Does Rep. Smith fear Kendall County Democrats? Nov 20, 2009
Lamar Smith met Hill Country constituents only once and that was in Kerrville. To my knowledge, he met once in Boerne with a select audience of GOP business persons (this event was announced by County Judge Gaylan Schroeder at the noon Rotary hours before it was set to happen). (Boerne Star, TX)
House panel takes up brain injuries and NFL players Oct 30, 2009
House panel considers brain injuries and NFL players - CNN.com. House panel considers brain injuries and NFL players. (CNN -- Health)
Goodell grilled by Congress on head injuries Oct 29, 2009
Updated: October 28, 2009, 9:36 PM ET. Conyers wants review of all data. (ESPN -- Football)
Forum: 'America's Best Idea' meets one of worst Oct 25, 2009
Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican, said, "If we want to win the war on drugs, federal prosecutors have a responsibility to investigate and prosecute all medical marijuana dispensaries and not just those that are merely fronts for illegal marijuana distribution.". Under the old rules, Drug Enforcement Administration agents raided the backyards of cancer patients permitted by California law to grow pot to ease their discomfort. (Athens Banner-Herald)
DEMS BLAST WHITE HOUSE ENEMIES LIST STRATEGY... Oct 24, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-Texas, also took on the White House and questioned why it would be something Obama and his administration should be concerned with in comments from the floor of the House of Representatives on Oct. 20. "Mr. Speaker, with unemployment at a 26-year high, a record budget deficit and a looming health care bill that punishes taxpayers and bankrupts the government, what is the White House doing? They are attacking Fox News for telling the truth. The White House spokesman says that Fox... (The Drudge Report)
AGC promotes growth blueprint Oct 23, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio. In summing up those meetings, Doug McMurry says that the blueprint was well-received on the Hill. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Common sense emerging on drug enforcement Oct 21, 2009
2:57 pm October 20, 2009, by Jay. Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr. directed federal prosecutors Monday to back away from pursuing cases against medical marijuana patients, signaling a broad policy shift that drug reform advocates interpret as the first step toward legalization of the drug. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Former NCAA Champion Talks About Flyin' Frogs Oct 6, 2009
Walker caught Tabron in the final 10 meters and held off a strong charge by Alabama's Lamar Smith, while MSU's Tabron faded to third. Walker's final leg of 45. (Gofrogs.com)
What would Jesus do? (303) Sep 30, 2009
John Cornyn, Kay Bailey Hutchison, and Lamar Smith all believe that their constituents are against a public option ... Laurel wrote on Sep 29, 2009 4:00 AM:" Well said..The debate about health care has served, at least, to make visible the enormity of our health care problem.According to the startling Robert Wood Johnson Foundation / Mount Sinai School of Medicine study results released this month, an estimated 45,000 American citizens will DIE this year in our country for lack of health care.... (Boerne Star, TX)
VIA wins stimulus funding to roll out electric buses Sep 22, 2009
Bexar County s congressional delegation Charlie Gonzalez, Ciro D. Rodriguez, Lamar Smith and Henry Cuellar issued a joint statement congratulating VIA for winning the competitive grant. This investment will accelerate our transit system into meeting the energy demands of the future, and this shows how cities as large as San Antonio can incorporate more energy efficient vehicles into their fleets, Cuellar says. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Obama Plans Internet Grab: FCC to Embrace 'Net Neutrality' Sep 21, 2009
Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican, said during the 2006 House debate over the issue. "Our disagreement is about how to achieve that. They say let the government dictate it... I urge my colleagues to reject government regulation of the Internet.". (Newsmax)
Why They Won't Cover the ACORN Story Sep 19, 2009
Lamar Smith of San Antonio has called for FBI and Justice Department investigations into ACORN.. Apparently, none of this makes the story appropriate for a network newscast or a major daily newspaper in Austin, Texas. (Human Events Online)
Health reform and illegal immigration: the truth Sep 13, 2009
Lamar Smith, Republican of Texas. Fair point. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Health care debate creates more questions than answers Aug 26, 2009
"" " xdfred wrote on Aug 25, 2009 10:48 AM:" "Liberal Claim: Illegal aliens won't be covered If you want to know why Americans don't believe Congress or the mainstream media, the sort of slick deception that's being practiced here is typical of what's driving the distrust. There is indeed a clause in the House bill that says illegal aliens aren't covered. The mainstream media looks at that clause and then dutifully reports, as if it were a fact, that illegal aliens won't be getting taxpayer... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Town Hall meetings on health care reform planned for S.A. Aug 21, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, will host a town hall meeting at the Schertz Civic Center that day at 12:30 p.m.. The congressmen will explain the ins and outs of America s Affordable Health Choices Act. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Mission Reach gets boost from stimulus funds Aug 20, 2009
Ciro D. Rodriguez, Henry Cuellar, Charlie Gonzalez and Lamar Smith, Bexar County s congressional delegation, jointly announced the funding on Wednesday. This additional Army Corps of Engineers funding for the Mission Reach Ecosystem Restoration Project is great news for our community, says Rodriguez, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Obama's health care plan: Can we really afford to extend coverage to those here illegally? Aug 16, 2009
But in an Aug. 3 op-ed published by The Hill, a newspaper for Congressmen and their staffs, Texas U.S. Representative Lamar Smith wrote: "The Democrats' bill in the House contains gaping loopholes that will allow illegal immigrants to receive taxpayer-funded benefits. And these loopholes are no accident.". If you think paying the health care tab for non-citizens is just a bag of shells, then consider the statistics that Smith detailed in his editorial. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
If Uncle Sam becomes your doctor Aug 13, 2009
Lamar Smith is a Republican member of Congress, representing the 21st district of Texas. Get Monitor stories by e-mail. (Christian Science Monitor)
Report from the chairmens meeting (46) Aug 3, 2009
For Congress in the 21st District, Lainey Melnick, a real estate business owner and high-tech media executive from Austin is running against Lamar Smith for the US Congress and John Courage has just announced that he will be running against Jeff Wentworth for the State Senate District 25 seat. Rebeca Martinez is running for Justice of the 4th Court of Appeals. (Boerne Star, TX)
Bill gives funding boost to eye clinic Aug 1, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, made the announcement on Friday. The bill must still pass the U.S. Senate. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Senators poised to name Martin to federal appeals court Jul 30, 2009
Lamar Smith, the nine House members took the unexpected step of filing a court brief asking the appeals court to overturn Martin s decision. The House members contend that Martin strayed from Congress intent when she decided the congressionally mandated 30-year minimum sentence for crossing state lines with the intent to have sex with a minor was too harsh. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
San Antonio lands major grant to hire more police Jul 29, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, who is the ranking member on the House Judiciary Committee. Smith and Democratic U.S. Reps. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Liberal media & other conspiracy theories (24) Jul 13, 2009
g., the Honorable Lamar Smith), that there is a conspiracy among The Liberal Media fully as strong and effective as that of Senator Joseph McCarthys bizarre view of Communist cleverness. Again, bunk. (Boerne Star, TX)
Schumer: Amnesty Bill for Illegals by Labor Day Jul 9, 2009
Lamar Smith, ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said the two announcements send mixed signals. "The administration is saying illegal immigrants shouldn't have jobs by supporting the federal contracting rule, but making it harder for companies to follow the law by doing away with the Bush 'no-match rule,' " Smith said. (Newsmax)
House Impeaches Judge Kent Jun 20, 2009
Lamar Smith, the top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said he was not unsympathetic to Kent, who has said he has suffered depression since his first wife's death and had problems with alcohol abuse. But Smith said Kent does not have the right to continue as a federal judge and collect his salary. (Click2Houston, TX)
Victims Testify About Kent's Crimes Jun 4, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, the ranking Republican on the committee ... In a letter to the committee, Kent indicated he was too ill to travel, said Kim Smith, a spokeswoman for Lamar Smith. (Click2Houston, TX)
Senate Rebukes Obama, Blocks Guantanamo Shutdown May 21, 2009
Lamar Smith of Texas. "Guantanamo Bay was never meant to be an Ellis Island.". (Law.com)
Obama to discuss Guantanamo plan May 21, 2009
Lamar Smith, the ranking Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, Mueller said he is concerned about the potential for fundraising to support terrorist groups and the radicalization of others, as well as the potential for attacks within the country. Don't Miss. (CNN -- World)
Parsing FBI Chief's Guantanamo Remarks May 21, 2009
Congressman Lamar Smith, R-TX, asked, In general, what concerns do you have about releasing individuals suspected of terrorism into our communities. What dangers could they pose. (CBS News)
Committee Agrees To Investigate Judge May 14, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-Texas, want Kent to resign and give up his $169,300 annual salary. The committee has been investigating another federal judge, Thomas Porteous of Louisiana, who is charged with presiding over a trial in which lawyers involved had given him money. (Click2Houston, TX)
House Approves Inquiry to Decide on Federal Judge's Impeachment May 13, 2009
and Lamar Smith, R-Texas, to start an investigative inquiry of Judge Samuel Kent of Galveston. The inquiry will determine whether the House should impeach him. (Law.com)
U.S. House moves toward impeachment of Judge Kent May 13, 2009
Congressmen John Conyers of Michigan and Lamar Smith of Texas introduced a resolution to start an investigative inquiry of U.S. District Judge Samuel Kent of Galveston. Kent must report to prison in June to begin serving 33 months. (KHOU.com, TX)
Conyers, Smith Threaten to Impeach Disgraced Judge May 12, 2009
and ranking member Lamar Smith (R-Texas. on Monday warned Kent, a Texas judge sentenced to nearly three years in jail for sexually abusing a court staffer, that he had better step down now if he doesn t want to be forced out. (Roll Call)
Obama Border Plan Ignores Illegals For Guns, Drugs May 8, 2009
Thursday, May 7, 2009. SIGN UP FOR FREE NEWS ALERTS. (Newsmax)
24 comments May 7, 2009
Amnesty Pushers Concoct Six Straw Men - HUMAN EVENTS. Amnesty Pushers Concoct Six Straw Men by 05/06/2009. (Human Events Online)
Amnesty Pushers Concoct Six Straw Men May 6, 2009
It s an old device in politics: Set up a straw man to criticize when you can t win an argument on your own. Such tactics, unfortunately, are standard fare when it comes to efforts by a handful of special interest groups to bring about amnesty for illegal immigrants. (Human Events Online)
Patent Reform Bill Meets Opposition During Hearing May 1, 2009
"Patent law changes are necessary to bolster the U.S. economy and our nation's global competitiveness and to improve the quality of living for all Americans," said Representative Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican and cosponsor of the Patent Reform Act. But others on the committee voiced concern that the bill would hurt entrepreneurs. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Gov't pursues firms hiring illegal workers May 1, 2009
Lamar Smith said he is "cautiously optimistic" about the guidelines. But he said he would keep a close eye on the enforcement. (AZCentral -- Business)
Newsweek: National security will only get tougher Apr 30, 2009
"This is a significant victory for those who would like to use civil litigation" to pry loose government secrets about rendition, torture and warrantless wiretapping," said Robert Chesney, a University of Texas law professor who specializes in national-security law. The ruling has handed the Obama administration a difficult choice: Does it appeal and fight to uphold the sweeping Bush White House state-secrets position, possibly taking it all the way to the Supreme Court? Or does it retreat and... (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
> Patent reform hinged on issues such as infringement damages Apr 18, 2009
John Conyers, D-Michigan, and Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, filed the legislation. The Senate version has Democratic and Republican co-sponsors, none of whom are from Texas. (Houston Business Journal, TX)
Republicans criticize report on extremists Apr 16, 2009
Lamar Smith accused the department of painting "law-abiding Americans, including war veterans, as 'extremists.'". Indiana Rep. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Obama's Hidden Agenda: More Border Security, Less Immigration Enforcement Mar 27, 2009
Lamar Smith of Texas, the ranking Republican on the Judiciary Committee, told CQPolitics. com. (Newsmax)
Homeland Safety: Borderline Security For The Border Mar 26, 2009
Lamar Smith of Texas expressed support for the increased resources and personnel but worried that "the administration appears to be using border violence as an excuse to reduce interior enforcement of our immigration laws and enact gun restrictions.". Relocating hundreds of federal law enforcement officers to the border might "undercut our national security and immigration enforcement responsibilities," Smith fretted. (Investors Business Daily)
U.S. targetsborder drug violence Mar 25, 2009
Lamar Smith, the senior Republican on the House Judiciary Committee, said he was happy to see the administration getting more aggressive with the cartels, but he worried about what would see less attention in the U.S.. "I am concerned that when you're taking almost 500 law enforcement agents from one place to another, wherever place they're leaving is going to be understaffed and will mean that some laws are not being enforced," said Smith, R-Texas. (MSNBC -- Race)
Obama to deploy agents to Southwest border Mar 19, 2009
Lamar Smith, a Texas Republican whose district includes San Antonio. He suggested money to combat border violence could come from elsewhere in the Homeland Security Department's $43 billion budget. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Hill targets Mexico drug feuds Feb 27, 2009
Lamar Smith, Texas Republican, wrote to committee Chairman Rep. John Conyers Jr., Michigan Democrat, Wednesday, urging him to hold hearings as well. (Insight on the News)
Bill targeting online predators calls for sex offenders to report ... Feb 20, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, to tout new efforts to crack down on online sexual predators. "These are common-sense changes to ensure our efforts keep up with the ever-changing technology these predators are using.". (Dallas Morning News)
Political Grapevine Feb 19, 2009
And finally, Texas Republican Congressman Lamar Smith contends that when Democrats are involved in scandals, the mainstream media choose to ignore their party. He tells humanevents. (Fox News)
'Steeling' the Show Feb 18, 2009
Lamar Smith, Texas Republican, thinks he's on to something -- scandals minus the "D," you might call it. "Two weeks ago the governor of Illinois was removed from office," the congressman notes, referring to the embattled Rod R. Blagojevich. (Human Events Online)
White House issues stimulus job-creation projections Feb 18, 2009
Lamar Smith, R-San Antonio, 9,000 jobs. U.S. Rep. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Leahy calls for 'truth commission' Feb 10, 2009
Lamar Smith of Texas. But the calls present a politically delicate dilemma for the Obama administration, which has repudiated some of Mr. Bush's terror-related legal policies but is wary of a full-scale probe of past practices that could ignite a bitter partisan clash. (Insight on the News)
