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“Today, on the 11th anniversary of September 11, 2001, our great nation has a chance to reflect on the progress we have made since that fateful day. Our armed forces have diligently fought against violent extremism of all kinds, and we have preserved our liberty and unity, despite the dark, nefarious intentions of extremists. Eleven years later we are not degraded, the fallen are not forgotten, the free are not frightened, and the march of freedom continues around the globe. God bless America.”
(Washington, DC) – On June 29, 2012, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced a resolution, H.CON.RES 130, recognizing the 103rd anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
"Throughout its 103 years of existence, the NAACP’s accomplishments have been numerous, ranging from the fight against segregation to securing voting rights for all Americans,” Congressman Al Green said. “I have witnessed firsthand the integral role the NAACP has played in securing, protecting and enhancing the rights of every single American.”
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act:
(Washington, DC) – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that the City of Houston will be receiving $15 million under the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Grant program (TIGER) that will include over 18 miles of hike and bike trails, sidewalk improvements, and on-street bikeways.
Reps. Al Green, Gene Green, and Sheila Jackson Lee were all instrumental in supporting the City of Houston’s application.
(Houston, TX)--This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced that if the state of Texas tries to restrict or end the right to vote on Sunday during the early voting process, he is prepared to circulate a petition to stop the measure.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the arrest of Chad Holley and the trial of former Houston Police officer Andrew Blomberg:
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the verdict in the trial against former Houston Police officer Andrew Blomberg in relation to the arrest of Chad Holley in March 2010.
"Although I support the Houston Police Department, I do not support what I saw on the video of Chad Holley’s arrest.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) renewed his request that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate the March 2010 arrest of Houston resident Chad Holley. The request comes in response to the not guilty verdict rendered in the trial of former Police officer Andrew Blomberg. Blomberg and three other officers lost their jobs with the Houston Police Department (HPD) because of their conduct in Mr. Holley’s arrest. The other three former HPD officers are awaiting trials.
(Houston, TX)--This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) called for the proactive involvement of parents, students, teachers and officials to prevent school violence. This was in response to an incident that took place on April 27 at Thurgood Marshall High School where a female student was beaten by one of her peers in the presence of other classmates.
(Houston, TX)--Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). Since its establishment in 1992, this month has been a time for all Americans to pay tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced H.Res. 621.