Scozzafava steps down from Congressional race Nov 2, 2009
Pete Sessions, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, tacitly acknowledged Thursday that Hoffman might be the stronger candidate for the party, saying the Conservative Party candidate would be welcome in our conference. The NRCC and RNC moved quickly Saturday to endorse Hoffman, but strategists said television ads run by NRCC in the district would continue criticizing Owens, not backing Hoffman. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Medicare Savings: Is the Answer in Mexico? Oct 23, 2009
Warner says two from Texas are likely targets: Democratic U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson and Republican U.S. Representative Pete Sessions, whose districts include concentrated returnee populations, multigenerational families with roots in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, the cradle of Mexican independence and a favorite spot for expat retirees. "The opportunity to provide services to Americans at much lower cost outside the U.S. border is enormous," Crist says. (Time.com)
GOP Leaders Cast Broadly for Strategic Advice Oct 20, 2009
National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (Texas) said former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga. and Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist have remained close advisers. (Roll Call)
Hensarling feels health care bill needs to be reworked Oct 19, 2009
Sam Johnson, Joe Barton and Pete Sessions for a health care hearing. A panel of healthcare experts will discuss innovative health solutions taking place in Texas on Monday night from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive in Richardson. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Tea Partiers and GOP Regulars Scuffle in House Race Oct 17, 2009
Pete Sessions, chairman of the NRCC, predicted Mrs. Scozzafava will woo back conservative voters with Mr. Gingrich's endorsement and by signing a no-tax pledge from Americans for Tax Reform, a group that had criticized Mrs. Scozzafava for not signing. "They haven't seen this and it just happened today," the Texas Republican said Thursday. (Newsmax)
Why Is NRCC Backing Liberals? Oct 5, 2009
If you are not interested in winning and making John Boehner speaker of the House, then I don t have time for you, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (Texas) told me, as he gleefully spelled out his committee s many successes so far in districts around the country. In terms of candidate recruitment, fund-raising, and issue development, we are far ahead of where we were at this point in 1993 -- and you remember what happened in 94. (Human Events Online)
Support fades for 'public option' on health care Aug 18, 2009
"You said people could call it what they choose to. Well, I will call it socialized medicine, because that's exactly what it is," said republican Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas. "It's better then nothing" "What?" "I said it's better then nothing." said democratic congresswoman Bernice Johnson. (WSJA.com, AL)
Holtz may sign on as candidate for Congress Aug 4, 2009
Pete Sessions, the Texas Republican who chairs the National Republican Congressional Committee, which organizes fundraising and recruiting for House races, GOP officials said. NRCC spokesman Andy Sere would not confirm or deny the meeting. (Florida Today)
Political Grapevine Jun 20, 2009
Texas Republican Congressman Pete Sessions says the budgets need to be frozen. His spokesperson, Emily Davis, says: "Americans are tightening their fiscal belts. Congress should do the same.". (Fox News)
Rep. Sessions: Obama Out to Damage Capitalism May 13, 2009
Pete Sessions, chairman of the National Republican Campaign Committee, says President Obama is attacking the free enterprise system ... Van Hollen said in a statement, The latest remarks by NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions have no place in our current economic debate and reflect a party more preoccupied with offering bizarre conspiracy theories than offering credible solutions to get our economy back on track. (Newsmax)
DNC: The Special Election in New York's 20th Congressional District Apr 2, 2009
Pete Sessions, and House Republican Whip Eric Cantor. Daily News, 2/1/09. (PR Newswire)
GOP says Palin will star at dinner Mar 17, 2009
Pete Sessions, sent out a press release Monday announcing Palin as keynote speaker for the June 8 event. It's the annual fundraiser for the Republican Party's congressional re-election efforts. (Anchorage Daily News)
Prove citizenship to vote Mar 5, 2009
Pete Sessions, the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, rose in opposition, accusing the House Democratic leadership of trying to bulldoze massive spending bills through the chamber. How can the president take my Democrat colleagues seriously when they spend another $410 billion after the $792 billion stimulus. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Give back donations, Stanford asks Feb 25, 2009
Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, confirmed last week that he would donate a $2,000 personal contribution from Mr. Stanford to charity. The contribution was given to Sessions in 2004 as a one-time contribution, Sessions office said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Stanford's receiver wants contributions returned Feb 24, 2009
Pete Sessions, R-Texas, received $41,375. A spokeswoman for Sessions, Emily Davis, told The AP in an e-mail message Friday that Sessions had decided to donate to charity a $2,000 personal contribution from Stanford. (Anchorage Daily News)
IN WASHINGTON: Obama, McCain, others give back Stanford donations Feb 20, 2009
Pete Sessions, at $41,375, and Obama, who last year was a senator running for president, at $31,750 ... Pete Sessions, at $41,375, and Obama, who last year was a senator running for president, at $31,750. (USA Today -- Money)
Stanford fears hit banks in Antigua, Caracas Feb 19, 2009
Pete Sessions, R-Texas also received $41,375. 1. (MSNBC -- Business)
Report reveals stimulus aid for Texas Feb 18, 2009
Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, 7,800 new jobs; and Congressional District 32, represented by U.S. Pete Sessions, R-Dallas, 7,500 new jobs. Congressional District 3, represented by U.S. Rep. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
