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Congressman Ted Poe represents the 2nd Congressional District of Texas. Rep. Poe recently introduced the National Guard Border Enforcement Act that will authorize the Secretary of Defense to make 10,000 armed National Guard troops available upon request from a U.S. Governor. Rep. Poe serves on the House Judiciary Committee, Subcommittee on Border Security; Executive Member of the Immigration Reform Caucus; and recognized nationally as a leading advocate for border security. Prior to serving in Congress, Poe was a prosecutor and judge in Houston, Texas for 30 years.

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  • Goodwill and generosity are alive and well in America

    Goodwill and generosity are alive and well in America

    On this Christmas, let’s not forget those who may not be at home with us. Let’s remember those who serve others and hold their memory dear and close.

  • Giving thanks for our freedom and our peace

    Giving thanks for our freedom and our peace

    We must continually remember that freedom comes with a price. It always has and always will .

  • Slavery in our own backyard

    Slavery in our own backyard

    Op-ed: A young mother from Mexico, Sandra, came to the United States for work in August 2009 in order to provide a better life for her family.

  • Fairness or favoritism?

    Fairness or favoritism?

    Op-ed: The president may speak a lot about fairness, but what he really means is favoritism and the worst kind of crony capitalism.

  • The drones are coming

    The drones are coming

    Op-ed: For years, the United States has used drones to track foreign terrorists overseas and catch outlaws along the border. But now, thousands of drones are heading to the homeland…

  • The tallest warrior on the Longest Day

    On this day in 1944, courageous warriors charged onto a beach through a hail of gunfire in order to stop the spreading threat of evil in Europe.

  • Remembering police officers who gave their lives in the line of duty

    We should always be mindful of the good peace officers do to protect our country and her laws.

  • Government is now a villain to religion

    The Obama administration forces Catholics to either violate their consciences or face the wrath of the government.

  • Merry Christmas

    It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

  • Thanksgiving Prayer for Fallen Soldiers and Their Families

    This year, do as the Pilgrims first did: Be grateful for the blessings and honor the sacrifices.