WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release and letter: On Wednesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and 30 House Republicans warned that they would do everything in their power to "thwart even the smallest legislative and policy efforts" of senators who vote for this week's $1.7 trillion omnibus bill. The Members urged Senate Republicans to "use every tool possible to kill this bill" and warned that "failure to do so will result in not only legislative and politica  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Dec. 21 -- The Alabama Republican Party issued the following news release: The Alabama Republican Party is raising funds to help the families of two Alabama veterans captured in Ukraine with expenses they incurred while bringing the two men home earlier this fall. The goal of the campaign is to raise enough money to pay off the bills before Christmas. Alex Drueke and Andy Huyn - veterans who went to help Ukrainians fight off Russian invaders - were captured in Kharkiv in J  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS22478) on Dec. 16, 2022, entitled "Navy Ship Names: Background for Congress:" * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 4) Rules for Ship Types Now Being Procured or Recently Procured For ship types now being procured for the Navy, or recently procured for the Navy, naming rules (and exceptions thereto) are summarized below. The July 2012 Navy report to Congress discusses current naming rules (and exc  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: As we inch closer to Republicans' messy primary, it's increasingly clear what will be the key litmus test in their race to see who can out-MAGA each other: A national abortion ban. The Republican Party is united around an extreme MAGA agenda of banning abortion. Politico: "... the Supreme Court's June ruling erasing federal abortion rights has created a new litmus test in Republican presidential politi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Rep. Barry Moore (AL-02) released the following statement after joining Rep. Chip Roy and 29 of his House Republican colleagues in a letter pledging to oppose any legislative priority of those senators who vote for the $1.7 trillion omnibus bill. The letter, first reported by Fox News, argues that the only leverage Republicans have to block the Biden administration's policies is to use the constitutional powe  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on Dec. 19, 2022: * * * Rep. Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-03) issued a statement following the January 6th Committee's criminal referrals to the Department of Justice. "These criminal referrals are necessary, historic and reflect the gravity of the unprecedented and dangerous actions taken by former President Trump, and his allies, who by force and lies sought to overturn a democratic election through a calculated co  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 22 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release: Karnes County Sheriff Dwayne Villanueva announced he has officially switched parties and is now a Republican. Sheriff Villanueva said "I look forward to continuing the strong tradition of excellent law enforcement in Karnes County, which requires us to come together for a common cause and seek out leaders of integrity and merit." Republican Party of Texas Chairman Matt Rinaldi said "I am proud to welcom  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 21 -- The Republican Party of Texas issued the following news release: At the request of Rep. Briscoe Cain, the Republican Party of Texas is proud to release the results of the voluntary pledge to support the speaker chosen by the Republican Caucus. After thoroughly reviewing records, the following 5 names signed the pledge. Keith Bell, HD04 Todd Hunter, HD32 Carrie Isaac, HD73 David Spiller, HD68 Ellen Troxclair, HD19 * * * Original text here: https://texasgop.org/8  more