Poll: Americans Slam Geithner's Performance Nov 21, 2009
Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican, seized on this at a Joint Economic Committee hearing on Thursday and asked Geithner, "For the sake of our jobs, will you step down from your post?". Geithner responded by defending actions he and others in the Obama administration took to restore financial calm and economic growth, saying he improved rescue programs launched by the Bush administration. (Newsmax)
Pressure Mounts for Geithner to Resign Nov 21, 2009
Kevin Brady of Texas, the top Republican House member on the Joint Economic Committee, on Thursday was the latest lawmaker to call for Mr. Geithner to resign, saying the nation has lost confidence in the Obama administration's ability to handle the economy. "For the sake of our jobs, will you step down from your post?" Mr. Brady asked Mr. Geithner during a hearing of the panel. (Newsmax)
Congress Rips Obama on Slow Recovery Nov 21, 2009
Members of Both Parties Angry at Geithner and Finance Bill. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is facing heat from Congress for not doing enough to speed up economic recovery (AP). (CBS News -- US)
Sec. Geithner defends his job, blames economic woes on Bush administration Nov 20, 2009
In a fiery exchange at Thursday's Joint Economic Committee hearing with ranking Republican Kevin Brady (Texas), who suggested that Geithner had "failed" and should reconsider his job, the Treasury secretary asserted that he and his team had made great strides bringing the economy back from "the brink.". "I agree with almost nothing of what you said," replied a heated Geithner, charging President George W. Bush's leadership was to blame for the country's financial woes. (TheHill.com)
Geithner Under Fire on Economy... Nov 20, 2009
Kevin Brady, Republican of Texas. Thomas Treusch. (The Drudge Report)
Blame game on Hill Nov 20, 2009
Kevin Brady (R-Texas), one of the Treasury secretary's harshest critics during the hearing ... " Geithner's tongue-lashing comes as regulators and lawmakers are trying to create a regulatory infrastructure that would safeguard against another financial crisis occurring. Geithner said that the Obama administration is working to wind down hundreds of billions of dollars in programs meant to prop up the financial system soon, but didn't give a timeline. "We are working to put TARP out of its... (New York Post -- Business)
Anger at Obama roils hearings on banking bills Nov 20, 2009
Liberals are growing in that consensus as well, said Representative Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican. For the sake of our jobs, will you step down from your post. (Boston Globe)
Obama lashes out at insurers Oct 19, 2009
In the official Republican response, Texas congressman Kevin Brady said the Democratic plans would create a one-size-fits-all plan that would reduce competition and increase costs. NEW YORK TIMES. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Obamacare Special Report Sep 18, 2009
Kevin Brady (R.-Texas) and House Republicans on the JEC provided a chart detailing the bureaucratic nightmare of the House Democrats health care plan. The chart identifies at least 31 new federal programs, agencies, commissions and mandates that accompany the unprecedented government takeover of health care in America. (Human Events Online)
Town-hall meeting on health care in Conroe packs building Aug 27, 2009
Congressman Kevin Brady hosted the event. He decided to hold a second town-hall right after the first, but by then many of those waiting had gone home. (KHOU.com, TX)
'Buy American' backfires Aug 7, 2009
The purchasing rules are hurting the stimulus program, said US Representative Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican. He has called for a congressional review of the Buy American plan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Businesses, Obama Feuding Over Mexican Truck Law Aug 6, 2009
" Three weeks earlier, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also sounded optimistic, telling reporters the administration was "making progress" on the issue. Representative Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican who wrote Obama in March to urge quick action on the issue, said he found it unimaginable that Obama would go to Mexico without some positive news for Calderon. "The president going to Mexico and not trying to resolve the trucking dispute would be like going to the G20 and ignoring the... (Newsmax)
Obamacare Means Over a Dozen New Federal Entities Jul 28, 2009
Kevin Brady, Texas Republican and the joint panel's ranking member. They wanted to send the chart to constituents, a process involving taxpayer money that requires approval by a bipartisan committee. (Newsmax)
Tracking economic recovery: Where are the stimulus funds going? Jul 21, 2009
Critics of the stimulus, including Representative Kevin Brady, (R) The Woodlands, said the government overpromised and under-delivered. We're talking about, literally, billions and billions of dollars, he said. (KHOU.com, TX)
In prison, phones worth more than drugs Jun 2, 2009
Kevin Brady, a Texas Republican, introduced legislation that would let prisons jam cell-phone signals within their walls. Last month, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley asked the federal government for permission to do so in his state. (CNN -- Tech)
Tough out there May 28, 2009
" Mark Smith, a civil engineering student due to graduate in 2011, said he was already feeling pressure as he tries to organise work experience placements. Though engineering jobs were predicted to increase by more than 8% this year, the message did not seem to have filtered through to his fellow students. Job market"We're a bit scared at the moment, but I think we should be okay when we graduate in a couple of years' time," Mark said. Kevin Brady, an electrical engineering student who graduates... (BBC News -- UK)
Body In Ditch May Be Missing Person Apr 3, 2009
"About 11:30 last night, a body was discovered in Houston off Cullen Boulevard and Fuqua. The body was discovered as a result of an interview with the individual found driving the missing person's vehicle. The clothing description, tattoos and body piercings that the victim was known to have match, so we're fairly confident that that is going to be his body," said Chief Kevin Brady of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office. Investigators said they are awaiting autopsy results to confirm the... (Click2Houston, TX)
Stimulus has funds for GAO to beef up staff Mar 2, 2009
Kevin Brady of Texas are skeptical. Unlike the $700 billion financial rescue package, which required the creation of a congressional oversight panel, the stimulus law does not include an oversight board that reports to Congress. (USA Today -- News)
White House issues Texas job-creation plan Feb 18, 2009
District 8 - Congressman Kevin Brady, 8,800 jobs. District 9 - Congressman Al Green, 8,000 jobs. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Railway legislation is on track Feb 17, 2009
Co-sponsors include two Texas representatives from outside the Metroplex, Republicans Kevin Brady of the Houston-Beaumont area and Ron Paul of Lake Jackson. The freight-rail bill, which in January was referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means, also would allow railroads and other entities the right to deduct the cost of qualified freight-rail infrastructure property. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
