Joe Biden gets Rep. Marc Veasey’s backing as he tries to seize control of Texas presidential primary
Republicans support the care and sustainability of our environment. Their focus is putting that regulating power into the hands of the states instead of the federal government and EPA. They also support all forms of clean energy use- including coal and natural gas. source
Marc Veasey received $15.5k donation from Honeywell International on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $12k donation from National Association of Realtors on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $11k donation from Raytheon Company on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $6k donation from Boeing Company on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $6k donation from Phillips 66 on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $4.5k donation from Communications Workers of America on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $3.5k donation from International Council of Shopping Centers on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $2.5k donation from Sempra Energy on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $1k donation from American Petroleum Institute on Environmental Regulation
Republicans support a ‘peace through strength’ approach to dealing with terrorism. They want to restore military strength and be a nuclear shield for other countries. They also call for more aggressive tactics against known terrorists. source
Democrats support going after terror organizations. They focus on tactics that rely on cooperation with allies, reduces the deployment of largescale troops, and the torture of war prisoners. source
The GOP resists abolishing and reducing cash bail because of concerns over the mandatory release of certain criminals, including domestic abuse offenders. They are concerned the proposed reforms favor the criminals over the victims. source
Democrats feel the current system works against certain groups and low-income Americans. There is a split on the method of reform. Some wish to change or reduce the current system costs to the person. Others want to abolish cash bail completely. source
The regulations established by the CFPD are mostly seen as hindering the business of banking in general. The GOP focuses on regulations that protect and regulate consumer support, but otherwise prefer to return power back to the institutions. source
Oppose such large concentrations of financial power in the hands of a few banks, especially after incidents like Wells Fargo and the financial crisis of 2008. Dems support strengthening the CFPD, and there is a push to allow post offices to provide financial services. source
Marc Veasey received $12k donation from National Association of Realtors on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $11k donation from Raytheon Company on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $11k donation from Northrop Grumman Corporation on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $7.5k donation from American Bankers Association on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $6k donation from Boeing Company on Bank Regulation
While many support the choice of the states and the execution of violent criminals, there is a shift in favor of abolishing capital punishment in recent years. This is particularly true for various conservative groups, who view it as murder and share concerns about costs and the number of innocents sent to death row. source
Since about 2016, Democrats have increasingly opposed the death penalty because it’s morally seen as murder, and new technology has proven various people on death row were unjustly convicted. The party favors improving rehabilitation measures and CSI technology. source
Republicans support the care and sustainability of our environment. Their focus is putting that regulating power into the hands of the states instead of the federal government and EPA. They also support all forms of clean energy use- including coal and natural gas. source
Marc Veasey received $15.5k donation from Honeywell International on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $12k donation from National Association of Realtors on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $11k donation from Raytheon Company on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $6k donation from Boeing Company on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $6k donation from Phillips 66 on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $4.5k donation from Communications Workers of America on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $3.5k donation from International Council of Shopping Centers on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $2.5k donation from Sempra Energy on Environmental Regulation
Marc Veasey received $1k donation from American Petroleum Institute on Environmental Regulation
Republicans support a ‘peace through strength’ approach to dealing with terrorism. They want to restore military strength and be a nuclear shield for other countries. They also call for more aggressive tactics against known terrorists. source
Democrats support going after terror organizations. They focus on tactics that rely on cooperation with allies, reduces the deployment of largescale troops, and the torture of war prisoners. source
While many support the choice of the states and the execution of violent criminals, there is a shift in favor of abolishing capital punishment in recent years. This is particularly true for various conservative groups, who view it as murder and share concerns about costs and the number of innocents sent to death row. source
Since about 2016, Democrats have increasingly opposed the death penalty because it’s morally seen as murder, and new technology has proven various people on death row were unjustly convicted. The party favors improving rehabilitation measures and CSI technology. source
The GOP resists abolishing and reducing cash bail because of concerns over the mandatory release of certain criminals, including domestic abuse offenders. They are concerned the proposed reforms favor the criminals over the victims. source
Democrats feel the current system works against certain groups and low-income Americans. There is a split on the method of reform. Some wish to change or reduce the current system costs to the person. Others want to abolish cash bail completely. source
The regulations established by the CFPD are mostly seen as hindering the business of banking in general. The GOP focuses on regulations that protect and regulate consumer support, but otherwise prefer to return power back to the institutions. source
Oppose such large concentrations of financial power in the hands of a few banks, especially after incidents like Wells Fargo and the financial crisis of 2008. Dems support strengthening the CFPD, and there is a push to allow post offices to provide financial services. source
Marc Veasey received $12k donation from National Association of Realtors on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $11k donation from Raytheon Company on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $11k donation from Northrop Grumman Corporation on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $7.5k donation from American Bankers Association on Bank Regulation
Marc Veasey received $6k donation from Boeing Company on Bank Regulation
• Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Voting Rights Month".
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• To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the women in the United States who joined the workforce during World War II, providing the aircraft, vehicles, weaponry, ammunition and other material to win the war, that were referred to as "Rosie the Riveter", in recognition of their contributions to the United States and the inspiration they have provided to ensuing generations.
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• To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11158 Highway 146 North in Hardin, Texas, as the "Lucas Lowe Post Office".
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• To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity, and for other purposes.
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• To amend section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word "police".
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• To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes.
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• To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for low-income subsidies under part D of the Medicare program.
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• To designate the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Odessa, Texas, as the "Wilson and Young Medal of Honor VA Clinic".
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• To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to limitations on exclusive approval or licensure of orphan drugs, and for other purposes.
• To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the American Latino, and for other purposes.
• To amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes.
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• To amend section 249 of title 18, United States Code, to specify lynching as a hate crime act.
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• Supporting the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis (TB), malaria, and its Sixth Replenishment.
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