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Texas U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, a first-term member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, says he’s been hearing from some of the 1.6 million veterans in Texas about “a back-door effort to privatize” the veterans’ agency.
The request sent to the Justice Department was signed by five House Democrats -- Tom Malinowski of New Jersey, Gerald Connolly of Virginia, David Trone of Maryland, Ted Lieu of California and Colin Allred of Texas -- as well as two Republicans, Joe Wilson of South Carolina and Ann Wagner of Missouri.
But Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, pushed the FAA on Wednesday for additional context about the meeting between Boeing and the American Airlines pilots. He asked Elwell if Boeing told the FAA about the meeting and the pilot's concerns.
Congressman Colin Allred sent certificates which were presented to each of the winners and State Senator Bob Hall provided a certificate to the winner of the Vernon Schrade Heritage Hall of Fame and a 9/11 Flag to Samantha Horwitz. Videos were played honoring each of the award winners with words from a friend or coworker.
After completing his first 100 days in office, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred paid Wylie a visit to hear citizen concerns and meet with school officials.
It’s been a busy year for U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. At 36, he’s been elected to Texas’ 32nd congressional district and become a father to Jordan. But no matter how far he’s come, his heart remains with Hillcrest High School.
House Democrats are ramping up pressure on Republicans in Texas and beyond over President Donald Trump's surprise support in recent days for a lawsuit that would eliminate Obamacare in its entirety.
Rep. Colin Allred, D-Dallas, is leading the squeeze.
To learn more, I reached out to the offices of Senator John Cornyn, a Republican, who wasn't available for an interview. I also spoke with Rep. Colin Allred, a Democrat.
Allred says he frequently reads messages, sometimes calls constituents and helps his staffers craft responses.
Meanwhile, Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, accused Pompeo of using concerns about leaks to prevent State Department officials from briefing the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Afghanistan.