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Washington, D.C. - A group of House Republicans today sent a letter to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs regarding the EPA’s recent “endangerment” ruling on carbon dioxide. On December 7, 2009, the EPA found that carbon dioxide and other “greenhouse gases” endanger public health and welfare.
Washington, DC - Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) today introduced H.R. 4471, a bill that revises the Immigration and Nationality Act, to make clear that revocation of an alien’s visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review. Senator Chuck Grassley introduced a companion bill in the U.S. Senate.
Washington, DC - Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) issued the following statement today in response to a news report regarding illegal immigrants who were caught-and-released en route to work at Gillette Stadium last week. According to the story, dozens of illegal immigrants said they were detained and processed then driven back to the stadium by federal agents. Acc
Washington, D.C.-House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement responding to the White House review of the Christmas Day terrorist attempt.
Washington, D.C.-House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-Texas) joined top Republicans on the House Armed Services, Appropriations, Intelligence, and Homeland Security committees today in sending a letter to President Obama outlining six initial steps that the Administration should take to help improve American security in the wake of the attempted terrorist bom