Healthcare debate rages in College Station Aug 28, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Texas, of District 17 representing the Waco, Bryan-College Station area held the discussion at the Brazos Center ... "I am here because I support Chet Edwards, and I think what he is doing is great. But most of all I really think something needs to be done about healthcare and it's really pathetic what we've got in play right now," said Andrea Soule, a senior industrial distribution major president of the Ater of Students for Obama ... "I feel like this is a very important issue... (The Battalion, TX)
Edwards to hold Bryan town hall meeting tonight Aug 27, 2009
Chet Edwards has announced details for his three regional town hall meetings in Brazos, McLennan, and Johnson counties. The first will take place in Bryan tonight, Wednesday Aug. 26, at the Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest Dr., 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. for the public. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
More news reports... Aug 27, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Texas, fielded questions from attendees ... The national story of town hall meetings on healthcare reform comes to the Bryan-College Station area with Congressman Chet Edwards. (The Battalion, TX)
Perry: Texas Is Prepared For Swine Flu Aug 25, 2009
Congressman Chet Edwards holds a health care town hall Saturday in Waco. Do you plan to go. (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards Announces Schedule For Face-To-Face Town Hall Meetings Aug 22, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, will hold face-to-face town hall meetings in Bryan, Waco and Cleburne over the next two weeks on the controversial health care reform proposal now before the U.S. House. The first meeting will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. next Wednesday at the Brazos Center at 3232 Briarcrest Dr. in Bryan. (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards Fields Questions On Controversial Health Care Reform Bill Aug 22, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, held a telephone town hall meeting Thursday evening during which he answered questions about the controversial health care reform proposal now before the U.S. House. Calls were placed by an automated service to 200,000 homes across the 17th Congressional District inviting residents to join the conversation. (KWTX.com, TX)
Field Of Potential GOP Challengers Grows In District 17 Aug 20, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, in 2010. McIntyre launches his campaign Thursday with a 12-hour swing through the district that starts with announcement of his candidacy at 8 a.m. Thursday on the steps of the Grimes County Courthouse in Anderson. (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards' Hillcrest Appearance Nets Civil Discord Among Doctors Aug 20, 2009
Chet Edwards was on hand Wednesday morning to hear what doctors and other healthcare professionals had to say about the healthcare reform bill currently before both houses of congress. The congressman touched on key areas of the bill including health care cost reduction, insurance reform and both corporate and personal responsibility. (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards Meets With Doctors Wednesday; Curnock Adds 4th Town Hall Meeting Aug 19, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, meets with local health care providers Wednesday and prepares for a telephone town hall meeting Thursday on health care reform while Rob Curnock, the Waco businessman who hopes again to challenge him said Tuesday he plans to add a fourth meeting to the list of town halls hell hold this month. Edwards said Monday he will also hold face-to-face town hall meetings in Brazos, McLennan and Johnson Counties, but exactly when and where has not been announced. (KWTX.com, TX)
Political Grapevine Aug 19, 2009
One of those was Texas Democratic Representative Chet Edwards, who was going to limit himself to town halls over the phone, until multiple protests in front of his district offices forced him to give in. One New York congressman is planning to hold town halls but not necessarily to listen to participants. (Fox News)
Edwards Schedules Telephone Town Hall; Plans Regional Meetings, Too Aug 18, 2009
Chet Edwards D-Waco, will hold a single telephone town hall meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday on the controversial health care reform proposal, but also plans a series of meetings with health care providers, businesses and residents of his district including three regional face-to-face town hall meetings. The telephone town hall will dial more than 200,000 homes in the 12 counties that make up the 17th Congressional District, Edwards said Monday. (KWTX.com, TX)
Health Care Reform Protesters Press Edwards For Face-To-Face Meeting Aug 16, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, in Waco, Bryan and Granbury, demanding face-to-face meetings instead of a telephone town hall on the increasingly divisive issue of health care reform ... "Never before has the private industry that has made America so great been so threatened by a growing government. Nowhere has a government take-over of a private industry worked out well for the private sector. Nowhere has it been successful, he said. Edwards spokesman Josh Taylor, however, in a statement issued Friday... (KWTX.com, TX)
Medals Of Remembrance Being Presented To Gold Star Children Aug 16, 2009
U.S. Congressman Chet Edwards (D-TX), representing the 17th Congressional District of Texas, and Congressman John Carter (R-TX), representing the 31st Congressional District, will present more than 75 medals at the 9 a.m. ceremony to Gold Star children. They represent roughly half the 150 children and 200 adults who took part in this weeks inaugural TAPS seminar on Fort Hood. (KWTX.com, TX)
GOP Congressional Candidate Launches Podcast Aug 12, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, against whom he ran a close, but underfunded race in 2008. Under the leadership of Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi, and with the obedient consent of our current congressman, Washington is out of control and out of step with our values, Curnock said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama Calls For Civility In Healthcare Debate Aug 12, 2009
" He reminded the audience that the government operates Medicare, the healthcare program for seniors. Mr. Obama said seniors should understand that if the government can get something right like Medicare they should be a little more confident in its ability to create a health plan. The president said the majority of Americans will still get health care from private insurers through their employers. Meanwhile, Republican-turned-Democratic Sen. Arlen Specter faced a barrage of sometimes-hostile... (KWTX.com, TX)
TxDOT Commits Millions in Highway Funds to McLennan and Limestone Counties Aug 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC (August 5, 2009)--U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has committed $2. 4 million in federal stimulus funding for maintenance and rehabilitation improvements on US 84 from SH 31 in McLennan County to SH 14 in Limestone County. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mistrial Declared In Pastor Child Porn Case Aug 6, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco. Edgington is charged with 9 counts of possession of child pornography; prosecutors initially charged Edgington with 10 counts but have since abandoned one count. (KWTX.com, TX)
Central Texas Congressmen Want To Speed Up $ 1 Billion Hospital Project Jul 23, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, recommended to Defense Department officials Wednesday that the new $1 billion Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood be built entirely starting next year rather than in two phases as originally planned. Carter and Edwards said Fort Hood officials told them that the proposal would save taxpayers more than $100 million. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hutchinson receives Silver Star (1) Jul 15, 2009
Chet Edwards, 17th District of Texas (center) ... Texas Congressman Chet Edwards, who was the guest speaker at the ceremony, voiced his pride in the service members of America s armed forces. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Local Education Service Center Receives $937,000 Grant Jul 8, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, announced Tuesday. "This worthwhile program will help teachers expand their understanding of American history, which will translate into higher academic achievement for their students," Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Waco Health Center To Receive $1.9 Million In Stimulus Funds Jun 30, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Monday. The money will be used to expand one clinic and to construction an additional clinic, Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
44 Democrats Broke With Obama on Climate Bill Jun 29, 2009
Chet Edwards of Texas. Jim Matheson of Utah. (Newsmax)
House Passes Climate Bill; Local Congressmen Vote No Jun 28, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, and Rep ... Posted by: SFC Ret Randy Stamm Location: Mesquite Texas on Jun 27, 2009 at 02:21 PM I would like to thank you for standing against Chet Edwards, I met him last summer and I was helping a Man named Rob Curnock on his run for Congress but Chet pulled it out in the End and I was upset because he was worried about something for Normandy ... Chet Edwards is a GREAT POLITICIAN that Pelosi truly cares for. (KWTX.com, TX)
House Funding Measure Includes $950,000 For McLennan County, Baylor Jun 19, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, added the funding to the 2010 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill, which the house approved 259 to 157 Thursday. The bill includes $450,000 for communication upgrades to improve coordination between Waco police, firefighters and paramedics. (KWTX.com, TX)
Oil industry cranks up lobbying effort Jun 19, 2009
Chet Edwards, D--Texas, Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, right, gestures during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Presentation Will Provide Insight on Life of Civil Rights Leader May 30, 2009
Chet Edwards for his work as chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee in the Texas Legislature, who will be introduced by Brig. Gen. Peter Atkinson, deputy commanding general of III Corps at Fort Hood, Texas. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama Signs Credit Card Law; Edwards Calls It Great News" For Families May 23, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, called the bill great news for Texas families. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards Talks To Governor About Flu Preparations May 1, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, spoke Thursday with Texas Gov. Rick Perry about the state and federal response to the outbreak of a new strain of swine flu. At least 26 cases of the new strain of flu have been confirmed in Texas and more than 100 have been confirmed nationwide. (KWTX.com, TX)
Cornyn, Edwards Announce Mammoth Site Legislation Saturday Apr 18, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, and Waco Mayor Virginia DuPuy will make a formal announcement Saturday about federal legislation that would establish the Waco Mammoth Site as part of the National Park System. Edwards has filed the legislation in the U.S. House, and Cornyn and Sen. (KWTX.com, TX)
Groundbreaking Scheduled Friday For Waco VA Renovation Apr 17, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, and Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, who both played key roles in convincing the Department of Veterans Affairs to reject a recommendation to close the hospital, will be the keynote speakers during the ceremony, which begins at 9:45 a.m. outside of Building 93. (KWTX.com, TX)
YCT follows trend, puts on TEA Party Apr 16, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Texas, addressing the tax system and their discontentment. "It's good to show that college kids are very active in what is happening with our taxes," said Hannah Palmer, a freshman finance major. (The Battalion, TX)
Chet gets earmark for Mad St. Jo’s Apr 2, 2009
Chet Edwards chats with Dave Ward at Edwards walk-through of Madison St. Joseph s Hospital last Friday, March 27 ... Chet Edwards visited Madisonville last Friday, meeting with community leaders at Madison St. Joseph Hospital to note his success in obtaining funds for the hospital. (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Local Post Office Renamed For Fallen Central Texas Marine Mar 28, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, who authored the bill that renamed the facility the Marine Gunnery Sgt. John D. Fry Post Office Building, was at the ceremony Friday morning. Fry was born in Lorena in 1977 and served in Iraq as an ordinance disposal technician where he safely defused hundreds of bombs, saving hundreds of lives, Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Nearly $1 Billion Committed For New Fort Hood Hospital Mar 20, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, who serves as chairman of the House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee, said he authored $1. 3 billion in the stimulus package for modernization of military hospitals. (KWTX.com, TX)
More Feds Headed To Border Mar 19, 2009
Co-sponsors of the bill are Henry Cuellar, Texas; Bob Filner, California; Gene Green, Texas; Ruben Hinojosa, Texas; Silvestre Reyes, Texas; Chet Edwards, Texas; Gabrielle Giffords, Arizona; Raul Grijalva, Arizona; and Solomon Ortiz, Texas. According to officials, El Paso is not in the plans, thus far. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Stimulus Funds Will Pay For New Fort Hood Hospital Mar 18, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Tuesday evening. I have heard from reliable sources that the Department of Defense intends to announce as early as this week that Ft. Hood will receive military construction funding to replace the aging Darnall Army Medical Center, Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hutchison, Cornyn Introduce Waco Mammoth Site Bill In U.S. Senate Mar 18, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, filed similar legislation in the U.S. House on March 6. Hopefully, with bipartisan support in Congress, the legislation I have introduced will make the sites status as National Parklands a reality. (KWTX.com, TX)
McLennan County School Districts Share $17 Million In Stimulus Funds Mar 12, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Wednesday. The Waco ISD, which is the countys largest district, gets the biggest share of the money at more than $10 million. (KWTX.com, TX)
Hospital to get help Mar 12, 2009
Published: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 5:38 PM CDT U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced that efforts to renovate and modernize St. Joseph s Hospital in Madisonville will be strengthened by 95,000 he has included in the final 2009 Appropriations bill, which passed the House in February by a vote of 245 to 178. Modernizing St. Joseph s Madisonville Hospital will mean improved health care for area families, and improved economic development for Madison County, said Edwards, a senior member of... (Madisonville Meteor, TX)
Local Law Enforcement Agencies To Share $600,000 In Stimulus Funds Mar 10, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Monday. The funds are distributed through the Justice Assistance Grant Program. (KWTX.com, TX)
Pelosi: With Wounded Warriors Program, Congress Shows Its Commitment to Meeting Needs of America's Veterans Mar 10, 2009
"In my acknowledgment of those who were here, I did not mention Congressman Chet Edwards of Texas who has also joined us, who is working to make sure Congress keeps our promises to our servicemen and women. Thank you, Chet. "William Collins is joined in his service in the House by eight more of America's veterans, seven of whom are with us today. I want to acknowledge those who are here: Daniel Lasko with Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, Zachary Guill with Congressman Dave Reichert, Scott... (PR Newswire)
National Park Service may add Waco mammoth site Mar 7, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco. Edwards said he introduced a bill in the House to implement the Interior Department proposal and authorize appropriations for the project. (KHOU.com, TX)
McLennan County In Line For $1.7 Million In 2009 Appropriations Bill Feb 25, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Tuesday. The bill also includes $95,000 for the AVANCE Early Childhood Intervention and Family Support Program in Waco, Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Appropriations Bill Includes $500,000 For Local Wastewater System Feb 25, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Tuesday. The House is expected to pass the bill later this week, Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards To Question Top Army Officials About Stingy Military Charity Feb 24, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, said Monday evening he plans to ask some questions about how the biggest charity within the U.S. military is handling its money when he hosts the House Army Caucus breakfast Tuesday morning. I intend to ask the Army Chief of Staff, General Casey, and Army Secretary Geren about this charity, Edwards said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama Signs Stimulus Package; Could Mean Thousands Of Jobs Here Feb 18, 2009
Chet Edwards, D-Waco, who voted in favor of the measure, said the massive bill is needed to help pull our economy out of the worst recession since the Great Depression. . (KWTX.com, TX)
Edwards To Greet Homecoming Troops Feb 18, 2009
Chet Edwards will be in Central Texas to greet soldiers coming home from Iraq. The congressman is expected to attend the Uncasing Ceremony for the 3rd Armored Calvary Division then tour Fort Hood on Wednesday afternoon. (KWTX.com, TX)
