and encouraging entrepreneurshi ...
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: #NoTaxHikes: Guest blog post on Speaker.gov: @RepPaulRyan responds to @WhiteHouse advisor Gene Sperling http://j.mp/ ...
- RT @GOPLeader: We must keep focusing like a laser on #jobs & stop Washington from getting in the way of growth in this country #4jobs
- RT @gopconference: RT @SmallBizGOP #BudgetControlAct cuts spending significantly. American #smallbusinesses have been looking for reform ...
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Take a look at the GOP blueprint #4jobs here: http://Jobs.GOP.Gov
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Budget Control Act is a positive step that begins to rein in govt spending, but it's only a step. http://j.mp/n9gCCY
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Nothing to celebrate until a Balanced Budget Amendment is ratified, deficit is fixed, & economy is creating jobs aga ...
- RT @Rep_Giffords: The #Capitol looks beautiful and I am honored to be at work tonight.
- RT @gopconference: Welcome back Rep. Gabrielle Giffords! Your courage and willingness to serve is unmatched. #WelcomeBackGabby
- RT @GOPLeader: Please retweet this & join me in welcoming back @Rep_Giffords. We are glad to have you back with us in Congress. #Welcome ...
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Boehner: Budget Control Act meets ‘cut-more-than-you-hike’ standard & has no tax hikes http://j.mp/qVs3ka #4jobs
- RT @EricCantor: There are no tax increases in this debt limit bill. Period.
- RT @EricCantor: From day one the Obama Administration has been insisting that we raise taxes to solve this problem. The final deal conta ...
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: End This Crisis: op-ed in @NRO urging the Senate to pass the House bill & bring our debt crisis to an end -- http:// ...
- RT @GOPLeader: .@redcounty Senator Reid's claim is absolutely false. House Republicans will not agree to tax increases. Period.
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: CBO confirms: spending cuts exceed debt limit hike in Budget Control Act http://j.mp/n7o5Qz
- RT @gopconference: RT @SpeakerBoehner CBO confirms: spending cuts exceed debt limit hike in Budget Control Act http://t.co/fykufiD
- RT @RulesReps: #TEXT of Budget Control Act is online here: http://t.co/hPsrNhX
- Check out my website for continuous updates on the debt limit debate. http://t.co/xDfSnjD
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: VIDEO: It's time for the President to finally tell us what he's for, and end this crisis http://j.mp/rlEu6V
- RT @RepHensarling: I voted no on Senator Reid’s plan to give the president a blank check to continue his spending binge. http://t.co/vhepk44
- RT @RepHensarling: Debt at $14.3T & rising- the debt ceiling is a speed bump on the road to national bankruptcy. To put it in perspectiv ...
- 22 Democrats support BBA or Balanced Budget http://t.co/DOKIT3b #tcot
- RT @EricCantor: Next week, the House will vote on a balanced budget amendment.
- RT @RepublicanStudy: Lewis & Clark reached the Pacific after 542 days. Why has it been #800Days since Senate Democrats passed a budget?
- RT @SpeakerBoehner: Krauthammer: House GOP passed a budget #4jobs; what is Dems' plan to address debt crisis? http://j.mp/pAcdJx @washin ...
- House Republicans have passed a budget to lift the historic debt and grow the economy #4jobs budget.gop.gov #AskObama about his budget
- RT @gopconference: Happy 236th birthday to the @USArmy and happy #FlagDay to all! Thank you to the troops stationed around the world who ...
- Today I introduced legislation that could open up millions of jobs for unemployed Americans and legal immigrants#4Jobs http://t.co/foBEZoA
- E-Verify works - let's use it. My op-ed with Rep. Gallegly today: http://t.co/TK3YOxD
- Support for the House patent reform proposal is growing. Read about it here: http://tinyurl.com/3zl9pao
- House Republicans have unveiled a plan #4Jobs. I am proud to have been part of this effort. Read my column here:http://tinyurl.com/3cw7mq8
- RT @NASA: 50 yrs. ago, Pres. Kennedy put NASA on a bold path, challenging the nation to do what was then impossible: http://go.nasa.gov/ ...
- Support fellow Texan @farenthold by following him on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BlakeFarenthold. Still in facebook round of #GOPNMC!
- Competing in the GOP New Media Challenge #GOPNMC. We're in the facebook round, so follow me on facebook to get updates and help me move on!
- Fed up with prices at the pump? Check out this video from the House Energy Action Team. http://tinyurl.com/3gelt4v
- #FF thanks all @texasps @tenshinoonna9 @unitedweremain @notalemming @925thepatriot @cacisa2j @JennyHolmquist
- RT @farenthold: One more day for the Congressional New Media Challenge! #Follow @repcanseco @RepFlores @KenMarchant @LamarsmithTX21
- Join me for live town hall meeting, hosted by @1200WOAI Watch streaming live on my facebook wall http://tinyurl.com/3kv6slp
- Who's really twisting the truth on border security? http://tinyurl.com/63uvfc5
- If you have questions for me for the townhall with Joe Pags tonight, tweet them with @1200WOAI and @LamarSmithTX21
- Follow @househomeland for homeland security news and updates from the Homeland Security Committee
- thanks for RTs @awilliamsburger @ctianews @CTIA @mywirelessorg @Starr_Foxx @FreedomsBlsings @iluvMARINECORPS @clergywomen @KeninEastman
- #FF #TX #GOP @RepKayGranger @farenthold @RepKenMarchant @RepCanseco @RepKevinBrady @PeteSessions @JudgeCarter
- via @foxnews Obama's Immigration Speech Not In Touch With Reality http://tinyurl.com/3ehfh6u
- Want to share this special video w/ you. I had the unique opportunity to interview TX great, Lyle Lovett http://youtu.be/RITshRu2pz4
- Why reauthorize PATRIOT Act? watch my opening statement from the hearing today http://youtu.be/vVO_QMFzrzQ
- Interview with Lou Dobbs last night, RT and watch http://youtu.be/W0KYt2nvh9c
- Even though OBL is dead, terrorist threat we face as a nation is still very much alive. PATRIOT has helped keep US safe for nearly a decade
- The GAO said 44% of the border is under control. Less than half is failing. http://youtu.be/W0KYt2nvh9c
- We want what the American people want- a secure border. http://youtu.be/W0KYt2nvh9c
- It is ironic that President Obama would travel so close to the border and still be so far from reality. http://tinyurl.com/687pn4h
- On the Administration's record on #immigration and border security pls RT http://youtu.be/TfRWXXu2fD4
- Tune in today to FOX News "Happening Now" at 12:10 EST. I'll discuss the Admin's record on Immigration & Security ahead of POTUS Speech
- The DREAM Act: Causing a problem, not solving a problem http://tinyurl.com/3gpf3xs
- GOP new media challenge starts today! Visit my YouTube page and see latest video Judiciary Oversight Hearing http://youtu.be/Mer0fn0hO9E
- RT @NatResources: House Passes Bipartisan Bill to Address Rising Gasoline Prices, Increase American Energy Production http://j.mp/iuclpt
- Judiciary Oversight Hearing Today, AG Holder will testify: watch here, http://tinyurl.com/6datn8y
- Patent reform http://tinyurl.com/3zna8yb Did u know Austin is one of the leading producers of IP, with nearly 93k workers in high-tech jobs
- @liveinhealth @LadyLuvsJesus @Eyes4clouds @Starr_Foxx @TejasKat Thank you for the #FF mentions!
- via @SpeakerBoehner 69% of Americans favor more energy production: check out this CNN poll http://tinyurl.com/3vw4ewm
