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  • Congressman Poe Cosponsors Common Sense Healthcare Reform Legislation
    Nov 18, 2009  - Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) announces today that he is cosponsoring four separate, stand alone bills related to addressing specific issues of healthcare reform.   “During all this debate over government-run healthcare, common sense reform is getting left out of the discussion,” said Poe.  “There a... More
  • Congressman Ted Poe voted NO to government-run healthcare
    Nov 7, 2009  - Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement tonight after the passage of HR 3962:   “After months of objections by Americans across our great country, a slim majority in Congress ignored the will of the people and voted to pass HR. 3962 by a vote of 220-215.   I VOTED NO!!  This ... More
  • Congressman Poe Delivers Healthcare Bill to Local Libraries
    Nov 3, 2009  - HUMBLE, TX – Congressman Ted Poe and staff are delivering copies of the House Healthcare Bill, HR. 3962 to local libraries throughout the Second Congressional district.   “Americans have made it clear that they want to know what is in this bill before Congress votes on it,” said Poe.  “My staff an... More
  • Congressman Ted Poe Says NO to Government Run Healthcare
    Oct 29, 2009  - Congressman Ted Poe issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement of a new healthcare bill in the House of Representatives: “The second verse is the same as the first – only longer.  It is 1,990 pages and still costs $900 billion.  Despite the claims of transparency and open... More
  • Congressman Ted Poe issued the following statement on the death of prominent Houston attorney and philanthropist John O’Quinn:
    Oct 29, 2009  - “I am saddened to hear about the loss of my good friend and colleague John O’Quinn.  John’s generous contributions to our community impacted countless lives, including the thousands of children saved in the building that bares his name at the Children’s Assessment Center of Houston.  While we were o... More
  • Rep. Ted Poe Continues to Stand with Americans on Health Care Reform
    Oct 13, 2009  - WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) issued the following statement today based on the “conceptual language” of the Senate health care bill:   “The American people are not fooled by all the political spin given to the Senate health care bill expected to be voted on today,” said Poe. “The f... More
  • Letter Opposing Illegal Immigrants Receiving Healthcare
    Sep 15, 2009  - Today, I signed onto a letter to House leadership urging them to include measures in the legislation that would specifically prevent illegal immigrants from receiving care.  Please read the letter below: Dear Madam Speaker and Republican Leader Boehner: As discussion on health care reform contin... More
  • Congressman Poe Says NO to Government Run Health Care!
    Aug 4, 2009  - I firmly believe the best government is a limited government – and this is especially true when it comes to health care. More government equals more problems. I support a plan that relies on a few basic principles: patients have control over their health care decisions, not bureaucrats; coverage... More
  • Congressman Poe Responds to Misleading Houston Chronicle Editorial
    Aug 3, 2009  - Congressman Ted Poe recently submitted the following response to a misleading editorial that incorrectly stated the Congressman’s opinion on President Obama’s place of birth and the intent of pending legislation that is aimed to quell future controversies over the Constitutional requirement for the ... More
  • Congressman Ted Poe Announces $4M for LU Advanced Fuel Cell Project
    Jul 31, 2009  - Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) announces today that he secured $4 million in federal funding for Lamar University’s Advanced Fuel Cell project in the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY 2010.    “I am proud to announce this funding for Lamar University and my continued my support of this im... More
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