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House GOP votes to defund Obama’s immigration measures

January 14, 2015 In The News
One of the new Texas Republicans in Congress, Rep. Will Hurd of San Antonio, cast his vote in terms of protecting American workers and fostering economic growth.
House GOP votes to defund Obama’s immigration measures

San Antonio Express News - Kevin Diaz

WASHINGTON — In the opening salvo of a new battle over the Southern border, the Republican-led House voted 236-191 Wednesday to fund most of the Homeland Security Department — minus money for the Obama administration’s executive order on immigration.

Issues:
Security

On day of tough issues, no fouls as Obama honors NBA champs

January 12, 2015 In The News
Texas Republican Reps. Joe Barton, Michael Burgess, Lamar Smith and Will Hurd, and Lone Star State Democratic Reps. Al Green, Henry Cuellar, Sheila Jackson Lee and Lloyd Doggett put partisanship aside to bask in the Spurs’ moment.
On day of tough issues, no fouls as Obama honors NBA champs

BY MARIA RECIO

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Editorial: O'Rourke, Hurd committee assignments good for El Paso

January 11, 2015 In The News
Fortunately, Republicans placed Hurd on Homeland Security, including naming him vice chair of the maritime and border subcommittee. He should be an effective advocate for the border on that important committee.
Editorial: O'Rourke, Hurd committee assignments good for El Paso

El Paso Times Editorial Board

Rep. Beto O'Rourke's appointment to the House Armed Services Committee is an important step for El Paso and Fort Bliss as the nation's military mission evolves over the next two years.

US Rep. Will Hurd visits Laughlin

January 10, 2015 In The News
While at Laughlin, the congressman met with the Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, along with Laughlin leadership and Del Rio civic leaders.
US Rep. Will Hurd visits Laughlin

Laughlin Air Force Base -  by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Delgado
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke named to House Armed Services Committee

January 9, 2015 In The News
Hurd will be chairman of the OGR subcommittee on information technology. Hurd will be on Homeland Security subcommittees on border security and counterterrorism.
U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke named to House Armed Services Committee

By Daniel Borunda / El Paso Times

U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke has been named to the House Armed Services Committee, an important appointment because the committee oversees military installations such as Fort Bliss.

U.S. Rep. Will Hurd learned to lead at Texas A&M

January 9, 2015 In The News
"I learned a lot of stuff during that process and I would give up all those lessons if those kids were still alive," Hurd said. "But it was an honor to serve the Aggie community in its darkest hours."
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd learned to lead at Texas A&M

The Eagle - By SAM PESHEK 

The collapse of the Aggie Bonfire on Nov. 18, 1999 will forever be a somber day in Texas A&M University's history, but the tragic event proved to be an invaluable learning experience for one student leader who was sworn in as a member of Congress on Tuesday.

Get To Know 6 New Faces Who Could Shake Up Congress

January 8, 2015 In The News
There are dozens of new lawmakers on Capitol Hill, but here’s a guide to six members of the freshman class who might shake things up.
Get To Know 6 New Faces Who Could Shake Up Congress

ABC News - By , RICHARD COOLIDGE and TOM THORNTON

New Republican Congress gears to fight Obama on Title II

January 8, 2015 In The News
During his candidacy, Rep. Hurd promoted himself as a senior advisor for cybersecurity firm FusionX, and before that, a CIA operations officer stationed in Afghanistan. While Hurd's new subcommittee charter begins with a focus on cybersecurity and government cloud services procurement, the fence around that purview is not very tall, permitting Hurd to train his focus on what Rep. Chaffetz' office calls "other issues."
New Republican Congress gears to fight Obama on Title II

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Freshman Texans to lead high-tech subcommittees

January 7, 2015 In The News
Hurd is in charge of the IT Subcommittee — a new panel created by incoming Oversight Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz of Utah.
Freshman Texans to lead high-tech subcommittees

Dallas Morning News - 

WASHINGTON — Newly-elected Texas Republicans John Ratcliffe of Heath and Will Hurd of San Antonio have been tapped to chair technology-related subcommittees during their freshman year in the House.

Issues:
Security

Outspoken, diverse freshman class joins Congress -- sets sights on economy, jobs

January 6, 2015 In The News
The House now has two black Republicans, with Love joining Will Hurd of Texas.
Outspoken, diverse freshman class joins Congress -- sets sights on economy, jobs

Fox News

After a Republican wave election that boosted the party's House majority to historic levels and handed them control of the Senate, dozens of new lawmakers are arriving in Washington Tuesday for the 114th Congress -- including several fresh political faces poised to make waves. 

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