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White House hacking a warning to private sector

April 14, 2015 In The News

“We must constantly improve the flow of information,” Hurd said. “It must be timely and actionable.” Hurd hinted the U.S. government has a long way to go to become savvy about network security. The private sector is much smarter about the topic, he suggested.

White House hacking a warning to private sector

San Antonio Express News - By David Hendricks

April 14, 2015

Congress’ Easter break already was underway when CNN broadcast the news last week that White House computers had been hacked by Russians.

Issues:

Security

New Member of Congress, Representative William Hurd

April 13, 2015 In The News

Representative William Hurd (R-TX) talked about his role as a new member of Congress representing Texas’s 23rd District. Topics included his work for the Central Intelligence Agency and his motivations for pursuing political office.

New Member of Congress, Representative William Hurd

CSPAN

Issues:

Accountability, Education and Opportunity, Foreign Affairs, Jobs and Economic Growth, Security

Non-security border issues a tough sell in Congress, four U.S. Congress members say at El Paso luncheon

April 10, 2015 In The News

Hurd said increasing the number of temporary work Visas (H-1B Visas) for people with needed high-tech skills and other border-related issues will be hard to tackle in Congress without first dealing with border security and enforcement issues.

Non-security border issues a tough sell in Congress, four U.S. Congress members say at El Paso luncheon

By Vic Kolenc / El Paso Times

Issues:

Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Security

Four federal lawmakers make appearance in El Paso

April 10, 2015 In The News

Hurd recently hosted two other Congressmen in a tour of the border, including Ciudad Juarez. "We need to make sure that other members who are passing laws that affect our communities and this region that they know it and see it themselves."

Four federal lawmakers make appearance in El Paso

KVIA - Maria Garcia

POSTED: 05:22 PM MDT Apr 09, 2015 UPDATED: 05:41 PM MDT Apr 09, 2015

Issues:

Foreign Affairs, Jobs and Economic Growth, Security

U.S. and Mexico Officials Signed the Wildfire Protection Agreement as a Collaboration Effort

April 10, 2015 In The News

The United States and Mexican officials are working together to fight wildfires. Will Hurd, U.S. Representative, District 23, said, "We share over 2,000 miles together and fires know no boundary. And in having agreements in place, in advance, so that we can make sure that we stop these no matter where the fires stops and that we pool our resources in order to preserve our areas protect our citizens and protect the bio diversity that's here i this region."

U.S. and Mexico Officials Signed the Wildfire Protection Agreement as a Collaboration Effort

By Zora Asberry
NewsWest 9

Issues:

Health Care, Security

Will Hurd Opens Office at Patriots’ Casa, Sets Priorities

April 9, 2015 In The News

His field offices will offer a variety of basic constituency services but simply answering questions is most important. “Part of this is just responding to people, it’s that simple. It’s helping people who need help,” he said. “It’s about being in a leadership position on issues of mutual concern, whether it’s security or cybersecurity or energy policy.”

Will Hurd Opens Office at Patriots’ Casa, Sets Priorities

Rivard Report - EDMOND ORTIZ on 9 April, 2015 at 00:01

Issues:

Accountability, Energy, Foreign Affairs, Jobs and Economic Growth, Security, Veterans

San Antonio hosting two big tech conferences

April 8, 2015 In The News

The city has been waking up to its potential as a hub of tech and particularly of cybersecurity, said recently elected U.S. Rep. William Hurd, a cybersecurity expert who previously worked undercover for the CIA.

San Antonio hosting two big tech conferences

San Antonio Express News - By Lynn Brezosky

April 7, 2015

Issues:

Education and Opportunity, Jobs and Economic Growth, Security

Hurd hosts veterans forum

April 8, 2015 In The News

Representative Will Hurd co-hosted a "Veterans Listening Session Forum" at Texas A&M University San Antonio Tuesday. Hurd invited vets out to voice any concerns they might have about the Veterans Administration or anything else.

Hurd hosts veterans forum

Fox 29 - Tuesday, April 7 2015, 05:14 PM CDT

Issues:

Jobs and Economic Growth, Veterans

U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, other congressmen visit El Paso-Juárez area

April 3, 2015 In The News

U.S. Rep. Will Hurd and two other congressmen visited Juárez on Thursday as part of efforts by Hurd to show lawmakers the importance of the border in helping the U.S. compete in the global economy.

U.S. Rep. Will Hurd, other congressmen visit El Paso-Juárez area

By Daniel Borunda / El Paso Times

Issues:

Accountability, Foreign Affairs, Jobs and Economic Growth, Security, Transportation