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Rep. Escobar votes ‘No’ on bill to ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-D) voted against a bill that would ban the Federal Reserve from establishing a Central Bank Digital Currency.

By El Paso Standard | Jun 17, 2024

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Rep. Escobar votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar (D-TX) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

By El Paso Standard | May 17, 2024

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Ortega on Biden visit: 'El Pasoans appreciate his support and his visit'

By El Paso Standard Report | Jan 12, 2023

President Biden visited El Paso on Sunday for the first time since being elected two years ago.

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Shaheen in Tweet to Biden: 'I hope your administration will now take this catastrophic humanitarian crisis seriously'

By El Paso Standard Report | Jan 12, 2023

President Joe Biden visited El Paso on Sunday for the first time since being elected two years ago. The president's visit came after he accepted an invitation by Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, who represents El Paso, according to a press release from her office.

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Escobar on January 6th: 'Republican silence is complicity'

By El Paso Standard Report | Dec 21, 2022

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-TX) believes comments made by Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) about the Capitol attack on January 6, 2020 are "un-American and dangerous."

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Texas' Gonzales on southern border situation: 'We must hold the Biden administration accountable for the disaster they have created'

By El Paso Standard Report | Dec 7, 2022

With the deadline for the end of Title 42 less than a month away, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) recently took to social media and the airwaves to discuss the issues at the southern border, with blame landing on the Biden administration.

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Texas' Gonzales on Gallup crime report: 'No one should feel unsafe in their community'

By El Paso Standard Report | Dec 7, 2022

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) has concerns about crime in Texas, and he recently took to social media to say that work needs to be done to ensure the safety of his constituents.

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Gonzales: 'Our border communities continue to suffer from the border crisis'

By El Paso Standard Report | Nov 25, 2022

Congressman Tony Gonzales (R-TX) is criticizing how the Biden administration is handling the crisis at the nation's southern border after a federal judge ruled Title 42 can't be used to expel immigrants.

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Gonzales: 'We must prioritize funding for law enforcement and protect our men and women in blue'

By El Paso Standard Report | Nov 25, 2022

President Biden's first year in office saw more cops slain in the line of duty than any previous year since 1995.

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Texas' Gonzales on EPFH Food Bank: 'Thank you to all who donate their time and resources to this inspiring organization'

By El Paso Standard Report | Nov 10, 2022

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) spent his Saturday morning visiting the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank to learn more about the organization.

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Paxton: 'Dangerous human smugglers are bringing ... many illegals across our borders ... because of Biden’s open-border policies'

By Lucas Nava | Nov 7, 2022

Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) recently attacked his challenger in the election, Rochelle Garza (D), for supporting President Joe Biden's alleged open-border policies.

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Gonzales: ‘Helping to secure resources for school safety has always been a top priority of mine’

By Gregory Burnett | Oct 31, 2022

Congressman Tony Gonzales has helped secure $1.2 million in school safety funding for Texas District 23.

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Oct. 21 sees Congressional Record publish “HONORING NATIONAL WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY.....” in the Extensions of Remarks section

By El Paso Standard | Oct 21, 2022

“HONORING NATIONAL WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY.....” was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page on Oct. 21.

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Texas' Abbott: We'll continue busing migrants from border towns 'until Biden does his job to secure the border'

By Mina Fuqua | Oct 13, 2022

Migrants continue to cross the U.S. border at Mexico, resulting in major cities having to struggle with making accommodations.

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Aug. 30: Congressional Record publishes “BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.....” in the Extensions of Remarks section

By El Paso Standard | Aug 30, 2022

The Congressional Record published “BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION.....” in the Extensions of Remarks section on Aug. 30.

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“HONORING MONSIGNOR ARTURO JOSE BANUELAS' RETIREMENT.....” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on July 7

By El Paso Standard | Jul 7, 2022

“HONORING MONSIGNOR ARTURO JOSE BANUELAS' RETIREMENT.....” was published on page E696 of the Congressional Record on July 7.

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Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Texas

By El Paso Standard | Apr 1, 2022

These Texas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations from Jan. 1 to March 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

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“DESIGNATION OF EL PASO COMMUNITY HEALING GARDEN NATIONAL MEMORIAL.....” published by Congressional Record in the House of Representatives section on March 15

By El Paso Standard | Mar 18, 2022

“DESIGNATION OF EL PASO COMMUNITY HEALING GARDEN NATIONAL MEMORIAL.....” was published on pages H3729-H3731 of the Congressional Record on March 15.

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Huffines on illegal immigration: 'Our state is under invasion'

By Emily Bevard | Feb 1, 2022

Del Rio Border Patrol Agents apprehended 2,200 people attempting to enter the country illegally over New Year's weekend, according to Breitbart News.

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After Zuckerberg donations, Democrat support in Webb falls -14% in 2020 election

By El Paso Standard | Dec 18, 2021

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris earned 61% of the vote in Webb.