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February 4, 2010: Gonzalez Votes to Restore Fiscal DisciplineGonzalez Votes to Restore Fiscal Discipline Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) voted to restore the “pay-as-you-go” budget principle. The bill will require Congress to offset the costs of tax cuts or increases in entitlement spending with savings elsewhere in the budget. "This is just a common-sense approach that ... CONTINUE READING |
February 3, 2010: Reps. Gonzalez & Green Ask DOJ to Scrutinize Google Books Settlement;Protect Individual Authors & PublishersReps. Gonzalez & Green Ask DOJ to Scrutinize Google Books Settlement; Protect Individual Authors & Publishers Washington, DC – On Thursday, February 04, 2010, the Department of Justice is expected to file a brief expressing their opinions on the proposed settlement of the Google Books case. Earlier ... CONTINUE READING |
January 27, 2010: Gonzalez Responds to President Obama's on State of the UnionGonzalez Responds to President Obama's on State of the Union Washington, DC – Congressman Charlie Gonzalez (TX-20) issued the following statement this evening: “Tonight, President Obama spoke to the American people about how we will continue to rebuild the economy and addressed the economic challenges that still persist. It took eight years ... CONTINUE READING |
February 1, 2010: Gonzalez Statement on President Obama’s Budget RequestGonzalez Statement on President Obama’s Budget Request Washington, DC – Congressman Charles A. Gonzalez (TX-20) issued the following statement on President Obama’s budget request for fiscal year 2011: “When President Obama took office, he wasted no time on rebuilding the economy and his Administration is continuing its commitment to putting Americans ... CONTINUE READING |
Haiti Earthquake ResourcesHaiti Earthquake Resources To the people of Haiti, we say clearly, and with conviction, you will not be forsaken; you will not be forgotten. In this, your hour of greatest need, America stands with you. The world stands with you. We know that you are a strong and resi... CONTINUE READING |
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Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962)The Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962) was introduce on October 29, 2009, and on November 07, 2009 the House of Representatives passed it by a vote of 220-215. We wait, now, for the Senate to vote on its own health care bill. The two bills will then pr... CONTINUE READING |
Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 (HR 627)This past May, the Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009 (HR 627), commonly known as the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights. This legislation will bring to an end a large number of predatory and abusive practices that ... CONTINUE READING |
America's Affordable Health Choices Act (HR 3200)The time for health care reform is now. For too long, we have allowed a system to deny coverage when people need it most. For too long, we have supported a system that provides different access and quality of care to folks not based on a necessity of medical care but ra... CONTINUE READING |
Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers Act of 2009 (HR 2429)Sadly, many seniors in our community struggle month to month to make ends meet on budgets that just can’t cover today’s high cost of living. Unfortunately, today’s troubled economy is leaving the elderly in a financial pinch, particularly because a large majority of senior citizens rely on Social Security benefits ... CONTINUE READING |
December 22, 2009: Health Care Reform: A stronger, healthier nationThis week, the Senate will be voting on a historic health care reform package that can help fix our nation’s broken system. I am proud to have been a part of crafting the House proposal for health care reform and look forward to working with the Senate, the White House and ... CONTINUE READING |
November 26, 2009: Happy ThanksgivingThese are tough times. Our economy may be growing again and the downward trends may be ending, but we are still suffering through the effects of last year’s economic implosion. There is no one in San Antonio immune to the effects of this slowdown. When you’re going through ... CONTINUE READING |
November 11, 2009: Working for Our Veterans As They Worked For UsWe live in a nation at war. It seems like some people may forget that every now and again, caught up in the debate over health care reform or the state of our economy. But the men and women in our armed forces and their families never forget. As they and ... CONTINUE READING |
November 07, 2009: Agreeable Disagreements and The American WayYesterday morning, I had the opportunity to sit down with a San Antonian who had traveled all the way to Washington, DC, to share with me his concerns about the Affordable Health Care for America Act (HR 3962). This gentleman, whom I’ll call Tom, stopped by my office on Thursday ... CONTINUE READING |
October 28, 2009: Health Care Reform and the Public OptionYesterday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid declared himself in favor of including a public option in the Senate's health care bill. As a long time supporter of a public option, I welcome Senator Reid's announcement. Indeed, several of my colleagues and I held an informal hearing just today to discuss ... CONTINUE READING |
