Health care opponents intensify late attack Nov 6, 2009
But it is very bad policy, said Representative Charles Gonzalez, Democrat of Texas. If undocumented workers are not allowed to use their own money to buy private health insurance, taxpayers will end up paying for it, anyway, added Representative Luis Gutierrez, Democrat of Illinois, since those without insurance will go to the emergency room when sick. (Boston Globe)
Ruiz: Tragic neglect of immigration Aug 20, 2009
Charles Gonzalez, D-Texas, said if a comprehensive bill isn't passed, "We'll try to do it piecemeal.". Don't Miss. (CNN -- US)
Defense bill includes $72M for Lackland Jun 27, 2009
Charles Gonzalez, D-San Antonio. The new state-of-the-art ambulatory care structure is being built to replace the aging Wilford Hall Medical Center as part of the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure round. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Committee Reaches Deal On Cap-Trade Plan May 15, 2009
signed off on the compromise with Texas Democrats Gene Green and Charles Gonzalez. The cornerstone of their deal was a commitment to donate 2 percent of valuable carbon dioxide emissions permits to refiners. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Emissions cap support waves among key Democrats May 14, 2009
The skeptics included Texas Democrats Gene Green and Charles Gonzalez, who want concessions for refiners in the Lone Star State, and Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-N.C., who wants tax relief for low-income households to defray expected higher energy costs. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
