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02.28.2014
The News with Sen. Cruz - February 28, 2014
Nearly nine months ago, President Obama declared the IRS’s illegal targeting of conservative groups “intolerable and inexcusable,” yet now his administration is promulgating a rule change to stifle the free speech for many of those same groups. Thousands of Americans have spoken out against the proposed change, and I hope the Obama Administration listens. Please continue to read below to learn more about the latest in the Senate. All the best, Ted Cruz Protecting Americans from... -
02.28.2014
Stop the IRS's Abuse of Power
The IRS is currently considering new rules to limit the free speech of the very same groups it illegally targeted. In short, the Obama Administration is trying to do through regulatory fiat what it was unable to legally do before: limit the First Amendment rights of Americans. The IRS was required to accept and publish comments from the public -- and over 140,000 of you did. The public commenting period may have ended, but you can still make your voice heard. Spread the word about this proposed... -
02.27.2014
Cruz: Tea Party Remains a Dominant and Necessary Force in American Politics
WASHINGTON, DC - On Thursday, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke at an event commemorating the five-year anniversary of the Tea Party and released the following open letter commending the grassroots efforts of millions of American patriots. ### -
02.27.2014
Democrats defeat amendments to protect Americans from IRS abuses
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Cruz, R-Texas, today offered two amendments in the Judiciary Committee to safeguard citizens’ free speech against unlawful and unjust targeting and designations by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). “Nearly nine months ago, President Obama declared the IRS’s illegal targeting of conservative groups ‘intolerable and inexcusable,’ yet his administration has authored a new rule to specifically limit free speech for many of those groups,... -
02.26.2014
To Save Venezuela, Sanction Iran, and Starve the Castros
WASHINGTON, DC -– U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke on the Senate floor praising Venezuelan protestors standing for freedom in spite of persecution. He called to re-impose sanctions against Iran, which is exerting a pernicious influence in the country, denounced Cuba’s ongoing efforts to preserve Venezuela’s status-quo, and outlined action the United States should take to support the fight for freedom in Venezuela. “This is the moment to point out that Venezuelan... -
02.26.2014
Sen. Cruz: Today's Ruling Invalidating Texas' Ban on Same-Sex Marriage is a Troubling Display of Judicial Activism
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement in response to a federal judge ruling Texas' ban on same-sex marriage unconstitutional: "Today’s ruling by a federal judge, invalidating Texas’ ban on same-sex marriage, is a troubling display of judicial activism. Our Constitution leaves it to the States to define marriage, and unelected judges should not be substituting their own policy views for the reasoned judgments of the citizens of Texas, who... -
02.25.2014
Sen. Cruz: IRS should not be used as a tool for partisan warfare
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today submitted comments to the IRS regarding recently proposed rules that would stifle the free speech of 501(c)(4) political organizations and suggested alternative action that would prevent the agency from entangling itself in politically sensitive judgments and picking political winners and losers. “It is disturbing that the IRS is proposing new rules that would attempt to further limit the free speech rights of Americans, while the IRS... -
02.25.2014
PHOTOS: Texas Tuesday Coffee - February 25
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02.21.2014
Cruz: Venezuela Can and Should be Prosperous
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement regarding the crisis in Venezuela: "As opposition protests drag into their second week in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro is taking a page out of the Castro playbook to violently oppress Venezuelans who are demanding an end to his disastrous rule. Activists have been detained and abused, and even shot dead in the streets. Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who has emerged as a powerful voice for economic and political... -
02.21.2014
The News with Sen. Cruz - February 21, 2014
Every time I come home, I'm reminded of our state's great entrepreneurial spirit. Texas' grit and ingenuity are on display all the way from Beaumont to Midland, where our energy industry has boomed. Today, a new Great American Energy Renaissance with strong Texas roots is underway that I hope will sweep the nation. Please keep reading for more on my recent visit to Beaumont and other updates from the Senate. All the best, Ted Cruz Sen. Cruz Speaks in Beaumont on the Need for an Energy... -
02.19.2014
Cruz: The Free World Stands with the People of Ukraine
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement on the escalating crisis in Ukraine: “The people of Ukraine need to know that the free world stands with them as they protest the actions of President Viktor Yanukovych designed to destroy their constitutional rights and drive their country into the sphere of influence of Vladimir Putin’s resurgent Russia. “For more than two months, protestors have refused to compromise their principles and... -
02.19.2014
Cruz: We need a Great American Energy Renaissance to save us from the Obama Economy
BEAUMONT, TX -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today held a press conference at the Spindletop Museum to discuss ideas to promote energy development and boost the economy. "Restoring jobs and economic growth is the number one priority for Americans and we have a clear path before us to do exactly that. A Great American Energy Renaissance is now underway that we should embrace. "This week brings us the fifth anniversary of President Obama's failed stimulus, which reminds us that jobs are... -
02.14.2014
The News with Sen. Cruz - February 14, 2014
Texas has been and continues to be a land of opportunity. In 2013, Texas’ entrepreneurs added more jobs than any other state in the nation. The possibility to expand jobs in Texas and in all states is at our fingertips if we utilize the bountiful resources on our own soil. The time to strengthen our economy is now, and my upcoming bill takes steps to ensure that government stops stifling growth and instead paves the way to private-sector job creation. I hope you will keep reading for more... -
02.13.2014
Sens. Cruz and Lee Introduce State Marriage Defense Act
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Mike Lee, R-Utah, today introduced S. 2024, the State Marriage Defense Act, which respects the definition of marriage held by the people of each state and protects states from the federal government’s efforts to force any other definition upon them. The bill will ensure the federal government gives the same deference to the 33 states that define marriage as the union between one man and one woman as it does to the 17 states that have... -
02.12.2014
Cruz: Today’s vote shows both parties aren’t listening to the American people
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding today’s debt ceiling vote: "Today's vote is yet another example that establishment politicians from both parties are simply not listening to the American people. Outside the beltway, Americans of all political stripes understand that we cannot keep spending money we don't have. "Some members of Congress care so much about being praised by the Washington media that they're willing to mortgage our... -
02.12.2014
Obamacare News of the Day
The Arkansas Project: REPORT: Medicaid Enrollment To Surpass Private Employment In Arkansas Medicaid currently consumes 22% of our state budget (a total of $4.45 billion) Under expansion, by the year 2022, Medicaid will consume 31% of our budget Arkansas’s budget grew by 65% over the past ten years, excluding Medicaid Even without expansion, Arkansans will need an additional $15.9 billion in revenue in 10 years to meet budget demands, if current spending trends continue. Medicaid has... -
02.11.2014
Obamacare News of the Day
Ron Fournier, National Journal: Why I'm Getting Sick of Defending Obamacare Incompetence, politics, and delays frustrate advocates of health care reform It's getting difficult and slinking toward impossible to defend the Affordable Care Act. The latest blow to Democratic candidates, liberal activists, and naïve columnists like me came Monday from the White House, which announced yet another delay in the Obamacare implementation. Not coincidentally, the delays punt implementation beyond... -
02.11.2014
PHOTOS: Texas Tuesday Coffee - February 11
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02.10.2014
Cruz: Embrace the American Energy Renaissance
WASHINGTON, DC -– U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today outlined his vision for unleashing American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources. He spoke at the Heritage Action for America’s 2014 Conservative Policy Summit. “A Great American Energy Renaissance is at our fingertips,” Sen. Cruz said. “There is only one thing that will stop us from embracing it to its full potential: the federal government. Nothing else will stop the next... -
02.10.2014
Obamacare News of the Day
Washington Post: Administration will allow people to switch health-care plans to a limited degree The Obama administration has quietly reworked rules and computer code for HealthCare.gov to try to stem an outpouring of discontent by some Americans who have discovered that the health plans they bought do not include their old doctors or allow them to add new babies or spouses.Under changes that have not been disclosed to the public, the government will temporarily allow consumers who have gotten...