Passing the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. This week the House passed H.R. 4909 the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The 2017 NDAA is absolutely critical to our national security. Most importantly it provides our men and women in uniform with the resources they need to properly execute their missions to protect the United States of America in an increasingly unstable world.
President Obama is already following last years veto of the 2016 NDAA with a veto threat for this years bill. Our troops deserve our full bipartisan support even in the midst of an election year. I sincerely hope President Obama changes his mind and chooses the right path to taking care of the men and women who selflessly sacrifice in order to keep our nation safe.
Included in this bill was also an amendment I sponsored to streamline the application process for veterans applying to certain border patrol jobs within Customs and Border Protection. More information about the amendment can be
found here.
Meeting Mama Maggie
Tuesday I had the absolute joy of meeting with Mama Maggie who is frequently called the Mother Teresa of Cairo. Mama Maggie started Stephens Children which has now grown to be one of the largest Christian organizations in the Middle East serving more than 32000 impoverished children. She has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for her dedication to serving the poorest of the poor who are often overlooked showing them dignity love and hope.
We dont choose where or when to be born. We dont choose where or when to die. But we can choose either to be sinners or saints. We can choose to do nothing or be a hero. If you want to be a hero do what God wants you to do. - Mama Maggie Gobran
Leadership Granbury Graduation
This past weekend Suzanne and I attended the graduation dinner for Leadership Granbury and I had the honor of speaking to the group. Leadership programs take place around the country with the goal of developing community leaders and connecting people with their communities. Suzanne and I have a personal connection to the program as we are both graduates of Leadership Midland. Granbury will be in good hands for years to come
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