Ft. Hood Briefing Causes Confusion About Wounded Number Nov 8, 2009
Solomon Ortiz and Mike McCaul, both of Texas, said they understood the briefers to say the "wounded" had totaled 38. Thirteen people were killed in Thursday's attack at the Texas Army post. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Most panel Republicans to oppose Sotomayor Jul 28, 2009
Solomon Ortiz and Silvestre Reyes, and Colorado Rep. John Salazar. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Pelosi Herds Caucus to Narrow Win on Climate Jun 27, 2009
Ciro Rodriguez and Solomon Ortiz both Texas Democrats whom leaders believed were supporters cast No votes then quickly disappeared, prompting a short, frantic and unsuccessful attempt to track them down. But some of the tension was eased by the decision of a handful of Republicans to buck their leadership and cast early votes for the bill. (Roll Call)
Technology, industry incentive funds stay largely unchanged Jun 6, 2009
Solomon Ortiz Jr., D-Corpus Christi, the bill would have given the ETF s advisory committee the authority to deny and approve all grants. It also would have created a Texas Enterprise Fund board with statewide representation. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Lack of water for soldiers spurs Congressional action May 15, 2009
Solomon Ortiz, "We need to give our soldiers the best that we can. The feedback follows an which revealed war stories of some soldiers having to steal water just to stay alive in the scorching Iraqi heat. Stories like that of Private First Class Bryan Hannah. "My sergeant told my lieutenant we didn't have enough water and he said go find some," Hanna said, adding that go find some meant if you don t want to die, then go find some water. Also Online In fact, the Army's own training manuals say in... (KHOU.com, TX)
Cell phone ban goes into effect Mar 19, 2009
Solomon Ortiz Jr. (D-Corpus Christi) even proposed banning the use of cell phones for drivers under 18, unless there is an emergency or the device is hands free. Reader Comments Comments are limited to 200 words or less. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, 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)
Texas Cell Phone Bill Would Ban Talking Or Texting At The Wheel Mar 11, 2009
Solomon Ortiz Jr. would ban anyone under 18 from using a wireless communications device while driving, unless it's a hands-free phone or it's an emergency. Ortiz says he's particularly taking aim at texting while driving, something he says many teenagers do. (KWTX.com, TX)
House Democrats Ask For Halt Of Work On Border Fence Feb 12, 2009
Solomon Ortiz, Silvestre Reyes, Ruben Hinojosa, Ciro D. Rodriguez, and Henry Cuellar. The eight, in a letter to President Barack Obama, asked for a suspension of construction until an evaluation of border security operations by the new administration is finished. (KWTX.com, TX)
8 House Dems ask for border fence halt Feb 12, 2009
The Texas members include Solomon Ortiz, Silvestre Reyes, Ruben Hinojosa, Ciro D. Rodriguez, and Henry Cuellar. The Californians are Bob Filner and Susan Davis. (AZCentral -- News)
